Abstract: An Impatiens plant named Sunregal, having lavender purple bicolor flowers; deep red-purple main stem; compact self-branching growth habit; small dark green and shiny leaves with a purple midrib, and having the ability to produce two flowers per each leaf axil thereby making it highly floriferous.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Kalanchoe plant named Rosarita characterized by its rose pink flower color, compact growth habit, free branching and floriferous habit, early flower response, and by its adaptability to 10-15 cm pots.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Kalanchoe plant named Campeche, characterized by its lemon yellow, partially bicolored flowers, compact growth and floriferous habits, free branching habit, medium size and thick leaves, early flowering, and by its adaptability to production in 10-15 cm pots.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Kalanchoe plant named La Paz, characterized by its pink and light orange bicolored flower, compact and free branching habit, early flowering, very floriferous habit, and by its adaptability to production in 10 to 15 cm pots.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Kalanchoe plant named La Cruz characterized by its relatively large lavender to pink flowers, compact and free branching habit, early flowering, floriferous habit, and by its adaptability to production in 10 to 15 cm pots.

Abstract: A Streptocarpus plant named Minerva characterized by its numerous short leaves in rosette form, blue violet flower color, floriferous habit, compact growth habit, early flowering and ability to flower under low light levels and high temperatures, and by its long lasting and non-shattering flowers.

Abstract: A Streptocarpus plant named Muse characterized by its rosette plant form, red-purple flower color with darker streaking, compact growth habit, floriferous habit, ease of propagation, tolerance to light and temperature, small, pliable leaves, and by its long lasting and non-shattering flowers.

Abstract: A Streptocarpus plant named Ariadne characterized by its compact growth habit, white flowers with magenta streaking on lower petals; floriferous habit, early flowering, tolerance to low light and high temperature, relatively small leaves, and by its long lasting and non-shattering flowers.

Abstract: A Streptocarpus plant named Orion characterized by its numerous pliable short leaves in rosette form, blue violet flower colors, compact growth habit, ease of propagation, floriferous habit, tolerance to low light and high temperature, ability to ship well, and by its long lasting, non-shattering flowers.

Abstract: A Chrysanthemum plant named volunteer characterized by its white ray florets and yellow-green anemone disc, compact and freely branching growth habit, 81/2 week response, and by its adaptability to production in 41/2" pots or as a garden mum.

Abstract: A Chrysanthemum plant named Vero particularly characterized by its flat capitulum form; daisy capitulum type; white ray floret color; diameter across face of capitulum of up to 8 cm at maturity; uniform nine week photoperiodic flowering response to short days; medium plant height when grown single stem; 15 to 20 cm peduncles on open, terminal sprays; and by its 13 degrees Celsius minimum temperature tolerance for initiation and development of flowering buds with a 12 to 13 hour continuous dark period.

Abstract: A Chrysanthemum plant named Buccaneer characterized by its bright yellow floret color, double flower form; compact, freely branching growth habit, and by its 81/2 week flowering response period.

Abstract: A Chrysanthemum plant named Cornhusker characterized by its semi-double flower form and bright yellow ray florets, compact and free branching habit, and by its eight week flowering response.

Abstract: A Chrysanthemum plant named Encore particularly characterized by its flat capitulum form; decorative capitulum type; white ray floret color; diameter across face of capitulum of up to 6 cm at maturity; short plant height with spreading and prolific branching pattern; average natural season flower date of August 30 in Salinas, Calif. and September 24 in Hightstown, N.J. uniform seven week photoperiodic flowering response to short days in photoperiodic controlled flowering programs; and by its durable, uniform performance in outside fall flowerings and in spring small pot flowering programs.

Abstract: A Chrysanthemum plant named Ginger particularly characterized by its flat capitulum form; decorative capitulum type; yellow to yellow-orange ray floret color with bronze-red center; diameter across face of capitulum of up to 5.5 cm at maturity; short plant height with spreading and prolific branching pattern; average natural season flower date of August 26 in Salinas, Calif. and September 24 in Hightstown, N.J.; uniform seven week photoperiodic flowering response to short days in photoperiodic controlled flowering programs; and by its durable, uniform performance in outside fall flowerings and in spring small pot flowering programs.

Abstract: A Chrysanthemum plant named Legend particularly characterized by its flat capitulum form; decorative capitulum type; yellow ray floret color; diameter across face of capitulum of up to 4 cm at maturity; medium plant height with spreading and prolific branching pattern; average natural season flower date of August 22 in Salinas, Calif. and September 17 in Hightstown, N.J.; uniform seven week photoperiodic flowering response to short days in photoperiodic controlled flowering programs; and by its durable, uniform performance in outside fall flowerings and in spring small pot flowering programs.

