Abstract: A new variety from dwarf Taxus or Hicksi yew particularly distinguished by its very hardy and compact naturally global growth habit and its much richer color than other plants of the hicksi family. Also, this new plant readily withstands the harshest weather conditions and has no signs of winter or spring burn which affects other plants grown in the same open areas in which my new plant is cultivated.

Abstract: This invention relates to a new distinct cultivar of geranium, substantially as illustrated and described, characterized as being particularly well adapted to both commercial greenhouse production and garden performance, and possessing unique flavonol and anthocyanin profiles and a unique flower color when compared to geranium cultivars "Wilhelm Langguth" and "Snowmass".

Abstract: This invention relates to a new distinct cultivar of geranium substantially as illustrated and described, characterized as being particularly well adapted to both commercial greenhouse production and garden performance, and possessing unique flavonol and anthocyanin profiles and more fully double flowers when compared to geranium cultivar "Honseler's Glorie Lila".

Abstract: This invention relates to a new distinct cultivar of geranium, substantially as illustrated and described, characterized as being particularly well adapted to both commercial greenhouse production and garden performance, and having more fully double florets, lighter flower color and more compact plant habit when compared to the geranium cultivar "Veronica".

Abstract: A Chrysanthemum plant named Bronze Parasol having combined features of flat capitulum form and daisy capitulum type, large bronze ray florets which vary in shape from flat to spoon to quilled, with the bronze color fading evenly, eight week response period, 100-140 mm diameter across the face of the capitulum, relatively large leaves, and relatively tall plant height.

Abstract: A Chrysanthemum plant named Dapper having flat capitulum form and single capitulum type; ray florets which are clear white in color and frequently are tube-shaped at the base, flaring widely for remainder of floret; eight week flowering response, and ability to be grown in nine cm pots year around in most areas.

Abstract: A Chrysanthemum plant named Yellow Dynamo having strong stems with long peduncles that carry bright, deep yellow flowers; nine week response; excellent production per stem; good shipping and keeping qualities, and adaptability to year around programs.

Abstract: A single-ply roofing system comprising parallel strips of membrane (10) laid on a roof deck (14) with at least one side edge of each strip secured to the deck by mechanical fasteners (16), the side edges of contiguous strips being bonded together, each strip having transverse membrane flaps (11) secured to its undersurface at longitudinal intervals and the flaps being secured to the deck by mechanical fasteners (16).

Abstract: A novel liquid filter of the "outside-in" type is disclosed, comprising a hollow tubular housing, a concentrically disposed perforated tubular core surrounded by a cylindrical filter element and communicating with a liquid outlet in the bottom wall of the housing, and a filter element cap covering the upper ends of the perforated core and filter element. A gas vent is located at the highest point in the top wall of the housing, which is at the center of the top wall. The liquid inlet and filter element cap are designed to provide for establishment of a stable swirling flow outside the filter element and above the filter element cap. An improved .[.means.]. .Iadd.way .Iaddend.of bonding upper and lower cup-like portions together to form a hollow tubular housing with high resistance to rupture under pressure is also disclosed. The filter of the invention is particularly suited for use in extracorporeal blood flow circuits, most particularly as an arterial blood filter located downstream from a blood oxygenator.

Abstract: Nuclear magnetic resonance phenomena are employed to generate a two dimensional image of a thin planar slice through a body under investigation. The apparatus herein operates to determine the spin density distribution in a planar slab within the body which typically comprises a biological organism. Each pixel in the resulting image is distinguished by applying time-varying magnetic field gradients so that the frequency history of the spins in each pixel is uniquely distinguishable. Additionally, novel radio frequency excitation means assure selective excitation within the planar slab.

Abstract: This invention is a fabric impregnated with micron-size bubbles in the form of fragile capsules within the interstices between the strands inside the body of the fabric by spraying the capsules in combination with a liquid binder and then putting the fabric through a set of rollers, the invention being that the micron-size bubbles are so bonded completely within the interior of the fabric that when rubbed, certain of the bubbles break and release the fragrance from the broken capsules, none of the capsules being on the outside of the fabric surface.

Abstract: Contact sport protection sleeves and pads are provided for the forearm, elbow, knee and shin of the players including at least one protection panel of flexible elastomeric polymeric foam or of rigid plastic attached to an elastomeric sleeve with two flexible elastomeric polymeric foam edge pads abutting the lengthwise edges of the protection panel with the panel and edge pads all enveloped in elastomeric fabric with stitching between the abutting of the panel and the two edge pads providing extra protection with flexibility to reduce any restriction of movement of the player.

Abstract: A cuff construction having readily accessible coverings for hands, feet and head is provided. The cuff is generally integrally attached to an article of clothing, and folds in on itself for storing the coverings. The cuff is formed at an opening in a garment, such as a glove, sleeve, neck or leg and included a panel along about one half of the circumference of the opening with the two adjacent edges of the panel secured to the cuff. The panel is switchable between a first open position allowing the head, hand or foot to pass through and a second closed position forming a covering around the appendage. The covering may take the form of a glove or mitten, a sock or shoe, or a ski mask or the like. A pocket for ready storage may also be provided.

