Abstract: A new miniature rose variety of unusual carrot red coloring having good exhibition form.

Abstract: A new miniature rose variety of unusually stable red flower covering.

Abstract: A new geranium cultivar is characterized by its brilliant color and a short and compact plant. A short flower stem positions the flower immediately atop of the foliage and renders the plant very resistant to wind and rain damage. The pink coloring is accentuated by a red blotch in the throat and a white eye in the center of the floret.

Abstract: A new variety of carnation plant distinguished by its recurrent and profuse production of medium sized, all white flowers during spring, midseason and fall, borne singly on erect and rather rigid flower stems of medium length, and having a vigorous and upright growth habit reaching a height of about 82 cm. at eight months.

Abstract: A new variety of carnation plant particularly distinguished by the very light pink coloring of its medium sized blooms which are borne singly on long, strong stems; the plant being further distinguished by its profuse and recurrent production of blooms in spring, midseason and fall, its vigorous and upright growth to a medium height and its resistance to Fusarium oxysporum.

Abstract: A Chrysanthemum plant named Solo particularly characterized as to uniqueness by the combined characteristics of flat capitulum form; daisy capitulum type; white ray floret color; diameter across face of capitulum ranging from 5 to 6 cm. at maturity; uniform seven week photoperiodic flowering response to short days; medium plant height when grown as a pinched spray pot mum; spreading branching pattern; tolerance of both low winter 12.degree. C. to 14.degree. C. and high summer 23.degree. C. to 38.degree. C. temperatures for bud initiation and flower development; and golden yellow, pollen-producing disc florets.

Abstract: A Chrysanthemum plant named Adorn having flat capitulum form; daisy capitulum type; purple ray floret color; diameter across face of capitulum up to 8 cm.; short plant height; semi-spreading branching pattern; average natural season flowering date of September 10 in the West Coast area; average flowering response period of seven weeks in photoperiodic controlled short day programs; and durable, uniform performance in Spring small pot flowering programs.

Abstract: An exhalation valve assembly for use in a volume ventilator circuit is disclosed. The valve assembly comprises a valve body defining a chamber with a gas inlet conduit and a gas outlet conduit, both in flow communication with the chamber. A diaphragm extends across the chamber and selectively closes off the gas inlet conduit. Upwardly extending strut members are disposed on an inside surface of the valve body and are used to position a removable ring member adjacent the diaphragm. The ring member is configured so as to support a portion of the diaphragm over the chamber.

Abstract: A vent structure for equalizing the pressure on opposite sides of a structure including a plenum formed at least in part by movable vent panel and a hinged panel supporting wall having overcenter biasing means, the plenum being pneumatically connected to the side of the structure which will be the high pressure side so that the condition requiring venting applies a differential pressure across the hinged wall which tends to force it overcenter against the overcenter biasing means thereby removing the normal support from the vent panel which moves to open a vent passageway. Spring-loaded flapper doors may be included in the plenum forming structure to enable relief of pressure in the opposite direction.

Abstract: Solder stripping solution having an extended life for stripping and removing tin-lead alloy solder or tin deposits from entire circuits or tabs with an insignificant amount of attack on the base epoxy laminate or underlay copper or nickel substrate while leaving a residue-free substrate surface. This solution can be utilized at room temperature or preferably slightly above, and has a prolonged useful life of weeks to months. The composition of the solution includes a hydroxyphenol in an aqueous solution of a nitro-substituted aromatic compound, an inorganic acid, and thiourea.

Abstract: Cesium is recovered from cesium alum, CsAl(SO.sub.4).sub.2, by a two-reaction sequence in which the cesium alum is first dissolved in an aqueous hydroxide solution to form cesium alum hydroxide, CsAl(OH).sub.3, and potassium sulfate, K.sub.2 SO.sub.4. Part of the K.sub.2 SO.sub.4 precipitates and is separated from the supernatant solution. In the second reaction, a water-soluble permanganate, such as potassium permanganate, KMnO.sub.4, is added to the supernatant. This reaction forms a precipitate of cesium permanganate, CsMnO.sub.4. This precipitate may be separated from the residual solution to obtain cesium permanganate of high purity, which can be sold as a product or converted into other cesium compounds.

