Abstract: A new and distinct variety of miniature rose plant characterized by (1) bright coral pink buds and blooms with pale pink satiny reverse and (2) a vigorous, compact plant with abundant glossy green foliage.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of hybrid tea rose produced by me by crossing First Prize (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 2,774) with Lady X (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 2,691).

Abstract: An everbearing blackberry plant having undeveloped seeds.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Exacum plant characterized by double flowers, with the normal 5 anthers transformed into a rosette of petals in the center of the flower, floriferousness, blooming habits and the sterility of the flower. Plants can be propagated by asexual processes true to type. Rooting ability of the variety is excellent. The semidouble flower differs from that of the other known cultivars.

Abstract: A Chrysanthemum plant named Cassa particularly characterized by its flat capitulum form and single daisy capitulum type; clear white ray floret color; diameter across the face of the capitulum of 40-60 mm; and yellow-green to yellow disc florets.

Abstract: A poinsettia plant of medium size and compact habit which produces very dark red blooms with blue toning and tight centers. The stems are strong and heavy and the foliage is uniquely characterized by an ability to retain its original propagation leaves and resist the burnt edge appearance which is emdemic to other species.

Abstract: An automatic mechanical change gear transmission system (10) is provided. The transmission (12) is a splitter type comprising a main section (48) connected in series with a blocked splitter type auxiliary section (50). The auxiliary section blockers (172) and clutch members (164) are provided with ramps (218, 220, 222, 224) which will tend to align the blockers and ramps in a nonblocking condition under the influence of biasing spring (178) if the main section is in neutral. A control unit (38) receives input signals and commands transmission shifts in a sequence including shifting the main section into neutral and shifting the auxiliary section to a new ratio during each shift procedure.

Abstract: An improved product pusher for a cutting apparatus. The pusher slides downward along an upright receptacle to urge a comestible product, such as meat through a magazine movable past a cutter of the apparatus. The pusher has a catch for automatically retaining it at an upper end of the receptacle to facilitate loading the magazine. It also has two bottom surface portions with product engaging projections. In one arrangement the two surface portions are in a fixed angular relationship and a spring-biased stripper plate is beneath one of the surface portions, extending in a common plane with the other surface portion. In another arrangement the two surface portions are relatively pivoted and securable in either an angular relationship or co-planar.

Abstract: Several embodiments of separate lubricating systems for two-cycle internal combustion engines and particularly those of outboard motors. In each embodiment, the lubricating system includes a relatively large lubricant storage tank that is adapted to be carried in the hull of the associated watercraft and a relatively small lubricant delivery tank carried by the engine of the outboard motor. A pump is provided for transferring lubricant from the storage tank to the delivery tank and warning devices are incorporated to indicate when the level in each of the tanks falls below a predetermined value. Furthermore, the transfer pump is disabled upon the falling of the level of the liquid in the storage tank below a predetermined value. The pump is positioned in proximity to this storage tank and is juxtaposed and plumbed in such a way that it will not pick up foreign particles from the bottom of the tank, but will always have its inlet and outlet subject to liquid so that the pump will not run dry.

Abstract: A plastics alloy for a bearing material comprising polyphenylene sulphide and polyether ether ketone. The alloy is formed by powder mixing, melt blending or solvent blending and applied to a metal backing either as a sheet, or in solution or in powder form. The alloy is heated and roll bonded to the backing.

Abstract: An apparatus and process for casting metals wherein the molten metal is contained and formed into a desired shape by the application of an electromagnetic field. The apparatus includes an inductor and a non-magnetic shield. Changes in the location or the location of the top surface of the molten metal head are continuously displayed during the casting run by monitoring electrical parameters of the electromagnetic casting system including at least one electrical parameter of the nonmagnetic shield.

Abstract: In apparatus for the anaerobic purification of waste water the invention aims at improving the structure and the operation. In known apparatus of this kind there is a reactor tank with one or more aftersettling compartments in the upper part thereof, with inlet and outlet openings for water and sludge into and from the aftersettling compartments from and into the reactor tank respectively.

Abstract: A fluorescence spectrophotometer in which the optical system for the excitation monochromator includes an arrangement for forming an image of the exit slit of the monochromator adjacent a first surface of the sample being evaluated and for forming an aperture image adjacent a second surface of the sample. Fluorescence from the sample is directed to an emission monochromator which likewise has an arrangement for forming an image of the emission monochromator's entrance slit adjacent a third surface of the sample and for forming an aperture image adjacent a fourth surface. The optical components are arranged such that the images of the slits lie in a single plane defined by the axial rays of the excitation and fluorescence beams, and in several advantageous arrangements the slit images are oriented at 90.degree. from the slits themselves. The intensity of the output signal may be further increased by locating mirrors behind the sample holder to direct the light back through the sample for a second pass.

Abstract: A knee pad for use on a supporting surface, and not attached to a person's knee, to provide support and cushioning to a person's knee. The pad has a lower region having a bottom for contacting the supporting surface, and a contoured upper region for contacting the front portion of the person's knee. The bottom has a frictional surface to resist sliding with respect to the supporting surface. Various properties of the upper region, relating to its contours and fitting with respect to the knee, are disclosed, particularly a concavity in the top of the pad. The concavity may be vacant. The top of the concavity may adjoin the top of the pad. The concavity may have a secondary inner concavity perimeter. The pad may have a plurality of outer perimeters, defining decreasing areas within the perimeters, from bottom to top of the pad.

