Abstract: A new variety of shrub rose plant distinguished by its tolerance of low winter temperatures, its resistance to foliar diseases such as Blackspot and Powdery Mildew, and its continuous production of large flowers of light red-purple coloration.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of ornamental crab apple tree is provided which xhibits an extremely columnar growth habit which generally resembles that of a vertical pole. The foliage is dense and compact and side branches are substantially absent. The new variety yields attractive crimson fruit which is suitable for making jelly. The young leaves are purple tinted.

Abstract: A new and distinctive cultivar of begonia plant named Mona, characterized by its vigorous, compact growth habit; bright "light delicate rose" tepals that maintain color even under high light conditions; floriferous habit, and by its excellent keeping qualities.

Abstract: A new and distinctive cultivar of begonia plant named Lisa characterized in that it is a rather high, medium broad and medium branching mutation of the cultivar Pia Elise with large double light red flowers which do not significantly fade under abnormal conditions, the flower color pleasantly contrasting with dark green foliage, a vigorous growth habit, and by its ease of manipulation for year around flower production especially well suited for larger containers and hanging baskets for interior decoration.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct cultivar of Carnation Plant named Jun Sakura, a sport of Scania, distinguished from its closest commercial variety, Soana Baranna, as well as any other variety known to me, by its darker pink flower color, taller plant habit, darker foliage color, earlier flowering response, resistance to color fading, a higher crowned flower of larger diameter and less splitting of the calyx and bullheading under widely fluctuating temperatures.

Abstract: An open end friction spinning machine is disclosed which includes plurality of adjacently arranged spinning units which each have a pair of friction rollers forming a yarn twisting wedge slot. To accommodate cleaning of the friction rollers a mobile servicing cart is provided which is movable longitudinally along the machine to respective servicing positions adjacent spinning units to be cleaned. The servicing cart includes cleaning elements engageable with the rollers to clean them and air suction and blowing devices to assist in the cleaning and removal of contaminants.

Abstract: A flue control device for slowing the rate at which heated exhaust gases rise through an exhaust stack comprises a cylindrical housing enclosed by end caps, with an offset inlet and outlet being positioned in opposite end caps. The interior of the housing defines a baffle chamber, and a baffle mechanism is positioned in the baffle chamber between the inlet and outlet. The baffle mechanism comprises two overlapping plates, each plate having a prominent flange extending in an upstream direction relative to the flow of gases through the baffle chamber. The flanges interrupt and slow the swirling circular flow of gases as they pass through the baffle chamber. The baffle and housing are of a size such that the cross-sectional area of the restricted portion of the housing adjacent the baffle is at least as large as the cross-sectional area of the exhaust stack.

Abstract: A one step method for cleaning and disinfecting contact lenses is accomplished by immersing the lenses in a solution containing peroxide and a peroxide-active enzyme.

Abstract: A process and apparatus is provided for the production of calcium silicate-containing stone blanks which are useful in constructing building walls. A crude mixture, of a granulated silicate-containing material, lime, water, a cement and a foaming agent, is subjected to no more than a minimum application of external pressure and is subsequently hardened in an autoclave. The cement produces the necessary strength for the blank, so that the latter becomes transportable while the final strength is achieved by reaction of the silicate-containing material during the autoclave treatment. In order to arrive at acceptable molding times and in order to achieve a simplified process with slight fragment bulk density and optimal head damping characteristics, the crude mixture is rendered pourable, is filled into molds in a quantity corresponding to the fragment volume of the stone blank, and the crude mixture in the mold is heated essentially uniformly to a temperature between 45.degree. C. and 90.degree. C.

Abstract: A class of electrical machines for converting between electrical energy and mechanical energy and vice versa is disclosed. Each machine has an integral number of repeatable sections and is comprised of a magnetic stator, a magnetic armature, multiple open-circuit armature windings overlapping within each repeatable section, a commutator, multiple brushes bearing on the entire commutator, stator magnetic field of various configurations, and appropriate connections and couplings to electrical and mechanical energy sources and loads. Also disclosed are means for disposing of armature winding energy as a part of the armature windings commutation by dissipating the energy in various locations and dissipators or by recovering the energy for reuse.

