Abstract: Disclosed is an apple tree having a moderate vigor and a good spur-bearing habit and producing a medium size fruit maturing early in the season and earlier than `Tsugaru`. The fruit has an oval shape and a conspicuous appearance caused by a relief of dense and large dots against a solid deep red colored surface, which overlays a yellowish green ground color skin, when not bagged. The flesh of the fruit is yellowish white, moderately juicy, crisp, and hard, and has a moderate sweetness, a relatively strong acidity, and an aromatic flavor, which give a good sweet-acid balance and an excellent dessert quality. The keeping quality of the fruit is superior as a cultivar maturing earlier than `Tsugaru`.

Abstract: The new and distinct geranium cultivar particularly distinguished by its profuse production of very pleasing violet-pink or red-purple flowers, of which each floret has a distinctive white eye, about sixty-five to seventy of these florets forming a nice cluster. Each cluster is carried on a flower stem of about 16 cm in length and extending from a strong stalk about 13 to 14 cm. high, the flowers being displayed above a full body of foliage comprising medium sized leaves having a clearly visible zonation pattern, the foliage body standing about 20 cm. above the soil. The floral persistence is good and the flowers always look clean and tidy with a lasting quality of about fifteen to sixteen days as borne on the plant.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of African violet named Little Blue Topaz characterized by its miniature growth habit; purplish blue, single violet-shaped flowers; strong stems which curve toward the center to form a compact bouquet above the leaves; profuse and continuous flowering; medium green, spear-shaped leaves; flowering 10-11 weeks after planting of unrooted shoot, and by its long lasting and non-dropping flowers.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of African violet named Improved Texas characterized by its single violet-shaped, blue flowers with frilled edges and somewhat darker center; strong, upright flower stems that curve slightly toward the center to form a compact bouquet above the leaves; relatively dark green, oval to heart-shaped leaves; profuse flowering, vigorous and compact growth habit, flowering 10-11 weeks after potting, and its long lasting and non-dropping flowers.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of African violet named Scorpio characterized by its single, lilac flowers with darker center radiating into the 2 small petals; strong, upright flower stems that curve toward the center to form a compact bouquet above the leaves; bright green, slightly serrated girl-type leaves; profuse flowering, vigorous growth habit, flowering 10-11 weeks after potting, and its long lasting and non-dropping flowers.

Abstract: A new variety of miniature carnation plant originated as a sport of the hybrid carnation variety `Klefitoni` (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 6,704) and distinguished as a fast growing plant producing blooms of a light orange color with red spots or small patches on the flower petals, the plant having strong stems, an average height of about 60 cm., and medium broad leaves in a moderate quantity.

Abstract: A new spray carnation cultivar particularly distinguished by its continuous blooming habit and profuse production of medium sized, substantially pure white flowers borne on erect, rigid stems about 60 cm. in length, the flowers being of medium size with more than three flowers per stem, the plant having a strong, vigorous, upright growth habit with abundant foliage.

Abstract: A new spray carnation variety particularly distinguished by its continuous and profuse production of relatively small flowers having basically white petals characterized by currrant red picotee at the petal margins and a few marginal stripes of the same color which cause the bloom to have a very attractive rosy appearance, the blooms being borne on erect, rigid stems of about 60 cm. in length, there being more than three flowers per stem. The plant has a strong, vigorous and upright growth habit with abundant foliage, a rapid growth habit and a total height of approximately 100 cm.

Abstract: A new spray carnation cultivar particularly distinguished by its very short height and profuse production of very small pink blossoms, which grow in clusters on strong, upright flowering stems, the plant itself having a strong, vigorous, upright growth habit with abundant and rather dense foliage and being of such overall size as to be particularly adaptable for pot plant culture.

Abstract: A new spray carnation variety particularly characterized by its continuous blooming habit with profuse production of relatively small flowers having a moderate number of imbricated petals with an overall lavender lilac coloration, the flowers being borne on erect, rigid stems of about 60 cm. in length emitted from a plant having a strong, vigorous and upright growth habit with abundant foliage and a total height averaging about 110 cm.

Abstract: A room temperature control system includes a transmitter-receiver unit for producing an acoustic standing wave pattern in a room and for producing a signal when that pattern is disturbed by motion in the room. A logic circuit provides timing signals and interprets a pattern disturbance signal to determine whether it evidences room occupancy. The timing and interpreting sequence is initiated by a switch which detects opening and closing of the room door. Temperature control by the room thermostat is permitted when the room is occupied and control within a wider range can be provided when it is not occupied.