Abstract: An activity bib worn by an adult and presented for interaction by a child facing the adult. The bib includes one or more activity means mounted for use by the child.

Abstract: A thermal and/or protective glove construction is disclosed which increases tactile sensitivity. In each of the thumb and fingertip portions of the glove there is provided a finger contact pad and a relatively stiff transmission system for transmitting detected vibrations from external stimuli to the wearer's fingertips. The finger contact pads may be Velcro.TM. fastener material and the transmission system may comprise a plurality of rigid plastic prongs embedded in the relatively thick insulating material used in thermal gloves. Additional response surface pads, which also may be of Velcro.TM. fastener material, may be applied to the external side of the transmission material.

Abstract: A combination sweatband and facial wipe comprising a length of soft, absorbent fabric having hemmed edges, the fabric being twisted once about itself and the ends thereof sewn together to form a continuous loop separated by the twist into two loops, one larger than the other, the smaller loop being adapted to encircle the head of a person as a sweatband, with the twist being placed at the back of the head, the larger loop being adapted to drape around the person's neck, shoulder and upper chest for use as a facial wipe, the sizes of the loops being respectively and infinitely adjustable.

Abstract: A weighted shower curtain is disclosed having an elongated flexible shower curtain adapted to be hung in a shower. A plurality of separate independent weights are provided which snap fit on to the bottom of the shower curtain without damaging the same and are quickly and easily removable therefrom. The weights may be sealed in plastic and keep the shower curtain in a fixed hanging position when in use preventing flapping thereof.

Abstract: A device to transport and move bed ridden patients easily and securely without potential injury to either the patient or the attendant. The device comprises a generally square sheet of flexible fabric material with an integral perimeter handle movable positioned within the fabric.

Abstract: A fluidized bead bed including a conductive filter sheet for dissipating static electricity generated by the movement of the beads in the fluidized state. The filter sheet includes a conductive layer, a superimposed conductive net, or is interwoven with conductive fibers to conduct the static electricity to ground or to dissipate the static electricity as a heat loss or electromagnetic wave radiation.

Abstract: A posturepedic buoyancy device for supporting a person lying on said device in water or on land in a manner to minimize postural strain comprises an inflatable mattress having attached thereto an inflatable lumbar elevation cushion on the top surface of the mattress. The cushion elevates a person's lumbo-sacral region sufficiently to minimize hyper-extension in the lumbar region while lying prone on the mattress. To further facilitate prone positioning of the person in a comfortable correct posture, the head region of the mattress has an elongate recess to receive and support a person's head when lying on top of the mattress. The recess is defined by opposing spaced-apart inflated mattress sections extending generally parallel to one another in the length direction of the mattress. The spacing between the mattress sections is such to support a person's head by contacting the cheekbones while accommodating the mouth and nose area to permit free breathing while lying in the prone position.

Abstract: Bedclothing for waterbeds comprising a flat generally rectangular panel co-extensive in top plan view dimensions with the upper surface of the mattress. Said panel provided with a least two side drops and one end drop. Said side and end drops coupled at one margin with said panel and at a spaced parallel margin with triangular corner pieces at each end of said end drop. The couplings, drops, panel corner and triangular corner piece cooperating by geometric shape and joinder to form margins defining a pocket and pocket aperture through which the mattress or bladder corner may be manually drawn. At least the corner piece to be formed from top panel material cut on the bias for elasticity. Said aperture margins containing water surge therethrough sand preventing mattress withdrawal therefrom.

Abstract: A fitted sheet is formed with material that is tapered in width between the side edges, so that the material is wider between the side edges, at the mid point between the top and bottom edges, and narrower in regions closer to the top and bottom edges.

Abstract: The invention relates to a multi-purpose tool constituted by a U-shaped frame with two branches joined together by a bar, one branch being extended by an appendix parallel to the bar and equipped at its end with a drilling tool, by a handle assembly extending from the end of the second branch in parallel to the bar and comprising a handle adapted to be either integral with the frame or mounted for rotating thereon, and by an elongated cutting tool with two ends fastenable on the ends of the two branches of the U-shape.The handle comprises a rod of which one threaded end is provided with a shoulder, whereas close to its end, the second branch of the U-shape is provided with a hole traversed by the threaded end of the rod until it contacts the shoulder part, a nut being provided to optionally hold said rod in position on the frame and to selectively immobilize it thereon.The invention finds an application as a tool for drilling an cutting earthenware tiles.

Abstract: A bridge apparatus has a relatively light lower beam portion and a relatively heavy upper beam portion. The beam portions are generally equal in length. The lower beam portion is initially placed across the point to be bridged and has sufficient strength to support itself and to support the upper beam portion as the upper beam portion is moved across the lower beam portion. The upper beam portion is placed on top of the lower beam portion and fasteners are used for drawing together the two beam portions to close any gas therebetween and to rigidly connect the beam portions together so the beam portions jointly contribute to bearing the load.