Abstract: A system for establishing, in vivo, the strength of bone in a live being such as, for example, a horse. The system permits determination of the speed of travel of sound through the bone and the strength of the bone is assessed on the basis of said speed of travel.The questions raised in reexamination request No. 90/000,815, filed 07/22/85, have been considered and the results thereof are reflected in this reissue patent which constitutes the reexamination certificate required by 35 U.S.C. 307 as provided in 37 CFR 1.570(e).

Abstract: A proportional solenoid consisting of a stationary pole piece of ferromagnetic material which has a radially externally facing frusto-conical section surrounding a cylindrical recess in the stationary pole piece. Both the stationary pole piece and armature are fitted into the bore of a guide tube. Thus, the bore of the guide tube provides the required concentricity between the movable armature and the stationary pole piece. The movable armature is provided with an integral reduced diameter cylindrical nose that is complimentary to the cylindrical recess of the stationary pole piece.

Abstract: There is a conductivity modulated MOS transistor comprising: a p-type region formed in the surface area of an n.sup.- -type layer formed on a p.sup.+ -type layer; an n.sup.+ -type region formed in the surface area of this p-type region to face the n.sup.- -type layer; and a gate electrode formed through a gate insulation layer over a surface region of the p-type region sandwiched between the n.sup.- -type layer and the n.sup.+ -type region. This MOS transistor further comprises a p.sup.+ -type region formed inside the p-type region, at least under the n.sup.+ -type region and having a higher impurity concentration than the p-type region.

Abstract: An audio-frequency electromechanical vibrator having a flat hollow case with a thin cover plate, a flat ring-shaped permanent magnet axially magnetized and a flat annular drive coil unit. The magnet and the coil unit are disposed in the case coaxial with one another and with an axial space therebetween. The magnet is fixedly mounted on the bottom of the case and the coil unit is elastically supported to the case by a spring plate so that the vibrator can generate strong vibrations without noise generation corresponding to a comparatively higher frequency component in an audio signal applied to the coil unit.

Abstract: A body-protective article comprising matched portions of a rigid, non-shattering, high-impact resistant polymer, interiorly lined with an adherent high-impact absorbing elastomer. A protective body suit may comprise a series of interconnected segments providing a unitary suit, made up of such matched portions. The polymer is chosen from the group consisting of polyvinyl chloride, polyethylene, polypropylene, nylon, and polyester, and each of a sufficient molecular weight to make it rigid and non-shattering. The elastomer comprises flexible polyurethane of essentially linear structure containing unsatisfied hydroxyl groups, and having a compression set less than 15%, an elongation at break of at least 500% and a recovery which is delayed after compression by at least 0.7 sec. The matched portions have fixed adjacent interlocking edges that enable the user to enclose a body portion therein. Closures hold the matched portions together. Adjacent segments are usually connected together.

Abstract: A folded protective garment is enclosed in a wrapping maintaining sterility. The folded garment has its entry opening at one edge of the package formed by the folded garment. The entry opening is surrounded by a collar obtained by turning the edge portion of the garment inside out so that the outside of the collar is formed by the inside of the garment. For the remainder, the garment is folded such that the outside of the collar has uncovered surfaces which can be gripped by unprotected hands when the garment is folded out and put on, the garment also having front and back portions which are alike and joined together at the edges.

Abstract: An infant presentation wrap and method comprises a structure providing an infant receiving pocket, an infant headrest extension on a back panel of the pocket structure and projecting substantially beyond an open end of the pocket. A front panel of the pocket structure may have separable flaps which are adapted to be spread apart to provide an opening aligned with the open top end for facilitating insertion of an infant to the pocket, with separable means such as ties on the flaps for retaining the flaps closed. An overlap extends from the closed bottom of the pocket structure and is of a length to be folded into substantial covering relation to the front panel. Generally aligned ribbon straps extend from intermediate opposite sides of the overlap and are of a length to enwrap the pocket structure and the folded overlap and are adapted to be tied into a retaining bow over the folded overlap.

Abstract: Disposable outer rain garments which may be dispensed from a continuous web of a tubular, lay-flat plastic film material. The web of lightweight plastic lay-flat tubular material is imparted with suitable rear lines preferably formed from parallel, transversely perforations spaced at suitable and regular intervals along the length extending of the web so as to define individual garments. As a garment is needed by a wearer, the web is drawn off from a supply or feed roll and torn off at the next perforation from the dispensed end of the web. Adjacent to the perforation defining the top of the garment, but ahead of the perforation, there is formed a sealed edge with a perforated aperture for the through-passage of the head of a wearer. At the opposite edges of the web, in effect, at both sides of the garment, perforated apertures are formed for the through-passage of arms.