Abstract: A method is provided for determining the concentration of pregnanediol glucuronide (PG) in a woman's urine which is characterized by utilization of the reagent 20.alpha.-hydroxy-4-pregnen-3-one (20-.alpha. reagent) in a form in which it reacts with antibodies binding to PG. The method is adaptable to a visual color indication test which can be performed by the woman herself as well as by laboratory analysis. The method can be used to define the period in which conception can occur, to define a post-ovulation safe period in which conception is prevented, and as an early pregnancy indicator.

Abstract: A protective garment covering for the human body, formed of rubber-like material has a thickness of at least 3/32 of one inch and is provided with elongated terminations at the arm and leg cuffs. For ease of putting on and removing the garment, the orifices at the tubular arm and leg sections are elongated to accomplish an annular measurement substantially greater than the annular measurement of an actual cross section of the tubular section contiguous to the terminating cuff.

Abstract: A sleeveless, preferably lined, apron of jacket length sewn together at the shoulders having a back panel of about the same length as the front panel with detachable multicolored two-dimensional cut out toys provided on the front so that the mother or babysitter can observe or actively participate in the baby's play involving detaching or reattaching these toys to the front of the apron. Exemplary multicolored toys in the form of two-dimensional detachable appliques are a butterfly, a kitten, a lion, a Noah's Ark, and the letters A, B & C. A toy may include a sounding device, such as a bell which is attached to the butterfly and cannot be detached by the infant. The Noah's Ark is attached by buttons fitting into buttonholes and these are manipulated by the child. The Letters A, B & C each differently colored, match outlines on the apron in the corresponding color, (blue for A, green for B, red for C) to attach by means of VELCRO fasteners (VELCRO is a hook and pile type fastener).

Abstract: Protecting garment usable in particular in hairdressing salons, of the type composed of an overall or cape, designed to be wrapped around the user's body, and of a towel adaptable on said overall.According to the invention:the overall or cape is a one-piece garment, the geometrical shape of which is such as to allow a sufficient development to protect efficiently the user, said garment having a neck opening to allow the user's head through,the towel at least is made from a complex material containing an absorbing non-woven material, and is triangular-shaped, said towel being provided along one of the sides of the triangle with means for securing it on the overall, at the level of the shoulders, at the back of the neck opening.

Abstract: Wearing apparel consisting of a garment which includes a flap with a releasable gripping surface hinged on one of the garment's exposed surface panels and constructed so that the end of the flap which is not hingedly connected can be swung away from the garment's panel to flash or expose a written indicia on the underside of the flap and against the panel so the gripping surface will hold the flap in place on the panel when so positioned.

Abstract: A necktie has a slide fastener including a slide means, a knot portion having an opening therethrough, and a front tie portion depending from said knot portion. A rear tie portion has a lower end extending through said opening and has an upper neck embracing loop, said neck embracing loop having interlockable means. The slide means is operatively connected to said interlockable means for interlocking and unlocking said interlockable means upon relative movement between said interlockable means and said slide means for varying the size of said neck embracing loop. The interlocking means comprises a loop defined by a single slide fastener stringer having a continuous string of interlocked elements of identical construction.

Abstract: A dress accessory item such as a belt, waistband, strap or sash convertible into a handbag or purse. The belt-like dress accessory item includes first and second courses of decorative fastener devices, each originating from a common point on the periphery of the accssory item and affixed to and extending in opposite directions around the peripheral edge portion thereof. The first course of fastener devices being cooperable with the second course of fastener devices for joining the peripheral edge portion of the accessory item together upon itself commencing initially at the common point and successively thereafter along the length of the fastener courses to form a handbag or purse. The courses of fastener devices may be mating halves of a zipper, mating lines of male and female snap fastener components, and mating hook strip and eye strip portions of a Velcro connector.

