Abstract: A new and distinct variety of rose plant of the Miniature Class is provided which forms in abundance attractive yellow double blossoms. The blossoms are minosa yellow in coloration and are of a relatively long duration while present on the plant. The plant exhibits a vigorous growth habit which forms compact and regular vegetation.

Abstract: A new and distinct selection of Magnolia grandiflora hybrid (popularly known as a Magnolia) which hereinafter shall be referred to as Magnolia grandiflora cultivar Monland. Due to the characteristics noted in this specification, the selection is believed to be an intraspecific hybrid of Magnolia grandiflora and Magnolia virginiana. Magnolia grandiflora cultivar. Monland differs from other evergreen Magnolias by possessing a combination of continuously heavy blooming due to a unique blooming pattern, longer foliage which forms a dense crown, a growth habit which is wide spreading and few to no fruit cones produced.

Abstract: A new and distinctive cultivar of begonia plant bearing fully-filled flowers in a nice rose color against a compact background of small leaves with a reddish green color. The plant is characterized by vigorous and floriferous growth, producing flowers and leaves of long persistence, excellent display, and excellent keeping qualities.

Abstract: A new and distinctive cultivar of begonia plant with a vigorous, compact growth habit, almost white tepals that fade into very light pink, a floriferous display and benefits by its excellent keeping qualities.

Abstract: A new and distinctive cultivar of begonia plant bearing medium sized, heavily filled flowers of rose pink color and small, medium green, tapered leaves. The plant is characterized by rapid propagation and vigorous growth producing flowers and leaves of long persistance, excellent display, and resistance to powdery mildew.

Abstract: A new and distinctive cultivar of begonia plant bearing medium sized, heavily filled flowers of rose color contrasting with dark medium green foliage. The plant is characterized by a vigorous growth habit, and produces a very floriferous raceme display, which is continuous for long periods of time.

Abstract: An improved floatation sleep system of universal type wherein the bladder may be readily replaced. Such system comprises a marginal perimeter support including .[.a continuous.]. .Iadd.an .Iaddend.elongated chamber. The chamber has a plurality of cells, the interior of which are respectively readily accessible to supply perimeter support means such as support material or pressurized air. A first flexible, dimensionally stable, fluid impervious sheet is connected to an upper portion of the elongated chamber. This sheet is of an overall dimension greater than the distance between opposed portions of such chamber, and less than the distance between opposed portions plus twice the vertical height of such chamber. A second flexible, dimensionally stable sheet extends between the opposed portions of such chamber.

Abstract: A meat deboning device includes opposed pressing surfaces at least one surface having a recess to conform to the shape of the bones, the surfaces being of elastically deformable material, the recess being surrounded by a portion that applys a compressive force to the meat without crushing the bone thereby shearing the meat from the bone.

Abstract: A system for use with an internal combustion engine which reduces, or eliminates, engine knock and attendant engine damage. An audio transducer is placed on an engine cylinder to convert audio signals occurring within the combustion chamber into an electrical signal. This signal is sampled and filtered and the amplitudes of two time-sequenced segments are compared. One of those segments is timed for an interval during which detonation, if any, is likely to occur, and the other of these segments is timed for an interval during which no detonation is likely to occur. When the amplitude of the sample from the segment of likely detonation exceeds the amplitude of the sample from the segment of unlikely detonation, by a predetermined amount, extra fuel is momentarily added to the combustion chamber to slow down the rate of combustion and cool the walls of the combustion chamber.

Abstract: A foldable display stand of sheet material has a back panel having at least one elongated transverse slit therein, a pair of side panels each having first and second opposing edges of which the first edge is hingedly connected to a respective one of two opposite side edges of the back panel so that each of the side panels can be positioned along substantially the same plane as the back panel, and at least one front panel having first and second opposite sides which are respectively hingedly attached to the second edges of the side panels, so that the front panel extends along a plane substantially parallel to the back panel. The display stand further includes at least one shelf hingedly connected to an edge of the front panel which extends between the first and second sides of the front panel, the shelf extending from such edge of the front panel through the associated slit in the back panel.