Abstract: A moisture permeable protector such as gloves, fingerstalls, etc. for protecting hands and fingers at workshop, etc. utilizing a polyurethane film which has excellent moisture permeability. The film is made of polyurethane polymer having a polyoxyethylene content of 15-62% in a polyesterpolyol having a molecular weight of 3000 or less. The moisture permeability (g/m.sup.2,24 hours) of the film is 1500 or higher per 45 micron thickness, and the water absorption swelling ratio is 30% or less.

Abstract: A sweater having windbreaking characteristics especially usable by active sportsmen such as golfers who must concentrate on their golf swing, is disclosed. The sweater is a relatively thin pullover type which has an outer layer and a layer adjacent the wearer's body of flexible, quiet, warm and soft material with a very thin windproofing layer sandwiched between the outer layer and body layer. Said windproofing layer is divided into five sections or parts: a torso and two lower arm sections which are loosely attached to the inner-facing surface of the outer layer and two upper arm sections loosely attached to the outer facing surface of the body layer in a manner that the windproofing layer does not make any noise, can be very thin because it is protected by the inner and outer layer, and does not restrict the freedom of movement of the wearer.

Abstract: A flush valve is provided for opening and closing a drain connecting a toilet bowl to a waste holding tank maintained at a partial vacuum. The flush valve is located external to the drain and comprises a pinch or nip mechanism surrounding a flexible section of the drain and an electro-mechanically operated actuator for moving the pinch mechanism to close the drain by pinching it shut or to open the drain by pulling it apart. The actuator includes a motor for moving a piston in opposite directions, and a cylinder having one end connected to the pinch mechanism and another end containing an enclosure. The piston is retained and reciprocable a limited distance within the enclosure, and a spring is interposed within the enclosure to provide biasing means between the piston and the cylinder.

Abstract: There is described a wet back device for generating waves in a liquid in a test tank or the like. Such devices are known and usually operate a wave generating board by a push-pull piston operation or a flapping wave generating board pivoted in the tank and rocked about a horizontal axis to move water in the tank and create waves therein. The device described is capable of producing the push-pull generated wave motion or the flapper type motion, or a combination of those motions and is provided with seals between the wave generating board and the tank walls or between individual wave generating boards (in a multiple board arrangement) and the walls of the tank. Closure plates are provided on the support frames for the boards. Gliding surfaces are provided to ensure reliable action and frame members are located to provide energy loss in fast flowing water in the tank.

Abstract: An openable covering structure for any desired location which is particularly well adapted for use in conjunction with a swimming pool, comprising several covering elements extending above the basin of the swimming pool and movable relative to one another. Each covering element comprises two parallel arches between which extend transparent or translucent covering plates. To make the opening operations easier and to extend the opening possibilities, each arch of a covering element has, in at least one of its front vertical faces, at least three parallel and superimposed grooves which extend over the entire length of the arch and in which are respectively fitted at least three covering plates mounted in the grooves so as to be capable of transversely sliding.

Abstract: A rescue stretcher for use in evacuating a number of babies from a hospital or the like comprises a stretcher which has a plurality of pockets located on the patient support surface thereof at spaced intervals along the length thereof. Each pocket is proportioned to accommodate at least one baby. The pockets are preferably arranged so that they all open toward one end of the stretcher.

Abstract: A pendulum frame (2) is suspended on a fixed stand (1) by means of four pendulums (16). The amplitude of each of the pendulums (16, 17) is limited by a plate (24) provided with an orifice (23). The plates (24) carry locking projections (28), into which detent pawls (26), arranged on the pendulum frame (2) can engage. When only one of these detent pawls (26) is in the locking position, the bedding furniture can swing about this detent pawl which functions as a pivot pin. When two detent pawls (26) located behind one another in the longitudinal direction of the bedding furniture are locked, the pendulum frame (2) is blocked and is held outside its mid-position on one side. A free-swinging mid-position, four pendulum positions locked at one point and two fixing positions locked off-center are therefore available for each piece of bedding furniture.The bedding furniture can be adapted to meet individual sleeping requirements and is also characterized in that bed care becomes considerably easier.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for producing subconscious integumental reflex action to keep children away from a guard rail while sleeping on a bunk bed.