Abstract: A mine stopping comprising a plurality of elongate panels adapted to extend vertically in side-by-side relation from the floor to the roof of a passageway in a mine. Each panel comprises a first elongate member constituting the lower member of the panel and second elongate member constituting the upper member of the panel, each member having a web and flanges at opposite sides of the web, one of the members having a telescoping sliding fit in the other. The upper member of each panel has a head at its upper end and a sealing member held in the head extending up out of the upper end of the upper member for engagement with the roof, the head being supported on the panel with the ends of the head spaced from the flanges of the upper member. The lower member of each panel has a foot at its lower end, the foot being secured to the lower panel member with the ends of the foot spaced from the side flanges thereof.

Abstract: 7-Aminoazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidines of the formula ##STR1## where R.sup.1 is alkyl or aralkyl,R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are each hydrogen or alkyl, andA is nitrogen or CR.sup.4, whereR.sup.4 is hydrogen, alkyl or halogen, and fungicides containing these compounds.

Abstract: The invention relates to a simplified, economic process for the production of polyamines by the alkaline hydrolysis of compounds containing terminal aromatic and/or aliphatic isocyanate groups (including modified isocyanates or NCO-prepolymers and semi-prepolymers with NCO-contents of from 0.5 to 40% by weight), with strong aqueous bases, direct isolation of the polyamines from the carbamate stage being possible by thermal carbamate decomposition and/or solvent extraction.The invention also relates to the use of the aromatic and/or aliphatic polyamines containing primary NH.sub.2 -groups obtainable by the process according to the invention for the production of polyurethanes, such as optionally cellular polyurethane plastics and polyurethane foams.

Abstract: The aim of the invention is a garment characterized by the fact that it comprises a single piece of material which before dressing the baby is a flat surface in substantially the shape of a cross having four projecting parts (1+2, 3+3a, 4+4a, 5) have substantially quadrilateral forms, and in which:a system of fasteners (7, 8, 9, 10) equipping said upper part (1 and 2) and the lower part so that the lower part (5) may be attached to the upper part (1 and 2);the intersection between one of the free sides, substantially parallel to the transversal axis of a lateral part and one of the free sides substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of one of an upper element above defined, having a shape of sufficient surface (11b, 12b, 13b and 14b) to be introduced under the armpit;the internal surface of the garment, directly in contact with the skin of the child having appropriate properties to be well tolerated by the child.

Abstract: A glove made of blister pack material to be worn for self-service gasoline.

Abstract: Disposable apparel shorts fabricated from a single blank of non-woven textile sheeting, the blank having opposing isosceles triangular indentations therein whose vertices lie at the opposite ends of a transverse center line. When the blank is folded on this line to form identical superposed sections, these constitute the front and rear sections of the shorts in which the upper margins of the sections define the waist, and the folded-over triangular indentations define the leg openings. The side margins of the front section are folded in and the corresponding side margins of the rear section are folded over the folded-in margins to define side vents in the leg openings to provide additional space, should it be required by the wearer. An elastic band is bonded in its stretched state to the inner surface of the upper margins of the sections to create a shirred circular waist which is expandable to conform to the waist of the wearer.

Abstract: In a head protector for children and invalids, a series of concentric rings of tubular fabric packed with yieldable material and a top member of yieldable material, and straps binding said rings and top together, a ring of spaced cushions, or pillows, between the lowermost ring and the adjacent ring, and means for positioning said protector on a user's head and maintaining same against rearward movement.

Abstract: The dispenser of the present invention is adapted for placement in a body of liquid, a solution being contained in a vented product chamber of the dispenser, a predetermined volume of said solution being discharged into the body of liquid in response to a lowering of the level of the body of liquid from a first elevation to a second elevation and through a discharge means establishing fluid communication between said product chamber and the body of liquid. In accordance with the present invention, the vent means for the product chamber comprises an inverted U-shaped conduit extending upwardly above the top of the product chamber and hydraulic means adapted to delay the onset of discharge of solution from the product chamber to the body of liquid.

Abstract: In a toilet apparatus comprising a bowl, a seat member adapted to overlie rim portions of the bowl, and a cover member adapted to overlie the seat member, the improvement comprising channels disposed in the seat member and cover member, a plurality of holes extending from the channels to the undersurfaces of the seat and cover members respectively, and fluid conveying means interconnecting the channels with fluid source means, whereby fluid means may be conveyed by the channels and holes and directed against the rim of the bowl and an upper surface of the seat member to effect cleaning thereof.