Abstract: A ceiling fan mounting assembly includes a readily installed specially shaped hanger bracket which provides direct high load and torque resistant support for the ceiling fan assembly, as well as providing support for the electrical junction box.

Abstract: Disclosed is a strut type suspension for automobiles, consisting of a member for rotatably supporting a wheel, a lower control arm extending in the widthwise direction of a chassis and connected pivotably at its outer end to the support member, and a disc brake unit or internally expansible drum brake unit provided in the wheel. The disc brake unit is provided in its central portion with a recess opened to an inner side of the chassis, an outer end fixing portion of the lower control arm for connection to the support member being set in said recess so as to be close to the center line of ground contact of the wheel.

Abstract: This disclosure deals with novel very fine, particulated colloidal platinum of the 15-25 Angstrom size range of unusual catalytic activity and particularly adapted for adsorption or other deposition upon carbon for use as fuel cell catalytic electrodes and the like and produced from platinum colloids and sols including complex platinum sulfite compounds and sols derived therefrom.

Abstract: A knee protector covers the front of the knee, and extends rearwardly on both sides to protect against mechanical damage to the knee. The protector has foamed padding towards the leg for both comfort and mechanical protection, and a somewhat rigid outer shell to provide strength. For comfort as the leg is flexed, the front of the knee protector has a line about which the rigid shell can move, so that two sections of the shell are articulated, allowing movement in all directions. One side of the knee protector can be shortened to allow the use of a knee splint in conjunction with the knee protector.

Abstract: Headwear, including all forms of caps, hats, hard hats, visor type caps, to include a switchable power module capable of converting an electric motor driven air moving means from battery power to solar power wherein the solar power panel is removable.

Abstract: A combination reversible hand warming muff with a belt attached to the same. The muff is composed of a cylindrical tube having inner and outer layers or surfaces and an insulative layer inbetween the above two. The combination includes a belt attached to the muff by channels formed on the inner and outer surfaces of the muff and the belt is inserted therethrough. The muff is made reversible by turning the same inside out. The inside layer is composed of a different color and/or material than the outer layer.

Abstract: A garment having a waist adjustment capability for simple and convenient changes in waist size with a minimum of motion and inconvenience. The waist adjustment feature of the present invention is formed by at least one foldable member which provides a Velcro fastening element which, when folded to selected extent over the remaining waist portion of the garment, mates with an interlocking Velcro fastening element to secure the folded member in selected position. The invention thus provides for reducing the waist size in accordance with the degree of folding selected. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, two such folding members are provided and are positioned along the lateral portion of the waist adjacent the hip region where they may be conveniently folded forward onto the front waist portion of the garment. The corresponding fold of the garment on each side adjusts not only the waist, but the hip and thigh region as well.

Abstract: An odor eliminator system for a toilet bowl is provided that is hidden from view by being built into the toilet bowl and includes an exhaust fan activated by a switch in the bathroom wall. In a modification the exhaust fan in the bathroom wall is activated by a button switch built into the toilet seat when a person sits upon the seat.

Abstract: An apparatus for positively positioning a seat on the rim of a toilet bowl to prevent the seat from accidently sliding off of the rim is disclosed. A first plurality of positioning members is attached to the upper surface of the rim, while a second plurality of positioning members is attached to the lower surface of the seat. The first and second pluralities of positioning members are formed having complementary male and female shapes and are located such that they engage one another when the seat is lowered onto the rim. When so engaged, the positioning members prevent the seat from sliding laterally relative to the rim. The male positioning members are preferably formed having the shape of a truncated cone, while the female positioning members are preferably formed having a complementary shaped recess. Adhesive tape may be used to attach the positioning members to the seat and the rim.

Abstract: An ultrasonic drain trap cleaning apparatus for use in a plumbing system. A drain trap is fitted with transducers which receive electrical signals from a signal generator to create vibrations within the trap thereby clearing clogging material. A flow sensor is optionally provided to check fluid flow. If fluid flow is inadequate, the sensor signals the generator to generate signals to the transducers, causing vibrations thereby. A central programmable generator may be provided to generate electrical signals to more than one trap having transducers, or a programmable generator may be provided at each trap.