Abstract: A nestling barrier for an infant includes a block of soft material having a U-shaped recess in one side thereof suitable for receiving and sheltering the head of an infant in the recess, to give the infant the comfort and security of close head confinement. Weight is embedded inside the block of soft material to impede movement of the barrier by the snuggling infant.

Abstract: A therapy pillow having a cold pack specially constructed and contoured to provide intimate contact with the occipital region of the head. The pillow constructed and contoured to fit partially around the neck and tapered so that the surface portion of the pillow will apply an even force to the occipital region of the head. A pocket provided in the pillow receives a specially contoured container filled with a temperature retaining material providing a cold pack which will relieve migraine or muscular contraction headaches when applied to the head. The specially constructed pocket is lined with a moisture resistant material and is easily and quickly opened and closed for receiving the cold pack.

Abstract: A multi-functional tool combination has a top and bottom casing and guiding plate which forms a compartment for the arrangement of a pair of scissors, a measuring tape, a stapler, a paper punch, a pencil sharpener, a blade etc. These stationery tools are adapted for convenient use, and the combination is compact so that it can be easily carried.

Abstract: A swimming pool cleaning brush is disclosed having a pivotal vane that uses fluid dynamics for increasing contact pressure of the brush with the surfaces being cleaned during forward motion and then pivots to a nonimpeding position upon backward motion. The vane is designed to enable after market installation and is economically formed from two or three pieces of flat metal or plastic with necessary fasteners.

Abstract: A toothbrush comprising a brushhead, a shaft having a plurality of net-shaped grooves, a ring having a plurality of projecting members for engaging with the grooves of the shaft, and a tubular gripping member for receiving the shaft with the ring and a cap whereby the toothbrush is longitudinally and rotably movable within the gripping member.

Abstract: Cleaning apparatus for a compact disc comprises a housing having a hingedly coupled base and cover; a drive wheel disposed in the base of the housing rotatably supporting the compact disc and having a first axis of rotation, a rotatable carrier fixed to the cover and having a second axis of rotation and further having a cleaning pad fastened thereto which is adapted to contact the surface of the compact disc to clean the same, and a drive element coupled to the drive wheel and the carrier for rotating the compact disc and cleaning pad at approximately the same speed.

Abstract: A water powered rotary toothbrush is provided which includes a housing having inlet and outlet ports and a rotatable center shaft. The rotatable center shaft has one end provided within the housing. A paddle wheel is located in the housing and is fixedly attached to the shaft near the one end thereof. The opposite end of the shaft extends out of the housing and has removably attached thereto a rotary brush element. Water is introduced into the housing through the inlet port where it is directed against the paddle wheel causing it and the center shaft to which it is fixedly attached, to rotate. The rotation is translated to the brush element which likewise rotates. Excess water is removed through the outlet port.

Abstract: An improved high-speed floor treating machine is provided comprising a frame, a control and guiding handle extending rearwardly of the frame and an electric motor for rotating a floor contacting pad is secured. The improvement of this invention includes an elongated low clearance extension member secured to the frame. The vertical axis of the forward shaft may be offset from the frame longitudinal axis by angular rotation of the extension member with respect to the frame. The floor contacting pad extends radially beyond the extension member for providing ease of access to difficult treating areas. An alternative embodiment of the invention comprises a novel baseboard floor contacting pad attached to the forward shaft of a modified extension member.

Abstract: A sweep mop pad holder comprises a central support section with a handle mounting on its upper side, and two end sections. The end sections are pivotally mounted on the central section and they are engageable with a mop pad which is thereby securely held on the pad holder, with the end sections retained in a generally aligned erected position. One end section is extended inwardly beyond the handle mounting so that whereas with the holder collapsed both end sections can hand down freely for wringing out of the mop pad, the handle can be so positioned relatively to the support section that it engages the inward extension of the one section and can be used to support that end section whereby the mop can be re-erected by engagement of the collapsed mop with the floor by an operative holding the handle.

Abstract: An adjustable head toothbrush includes a one piece molded head and handle defining an interior cavity within the head portion. An integral molded hinge coupled member is supported within the cavity and is moveable in response to a moveable slide to elevate a portion of the assembly and alter the configuration of bristles within the toothbrush. In one embodiment, a slide is coupled to a link member by an arm and a pair of pivotal members are coupled to a moveable bristle support. In an alternate embodiment, a bristle support is hingeably coupled to a pivoting member which in turn is caused to pivot in accordance with the position of a moveable slide coupled to the toothbrush handle.

