Abstract: A geranium plant named Micky having bright red-purple flower color with a much deeper red-purple variegation on the upper two petals and approximate center of lower petals; medium early flowering; good bud production at night temperatures up to 16.degree. C., thus providing a long and continuous flowering period; very compact, self-branching growth habit; good resistance against white fly; and ease of propagation and rooting habit.

Abstract: The present invention is a new and distinct variety of Chrysanthemum having a yellow anemone type bloom.

Abstract: To be able to control the admission of compressed air or liquid to a machine in a hand tool, the working medium can be admitted to the machine through a handle with a built-in valve. By turning the handle (1) the valve opens or closes. The valve body itself (7,9) is secured to a stay in the form of a bolt (10) and a pipe (8) screwed into the bottom of the handle casing (1), whereas the valve seat (14) is formed as a recess in a bushing (2) being stationary relative to the casing. The handle has an oblique track (4) wherein a bolt (3) secured in the bushing moves the casing (1) and thereby the valve body relative to the bushing (2) when the handle is turned. When the handle is released in the open position of the valve (FIG. 3), the pressure exerted by the medium will move the casing so as to close the valve since the area of the casing is larger than that of the bush (2). The machine can thereby be safely and reliably disconnected by releasing the hold on the handle.

Abstract: An improved rear view mirror which may contain any of a wide variety of indicator instruments such as a clock, speedometer, etc. Use of this improved mirror improves driving safety in that the driver does not have to divert his attention and visual eye contact downward to see a normal instrument cluster. Instruments are easily connected and installed and, if necessary, removed by means of removable back plate and sliding pressure contacts. The instruments may be illuminated for ease of night time viewing.

Abstract: A fluid pumping arrangement including a fluid pump including a suction port, and a fluid pumping device comprising a pump housing defining a recess, and a moveable wall which is located in the recess and which cooperates with the recess to define a variable volume pumping chamber. The pumping device also includes a fluid inlet communicable with the fluid pumping chamber and adapted to communicate with a source of fluid, a fluid outlet communicable with the fluid pumping chamber and communicating with the suction port, and an arrangement for effecting reciprocating movement of the moveable wall in response to alternate communication of the fluid pumping chamber with the fluid outlet and with the fluid inlet.

Abstract: The invention relates to a mooring system, comprising a tanker (1,9,15,22,72,86,104,131) and a device (5,11,20,61,74,95,111,135) having some type of anchor (3,10,23,66,71,68,77,113,140), the tanker being rotatably connected with that device for rotation about a vertical axis (4,117). A conduit (6,24,25,45,46,122-125) extends upwardly towards that device (5,11,20,61,74,95,111,135) and towards a swivel (38,58,79,102,121) concentric with that axis (4,117) and from the swivel towards the tanker, the system having a quick connect coupling (83,84,85,91,92,97,116,117,118). The device (5, etc.) preferably has controllable buoyancy and can be of any type including a normal mooring buoy.

Abstract: A convertible garment which is convertible to a car coat length, to a raincoat length, to a ground engaging length, and to a coverall is disclosed. The garment includes a left front panel, left back panel, right front panel, and right back panel which are appropriately attached together and to which sleeves are attached. A mechanism is provided for releasably holding the lower portions of the panels against the respective middle portion of the panels to form a car coat length garment. A first extension mechanism is also provided for extending the lower portions of the panels downwardly to a position to form a raincoat length garment and for releasably holding the extended lower portions of the panels against the respective portions of the panels. A second extension mechanism is also provided for extending a remaining lower portion of the panels downwardly to a position to form a ground engaging length garment.

Abstract: A garment made of virtually any woven fabric, completely homogeneous in construction includes a main body portion of the same general shape as that of the upper torso in that the bottom is narrower than the top. At the top of the garment are two directly opposed straight appendages that emanate from the main body at ninety degree angles. These appendages wrap around a user's neck and fasten to one another at the ends. At the top of the appendages and centered with the main body is an additional portion of fabric, semi-elliptical in shape.

Abstract: A patient gown which is a practical, comfortable, and cost-effective means of clothing patients in the health care field. The patient gown comprises sleeves provided with slits running from the neck all the way to the patient's arms to allow for immediate access to the patient's upper chest area; a body portion with a slit running the entire length of the rear of the gown; both of said slits having a plurality of "T" configured hook and loop fasteners to allow for great ease in securing the gown to the patient as well as allowing for great ease in adjusting the size of the gown to accommodate various different size wearers, as well as casts and enlarged bandages. Additionally, the gown comprises a front pocket, which allows for placement of a telemetry or other type unit therein, with a slit in the back portion of the pocket to allow a hook up directly to the wearer's body.

