Abstract: A cross between the female variety Farrer and the pollen parent variety Senoia to produce an improved variety of muscadine grape.

Abstract: A cross between the female variety Sugargate and the pollen parent Dixieland to produce an improved variety of self-fertile muscadine grape.

Abstract: A cross between the female variety Farrer and the pollen parent variety Redgate to produce an improved variety of muscadine grape.

Abstract: An Agapanthus ellamae plant which is defined by its exceptional vigor and having large heads of dark blue-violet flowers on scapes well exceeding the relatively compact foliage and, when in flower, will reach an overall height of 14.3 dm, which is taller than commonly found in other types of agapanthus plants, with numerous leaves that are united at the base into a short pseudo-stem with the leaves being formed having closely spaced veins about 2 mm apart near the center of the leaves which are thick-textured but pliable and reach a maximum length of 6.5 dm having a width of 4 to 5 cm.

Abstract: A Dieffenbachia plant named Tiki characterized by its narrow and wavy leaves which have green and gray variegation with white spotting, relatively short habit, and excellent branching.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Nephrolepsis exaltata named Napa Cottage, characterized by its rich green fronds and thick growth, compact and symmetrical growth habit which produces a full plant, excellent adaptability to grow strongly in relatively low and high light intensities, temperature tolerance, and its adaptability to various size pots without overgrowing.

Abstract: A casing for holding a magnetic tape cassette which is formed into a box shape by bending and joining a blank of a transparent .[.blastic.]. .Iadd.plastic .Iaddend.plate material which has one surface, constituting the inner surface of a casing, on which grooves and a minutely roughened area are provided except for on a predetermined portion including at least one transparent window and the other surface, constituting the outer surface of said casing, on which printing and/or an uneven surface pattern is provided in a predetermined portion except for said transparent window.

Abstract: A bicycle frame where the structural support is provided by a formed, stressed skin in conjunction with integral tubes and stiffening ribs. A body is formed which joins front fork, pedal axle, seat post and rear wheel axle. The body is visually solid from the side--the two open triangles of a conventional tube frame being filled in, and is airfoil shaped from the top. The body has an integral rear fender where the rear wheel penetrates the rear triangle, and assymetrical rear forks in place of conventional rear frame stays. All control cables, and a cargo compartment, are contained within the frame.

Abstract: An optical coupler and method of making same is described. The coupling ratio of the coupler is polarization-insensitive. The optical coupler described herein is made from single-mode optical fibers. Each optical fiber has a length of nearly exposed core which is fused to the exposed core of the other optical fiber while the fibers are maintained in parallel juxtaposition with one another without twisting. By creating a fused core coupler from single-mode optical fibers in which the cores are in parallel juxtaposition with one another, the coupling ratio of the subject invention does not change with changes in polarization of light passing through each single-mode fiber and, thus, is polarization insensitive.

Abstract: This specification teaches a method for making an electrically heatable windshield of laminated construction. In the method, a pair of glass templets are cut (10) and they include a long glass templet and a short glass templet. The templets are separated (20) from one another. An opaque ceramic paint is applied (30) to an edge portion of a coatable surface of a selected glass templet and is dried (40) thereon. Bus bars are also applied (50) to and dried (60) on the coatable surface of the long glass templet. The glass templets are united (70) and subjected to a bending operation (80) to form a shaped windshield pair. The long glass templet and short glass templet are separated (90). A transparent electrically conductive coating is applied (100) between the bus bars located on the selected glass templet.

Abstract: The invention relates to new 1-(2-oxyaminosulphonylphenylsulphonyl)-3-heteroaryl-ureas of the general formula (I) ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 represents an optionally substituted radical from the series comprising alkyl, alkenyl, alkinyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkylalkyl, aralkyl and aryl,R.sup.2 represents hydrogen or an optionally substituted radical from the series comprising alkyl, alkenyl, alkinyl and aralkyl andR.sup.

Abstract: Microencapsulated materials are released by rupturing of an adhesive layer on a substrate containing the capsules.