Abstract: A toilet seat cover is provided for preventing contact between the human buttocks and the toilet seat when the sheet is disposed and aligned with the toilet seat. A microbiocidal shield is created by the perspiration from the buttocks contacting a water-soluble oxidizing agent along with a water-soluble ene-diol compound dispersed as separate particles in the sheet. The water-soluble oxidizing agent and water-soluble ene-diol compound may be separately microencapsulated by a protective film. Capillary action of the fibers in the sheet provide for conducting free water released during reaction between the water-soluble oxidizing agent and the ene-diol compound throughout the toilet seat cover. Fibers of the sheet are adhesively bonded together within the adhesive that is soluble and dispersible in water to enable the toilet seat cover to be flushed down the toilet after use.

Abstract: The plunger includes an elongated knurled handle, a base sealing member having a central aperture extending therethrough, and a multi-pleated bellows preferably releasably connected to the bottom of the handle and preferably permanently connected to the top of the base sealing member. Preferably, the bellows and base sealing member are generally cylindrical and of rubber, plastic or the like. They may be integral. The sealing member may have an upper bowl sealing rim with a collapsable top wall adapted to receive the bellows, and a small diameter lower sealing ring, with depending skirt. Preferably, the transverse bellows pleats increase in diameter from the bellows top to bottom and may be arranged in sets for improved seating. The handle top can be removable and the handle can contain a central cavity extending longitudinally therethrough, which cavity can, if desired, be threaded to receive a garden hose. Thus, the handle top when unscrewed can act as a vacuum relief valve.

Abstract: A safety device for protecting ones' hands while stuffing waste material into the comminuting chamber of a powered disposer having its comminuting chamber aligned with a drain passage enclosed by a flanged sleeve depending from the sink basin through its drain opening and from which the powered disposed is suspended. An axially elongated plunger body of the safety device extends through the drain passage into the comminuting chamber while supported by its apertured cover plate resting on the flange of the sleeve thereby spacing the lower impaction end from the disposer cutter blades.

Abstract: A modular sleeping unit having individual, stackable, unitary berths providing increased comfort for crew members. The berths are constructed from reinforced plastics or other materials and are dimensioned to fit through typical ship access openings. The berths can be provided with drawer units or integral storage lockers. Lighting and ventilation can be controlled from each berth.

Abstract: A bed frame having slats which connect and disconnect from the side rails of the frame through a pair of mutually perpendicular motions to prevent inadvertent disconnection. The slats are provided with vertical tabs at their ends which fit into vertical holes in the upper surfaces of flanges on the rails. A lock is provided which slides horizontally in the slat to engage and disengage a horizontal hole in the inner edge of the rail flange. A spring applies force to resist unwanted movement of the lock on the slat.

Abstract: An insert for worn mattresses comprising lower, intermediate and upper pads with the intermediate pad having a length less than the lower pad and with the upper pad having a length lower than the intermediate pad. Each of the pads are provided with air compartments therein which may be selectively inflated to achieve the desired support. When the insert is inserted between a box spring and a worn mattress, the insert will reduce the sag of the mattress and will provide proper support for the user.

Abstract: A hybrid mattress has a rail that includes a flexible foam member and a rigid supporting member. The rigid supporting member engages the lower outside of the foam to provide support and prevent bowing. A groove in the outer surface of the foam receives a flange on the inside of the rigid member, and the two mate closely so that mattress coverings can be clamped between the two.

Abstract: An improved patient support structure comprises an articulatable frame, a plurality of elongated inflatable sacks, a low pressure compressed air blower and a plurality of pipes for carrying gas from the blower to the sacks. The sacks rest atop a neoprene membrane which covers a planar upper surface of the frame. A variable autotransformer supplies power to the air blower and is adjustable by an electric motor mechanically connected to the autotransformer. Operation of the motor is controlled by an electronic circuit which balances the autotransformer voltage against a voltage output from a preset variable resistor. A multi-outlet, variable flow, gas valve comprises a housing defining an inlet and a passageway. The sacks can be rapidly deflated via a plurality of solenoid valves, and the pipes from the blower can be directed alternatively to different sacks by opening and closing a plurality of manually operated valves.