Abstract: An adjustable connector for connecting cups of a sound reduction headset to a headband. The connector includes an elastomeric slide that frictionally is held to the inner of two parallel end panels forming the terminal end portions of the headband. The outer panel shields the inner panel from the wearer's hair and thus serves to prevent the hair from catching in the slide's operation.

Abstract: A feminine urinary device which permits women, both adults and children, to urinate in a standing position. The urinary device is a disposable substantially flat flexible pad having a hingedly attached flap with expandable side walls to permit the flap to move from a collapsed flat configuration downwardly to an open expanded configuration, forming a conduit for the passing of urine when the pad is held firmly in place by the user and the conduit is aligned with the opening of the urethra. The urinary device can also be constructed by forming an aperture in the pad and attaching thereto an expandable spout to form the conduit.

Abstract: A fluid controller for a fluid supply system such as the plumbing supply system for a bathroom comprises hot and cold fluid temperature sensors and flow sensors which are installed in respective ones of the hot and cold fluid supply pipes upstream of the fluid discharge outlet. Hot and cold fluid flow control valves operated by valve motors are also installed in such pipes. The sensors and motors are connected to a microprocessor including a comparator means which is operative to compare values programmed in a memory means with signals received from the sensors so as to generate control signals for the motors so as to obtain a desired fluid temperature and flow rate at the discharge outlet. The controller can be installed in an existing plumbing system without disturbing the existing faucets and manual control valves. Alternatively, the controller can be used in a new installation with or without manual control valves.

Abstract: An automatic toilet flushing system can be used in any existing manual flush toilet and comprises a first sensor for detecting toilet use, a second sensor for detecting filling of the toilet tank to a predetermined level, and a valve actuator linked to the two sensors for opening a toilet water inlet valve in response to a signal from the first sensor and closing the inlet valve in response to a signal from the second sensor. A toilet flush operating device in the tank is connected to the supply of water flowing into the tank and comprises a hydraulic piston and cylinder, the piston moving between a retracted position and an extended position in response to water flow into the cylinder. The piston is arranged to urge a flush lever arm linked to a flush valve in the tank in a direction to open the flush valve when it moves towards its extended position.

Abstract: An inflatable pool comprises a base sheet and a hollow inflatable wall having its bottom end heat sealed to the edge of the base sheet. The wall includes a pair of first sheets sealed together at first seal seams forming a plurality of compartments, and a pair of second sheets sealed to the compartments at second seal means and also the top edges of the second sheets are sealed together forming the envelope of the wall. The construction of the wall of the inflatable pool is stronger and stiffer and the outer surfaces of the wall are flatter and smoother than that of conventional inflatable pools.

Abstract: The invention is a reservoir for placing in a fixed position on the ground, for example a swimming pool or a storage tank for liquid and/or solid (bulk) goods having little or no cohesion, for example crop products, coal, manure, spreading salt and the like, having at least a bottom and an upright wall connecting thereto which is resistant to outwardly directed pressure. The invention further provides to this end a reservoir of the type referred to above which displays the feature that the upright wall consists of a number of vertical piles placed in a closed configuration at intervals from one another, a vertical wire mesh arranged between these piles and a bottom element extending on the bottom, on which element an upright wall part is formed or arranged resting against the inner side of the said wire mesh.

Abstract: A seat-bed assembly is provided having a conversion linkage fixedly attached to the seat member and disposed so as to restrict movement of the seat member during conversion. The seat member is slidable along a path determined by a guide track and avoids excess vertical motion. The conversion driver is mounted to the supporting frame and connects directly to the conversion linkage. The fixed connection of the conversion linkage to the seat member occurs at a rearward extension of the seat member. The back member includes a support projection on its rear surface which rests on that rearward extension to provide increased stability to the back member in the bed position.

Abstract: An orthopedic pillow comprising an outer pillow case defining first and second compartments therein. A fibrous material is positioned in the first compartment to provide a head cushion. An elongated resilient block member is positioned in the second compartment for supporting a person's neck. The firmness of the head and neck cushion may be selectively varied.

Abstract: A strip textile fabric (7) is fixed and dehumidified by passing over a heated drum (1) in contact with a pressure belt (6) on its exposed surface. The pressure belt (6) is preheated and tensioned. As the fabric (7) passes round the periphery of the drum the moisture in the fabric is heated to the point where the steam becomes superheated.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for the rapid room temperature dyeing of a series of successive garments with a vat dye, preferably indigo dye, wherein the garments while supported on supports that keep all fabric surfaces of each garment accessible to treating solutions are first uniformly impregnated with the dye solution in a first bath and then immersed in an oxidizing solution in a second bath so as to uniformly oxidize the dye present in the garments.