Abstract: Energy amplifier apparatus includes a pair of vertically extending concentric cylinders, with air entrained in water flowing downwardly through .Iadd.a conduit within .Iaddend.the inner cylinder to a separator where the air is separated from the water. The falling water compresses the entrained air and a separator in the inner cylinder is used to separate the compressed air from the water, with the water flowing upwardly between the inner and outer cylinders and the compressed air flowing upwardly in a separate conduit from .[.the upper portion of.]. the inner cylinder.

Abstract: An engineering safety cap for providing both security and ventilation. The cap according to a specific embodiment comprises a top portion, sides and an open bottom which together define an inner compartment. The top portion has a circular opening defined by axially extending walls and the opening is in communication with the inner compartment. The safety cap further includes a cylindrical cover having a motor driven fan mounted therein and which, in turn, is pivotably mounted at one edge thereof to the cap such that the cover can be positioned inside the cap opening. Magnets mounted on both the cover and the opening walls removably retain the cover in the closed position. Axially extending grooves are provided along the circumference of both the cover and the cap opening walls.

Abstract: A safety helmet includes a helmet shell, at least one accessory, and at least one plug connection for connecting the accessory to the helmet shell being detachable with a given opening force, each plug connection including an elastic plug having a socket formed therein and being fixed in an opening formed in the helmet shell, and a plug nipple fastened to the accessory being insertible and lockable in the socket.

Abstract: A bathtub drain having a fixed body at the tub overflow opening a rotational member extending through the fixed body and having a rear portion behind the fixed body, a non-axially positioned linkage attachment point on the rear portion of the rotational member, and a pair of contact surfaces on the fixed body and rotational member and biased together, with different engagement characteristics marking different rotational positions of the rotational member. In preferred embodiments, the contact surfaces are the rearward surface of the fixed body and the forward surface of the rotational member rear portion, and these surfaces preferably have a groove and mating ridge to mark the fully open and closed positions.

Abstract: A gas-sealing insert for floor drains. The insert comprises a cover for sealing a floor drain opening except for a hole passing through the cover, and tubing suspended below the cover for receiving water passing through the hole. The tubing, at one end, sealingly encircles the opening, and has an outlet at its other end. A water trap, e.g. a U-bend, is provided in the tubing between its two ends and a gas-sealing valve is located at the outlet. The valve can be opened by the presence of water passing through the tubing but closes automatically, preferably under the effect of gravity. The insert can be used to replace a conventional drain cover and seals the drain against seepage of noxious gases, such as radon, from the drain system even if the water in the U-bend evaporates when the drain is not used for prolonged periods.

Abstract: An automatic drain sealer is provided for halting an infestation of insects and gas escapement into a residential or commercial enclosure from a sewer line via a drain of a sink or basin receptacle.

Abstract: A portable knock-down toilet structure includes a base, vertical side, front and rear walls, and a top wall. The vertical walls each have slots in the lower edge portion thereof which engage clips on the base to detachably secure the vertical walls to the base. Elongate U-shaped corner members each have a plurality of pins which engage in slots in adjacent vertical edges of a pair of adjacent vertical walls to releasably secure the walls together. Each vertical wall has a plurality of cam locks pivoted along the upper edge portion thereof which engage in slots in the top wall to releasably secure the latter to the vertical walls.

Abstract: A collapsible, gas-inflatable hot tub which is for use in locations where hot water is not accessible or where hot baths are not available. The water of the hot tub is solar heated by making the walls of the water-holding receptacle black, and by providing an insulating cover for the water-holding receptacle that keeps the heat in until a bath is taken. The bottom of the receptacle is connected to a perforated hose for supplying forced air to the bottom of the receptacle in order to form air bubbles. The hot tub is reinforced by transverse ribs at the bottom.

Abstract: A toilet training aid comprising a porous sheet of papers having a normally invisible picture imprinted thereon is attached to the rim of a toilet bowl over the mouth thereof whereby the attention of a child is attracted to use the toilet as the picture becomes visible when wetted by the urine of the child using the toilet.