Abstract: A portable spa having a vertically rigid side wall, and a flexible inner including inflatable seat chambers which may be connected in series for filling with a fluid and inflatable backrest chambers which are partially filled with fluid and air.

Abstract: A hanging wall table for swimming pools is provided consisting of polyvinyl chloride tubing or the like, which forms the frame of the table and engages the above-ground pool wall by a J-shaped hanging support, and a shelf made of plastic or the like. Suction cups are provided on the lower end of the frame to provide stability when the table is employed. This swimming pool wall table may be easily assembled from a kit and is simply erected to provide a firm and stable support for poolside accessories and can be employed for various above ground pool structures.

Abstract: A water recycling shower wherein water once used in the showering process is held in a storage tank and recycled during a portion of the showering process in place of fresh water.

Abstract: The problem of a split between two mattresses is eliminated by giving each person on a king-sized bed the capability for adjusting the head and/or foot portion of the mattress to any position, without disturbing the bed partner. A serpentine "S" design is provided to separate the head and foot portions of a single mattress at a distance extending over approximately two feet from the headboard toward the foot of the bed and extending over approximately two feet from the foot of the bed toward the headboard. There is approximately three to four feet of the mattress in a central portion without any separation where most of the body's weight is concentrated and which provides support and comfort for two people in a single king-sized mattress having adjustable head and foot portions.

Abstract: The risk of disturbance from children's cries is reduced if the child is subjected to mechanical vibration. This is applied to the child's place of rest by the use of a motor with imbalance. The environmental inconvenience caused by the children's cry is eliminated usually by a vibration frequency which is disturbing in itself but which is attenuated in a known way at the place of rest's contacts with the surroundings. An automatic device for starting when the child cries can be applied.

Abstract: A system of separately adjustable pillows is characterized by a plurality of separately inflatable and deflatable containers which may be emptied or filled from a connected source with a pressurized fluid, via a manifold which is provided with valves for each container.

Abstract: A power driven driveway scrubbing apparatus formed from the following major components: an outer base housing, an inner base housing, and a push handle assembly. A pair of laterally spaced front wheels are mounted on a front axle that passes through said inner base housing. The rear wheels are mounted on separate rear axles that merely extend laterally from the outer base housing. The inner base housing has a top wall, front wall, rear wall, and laterally space side walls. Its side walls have apertures adjacent the front end of the respective side walls through which the front axle passes thereby allowing the inner base housing to be pivoted about the front axle. A cylindrical brush member extends laterally within the inner base housing and it is mounted on a shaft having its opposite ends connected to the respective side walls of the inner base housing.

Abstract: A utensil for floor cleaning and other surface treatment purposes comprising a pad, e.g., of sponge releasably attached by clips to the handles of a hinged holder. The handles form a grip for enabling the utensil to be gripped for use, and also enable the hinged parts of the holder to be pressed together to squeeze the pad.

Abstract: A hand tool for cleaning smooth surfaces having a holder in the form of a flat box; a sponge block and a squeegee, spaced apart from and parallel to the sponge block; a swivelable handle disposed on the holder, on an incline and laterally about an axis extending vertically to the holder and an axis extending parallel to the holder, with two joints, disposed one above the other, with both joints locked in a particular handle position by a common locking and unlocking element in the form of a bolt-shaped and/or bush-shaped slide.

Abstract: A scouring pad has a toroidal core that is covered with a double layer of mesh material. The mesh is tubular in form and is formed by passing the same up through the central opening in the core of sponge-like material so that the ends of the tubular mesh may be folded over the core and tucked in the center to interlock.

Abstract: A free-hand tubular towel has at its upper end an elastic band for encircling and gripping a user's arm at a location above or slightly below the elbow and has an enlarged lower end portion that drapes loosely over the user's hand and can be reverse-folded over the upper end portion to uncover the hand. The lower end portion can be secured in retracted position over the tubular upper end portion of the towel by interengagement of coacting patches of a hook-and-pile fastener, one being located near the upper end of the towel and the other being located near the lower end of the towel.

Abstract: A manual wiper comprises an elastic base detachably wound around a finger and a wiper blade which is provided on the base in such a manner as to traverse the same and whose position is adjustable. The wiper is adapted to be attached to a finger so as to remove waterdrops if one hand with the wiper blade attached to one finger is used to rub the window plate to which waterdrops have adhered.

