Abstract: A new and distinct selection of Fuchsia.times.hybrida .sub.HORT ex VILM. shrub (popularly known as Fuchsia) which shall be referred to hereinafter as Fuchsia.times.hybrida cv. Island Sunset. Fuchsia.times.hybrida cultivar Island Sunset differs distinctively from other Fuchsia plants by a unique combination of multi-colored foliage, red and purple flowers and cold hardiness.

Abstract: A new ivy geranium showing many favorable new traits that have been lacking in the ivy geraniums currently seen on the market. The variety has proven to be very heat tolerant both indoors and out. The vegetative growth is not as affected by high temperatures and the bloom burns less than is typical of this dark red color. The plant body is much stronger and fuller in habit, when compared to Yale, the current market ivy geranium in this color class. Cuttings are more readily available and root much faster than the current varieties. The deep, rich red color of the semi-double bloom appear velvet-like atop medium green foliage creating a full yet attractive hanging basket.

Abstract: A new variety of hybrid lily plant bearing large clusters of flowers of excellent form and long persistence, both on the plant and as cut flowers. The flowers of the new plant are particularly characterized by their unusually large, thick-textured melon orange flowers with lightly undulating tepal margins. This combination is completely new in the upright Asiatic divisions of lilies suited to forcing and to mass commercial cultivation. The plant is highly resistant to disease and shows high tolerance of virus. It is an excellent garden plant. The bulbs may be precooled and forced for cut-flower production. The new variety is vigorous and is a good grower and propagator.

Abstract: A new geranium having a plant habit which is fuller, resulting in higher cutting production. The plant form is much more compact than the current market varieties which produces the fuller plant. The single salmon-coral florets accent the medium green foliage. This variety has been garden tested and found to be much more heat tolerant and self-cleaning than those ivies currently sold.

Abstract: A new variety of hybrid lily plant bearing large clusters of flowers of excellent form and long persistence, both on the plant and as cut flowers. The up-facing flowers of the new plant are particularly characterized by their truly white flowers with a slight flush of green extending from the nectaries and by their narrow ring of tiny deep magenta spots in the center of the flower. This combination is completely new in the upright Asiatic divisions of lilies suited to forcing and to mass commercial cultivation. The plant is highly resistant to disease and shows high tolerance of virus. The plant also is an excellent garden plant. The bulbs may be pre-cooled and forced for cut-flower production. The new variety is vigorous and is a good grower and propagator.

Abstract: The Poinsettia cultivar of the present invention, `268`, is distinguished by its large, bright red bracts which tend to remain erect, even upon commercial shipping. `268` originated as a sport of the seedling `C-27`, which can be grown in a relatively cool greenhouse, making it more economical to grow commercially. `268` displays self-branching traits not present in `C-27`.

Abstract: Automatic turret lathe with a synchronous spindle in the tool turret which is drivable in synchronism with the main spindle and comprises a workpiece chuck means. To enable workpieces to also be worked on the rear side, i.e., on the side on which they were severed from a stock rod, while the next workpiece held in the main spindle is already being machined with the aid of a further tool carrier, a third tool carrier is arranged on the side of the tool turret mounted on a compound slide system facing away from the main spindle.

Abstract: A storage cabinet adapted for mounting on a wall having side panels, a bottom panel, a top wall, and door. Keyhole slots extend through edge portions of the bottom panel. A conventional screw and non-removable stud extend through each slot, with the studs being non-removably secured to the side panel. The screws engage the front portions of the keyhole slots and the studs engage the back portions of the keyhole slots. A cover is removably secured to the back inside portion of the side panel so that the back edge of the bottom panel is in abutting engagement with the cover.

Abstract: A bag pack formed of multiple stacked handle bags having aligned mounting apertures defined through the handles thereof for reception of mounting rods therethrough. The apertures are formed by partially severed flaps which are in turn bonded together to maintain aperture alignment. The flaps are integral with the bags along minor easily severed areas for a freeing of the bags upon a severance of the flaps simultaneous with or subsequent to reception of the mounting rods through the apertures.

Abstract: A one-piece molded closure of plastic which threads onto a container with a fairly specific exterior configuration and provides a combination such that when the closure is unthreaded, a tamper-indicating ring becomes separated from the lower end of the closure skirt. The indicating ring or band is joined to the closure by frangible bridges and a flexible stop ring is formed within the band and extends inwardly and upwardly when the closure is applied to a container finish. The container finish has a first radial bead and an inwardly tapering side wall surface therebeneath which leads to an abrupt, inwardly extending ledge. The flexible stop ring rests on the tapered surface, when the closure is applied. After closure removal, the stop ring and band drops below the ledge indicating that the closure has been removed.