Abstract: A crib assembly (10) includes a bedstead (12), spring frame (20), and hanger support bracket (30). The hanger support bracket (30) is fixedly secured to the end post (14) of the bedstead (12). The hanger support bracket (30) includes a base portion (32) and a plurality of hooks (34) extending from the base portion (32). A flexible arm (44) extends from the base portion (32) to the hook (34) for releasably retaining a hanger (26) on the hook (34).

Abstract: An apparatus for moving a patient from one supporting surface to another supporting surface, having a pair of rigid panels positioned apart from one another sandwiched between an upper and lower cover sheet which are attached together retaining the panels therebetween in position with the outer corners of each panel cut at an angle causing the cover sheets beyond each angular cut to contact one another with hand-hold apertures formed in each corner where the cover sheets contact one another.

Abstract: A compact stretcher is disclosed which is erectable upon requirement. In a preferred embodiment, stretcher poles each consist of a tube of textile material impregnated with a moisture-curable polyurethane which is received within an impervious outer cover tube. The tubes and stretcher base are carried in a folded condition until erection is required when the contents of a canister containing compressed air and water are introduced into each pole. Once the two poles have been extended and the polyurethane cured, the poles are inserted into respective cavities of a canvas base to a stretcher.

Abstract: Prop-like positioning devices for hemiside reclining persons and including: a bolster or other lofty pillowy structure extending along a longitudinal-axis and being in longitudinally extending attached relationship to a flexible apron member extending lengthwise along a lateral-axis. The apron member is superimposable upon a bed-like reclining surface directly beneath a longitudinally extending body torso. Plural pockets exist on both lateral sides of the pillowy structure and for receiving selectable therapeutic devices for the reclining person, and preferably a pair of vertically open pockets on both lateral sides. Other permissible optional features render the positioning device usable by reclining persons not having constant nursing or attendant care.

Abstract: A fitted sheet for covering a standard crib or bed mattress. The fitted sheet is developed from a single rectangular blank of non-woven fabric material, the sides of which are folded in along parallel longitudinal fold lines to form a folded-in sheet whose width corresponds to that of the mattress for which it is intended and whose length exceeds that of the mattress to an extent necessary to define the ends of the fitted sheet. Each corner of the folded-in sheet is seamed along a diagonal line to form a triangular flap which when the sides of the folded-in sheet are folded over the sides of the mattress, then defines a right angle corner that fits against the corresponding corner of the mattress. Each end of the fitted sheet is rendered stretchable by an elastic strip whereby the fitted sheet conforms snugly to the mattress.

Abstract: A production method for a two-piece capped lug nut which consists of a nut and cap which is attached to the top. The top of the nut has a grooved, serrated or roughened surface and a protrusion for positioning. When the cap is positioned on the nut, the cap is correctly centered by the protrusion and at the same time, the flange portion of the cap is positioned over the grooved, serrated or roughened surface. Then the nut and the cap are welded under pressure together by running electrical current through them.

Abstract: A combined heel end assembling, backpart moulding and heel seat lasting machine comprises a shoe support for supporting a shoe bottom uppermost. For gripping and tensioning the shoe upper on its last prior to the combined operation taking place, two grippers are provided with each of which is associated a reaction lever/presser member, the latter serving to hold the last in position while the grippers tension the upper heightwise. Thereafter, the grippers are moved lengthwise of the shoe to tension the upper about the heel end of the last. The machine also comprises a heel band for backpart moulding and wipers for lasting the heel seat region of the shoe, adhesive applying means being provided for applying adhesive in the heel seat prior to lasting. A plurality of positional adjustments within the shoe support is provided.

Abstract: A hydraulic system is provided for a loading dock installation wherein the latter has a plurality of independently operable dock levelers arranged in spaced relation along the loading dock. Each leveler includes a hingedly mounted deck member or ramp and a power unit for actuating the deck member to a predetermined upwardly inclined position from a horizontal cross-traffic position. The hydraulic system is provided with a common source of pressurized hydraulic fluid which is remotely disposed relative to the dock levelers. A primary line extends from the common source to each leveler. An adjustable control valve is provided for each leveler and includes a first port which is adapted to communicate with the primary line; a second port which is adapted to communicate with the power unit, and a third port which is adapted to communicate with a drain line.