Abstract: An improved mitten which is disposable being comprised of high density polyethylene and having tab elements integrally formed therein for easy removal. When said mitten is used by an individual and becomes dirty or is no longer needed, it can be easily removed from the hand and later discarded by grasping one of the two tab elements therein with the opposite hand and peeling said tab element towards the fingers and away from the wrist until removal is accomplished.

Abstract: An apparatus for holding a flashlight comprising a first strap, a second strap affixed to one end of the first strap, and a section of elastic material affixed to the second strap and arranged so as to define a hole between the second strap and the section of elastic material. The other end of the second strap is removably attachable to a portion of the first strap. The first strap and the second strap are longitudinally aligned. The longitudinal axis of the hole is aligned with the first strap and the second strap. The hole has an expandable size suitable for receiving the outer diameter of a flashlight.

Abstract: A locking hinge assembly for mounting a visor on a helmet includes a cylindrical body which is fixed in an opening in the helmet and is loosely received through an aligned opening in the visor. The body has an annular detent flange with detent recesses therein in which are received detent studs carried by the visor for accommodating movement of the visor among a plurality of discrete detent positions. The locking assembly includes a shaft extending through an axial bore in the body and having an enlarged cam head at the outer end thereof. A cam disk is disposed between the head and the visor and has cam studs which cammingly engage cam recesses in the head. A spring washer is disposed between the cam disk and the visor for urging the detent studs into the recesses to resiliently hold the visor in each detent position and for urging the cam disk against the head.

Abstract: A water housing having a water inlet cavity, a faucet cavity and a shower connection. A stem with a control head is slideable between the shower connection, the water inlet cavity and the faucet cavity. The stem control head has a set of two lower water passages and a set of two upper water passages which respectively control flow of water into the shower connection and the faucet cavity, depending on their vertical orientation. The upper end of the stem is stabilized by a sleeve cover, which also serves to support and guide a handle. The handle is pulled straight up and down, but can also be snapped in place by means of a spring-loaded steel ball and a concavity on the stem.

Abstract: A swimming pool vacuum apparatus as described in the U.S. Pat. No. 3,443,264 can be improved by providing a plate holding an outlet nipple from the container of such an apparatus on the bottom of the container so that the position of the outlet nipple can be varied or changed by changing the position of the plate. The lid in such an apparatus is improved through the use of a peripheral groove on the lid facing the top of the container containing an O-ring which fits against the container so as to form a seal with it. Preferably spacers are provided limiting the amount that the O-ring can be compressed and holding the O-ring within the groove.

Abstract: An interdome enclosure system takes advantage of the latent heat of condensation for energy efficiency. The system includes, in combination with a humid environment, such as a heated pool and an outer enclosure housing the pool, an inner enclosure disposed within the outer enclosure and over the pool and a differntial fan operated heat exchanger for creating an atmospheric pressure within the space between the inner and outer enclosures which is positive relative to the atmospheric pressure within the inner enclosure. The heat exchanger includes a pair of conduits disposed in heat exchange relationship to one another. Assisted by an inlet fan, one conduit communicates dry, fresh cool air from the exterior of the outer enclosure into the space between the enclosures, while the other conduit, assisted by an exhaust fan, communicates moisture-laden, warm air from the inner enclosure directly to the exterior of the outer enclosure.

Abstract: This invention is constructed such that a toilet bowl and a shower are spaced apart and installed in a unit room, a flashing water unit provided with a counter having an apron is attached to the wall surface of the unit room for the shower space through hinges in such a way as it may be rotated across the shower space and the toilet bowl installing space, said counter having apron is provided with a storing part for storing the toilet bowl and covering it at the moving position toward the toilet bowl installing space and being closed in opposition to the wall surface of the unit room, thereby in case of using of the shower, the flashing water unit is positioned at the shower space and the shower space can be utilized as the flashing water application space and a toilet bowl application space is also kept, and in turn in case of non-use of the shower, the flashing water unit is rotated toward the toilet bowl installing space and a shower space is also kept and at the same time the toilet bowl installing space

Abstract: In a piece of furniture, such as a piece of seating or rest furniture of the type comprising a substantially rectangular frame having two opposing frame sidepieces, a plurality of parallel, longitudinally extending grooves is provided on opposing surfaces of said sidepieces. A first flange extending in the longitudinal direction of the profiled rail member is insertable into the grove to support a bottom portion in the furniture. The rail member further comprises a web, which abuts the frame sidepiece, when the first flange has been inserted into one of the grooves, and a second flange connected to the first flange and/or the web of the rail member and extending outwardly from the frame sidepiece. The first flange forms an acute angle in the range of 15.degree.-75.degree., preferably 30.degree.-60.degree., with the web. The grooves formed in the frame sidepieces are correspondingly inclined and free of internal lining. As a result a very simple and inexpensive piece of furniture is obtained.