Abstract: A folded bit line configured DRAM, with standard even and odd rows of memory cells, also includes spare even and odd rows of memory cells which can be substituted for standard rows found to have defective cells or interconnections. Each of the decoders associated with a standard row includes provision for being disconnected if found to be associated with a defective row. One common spare decoder is associated with one spare even and one spare odd row of memory cells. Each spare decoder is designed normally to be deselected for any address but to be able to assume the address of any disconnected standard row. Disconnection of a standard decoder and substitution of a spare decoder with the appropriate even or odd row are made possible by appropriate inclusion of fusible links which are selectively opened by laser irradiation. The use of one spare decoder with both an even and odd row serves to reduce the number of needed spare decoders and thus reduces overall chip size.

Abstract: A pattern-recognizing, self-tuning controller is provided for controlling a process wherein measured characteristics including at least one peak of an error signal, derived from the differences occurring over time between the values of a process controlled variable and a desired set-point level for that variable, are used for identifying the behavior pattern of the error signal so that an operating parameter of the controller can be changed as required to minimize process recovery time whenever the process is subsequently disturbed or an abrupt change is made to the set-point level at some later time. The preferred embodiment of the device is in the form of a proportional-integral-derivative (PID) controller in which the PID coefficients are calculated in accordance with prescribed relationships that are based on damping, overshoot and time period characteristics of the error signal.

Abstract: Chip carrier socket has contact terminals therein comprising a web portion and first and second arms extending from the web. The first arm has a contact portion adjacent its free end for contacting a pad on a chip carrier and the second arm has a bearing portion adjacent to its free end. The intermediate portion of the second arm is not supported against wall surfaces of the chip carrier socket. The web is connected to a mounting portion by a neck which is compliantly responsive to stressing of the arms. When the contact portion engages a contact pad on a chip carrier, the entire system including the first and second arms and the web is stressed. The second arm is flexed and the freely supported end of the second arm is moved along its fixed support surface. The design permits the achievement of a high contact force and is capable of accommodating manufacturing tolerances in the chip carrier while maintaining the required contact force.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process of thermomechanical treatment in the molten state, in the presence of organic peroxides, of co-polymers with a density less than 0.935, obtained by co-polymerization under a pressure of less than 4 MP.sub.a of ethylene and a higher alpha-olefin. The co-polymers thus treated may advantageously be used for the manufacture of finished objects such as films according to the current techniques of conversion of "high pressure" type polyethylene.

Abstract: This invention relates to a unitary garment which includes an upper and lower portion. The upper and lower portions of the unitary garment are configured to fit the top and bottom of a human torso respectively. The lower portion further includes a detachable drop-seat panel which is fastened along its side edges toward the front of the unitary garment and in the pocket area. The unitary garment further includes two pockets associated with the lower portion such that the pockets are configured to substantially conceal the fastening means and resulting fastened side edges of the drop-seat panel.

Abstract: This quick-change sweat band or pad is designed to be comfortable and is attached to the existing sweat band manufactured in a cap or other head-wear or garments. Primarily, it consists of a loop pile fastener adhered permanently to the existing sweat band or garment, and a hook pile fastener is similarly secured to an absorbent band or pad for engagement with the loop pile fastener. The combination of the hook pile fastener and the pad are quickly removed for replacement and washing when needed, and prevents odors from perspiration in the cap visor and the existing sweat band and/or other garments.

Abstract: A cold weather hood which may be worn by an individual to protect them from the effects of a cold weather environment, the cold weather hood including a hood member dimensioned to enclose the head of the individual and which has an opening of predetermined dimensions to receive the face of the individual, and a face mask manufactured of double-sided, brushed Dacron.RTM. polyester fiber is secured in the opening of the hood thereby enclosing the entire head of the individual.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for making a facial and/or body prosthesis or appliance by means of molding and forming techniques. The material formed into the final prosthesis is a specific material uniquely adapted for the purpose. The material is a closed-cell, cross-linked, polyethylene and is in sheet form having a thickness in the range of from 1/64 inch to 1/4 inch and a density of between 11/2 and 9 pounds per cubic foot. The disclosure also includes the prosthesis per se as well as the method of making up a human face or body with the use of the prosthesis.