Abstract: This helmet comprises an outer protective shell, an impact-absorbing layer made from a non-elastically compressible material, and a layer of elastically compressible material. A dome is interposed between the said layer and the impact-absorbing layer. The said dome is obtained by hot-drawing a 0.3 to 0.7 mm sheet material, of which the modulus of elasticity is between 1800 and 3500 N/mm.sup.2, the elongation at rupture less than 100% and the ultimate tensile strength between 30 and 100 N/mm.sup.2.

Abstract: A wrestler's protective headgear protects the wearer's ears and is securely affixed to the head with a minimum of easily adjustable straps.

Abstract: A floatless outlet valve comprises a valve body having a vertically disposed overflow tube and a valve seat formed integrally at the lower end of the tube. A valve assembly is pivotably connected to the terminal end of the overflow tube by the rear end portion of arm extensions thereby allowing valve of the disc to be closable and operable with respect to the valve port. A cup-like control member with a valve rod is capable of discharging water in the tank completely or partially in accordance with the user's need.

Abstract: A water distributor for use in an open flush rim of a toilet bowl is disclosed. In one embodiment, there is a flexible tube portion forming a compressible portion and a guide portion extending out from the outer wall of the tube portion which has a plurality of downwardly directed water channels. The guide and tube portions are constructed so as to be able to retain the distributor in the flush rim of the toilet bowl in a compressive manner and without projections in the flush rim.

Abstract: A flush toilet primarily for use in recreational homes and vehicles is described. A swing drop valve mechanism is used to open and close the outlet of the toilet bowl efficiently and without abrading the seal between the valve and bowl outlet. A flush water inlet valve is mounted in a compartment at the rear of the toilet for easy access for maintenance and is readily removable from the toilet using a minimum of tools. Flushing of the toilet is initiated by a foot pedal connected to the valve mechanism and water inlet valve by cables.

Abstract: Dry closet consisting of a bottom part (1) and an upper part (2), the bottom part containing an absorbing agent. The bottom part (1) is at delivery folded together by folding the walls a short distance up inwards over which an upper part (2) has been placed and the different parts are then kept together by a tape. The upper part (2) contains a seat and a lid and when used the sides of the bottom part are unfolded so that a greater height and volume is obtained and the upper part (2) is placed on the bottom part locking the unfolded sides of the bottom part (1), whereafter the closet is ready for use. When used to a sufficient extent the closet can be burned where it was used or in the close vicinity thereof.

Abstract: A partially housed air-water rotor is mounted for rotation about a horizontal axis. A water pipe on the axis serves as one bearing for the rotor, while an air pipe on the axis serves as another bearing for the rotor. The rotor ends have nozzles effective to mix the air and water and to direct discharge thereof in opposite tangential directions in a plane normal to the axis and from said housing through a vertical slit in the side of a spa tank.

Abstract: A pillow for a headrest having a pair of opposing lateral head supports pads each having inner opposing and top surfaces for supporting the head. Alternatively, the pillow may be used for supporting and immobilizing the cervical spine of a person in a supine position. The pillow preferably includes three layers of plastic film sealed together about their periphery forming a closed upper chamber and a closed lower chamber. Two baffles preferably extend the width of the lower chamber thereby forming longitudinally oriented outer, intermediate and inner lower subchambers. All chambers and subchambers are appropriately filled with a viscous gel.

Abstract: A padded bedrail cap can be folded and flattened during installation. Spring clips are provided to form a channel within the cap during installation. The bedrail cap is friction fit over the bedrail.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for supplying dyes to a dyeing apparatus, dyes being selected to yield one of a group of colors. A plurality of tanks of dye is provided, and a circuit leads from each tank to a selected one of a pair of valves that may either direct the dye to the dyeing apparatus or direct the dye to be recirculated. The flow through each valve is metered so a particular rate of flow can be established. One group of the valves provides dye to the dyeing apparatus while another group of the valves recirculates dye to establish another color ready to be provided to the dyeing apparatus. The colors are defined in terms of the tanks and rate of flow from the tanks, so a large group of colors can be defined and stored in a computer, and the computer can control valve position and pump speed to control the color produced by the dyeing apparatus.