Abstract: An arrangement for transferring a supine patient longitudinally or laterally between beds or surfaces adapted to accept the patient in a supine position. The arrangement is adapted to function with a conventional or hospital-type bed. It includes apparatus for transferring a collapsible bathtub or a bedsore prevention pad onto said bed and transferring a patient onto and off these devices.

Abstract: A bee-shipping container comprising an elongated, hollow, imperforate-walled tube being open at both ends, a plug for each end, wherein each plug comprises a perforated disc having a thickness sufficient to substantially reduce visibility of the bees and prevent handlers from being stung through the disc, and at least one protruding member extending away from the disc and longitudinally beyond the outer extremity of the tube to butt against any external flat surface which inadvertently comes into contact with the plug, thereby to maintain direct communication between the disc and ambient air surrounding the tube whenever such contact is made.

Abstract: A shoe tree (10) having toe and heel engaging portions (12, 14) connected together for articulated movement between an extended generally longitudinally aligned condition and a retracted non-aligned condition. A shoe horn (50) secured to and extending from the heel engaging portion (14) provides a lever to facilitate its movement between the extended and retracted conditions.

Abstract: A dockboard comprising a ramp assembly, a frame for supporting the ramp assembly for pivotal movement in a pit formed in a loading dock, a hydraulic piston-cylinder assembly mounted on the bottom of the pit in the loading dock for pivoting the ramp assembly with respect to the supporting means, a lip assembly pivotally mounted on the free end of the ramp assembly, a hydraulic piston-cylinder assembly mounted on the ramp assembly for pivoting the lip assembly to an extended position forming a continuation of said ramp assembly, the ramp assembly including a tread plate and a plurality of hinge plates mounted in a parallel spaced relation on the tread plate, each hinge plate including an ear, and a stop bar mounted on the end of the ramp assembly in the path of travel of the ears for limiting the pivotal movement of the lip assembly.

Abstract: A cargo container wall and top lid washing machine has multiple rotating cylindrical sweeper brushes which are hydraulically rotated by detergent-water solution pumped throughout one or more water turbines, powered by electric motors, and water pumps. The multiple rotating sweeper brushes are planarly do-disposed and secured in a planar frame means, providing simultaneous scrubbing of the inside and outside walls of the multiple container lids and the inside and outside walls of the cargp container. The multiple rotating sweeper brushes can be simultaneously lowered around the set of open lids and into and outside of the cargo container walls. Multiple throttle valves control the flow rate of detergent cleaning solution to each cylindrical brush, the brushes being rotated by centrifugal rotating water turbine motors, whose hollow central shafts are extended to bearing journals disposed in paired, opposed, pivoted long, hollow tubular support mounts.

Abstract: A device for removal of matter from shoes and boots is disclosed. The device includes a scraping portion, a mounting portion, and a rotatable member for mounting the scraping portion on the mounting portion so that the scraping portion can be rotated, relative to the mounting portion, between stored and operative positions, with the rotatable member being biased to urge the scraping portion toward the operative position upon actuation of a release mechanism connected with the rotatable member. The device is mounted upon, or integrated with, a handle structure, such as, for example, a ski pole, so that, when so mounted or integrated, the scraping portion is substantially aligned with the handle structure in the stored position and is rotated to a position extending in a direction away from the handle structure in the operative position.

Abstract: A novel and useful automotive wiper device, of which the depression force can be adjusted with a compact mechanism for adjusting the depression force of the wiper blades. The automotive wiper device employes a plurality of springs exerting a biasing force on a wiper arm and a wiper blade against a vehicular window surface. At least one of the springs has an adjustable spring force. The adjustable spring is associated with an adjusting means which allows adjustment of the spring force thereof.

Abstract: A combination vacuum cleaner and blower is described which is particularly adapted for use as an accessory to a fireplace. The apparatus of this invention is a portable hand-held vacuum/blower which is controlled by a reversible fan motor. When operating in a first direction, air is sucked into the vacuum preferably to clean up ashes around the fireplace. A valve is provided to prevent air from being sucked in the blower. When operated in a second direction air is blown out the blower exhaust and can be used to blow air on a fire. A second valve is provided to prevent air from being blown out of the vacuum inlet.

Abstract: A cleaning tool is provided which has especial utility in the cleaning of Venetian blinds. The tool incorporates a plurality of elongated protuberances supported by manifold structure communicating with a vacuum source, the protuberances preferably taking the form of tubular support members having one or more axial rows of diametrically opposed air flow holes or openings therein and being essentially entirely wrapped or encased by an air permeable pile sleeve member. The tool of this invention effects an orderly thorough removal of dust and like particulate materials from the slats of Venetian blinds and other louvered structures.