Abstract: An attachment device for attaching a firefighter's trousers to the firefighter's boots, in which the trousers cover a portion of the firefighter's boots. The attachment device maintains the firefighter's trousers in covering relationship to the boots, and portions of the trousers cannot become lodged on the upper edge of the boots as the firefighter bends and crawls and the like. Each attachment device has a band which encompasses one of the firefighter's boots. A strap extends from the band and has fastener elements which attach to portions of the firefighter's trousers which encompass the boot. Thus, the trousers are attached to the boot.

Abstract: A flush tank water saver includes a base clamped to the tank overflow pipe and formed with a mechanism base extending over the flapper valve and having a valve operator pivot. This pivot carries an operator extending downward and toward the overflow pipe to a point behind the flapper valve when open. This same pivot also carries a float lever extending past the overflow pipe and having a float on its other side. The operator is spring biased to close the valve and is held in cocked position by a latch on another pivot. This latch is released by a pin on the float lever when the water level lowers to the water saver level. The float lever has a second pin engaged by a blocking surface on the latch when a full flush is desired. At the start of a flush a link with the flush lever moves the operator to cocked position and also moves the latch to float blocking position. If the flush lever is held up until the pin on the float lever is blocked by the blocking surface, a full flush results.

Abstract: An automatic flushing device for a flush toilet comprising an infrared sensor which can sense when the toilet has been used and then give out a signal to command the water in the tank to be flushed out for a pre-set period of time automatically. The infrared sensor is implanted in a cap covering recess centered in the tank lid which houses an electric coil.

Abstract: A lift for putting a handicapped person into the water of a swimming bath or pool comprises a top plate, a bottom plate, a base plate secured to the ground, a fixed support post mounted on the base plate and comprising a steel tube welded to the top plate and a stainless steel tubular shaft centered in the steel tube, a rotation block rotatably mounted on the tubular shaft, and a guide column or plate. The rotation block comprises a frame provided at the rear with concentric bearings pivoting around the tubular shaft, a bearing plate positioned inside the frame, a rod mounted on and secured to the tubular shaft, and a horizontal jack mounted at its rear end to the bearing plate. The nose of the jack is connected to the rod for pivotally mounting the rotation block on the tubular shaft.

Abstract: A jet fitting for a hydrotherapeutic receptacle includes an internal chamber which functions as a mixing chamber as well as a suction chamber. More particularly, a primary stream of water is supplied to the mixing chamber in such a manner that a low pressure condition is created within the mixing chamber for the purpose of entraining a secondary stream of water which flows from the hydrotherapeutic receptacle to the mixing chamber. The combined streams exit the fitting together so as to increase its discharge flow rate.

Abstract: A seat structure for providing easy access to bathtubs includes a seat platform retainer bracket having a top, horizontally extending, J-shape platform-retaining hook portion fastened along the top edge of a bathtub wall; a seat platform which is supported on the opposite side top edges of a bathtub; and a seat which is pivotally mounted on a vertical axis to the seat platform through the use of a pivot peg extending into both the seat and platform. The seat platform has an upstanding boss along its side adjacent to the retainer bracket, and when the structure is in use, the boss is in the hook portion of the retainer bracket to prevent any movement of the platform while it is supported on top of the tub.

Abstract: A low voltage battery energized passive detection system generates a control signal in response to radiated heat from a human body part to open a solenoid operated valve for a predetermined limited time period. In anticipation of a reduction of available DC power, voltage level sensing circuitry disables the valve in the closed position to prevent the valve from remaining in the open position due to an insufficiency of DC power to effect closure of the valve.

Abstract: A bed has a mattress with a plurality of inflatable air sacs, a low-pressure compressed air blower, a pressure control system, and pipes for carrying gas from the blower to the sacs. A transport sheet extends over the air sacs and is attached to rollers at the ends of the bed. By winding the transport sheet on one roller and unwinding it from another roller, a patient can be moved across the bed and partly onto a wheelchair with its back rest removed. A lift mechanism on the bed raises the person to a seated position on the wheelchair, and the back rest is replaced behind the person.

Abstract: A body supporting apparatus which provides assistance to a person supported on the apparatus in moving between supine and reclining positions. The apparatus (10) comprises a supporting surface (13) having a longitudinal axis. The supporting surface (13) includes a plurality of sections (21,22,23 and 24) extending transversely of the longitudinal axis. The transverse sections are arranged for articulatory movement whereby the supporting surface (13) can assume a first attitude for supporting the body of a person in a generally supine position and a second attitude for supporting the body of a person in a reclining position with said first section (21) supporting the back of the body. The second section (22) supporting the posterior and thighs, the third section (23) supporting the lower legs and the fourth section (24) supporting the underside of the feet of the person.