Abstract: A hollow flexible body adapted to rest upon a mattress has the general shape of a rectangular parallelepiped which is horizontally elongated and is vertically shallow. The body has a closed bottom and sides with a top having a rectangular opening therein. The opening conforms in shape and size to the top but is somewhat smaller whereby a rectangular border separates the opening from the outer peripher of the top of the body. At least one water filled cushion is disposed in the body with a main portion exposed in the opening and with end portions extending in the body underneath the border. The cushion is detachably secured to the body.

Abstract: An inflatable article includes at least one first gas impervious flexible sheet formed into an inflatable envelope having at least one heat-sealed edge by heat sealing, and at least one second sheet heat sealed to the first sheet to form an additional air compartment, wherein the second sheet has at least one marginal edge which is heat sealed along the heat sealed edge or along a seam adjacent to the heat sealed-edge with an adjacent portion thereof extending over the heat-sealed edge. The additional air compartment expands over and conceals the heat-sealed edge upon inflation.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for burping a watermattress and for tucking a sheet under the mattress of a waterbed consisting of a tool and its use for such purpose. The tool is a flat, rectangular member made of a self-lubricating plastic material and about 1/4 inch in thickness with rounded edges to prevent damage to the mattress. The tool is used by inserted a corner under the mattress and sliding the tool along the edge of the mattress to tuck the sheet under.

Abstract: A multi-purpose utility tool wherein an elongated straight handle is attached to a curved plate, the curvature occurring between a front edge and a back edge and being concave with respect to the top surface of the plate. The two side edges of the plate are mutually parallel and intersect the front edge at a right angle. The front edge is sharpened, the cutting edge preferably formed by bevelling between the top surface of the plate and the front edge. The handle is attached to the top surface of the curved plate, with the longitudinal axis of the handle forming an obtuse exterior angle with the curved plate at the point of attachment. A solid web, with a curved exterior edge surface, is formed between the back edge of the curved plate and the handle, the solid web extending tangentially from the back edge of the plate and curving toward the handle so as to terminate at its intersection with the handle.

Abstract: New 2,4,5,6-tetra-aminopyrimidine derivatives corresponding to the following general formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 is a group of the formula --NH--(CH.sub.2).sub.n --NH--, where n=2-4, a group of the formula --NH--CH.sub.2 --CH(OH)--CH.sub.2 --NH-- or a group of the formula ##STR2## R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 independently of one another represent hydrogen, chlorine or a group of the formula --OR.sup.4 where R.sup.4 is a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl group and A is a CH group or a nitrogen atom, and salts thereof. The compounds are suitable as developer components for oxidation hair dyes which, in conjunction with a number of standard coupler compounds, form a wide range of brilliant colors with high absorptive power on human hair and good fastness properties.

Abstract: A multiple edged blade has at least two blade edges contacting a window surface simultaneously. A washing sponge in between the edges receives liquid from a central conduit. Various smooth and serrated planes adjacent to each edge provide alternative working edges for different conditions of the window. A hard pointed edge cuts through ice. A sharply angled forward edge of the blade scrapes. A centrally positioned sponge washes. A rearwardly pointing rear edge wipes. A rotatable triple edged blade with multiple types of surfaces provides versatility for use in any weather.

Abstract: A hand-held vacuum cleaner comprising a dust case having an upward opening and an air-permeable filter wall formed as at least a portion of its structural wall, the dust case being removably fitted in a dust collecting recess formed in the main body of the cleaner, a partitioning member having a suction opening and removably fitted over the opening of the dust case to cover the opening, and a closure pivoted to the cleaner main body and openably closing the opening of the recess except the suction opening of the partitioning member. A paper filter can be held between the dust case and the partitioning member.

Abstract: An air-powered vacuum-producing apparatus or vacuum tool is disclosed which may be utilized in combination with a discharge collection assembly to pick up and collect debris, dust and liquids. The apparatus may be powered by any suitable, relatively high pressure gaseous medium such as compressed air. The apparatus includes a body having an elongated central chamber and a high pressure inlet, a suction inlet and a discharge outlet in communication with the chamber. The high pressure inlet is located downstream of the suction inlet and injects pressurized gaseous fluid into the chamber so as to more efficiently create a reduced pressure area or vacuum adjacent to the suction inlet. The body may be provided with first and second interconnected body portions respectively having first and second interconnected chamber portions.