Abstract: A gas driven cleaning apparatus for clearing clogged pipe lines or the like. The apparatus is comprised of a gas driven nozzle having specially devised gas passages for aiding the propulsion of the nozzle through and clearing the clogged area. A flexible hose is connected to the nozzle and a high pressure gas cylinder supported on a two wheel hand cart. The hand cart has a main hose reel and handle for a first gas line and a portable hand reel which supports a second gas line connected to the main reel line and the nozzle at opposite ends. The hand reel may be carried apart from the hand cart to difficultly accessible or remote areas not approachable by the hand cart. In a modification the nozzle is provided with a rotary head element powered by the high pressure gas.

Abstract: In an adjustable-height mounting plate for cabinet hinges, the mounting plate has a bottom part which can be fastened directly to a cabinet wall, and a top part provided with means for fastening the supporting arm of a cabinet hinge, the top part being mounted on the bottom part through the medium of interfitted guide means for displacement parallel to the hinge pivot axis and for locking at any desired point. When in the superimposed state, each part has an elongated central section from each of whose opposite sides a wing-like projection extends. In one of the wings of the top part there is provided a slot running in the direction of displacement, through which a clamping screw passes when it is driven into a tap in the bottom part to clamp the two parts together.

Abstract: A friction supporting stay comprises a channel section track (10) and a slider (15) linked to a strut (24). At the upper and of track (10) is a cap (14) with internal surfaces (36) (37) engageable by one end of strut (24). A plastic nose member (35) is riveted to the end of strut (24) and is formed with surfaces (39) (40) shaped to engage the corresponding surfaces (36) (37).

Abstract: An apparatus and method for eviscerating scallops is provided which uses a vibrating table to move the scallops along a bed of rotating rollers. The rollers pinch the viscera between adjacent rollers and remove it from the adductor muscle.

Abstract: A conveyorized machine that operates to automatically advance objects of generally the same shape and weight, particularly breasts of turkey, to a scale platform which is retractable below the conveyor and elevatable above the conveyor. On the scale platform the object is automatically positioned to a desired location relative to a vertically running band saw blade. In one mode of the machine the desired location will result in the object being sawed or severed into two portions of equal weight. In another mode the desired location will result in the object being sawed or severed into one portion of a predetermined weight and a second portion being the remainder of the object. After the object has been positioned in the desired position on the scale platform, the platform retracts or lowers below the level of the conveyor and the object is then conveyed past the band saw blade and the resulting two severed portions are conveyed to the discharge end of the machine.

Abstract: Disclosed is a unitary tie having a filament-like main body pointed along one enlarged end and formed at the other end with a crosspiece having at least one pointed end. The pointed end of the main body has one or more spaced apart slits selectively expandable to permit passage therethrough of the crosspiece when opened by the pointed end thereof while the crosspiece is held generally parallel to and against the main body. Prior to insertion of the crosspiece in this manner, the tie is wrapped snugly about articles to be held captive or the pointed end of the tie is inserted through the articles prior to being threaded through one of the tie slits.

Abstract: Clamping means for a strap, adapted to be located between a strap storage location and a strap utilization location, comprises reaction member pivotally mounted on a base member for angular movement about a first axis, a guide member pivotally mounted on a support member fast with the reaction member for angular movement about a second axis positioned between the reaction member and the first pivot axis. Resilient means retains the guide member and the reaction member in respective rest positions in which the strap is freely movable between the guide member and reaction member until the tension applied to the strap exceeds a predetermined level. When the tension in the strap exceeds said predetermined level, angular movement of the guide member causes corresponding angular movement of the reaction member, thereby wrapping the strap round both the reaction member and the guide member so that one layer of the strap is clamped against the reaction member by another layer of the strap.

Abstract: A slide fastener comprises a reinforcement strip fixed to at least one surface of each stringer tape of nonwoven sheet material along its one longitudinal edge to which a row of coupling elements is attached by sewing stitches. The stringer tape is made of thermoplastic synthetic resin, and the reinforcement strip comprises a film of thermoplastic synthetic resin fused with or otherwise bonded to the stringer tape so as to form a reinforced longitudinal edge of the stringer tape. The reinforced longitudinal edge has an increased mechanical strength for protection against forces tending to tear apart the stringer tape along the sewing stitches. The reinforcement strips jointly have a transverse width larger than the width of a slider to protect the stringer tape from being worn away due to frictional engagement with a slider during use of the slide fastener.

Abstract: In a stringer for a slide fastener wherein coupling elements are molded on longitudinal supporting means, such as an edge of a tape or spaced connecting threads, leg portions of the coupling elements are formed with recesses to define rapidly cooled portions which are molded to the supporting means. The rapidly cooled portions eliminate porosity to produce greater adherence and strength of the polymer bonding the coupling elements to the supporting means as well as reducing cost.