Abstract: There are described compounds of formula ##STR1## in which n is 0, 1 or 2, R.sup.1 is a hydrocarbyl group optionally substituted with an optionally substituted phenyl group and containing from 5 to 30 carbon atoms, R.sup.2 is optionally substituted phenyl or C.sub.1-10 alkyl optionally substituted by one or more substituents selected from optionally protected hydroxyl, optionally protected carboxyl, nitrile, optionally protected tetrazolyl, --COR.sup.6 where R.sup.6 is C.sub.1-4 alkyl, C.sub.1-4 alkoxy, an optionally protected amino acid residue or --NR.sub.2.sup.7 where each R.sup.7 is hydrogen or C.sub.1-4 alkyl, and --NHR.sup.8 where R.sup.8 is hydrogen, a protecting group, an optionally protected amino acid residue, C.sub.1-4 alkyl or --COR.sup.9 where R.sup.9 is C.sub.1-4 alkyl or C.sub.1-4 alkoxy, and R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are each selected from hydrogen, carboxyl, C.sub.2-5 alkoxycarbonyl, C.sub.1-4 alkyl, C.sub.

Abstract: A synchronism detector circuit wherein it is arranged so that two a.c. voltages the synchronism of which is to be determined are converted, respectively, into rectangular pulses, which pulses trigger a pair of one-shot multivibrators, respectively, the logical product of the outputs from these one-shot multivibrators is provided, and the thus provided logical product causes signals indicating the states of synchronism between the a.c. voltages to be output.

Abstract: A glove liner of superior absorbency, comfort and utility is disclosed. The liner is of unitary construction, and includes a substantially tubular body portion of absorbent, stretchable material having a uniform width along its entire length. The body portion includes a side opening sized to accommodate a user's thumb. A second side opening for the user's little finger may also be provided across from the first side opening. At the top of the body portion, multiple finger openings are provided. The entire liner is of seamless construction and minimal weight. The unitary design for the liner is especially suited for mass production, and the final product is highly moisture-absorbent and comfortable.

Abstract: A protective glove is formed of composite material for close fitting over the fingers and the back and palm of the hand. The composite material includes a layer of flexible elastic material for tactile sensitivity through the layer. Optically reflective and dispersive particles are distributed and embedded within the layer for dispersing incident laser light thereby preventing laser burn injuries to the hand of a wearer.

Abstract: A forehead guard consisting of a closed loop of a terrycloth or similar stretch material tube and an unattached semi-circular plastic shock-absorbing member within the tube adapted to assume a forehead position on the user while the terrycloth tube is stretched about the back of the user's head to complete the positioning thereof.

Abstract: A shirt-type garment, for example for an infant, has first and second female fasteners mounted thereto spaced apart on the side of the garment above the lower edge and a third female fastener located, generally centrally, on a center line above and between the first and second female fasteners. A T-shaped element has a strip carrying fourth and fifth male fasteners for detachable engagement with the first and second fasteners, and a stem depending therefrom constructed of an adjustable elastic strip which carries a sixth male fastener at its distal end. The elastic strip extends through the leg opening of the diaper worn by the person, is folded back upon itself, and the sixth male fastener is detachably engaged with the third female fastener for urging the garment and the diaper towards one another.

Abstract: A football helmet is provided with a releasable face mask which is attached to the helmet by hook-and-pile fastening means. Abutment means prevent relative movement of the face mask in response to a force which impinges on the mask in a direction toward the wearer's face, but permit the mask to break away from the helmet in response to excessive forces in other directions, as when the mask is pulled forward or twisted sideways.

Abstract: A pump comprising a flexible member defining at least part of a variable volume pumping chamber, an inlet valve to permit of liquid to enter the chamber thereby and an outlet valve to permit of liquid to leave the chamber thereby, and an operating member to deform the flexible member to vary the volume of the pumping chamber to pump liquid into and out of the chamber.