Abstract: In a windshield wiper system a washing liquid channel runs through a bore in the wiper shaft and extends through a bore in the cap of a wiper arm, so that in the operating position of the cap the nozzle is arranged on that side of the cap which is opposite a fastening member, so that, in comparison with prior constructions, good cleaning effect is achieved due to an enlarged spacing between nozzle and window pane to be cleaned. So that the protruding nozzle body does not impede swivelling of the cap, the bore in the cap is larger than the outer diameter of the nozzle body and the annular gap between the rim of the bore in the cap and the nozzle body may be closed by an additional cap.

Abstract: A portable floor scrubbing machine, which preferably is battery-powered, may operate in two distinct modes: either as a walk-behind floor scrubber or as a manually-operated, scrub-and-recover system using a floor wand having a cleaning solution dispenser and convertible brush/squeegee at the working end of the wand for use in locations with difficult access.

Abstract: Disclosed is an upright-type electric vacuum cleaner which comprises a suction port body provided with a rotary brush and a main body case supported tiltably on the suction port body. Improvements are made in details such as the arrangement for supporting the main body case in the suction port body, the arrangements of mounting a handle onto the main body case, the configuration of a main body duct, the arrangement of a rotary brush, the arrangement of a cover of the main body case, and the arrangement of a T-shaped joint for connecting the main body duct and a dust filter means, thereby increasing the strength and rigidity of each of these parts and improving the performance of the vacuum cleaner.

Abstract: A stuffing horn turret machine has a stuffing horn receiving turret rotatably and translationally mounted on a frame. A rotary drive, a translational drive, limit position sensors, and a controller of logic elements cause the turret to rotate and translate the horns to and from active and standby positions. Cleaning and repair of the machine is facilitated by pivotable mounting of the machine, removable turret bearings, and many other important features.

Abstract: The deboner (10, 110) carries a plurality of modules (11, 111) in a closed path through a series of processing stations. Each module includes a rotary bone holder (30, 130) that supports one end of a poultry bone (85) and a stripper assembly (31, 131) that is moved toward and away from the bone holder. The stripper blades (55, 56, and 155, 156) engage the poultry part (86) as the stripper assembly is moved away from the bone holder to strip the meat (87) from the bone (85). As the blades (55, 56 and 155, 156) strip the meat from the bone, the rotary bone holder is rotated by its sprocket (36, 136) engaging the sprocket turning protrusions (45, 145).

Abstract: An apparatus for continuously steaming filament tows or fiber slivers following a stretch-break converting machine. A steam channel receives saturated steam for releasing and eliminating shrinkage from filament tows or fiber slivers in the channel. To improve the elimination of shrinkage, the counterpressure against the filament tows or fiber slivers in the steam channel is adjustable. To effect this adjustment, a pivotable flap can be disposed at the outflow end of the steam channel to vary the cross-sectional area of the latter.

Abstract: Each saw tooth wire strip is provided with a plurality of angular bends forming a plurality of strip sections. The strip sections located at the leading and the trailing end of the wire strip extend parallel to the direction of fibre flow. The intermediate strip sections extend inclined thereto. This allows a setting of a higher number of teeth in the card clothing. Also, a highly improved performance of the opening of neps as well as parallelizing of the fibres is achieved. The wire stips are threaded onto an elongated carrier member and are locked thereonto by means of a locking member in a prestressed state. It is, therefore, not possible that individual wire strips can be torn off by any forces acting thereupon leading to damages of the machine.

Abstract: A flexible strap for bundling cables, electrical wires or the like comprising two elongated tape segments of differing lengths aligned parallel to each other which are joined together along a transverse seam and which have partially overlapping, releasably interlocking faces with VELCRO.RTM. or other hook and loop type attachment means. The free end of the shorter tape segment extends longitudinally past the edge of one end of the longer tape segment. The transverse seam divides the strap so that two separate closures can be formed simultaneously between the interlocking faces. The site for one of these possible closures is at an interface between portions of the interlocking faces on the free end and on a section of the longer tape segment distal the transverse seam. This closure is provided for bundling a cable or the like.