Abstract: A composite structural member is formed by fixedly mounting a prestressed concrete slab having compressive stress acting along pc steel wires buried therein on a beam. The compressive stress is thereafter released from the prestressed concrete slab by loosening a turnbuckle or the like provided in the prestressed concrete slab, so as to produce in the beam a tensile force acting in the same direction as the direction of the compressive stress acting in the prestressed concrete slab and a bending moment.The slabs, placed in a side by side and end to end configuration, have undulated end surfaces spaced apart on a beam. The ends abut dowels fixed to the main beam. The space defined by the end surfaces with the dowels is filled with mortar to integrally fix the slab to the beam.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a motor driven toothbrush, having a scrubbing shaft supported on a standard secured to an end plate of a housing and movable in a direction of the axis of the scrubbing shaft, a rolling shaft coaxially fitted to the scrubbing shaft and movable around the axis of the rolling shaft, first drive means driven by an electric motor for driving said scrubbing shaft reciprocally in the axial direction, second drive means driven by the rotation of the electric motor for swinging said rolling shaft reciprocally around the axis of the rolling shaft, and adapter means having a toothbrush unit and being detachably mounted to the rolling shaft and/or the scrubbing shaft, whereby the operator of the toothbrush can select the scrubbing motion or rolling motion of the toothbrush as desired.

Abstract: An elongated, preferably plastic handle has a sleeve lock on each of its opposite tip ends. When a twisted wire brush is placed in the handle and the sleeve is slipped over it, there is a guy wire effect from the sleeve which holds the brush firmly in place, as the sleeve stretches slightly over a bent end of the twisted wire of the brush. Each end of the inventive handle also has a tapered bore that may optionally hold the end of a wooden toothpick, which may be broken. The same sleeve which slips over the twisted wire stem of the brush, to anchor it in place, has a longitudinal cutout. The cutout is in the form of a cove opening into a funnel-shaped opening, with a nip between the cove and the funnel. The nip snaps over the toothpick to capture and hold it. The unbroken side of the sleeve which is opposite the cutout slips over the broken end of the toothbrush to help capture and cover it without leaving any exposed jagged fibers which could form splinters to damage mouth tissues.

Abstract: The present invention provides a last-case for use in cleaning footwear, the last-case comprising a wall cover adapted to be fixed to a wall, and an external cover removably connected to the lower edge of the wall cover, the external cover being movable between a closed and an open position. The wall cover is adapted to hold cleaning accessories and utensils, as well as a last. The last comprises an angular member having a pair of flaps at its one end, the flaps designed to be retained in corresponding flaps on the wall cover. The last further comprises a base piece connected to the angular member, as well as a heel piece which is attached to the end of the angular member remote from the flaps. The angular and base members are pivotally linked together by a pin. A segmented toothed wheel is located interjacent the angular and base members, and is also mounted about the pin.

Abstract: An animal skinning device including meshing sets of generally conical skin grasping teeth having rounded ends and mounted in teeth carrier members mounted at the ends of elongated jaw members. Jaw members are connected through a pivot to move from an open position into a forceful biting position. Handles are mounted at the ends of handle members with said handle members joined with said jaw members at the pivot. Teeth and handles are spaced a selected distance apart by a stop means mounted between handle members. Points of teeth are formed to define a prescribed radius and teeth are mounted in carrier members a prescribed distance apart. Handles are formed as closed loops.

Abstract: A device for cleaning shellfish consists of a chamber having two opposed brush disks, relatively moveable toward one another and at least one of the disks is rotatably driven.

Abstract: A hands-free clamping fixture in accordance with my invention for immobilizing a fish or animal carcass to enable the cleaning and/or descaling thereof comprises a base member, and a movable clamping device interacting therewith. The base member has a work surface, and the movable clamping device principally comprises a component of generally U-shaped configuration. This component has a base portion and a pair of arms, and in operation is inverted such that the arms extend downwardly away from the base portion, with the arms being guided with respect to the sides of the work surface. A foot operated arrangement is employed for causing the base portion of the inverted U-shaped component to selectively move into a tightly clamping relation with the work surface, so as to firmly grasp and hold a portion of fish or animal that has been placed on the work surface.