Abstract: A scrubbing apparatus for automobiles and other vehicles has three baskets of scrubbing curtains arranged in generally side-by-side relation transverse to the passageway through which the vehicle moves. The width of the curtains of the inner basket is preferably twice the width of each of the outer baskets. The curtain baskets are driven in an oscillatory manner by a single motor having two crank arms and connecting linkages so arranged that the oscillations of the outer baskets are in phase with each other but are out of phase with the oscillations of the inner basket. The preferred out-of-phase relationship between the innerand outer baskets is 90.degree.. In a preferred arrangement, the baskets are driven by reciprocating rods connected to the baskets at a point below the overhead pivot points of the baskets.

Abstract: A device for shaving material from the outer surface of a pipe including a chuck for securing the device to the end of the pipe, a drive shaft having its axis coincident with the pipe axis and a fixed plate immovably secured to the drive shaft perpendicular thereto. A cutting unit for scraping the outer surface of the pipe is secured to an arm which extends parallel to the drive shaft, and the arm is secured to a disc which is movably secured to the fixed plate, thus permitting radial adjustment of the cutting unit.

Abstract: A music tooth brush comprises a hollow brush hair stock, a touch switch containing the hollow part of said brush hair stock, a brush hair board floatingly mounted on the brush hair stock, and a hollow grip handle bar containing the music IC, batteries and sound-generating plate. When the user brushes his teeth with the said tooth brush, the brush hair board can touch and press the touch switch in the brush hair stock to make the circuit in the grip handle bar become electrically conductive, so the sound-generating plate automatically generates the children's favorite music to eliminate their sense of ill feeling against brushing their teeth and further to foster in children a good habit of brushing their teeth after eating.

Abstract: A door closer is described in which transmission characteristics which change in dependence on the closing angle can be realized either by two pistons disposed coaxially within one another and displaceable relative to one another, or by eccentric toothed elements.

Abstract: A combined pull and carry handle comprises a one-piece part adapted to be retained within an aperture in a panel or the like having a face portion adapted to engage the front of the panel when the one-piece part is retained within the aperture, an opening extending through the one-piece part, a cross-bar disposed across the top of the opening having a channel therein adapted to receive an edge of the panel when the one-piece part is retained within the aperture, a cap adapted to receive the one-piece part therein and sized so as to engage the back of the panel, and a pair of screws for securing the cap to the one-piece part and thereby retaining the one-piece part within the aperture in the panel.

Abstract: A door hinge is disclosed including a door mounting bracket and a body mounting bracket interconnected by an intermediate member pivotably attached to each bracket. A locking arrangement including a pivotable locking arm on the intermediate member simultaneously locks and unlocks the intermediate member with the respective mounting bracket at the closed and an intermediate open position of the door providing for sequential, reversible pivotable movement of the intermediate member and door bracket as a unit about the pivot point on the body bracket between the closed and intermediate open position and independent reversible pivotable movement of the door mounting bracket between the intermediate open position and fully open position of the door.

Abstract: A food product mold apparatus for producing a food product, for example resembling the shelled meat of shellfish, including two elongated mold halves which when fitted together form a series of multiple food product mold cavities. Devices are provided for holding together the two ends of the mold halves. The mold halves include reinforcement ribs located at intervals along the outer sides of the mold halves, and a rod is mounted lengthwise along the backside of each mold half in such a manner that the reinforcement ribs are in contact with the steel rod. The ends of the rods are secured to the ends of the mold halves and the rods are held under tension and press against the center areas of the mold halves.

Abstract: A holding device which is adapted to be flanged to a machine for filling and for automatically twisting off sausages and which acts on the front end of a twist-off nozzle of the machine via a brake ring housing for effecting automatic twisting off. For providing, on the one hand, a possibility of exactly positioning the holding device relative to the twist-off nozzle and for maintaining, on the other hand, the twist-off nozzle in a condition in which it is always accessible for the purpose of fitting new caterpillar sausage skins, the holding device is provided with a support tube, which is supported in a guide link in a manner free from play and which permits the brake ring housing of the holding device to be pivoted away in the case of a movement taking place in the horizontal direction of a pivotable lever, said support tube having, in addition, the effect that the position which has once been adjusted is re-established when the brake ring housing is pivoted back.