Abstract: A dual directional spent carbon anode cleaning apparatus for removing cryolite from a spent carbon anode, the spent carbon anode has longitudinally extending sides and transversely extending ends. The apparatus comprises side cleaning means, the side cleaning means including side hammer means that extends across one of the longitudinal sides of the spent carbon anode for pounding and loosening the cryolite. The apparatus also comprises end cleaning means, the end cleaning means including end hammer means that extends across one of the transverse ends of the spent carbon anode for pounding and loosening the cryolite, the end hammer means is oriented at a direction that is approximately orthogonal to the direction of travel of the side hammer means.

Abstract: Apparatus for cleaning the central opening or bore of a vehicle wheel and an adjacent annular radial surface includes a power driven shaft mounted for rotation about and axial movement along a fixed vertical axis. A cleaning head includes a horizontal plate axially slidable upon and rotatively fixed to the upper end of the shaft. A horizontal cleaning disc is mounted upon the plate by a pair of parallel links, one of which is pivotally coupled to the upper end of the shaft to cause the disc to shift horizontally relative to the plate upon vertical movement of the disc relative to the plate and shaft. Upon upward movement of the disc into engagement with a downwardly facing radial surface of a wheel centered over the shaft in a horizontal position, further upward movement of the shaft will shift the disc horizontally until a vertical cleaning surface on the disc engages the bore of the wheel. Rotation of the cleaning head will clean the wheel surfaces of the wheel engaged by the disc and vertical surface.

Abstract: A wiper blade for a windshield glass of a vehicle, including a pair of opposing blades which extend approximately parallel from the side edges of the face of a blade body, said body being provided with a component at its base for engagement to a supporting wiper arm. A center rib extends from the center of the face of the blade body between the two opposing blades, and on at least the inside of each of the opposing blades, a wiping piece projects in the longitudinal direction in such a manner that it is in contact with the surface of the glass when the wiper blade is operated.

Abstract: A single unit readily portable carpet and rug cleaning apparatus receives water directly from any spigot into a high pressure pump without the necessity for a clean water holding tank. Shampoo or cleaning concentrate from an outside container is delivered by siphoning to the incoming water stream being delivered to the high pressure pump. The high pressure cleaning liquid is delivered through a high pressure line extending along a vacuum wand directly onto the carpet or rug through a high pressure nozzle close to floor level. Simultaneously, water and dirt are withdrawn from the carpet or rug through a suction head and delivered through the vacuum wand and a vacuum hose to a dirty water holding tank within the apparatus by the action of twin vacuum motors. When the recovered dirty water reaches a certain level in the holding tank, a float actuates a switch causing the dirty water to be pumped from the holding tank into any convenient drain, commode, laundry tray or sewer.

Abstract: The invention features a suction cleaning device for cleaning hard-to-access areas such as crevices and corners.A crevice tool in the form of an extendable wand is disposed within a floor or rug attachment.The wand is built-in to the housing of the floor or rug attachment and does not require removal or change of attachments to actuate the crevice tool, thus providing convenience and a saving of time.

Abstract: A device for removing the breast skin from a poultry carcass which is conveyed breast first and hanging by the legs from a conveyor track, comprising a V-shaped guide breast guide disposed below the conveyor track and being open towards the conveyor track, and two V-shaped breast skin separating elements above said face, with the points directed against the direction of conveyance, with at the top rear end of each of the separating elements an oblong-shaped cutting element outside the plane thereof, facing the guide face and with a cutting face directed against the direction of conveyance; followed by at least one set of pinch rollers, situated under the guide face, driven in counter-rotation, and provided with intermeshing longitudinal toothing.

Abstract: A drawing machine of the carousel type for poultry, especially turkeys, has a working zone of 180.degree., a hoop-shaped drawing rod, and at least one hoop-shaped support for the bird. The drawing rod and support are detachably mounted and are also spring-loaded so that they are inherently adaptable to a limited extent to birds of slighly different size. They can also be exchanged for other drawing rods and supports to cope with birds of substantially different sizes, thereby to permit evisceration of poultry of a range of sizes easily and efficiently without damage to the meat.

Abstract: An automatic machine for the removal of tendons from cuts of meat by means of two flat profiled endless chains which run parallel to, and alongside a belt conveyor, on which the meat travels and which chains are adapted for gripping a tendon between them, a dividing member which is held at an angle above said conveyor directs the meat, and pulls the tendon to a different direction.

Abstract: A linter gin having improved moting system for achieving higher rates of delinting. The improvement comprising a mote deflector obstacle member spaced slightly from the doffer brush, said member defecting the air current to effect more efficient removal of motes and trash from the lint in the mote chamber.

Abstract: Method for the manufacture of formed fabric from fibrous material by means of a carder or the like, whereby the fibrous material is carded upon employment of at least two working rollers of the same diameter running in the same direction as one another, characterized in that the fibrous material is conducted over at least three working rollers residing in mutually adjustable engagement with one another, being conducted thereover under adjustable, partial return storing; also a carder for the implementation thereof.