Abstract: This invention relates to a portable lounge with body supports which are adjustable to conform with body frames of different girths and heights. It is ergonomically correct to alleviate stress on the lower back, head, neck and legs by reducing pressure while relaxing.

Abstract: An improved construction for an air perimeter support for the marginal perimeter of a waterbed mattress, and the method for manufacturing such improved air perimeter support. The improved air perimeter support includes a first sheet of flexible, substantially dimensionally stable material folded back on itself and joined together at a location spaced from the longitudinal marginal side edges thereof to form an elongated chamber, of substantially rectangular cross-section, intermediate the marginal side edges. One longitudinal marginal side edge is again folded back and joined to the chamber at the wall opposite the wall formed by the other longitudinal marginal side edge.

Abstract: An electrostatic dust collector including a wall enclosing a vacuum chamber in which a target face to be subjected to dust removal is provided, an electron beam emitting device for emitting electron beams to dust on the target face so as to charge the dust negatively, a dielectric member which is provided in the vacuum chamber and has a collecting face confronting the target face and a member for imparting positive potential to the collecting face such that the dust charged negatively is attracted to the collecting face.

Abstract: This invention relates to an automatic chalk-powder collecting device for blackboard eraser; it mainly comprises a body portion, two symmetrical side covers, a powder box, and a powder-collecting assembly. By means of the aforesaid structure and a one-way brake switch in the powder-collecting assembly, the rollers of this invention are controlled to rotate in one direction only. When the present invention is erasing a blackboard back and forth same as a conventional eraser does, the chalk powder on the rubbing cloth can be cleaned automatically and simultaneously. It is deemed that the present invention has greatly improved the drawbacks of the conventional eraser, which must be beaten or cleaned repeatedly in use to cause a lot of powder flying in the air.

Abstract: An elongated device for applying lotion to the body which comprises a first elongated section and a second elongated section joined together through a pivot so as to be foldable upon each other in a closed condition. An applicator head hingedly attached to the first section at the end distant from such pivot and a compartment in one of the sections for storage of a plurality of soft absorbent pads attachable to the head.

Abstract: A device for cleaning dental implant posts, includes a handle for grasping the device; and a brush secured to one end of the handle. The brush includes (i) a first flexible, springy resilient wire or plastic member secured to the one end of the handle and having a substantially part-circular configuration extending over an arc greater than 90.degree. and less than 180.degree., the first member having a first inturned free end, (ii) a second flexible, springy resilient wire or plastic member secured to the same end of the handle and having a substantially part-circular configuration extending over an arc greater than 90.degree. and less than 180.degree.

Abstract: A squeegee or like cleaning appliance, particularly for cleaning window panes and floors having a holder-handle assembly into which can be removably inserted a replaceable cleaning element. The holder is provided with a pivotally mounted fastening apparatus which directly contacts a removably inserted cleaning element that is somewhat rectangular in shape. The fastening apparatus has an open position and a closed position. To remove or insert the cleaning element, the fastener is pivoted to the open position wherein the fastening means does not exert force on the cleaning element. Once the cleaning element has been inserted into the holder, the fastener is moved to the closed position, the fastening apparatus exerting pressure upon the cleaning element. The holder is designed so that the fastener fits snugly when in the closed position. This prevents the cleaning element from sliding in the holder while being used. The fastening apparatus can be opened and closed repeatedly without losing its effectiveness.

Abstract: An upwardly open, rectangular, box-like casing mounts interiorly a hollow, perforated cylindrical roller assembly for rotation about its axis, positioned horizontally between longitudinally opposed end walls. A drive motor mounted to the casing has a shaft projecting outwardly of a casing end wall with a pully fixed thereto. The axle of the hollow, perforated cylindrical roller assembly has fixed thereto a similar driven pulley. An elastic belt is leaved about respective pulleys such that the hollow, perforated cylindrical roller assembly may be driven by the electric drive motor. The roller assembly includes a hollow tube slidably mounted on the axle and selectively fixed thereto through a set screw to facilitate by removal of the axle, disassembly of the hollow, perforated cylindrical roller assembly from the casing to facilitate cleaning of the casing and the roller assembly.

Abstract: A portable tacking unit includes a hand-held tacking head having a cylindrical brush operatively communicating with a central suction unit via a flexible conduit. The unit is readily adapted to electrostatically attract, and remove fine dust particles from surfaces prior to painting, lacquering or coating thereof.