Abstract: Apparatus (and method) for automatically roughing the cement margin of a shoe or other footwear assembly, which footwear upper assembly includes an upper mounted on a last and an inner sole disposed upon the bottom of the last and connected to the upper. The apparatus (i.e., a roughing machine) typically includes a disc-shaped wire wheel (or other roughing tool) positioned with the plane of the brush approximately perpendicular to the cement margin at the region of contact between the two. The roughing machine includes a mechanism to receive the upper assembly and provide some combination of movements between the upper assembly and the periphery of the wire wheel to achieve a constant region (or area) of contact between the two as the cement margin moves with respect to the wire wheel in the course of roughing.

Abstract: A bristle broom is provided with a plurality of relatively flexible, soft bristles the ends of which form the majority of the broom's sweeping surface, and a smaller number of relatively inflexible, stiff bristles the ends of which form a small portion of the sweeping surface adjacent one end thereof. The stiff bristles improve the broom's sweeping efficiency in corners and edges or in removing stubborn dirt while the remainder of the bristles retain the conventional sweeping efficiency of flat bristle brooms.

Abstract: A retractable curtain useful for automatic car washes of the type having a plurality of downwardly hanging flaps. The flaps are supported by rods held by a curtain frame and the rods are interconnected at each end to each adjacent rod by a pair of elongated links. Preferably, the outermost pair of links are longer than the rest of the links so that the curtain may be retracted a further distance from the center. The retractable curtain may be held on an oscillating frame.

Abstract: A vehicle apparatus for washing upright surfaces of vehicles has an upper washer rotatable about a first upright axis and a lower washer rotatable about a second upright axis. The washers are loosely coupled together so as to permit lateral shifting of the two axes and washers relative to one another within limits.

Abstract: A floor polishing machine is shown having a one piece, rotationally molded base formed from a synthetic, non conductive material. The base has a pad receiving portion integrally formed of the synthetic material for receiving a polishing pad. A pair of wheels are mounted on opposite sides of the base by means of an axle which passes transversely through the base. A motor compartment is formed in the rotationally molded base to contain an electric motor used to drive the pad.

Abstract: A gutter and/or downspout cleaner employs a water spray and a mechanical snake to break up and dislodge debris. The cleaner is sufficiently long so that an individual who is standing at ground level can arrange the water spray and snake above a gutter or downspout to be cleaned.

Abstract: A rotatable tire brush for a vehicle washing apparatus, which brush includes a plurality of abrasive bristles defining a first cylindrical array, and a plurality of nonabrasive bristles defining a second cylindrical array. The abrasive and nonabrasive bristles are dispersed in a uniform pattern throughout the first and second cylindrical arrays, and the outer diameter of the second cylindrical array is greater than the outer diameter of the first array. The tip ends of the nonabrasive bristles are preferably flagged to provide the brush with an outer fluffy layer.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner hose comprises alternating height corrugations which break up airflow and reduce or eliminate whistle during vacuum cleaner operation. The hose likewise provides a high degree of flexibility, crush and kink resistance, and returnability back to its original shape. The hose may be formed of a single non-reinforced member by an extrusion blow-molding process. In one embodiment, the widths of the corrugations alternate with the heights.

Abstract: A disposable stiff, plastic concave line having a circular floor and a frusto-conical wall is provided for a commercially available, reusable paint bucket of standardized configuration. The liner has a transverse floor rib and a pair of parallel wall ribs inclined relative to the floor. A paint rolling screen is removably insertable into the liner and is held immobile by the floor and wall ribs. The screen provides a means for rolling excess paint from a paint roller and the liner greatly reduces cleanup time following painting.

Abstract: An apparatus for removing organic substances from a substrate, including ultraviolet lamps provided above a horizontal hot plate on which a substrate is placed; an ozone blow-off pipe which blows ozone downward, provided at a position appropriately distant from the surface of the hot plate on which the substrate is placed, the ozone blow-off pipe being so arranged as to be reciprocated relative and parallel to the surface of the hot plate.

Abstract: A device for cleaning large-area textile coverings, especially carpets and carpeted floors. The device has a rinse chamber that can be placed against the textile covering and slid over it, is open at the bottom, and has walls (8.11-8.12 & 8.21-8.22) that are double all the way around. The continuous space (8.3) between the outer and inner wall communicates with a vacuum space through a suction connection (12.1), creating an essentially annular suction nozzle that is open at the bottom. The rinse chamber rests against the textile covering (7.2) on at least the bottom edge of its outer wall, which is provided with sealing surfaces (8.112 & 8.122). Spray nozzles (13) and ultrasonic generators (16) are positioned in the space inside the rinse chamber (8). The water level (W) inside the rinse chamber (8) is regulated to keep the spray nozzles and ultrasonic generators immersed in the water. The dirty water emerging at the bottom edge of the inner wall (8.21 & 8.22) is constantly suctioned off.

Abstract: A fly waste removing system comprising a self-propelled cleaning truck for removing fly waste and the like and a fly waste discharging station. A blower and a suction duct connected to the blower are carried on a self-propelled truck, and a fly waste storing box is located between the suction duct and the blower with a suction opening of the duct opened to a floor.