Abstract: A cleaning apparatus for contacting a surface to be cleaned comprising a plurality of bent wires (10) mounted with a resilient mounting member (11) and adapted to be moved to a cutting position when the mounting member (11) is rotated or otherwise moved relative to the surface to be cleaned.

Abstract: A concealable wiper apparatus for a vehicle has a wiper assembly disposed in such a manner that the wiper assembly can be accommodated in an accommodating chamber provided inside the body of the vehicle and in the vicinity of a window glass. The wiper assembly is vertically moved between an accommodated position at which it is accommodated in the accommodating chamber and a raised position at which the wiper assembly wipes the window glass. In addition, a wiper arm which supports a wiper blade that wipes the window glass is adapted to be capable of expansion and contraction. Accordingly, when the wiper is not used, the wiper apparatus is accommodated in the accommodating chamber, so that it is possible to minimize the air resistance to the vehicle and reduce the size of the accommodating chamber.

Abstract: A hand-held washer having an upper wall and a lower wall in substantially parallel alignment. Portions of a first sidewall and a second sidewall are tapered toward each other from the upper wall to the lower wall. A first end wall and a second end wall are in substantially parallel alignment. The upper and lower walls and the first and second sidewalls, and the first and second end walls together define a washer body. The washer body is made of a transparent material. An inlet channel is positioned within the washer body for carrying fluid from a source. An outlet channel is positioned within the washer body for applying a vacuum. A plurality of wash tubes descend from the inlet channel through the lower wall. A plurality of aspirator tubes descend from the outlet channel through the lower wall. A valve means connected to the inlet channel controls the flow of fluid through the inlet channel.

Abstract: According to the invention, a canister with bottom and peripheral walls defines an accumulation space for matter picked up by the vacuum. A lid is secured to the upper edge of the canister and seals the space. The invention resides in the provision of a canister extension whose bottom edge conforms to the top edge of the canister and bears thereupon. The extension can be secured to the canister permanently or removably in any known manner, as by sonic welding or the like. The lid in turn mates with the extension in the same manner that it mates with the open canister edge. Accordingly, the canister capacity is increased. Any number of such extensions can be employed depending upon the range of capacity sought. The invention also contemplates providing a plate bounding an impeller chamber that can be inverted to selectively accommodate different capacity impellers and different capacity motors.

Abstract: A supporting roller assembly for a household appliance includes a fixed rear roller and a height-adjustable front roller. The front roller has a frame for mounting against a flat surface on the underside of the appliance, together with a vertically extending front wall at the front of the appliance mounting the head of an adjustment screw. The roller is carried on a roller carrier which is pivotally mounted on the frame member and carries a captive nut engaging the screw so that rotation of the screw causes the roller carrier to rotate about its pivotal engagement to raise and lower the front end of the appliance. The fixed rear roller assembly has a frame which snaps into an opening in a bottom wall of the appliance. The bottom wall has upwardly projecting flanges which overlay a press-in axle carried by the roller frame and journaling the roller and the flanges prevent any lengthwise movement of the axle which would cause it to disengage from the ears on the frame.

Abstract: A caster wheel assembly for replacing a tire on a wheel member having a hub portion, a web portion extending radially outwardly from the hub portion, and a first laterally extending rim portion. A circular member including a web portion removably fastened to the web portion of the wheel member and a second rim portion extending laterally and projecting oppositely relative to the first rim portion, the rims together having a V-shaped tire support surface when viewed in cross section. The tire includes a ring member having an outer and inner surface and a resilient member adhered to the outer surface. The inner surface is V-shaped when viewed in cross section. A fastening mechanism fastens the circular member to the wheel member to clamp and deform the outer surface of the ring in a friction fit against the tire support surface.

Abstract: A door closing device utilizing the elastic restoring force of a belt-shaped spiral spring to effect the closing of a door which comprises a housing having one portion fixed a door or a door frame; a reel rotatably disposed in the housing; a belt-shaped spiral spring wound on the reel having an end portion extending out from the housing with the end portion fixed to a door frame or a door.

Abstract: A door closer assembly for connection between door and frame members relatively movable between open and closed positions includes a housing having a power screw rotatably mounted therewithin. A follower is mounted on the screw and moves axially along the screw when the screw is rotated. A spring is disposed in the chamber and is compressed by the follower. A handle member is mounted for rotation about a first end of the housing and is connected to the screw for rotation therewith. An indicating member is mounted on the housing for axial movement relative thereto. The indicating member is in engagement with the handle whereby rotation of the handle results in simultaneous axial movement of the follower and the indicator member. The indicator member includes visually observable means for indicating the relative degree of compression of the spring.