Abstract: A device for attachment to commercial lawn mowers which provides improved means for collection of spent debris. The device generally includes a debris chute which attaches to the lawn mower at its debris outlet, a gasoline-motor-driven mechanical blower and a debris collection receptacle. First and second sections of flexible tubing are utilized to respectively attach the chute and blower, and the blower and collection receptacle.

Abstract: A slip-resistant, flexible, cushioning wrap for a handle comprising a laminate suitable for covering the handle. The laminate has a base layer of cushioning, non-absorbent closed-cell foam having an outer layer of washable, grip-enhancing, random and open-cell foam laminated to one side and having a pressure sensitive adhesive applied to the other side. The laminate may be formed as a sheet or a tube. A sheet of laminate may be cut to conform to the contours of the handle and then wrapped about the handle with the edges either overlapping or abutting. A tube of laminate may also be formed to fit the contours of the handle.

Abstract: Shrimp are conveyed in upright orientation upon a pair of spaced rails that revolve in upright planes and which strike bumpers. The shrimp may be size sorted by orienting the rails such that their spacing changes. The shrimp are deheaded by conveying then to a deheader that has a pinch finger that swings by a pinch block.

Abstract: A button collet is disclosed for use with a mating tack to form a button on a garment fabric. The collet includes a cap having a dove-tail cavity, an insert member adhesively bonded in place therein, and a shank member or eyelet fixedly secured to the insert member. The insert member has a plurality of clamping lugs which are crimped around a flanged peripheral edge of the shank and a plurality of peripheral notches in spaced apart relation alternating with the clamping lugs.

Abstract: A magnetic lock closure device has a first part or magnetically attracting part and a second part or magnetically attracted part, the first part including an annular permanent magnet having a center bore, a first ferromagnetic member formed like a disk plate and attached to one polarity side of the permanent magnet and a nonmagnetic outer cover having a center bore and enclosing the permanent magnet and first ferromagnetic member, and the second part including a second ferromagnetic member formed like a disk plate and adapted to be removably attached to the other polarity side of the permanent magnet. The first and second ferromagnetic members have respective ferromagnetic rods at the center extending therefrom and adapted to meet each other through the center bore when the first and second parts are coupled together.

Abstract: A strap for holding a wristwatch has a pair of separable flexible strap ends adapted to curve around the wrist and to overlap one another to provide an overlapped section. At least one strap end of thermoplastic material has particles of permanently magnetizable material embedded in the thermoplastic material and magnetized to provide rows of alternating magnetic poles. The strap ends have surfaces contacting one another throughout the overlapped section and mutually nesting uniformly spaced interlocking teeth, whereby the magnetized particles provide a holding force resisting separation of the strap ends, while the nested teeth prevent sliding disengagement movement between strap ends.

Abstract: A fastening device for securing a pair of normally overlapping portions or wearing apparel in a fixed relationship comprising a first fastening member having opposed surfaces with adhesive disposed along one surface for adhering said first fastening member to the first portion of wearing apparel, and a clinging element secured to the other surface of said first fastening member; a second fastening member having opposite surfaces with a clinging element secured to one surface of said second fastening member; and a mounting means connecting said second fastening member to the other portion of wearing apparel such that when said portions of wearing apparel are in their overlapping relationship with two fastening members releasably interlock to secure the portions of wearing apparel in a fixed relationship.

Abstract: The device provides a fastener which somewhat resembles a slide fastener but which can be made at least substantially fluid-resistant. It comprises a first component (1), of flexible and resilient material, having an engagement formation having a longitudinal groove (6) and longitudinally spaced mating formations (10), and a second component (2), of similar material, having a rib (16) and longitudinally spaced mating formations (19). The components can be progressively engaged by the introduction of the rib into the groove and the interengagement of the mating formations. The latter prevent significant relative longitudinal movement between the components. Each component can be made by extrusion of a blank followed by the formation of the mating formations by a rotary die (123). The components can be engaged and disengaged by means of a slide (52) like that used in a conventional slide fastener.

Abstract: This disclosure describes a method by which an edge curl that often develops in papermachine forming fabrics can be reduced or eliminated. The method requires the removal of mass from the sheet forming side of the forming fabric. This has the effect of reducing the ratio between the shrink forces acting on the two sides of the forming fabric in the cross-machine direction and, in turn, reduces the tendency for shrinkage to cause the edges of the fabric to curl. Papermachine operational problems associated with edge curl are thereby reduced.