Abstract: A buckle for a straining device, having a direction-changing bar adapted for the straining device, the bar extending over an area of an unobstructed space and arranged to permit the straining device to be passed through in a doubled-over form and a clamping stop interacting with the straining device, wherein the bar is formed from a plate which is bent over so that the direction-changing bar on the plate and supported by it is supported above the unobstruced space in the buckle. Among other things, the buckle is made from few parts and which function effectively. Extending between the direction-changing bar and the plate are uprights which are arranged to maintain associated direction-changing bars supported at all times at a level above the unobtstructed space in the buckle so that a part of the straining device can be passed freely around the bar in question.

Abstract: A buckle is provided for use with a halter. The buckle includes a first coupler sized for close fitting insertion into a second coupler. A triangular shaped latch is pivotally secured within the second coupler for retaining the first coupler therein. A spring is enclosed within the latch for biasing the latch in a locking position.

Abstract: The buckle comprises a tensioning lever (2) on which there is hinged an attachment element (14) to which there is fixed a pulling rod (13) having a threaded part passing through the attachment element (14) and retained on the latter by a button (22) screwed onto the end of the pulling rod (13). By rotating the button it is possible to adjust the active length of the pulling rod. The pin (b 30) for hinging the attachment element (14) serves at the same time as a means for locking the rod (13).

Abstract: A memorial vault apparatus for human cremated remains which includes a concrete slab having a top level surface. A first set of elongated parallel cylindrical pipes are supported on top of the level surface with each adjacent pair of pipes being equidistantly spaced from each other. Each of the pipes of the second set of pipes are perpendicular to each of the pipes of the first set of pipes to form a grid work for receiving vaults in the spaces formed between the first and second set of pipes. A saddle connector is provided for attaching each of the pipes of the second set of pipes to each of the pipes of the first set of pipes. This saddle structure has a first semi-circular surface thereon in abutment with the top of one of the first set of pipes and a second semi-circular surface in abutment with the bottom of one of the second set of pipes and the saddle structure is adhesively cemented to the pipes at the point which the saddle structure abuts the pipes.

Abstract: An apparatus for producing pattern warps on a cone warping machine comprises a drum, a support, a warping reed and lease rods, means for displacing the lease rods, and a driving means for rotating the drum. There is provided a tong-type gripper (60) for shifting the lease rods (61) axially and in height. The warping reed (25) is displaceably supported as a sliding reed from one central position to both sides, and it may be adjusted vertically with respect to drum (2).

Abstract: A roller element for use in a roller bearing having a surface formed with minute recesses at random so that the ratio RMS(L)/RMS(C) will be not more than 0.8 wherein RMS(L) is the roughness mean square value in the longitudinal direction and RMS(C) is the roughness mean square value in the circumferential direction and so that the SK value is not more than -0.2 in both the longitudinal and circumferential directions.

Abstract: A method for modifying an original blade supporting disc (8) which is integral with a turbine rotor (2), and which has an original outline, in order to create a modified disc (8) which has an outline different from the original outline and which provides a blade-supporting region (10) of increased size, including the steps of:machining away portions (14,16) of the original disc (8) which protrude beyond the outline of the modified disc (8);building up the original disc (8) with weld metal past the outline of the modified disc (8) at all locations (14,20) where the outline of the original disc (8), after the machining step, is enclosed by the outline of the modified disc (8); andmachining away parts of the weld metal to the outline of the modified disc (8).

Abstract: A method for reinstating branch lines to main sewers or pipes which have been relined is used in which inflatable plug seals the branch line and grout is injected via an injection pipe to fill the cavity at the junction around the liner. When the grout has initially set the inflatable plug is withdrawn and a pilot hole is cut through the grout and liner by a cutting tool fed down the branch line on a flexible drive. A reaming tool, attached to the flexible drive is drawn from within the liner towards the branch line to open up the pilot hole to fully open the connection between the main sewer or pipe and the branch line.

Abstract: A furnace heat exchanger and support plate assembly are joined together by a cooperating substantially elliptical rim defining an opening in the heat exchanger and an opening formed by a mating flange on a partition plate and extending perpendicular to the plane of the plate. The flange and the partition plate is inserted in the opening in the heat exchanger unit and expanded radially outward with respect to the central longitudinal axis of the openings by a multiple jaw expander mechanism which is inserted through the opening in the plate into the interior of the heat exchanger. The expander includes radially and axially moveable jaws comprising plural jaw segments which are engaged by an axially moveable mandrel. The number of jaws in the expander is sufficient to form a substantially leakproof seal between the exchanger unit and the support plate assembly in a single expander operation through a single bending sequence.