Abstract: A lavatory system suitable for use on a commercial passenger aircraft includes a toilet bowl for receiving waste and a waste-holding tank in fluid communication with the toilet bowl for receiving waste from the toilet bowl. A flapper valve is provided in the bottom of the toilet bowl and operates to control the passage of the toilet bowl contents into the waste-holding tank. Water, which may be from the potable water supply system, is directed into the toilet bowl to wash the sides of the toilet bowl and to assist in moving waste material to the waste-holding tank. A water inlet valve controls the introduction of water into the toilet bowl by actuation of a flushing switch. The water is introduced into the toilet bowl through a single nozzle which moves and progressively directs the flow of the water onto the entire interior of the toilet bowl in such a manner that a minimal amount of water is utilized per flush.

Abstract: An apparatus to facilitate the use of bed pans for patients comfined to a bed comprising an inflatable compartment between a base and a removable seat support. The apparatus lifts the patient allowing replacement and retrieval of a bed pan within.

Abstract: A bath, into which water is to be pumped for hydrotherapy, is disclosed and in which the drain and overflow pipes from the bath and the return line to the pump are connected to a junction leading to a waste pipe. A valve in the junction directs water from the drain pipe to the return pipe but not to the waste pipe while allowing overflow water to flow into the waste pipe. After the bath has been used, the valve may be opened to drain the bath, drain and return pipes to waste.

Abstract: Aboveground swimming pools employ ladders for permitting pool ingress and egress. Attempts to employ automatic swimming pool cleaners in aboveground pools have heretofore resulted in the cleaner becoming stuck against the sides of the pool ladder. The invention consists of a deflector member, arcuately curved and formed of flexible material, which is placed on the pool bottom to extend between the side of the ladder and the pool wall. Two such deflector members may be used, one on each side of the ladder, to prevent the pool cleaner from becoming stuck.

Abstract: A therapeutic bed (1) comprises a patient support platform (2) rotatably mounted on a base frame (5). A pair of side members (30) extend longitudinally of the patient support platform (2) and are mounted for pivotal movement about a longitudinal pivot axis from a raised operative position supporting a patient to a lowered inoperative position. Each side member (30) is carried on a pair of spaced-apart cranked support arms (34, 35) which are bridged by a bridging bar (42) to form a frame. A primary retaining device retains the side support in the raised position. Each support arm (34, 35) is pivotally mounted to a pivot support sleeve which is slidably mounted on a round bar (46) forming a track. A secondary retaining device is provided by a stop disc (48) having a slot (50) which is moved into and out of alignment with a latch (47) to control movement of the sleeve (45) on the bar (46).

Abstract: Apparatus for lifting patients, in particular for lifting and transporting patients in a sitting position or a lying position, the apparatus being of the type comprising: a generally U-shaped moving base (1) constituted by two substantially horizontal parallel arms (1a, 1b) and a transverse element (1c); an elevator column (2) mounted on the transverse element (1c) having a bottom portion (22) fixed to the transfer element, and a top portion or "column head" (20) formed by a telescopic tube moveable in the vertical direction; and support means (S) for supporting the patient; wherein the apparatus includes: a pair of lateral bars (3a, 3b) extending from each side of the elevator column (2), each of the bars being suitable for receiving a substantially horizontal lifting arm (4a, 4b) which extends in a direction parallel to the arms (1a, 1b) in the base, and in the same direction as the arms, the lifting arms (4a, 4b) carrying the support means (S); and mounting and adjustment means connecting the lateral bars

Abstract: A portable collapsible bed, comprising a mainframe having opposite ends and having legs adjacent each end. A subframe having opposite ends has one end pivotally connected to one end of the mainframe. The subframe has collapsible legs spaced a substantial distance from the other end of the subframe but closer to that other said end than to the one end of the subframe. The legs of the subframe define a seating face. The legs of the subframe are releasably secured in a first position at a substantial angle to the subframe, and are mounted for swinging movement from that first position in a direction away from the one end of the subframe into a second position in which the subframe legs lie against the other end of the subframe, that is, the end remote from the mainframe.

Abstract: A portable back rest which can be used for support of a person's back at the beach or similar location, yet can be collapsed into a small compact unit for carrying or storage, and includes a single, elongated base member to which four arms are pivotally connected enabling them to extend outwardly to support at their extremities canvas or other flexible material, but can be pivoted inwardly to a collapsed disposition adjacent the base member for portability and storage.

Abstract: The therapeutic mattress comprises an elastic but hard base layer of foam material. Over this base layer is applied a frame composed of a hard part and a soft part. On its upper side the mattress is bounded by a soft cover layer. Between or inside the aforementioned parts is disposed a core comprising essentially two groups of three air-cushions each and an insert. Each of the two air-cushion groups has its own connection to a pumping station equipped with a programmable control device. Using this control device it is possible to set up the most varied programs and cycles for moving a patient and positioning him, or repositioning him, as often as needed. In this way, decubitus ulcers may be prevented from developing, but in addition, conditions may be created to enable ulcers already developed to be healed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and apparatus for continuous wet-in-wet processing of a length of material in which a continuously regulated additional dosaging occurs using a treatment both of low content, the quantity of treatment liquor added being always exactly the quantity which has just been carried off by the outgoing length of material. In this way the bath concentration can be kept constant with a high degree of accuracy and the balance in the bath is also achieved quickly.

Abstract: A dynamic bone fixation screw for rejoining fracture fragments of a bone to their approximate original mutual dispostion. It includes a threaded distal end member for threaded engagment with one of the bone fragments and a head member at a proximal end for engagement with another of the bone fragments. A spring member integral with and extending between the distal end member and the head member enables a predetermined torque to be initially imparted to the bone. When stress relaxation in the bone occurs, the spring member relaxes accordingly while continuing to draw the bone fragments together. The bone screw is fabricated in a unique manner.

Abstract: A steering mechanism (14) and a locking mechanism (80) are disclosed in their most preferred form for use in a mobile floor treating machine (10) including first and second handles (68, 70) which are pivotally mounted to the machine chassis (12). The handles (68, 70) pivot L-shaped levers (28, 46) which are pivotably mounted to a bracket (58) which is connected to the gear box for rotating treating members (16, 18). The bearing blocks (22) of the shafts (20) of the treating members (16, 18) are pivotably connected via spherical rod ends (36, 52) to the horizontal legs (26) of the levers (28, 46). Therefore, the shafts (20) and thus treating members (16, 18) can be tilted to create a pressure differential on the contact area of the treating members (16, 18) with the floor surface.

Abstract: An improved sponge mop includes a wringing mechanism for squeezing water from a sponge. The sponge extends several inches beyond the perimeter of the wringing mechanism to reach into a toespace without damaging the overhanging cupboard, cabinet, or other furniture item. The sponge has bevels on the ends thereof that facilitate cleaning corners within the toespace. The sponge is in two layers with a reinforcement plate sandwiched therebetween. The reinforcement plate enables water to be squeezed from the extended sponge ends when the sponge is folded against itself for wringing.

Abstract: A cleaning apparatus for a record disc comprises a support member having a top side and a bottom side. Locating means is provided for locating the support member relative to the center of a record disc. A knob is mounted on the top side of the support member for rotation about an axis offset from the locating means whereby the support member may be manually rotated about the center of the record disc. A holder for a cleaning pad is mounted on the bottom side of the support member also for rotation about an axis offset from the locating means. A drive mechanism comprising a step-up gear is provided to couple the knob and the pad holder together such that rotation of the knob relative to the support member causes rotation of the pad holder relative to the support member.

Abstract: A cover for a portable appliance that includes a body section having a bottom surface disposed adjacent a floor when the appliance is in use, a top surface opposite the bottom section and a side surface between and connecting the top and bottom sections. The cover includes a removable bonnet for substantially covering the top surface and side surface of the body section and being capable of absorbing mechanical energy. The cover further includes a retaining device for removably retaining the removable bonnet to the body section of the appliance. The retaining device is capable of holding the bonnet at a fixed spaced relationship to the bottom of the body section of the appliance to establish a pre-determined spacing between the cover and the floor when the appliance is disposed on the floor.

Abstract: An automobile wiper device has a pair of wiper arms movable between full-concealed position and semi-concealed position. The wiper arm reciprocates between the lower and upper turning positions, by the rotating force transmitted from the driving motor through the driving mechanism. The driving mechanism includes a driving lever secured together with the wiper arm to the rotary shaft fixed on the vehicle body, a switching lever coupled to the crank arm of the driving motor through a link shaft, and a turn-over spring secured between the switching lever and the driving lever. When the wiper resting position is jammed with snow, said switching lever acts to shift the lower turning position of the wiper arm from the full-concealed position to the semi-concealed position upon the rotating force being transmitted from the driving motor exceeds the bias force of the turn-over spring.

Abstract: This invention describes a wiper arm, which in the receiving area (19, 14, 15) for the swivelling axis (18) between fastening member (10) and link (11) has a recess (40, 43), which permits a dipping of the spring holding yoke (30) into the swivelling axis receiving area (19, 14, 15) for achieving a stable tilted position (A) of the link (11). Thereby a low mode of construction of the wiper arm can be adhered to. In a preferred embodiment there is provided a hole-shaped recess (40) in a rolled bearing bush (19). which otherwise extends round and along the entire swivelling axis (18) thereby ensuring in addition a good guidance of the swivelling axis.

Abstract: A suction device for communicating the suction nozzles of a plurality of spinning positions of a spinning machine with suction producing apparatus includes a plurality of intermediate conduits each communicating a respective discrete group of the suction nozzles with the suction producing apparatus.

Abstract: A vacuum box is for collecting small particles or the like. the vacuum box includes a cabinet having a front, a rear and a hollow interior. The front of the cabinet includes a substantially horizontal working surface at a lower region thereof. The working surface includes an air inlet opening therethrough. A motor and fan are disposed within the hollow interior of the cabinet at the rear thereof for the discharge of air from the hollow interior of the cabinet. A collection compartment is disposed below the working surface and the air inlet opening therethrough with a rear portion of the collection compartment being disposed within the interior of the cabinet. A filter is disposed within the interior of the cabinet between the collection compartment and the fan. The fan causes the air including the particles produced at the working surface to be drawn downwardly through the air inlet opening into the collection compartment, upwardly from the rear portion of the collection compartment, and through the filter.

Abstract: A dust removal device for yarn supply carriers and thread guides of textile machines comprises blowers movable past the yarn supply carriers and supported on a common supporting bar. The blowers and all driven by a single common drive motor which not only rotates the vanes of the blowers but also imparts to the same the movement past the yarn supply carriers.

Abstract: A convertible vacuum cleaner providing a detachable upright handle permits the vacuum cleaner to be used as an upright cleaner for cleaning rugs, carpets, and the like. A detachable portable hand cleaner handle is also provided which is mounted when the cleaner is to be used as a portable hand cleaner. A resiliently biased, releasable connector is mounted on the filter bag to detachably connect the filter bag to either of the handles. The connector is connected to the upright handle. The connector is resiliently connected to the bag so that the bag remains in proper extended position in all operating positions of the upright handle. A receiver having a socket and a mating blade on the handles permits the two handles to be selectively mounted on the power unit of the cleaner. The portable handle provides a shoulder strap which is retracted into the handle by a reel when not in use and is locked at any selected extended position when the shoulder strap is in use.

Abstract: A hand-held implement selectively usuable as a blower or a vacuum. A power-driven impeller moves an airstream through an impeller chamber from an intake port to an outlet port. A pair of coaxial rims surrounds the intake port to form a peripheral groove that can receive the end of a pipe and restrain it from lateral movement. An axial pull device can draw the pipe to hold it in the groove.

Abstract: The present invention is a vacuum cleaner recharging assembly. The assembly includes a vacuum cleaner having a motor, a housing enclosing the motor, a fan driven by the motor for producing a vacuum, and a canister for at least the reception of foreign matter and air drawn into the canister in response to the vacuum produced by the fan. The vacuum cleaner has a power source for powering the motor and electrical wiring interconnecting the motor and the power source. The assembly also includes a charging unit cooperable with the vacuum cleaner for charging the power source. The assembly further includes circuitry for disconnecting the flow of electrical power from the power source to the motor when the vacuum cleaner and the charging unit are operatively engaged to allow optimum charging of the power source.

Abstract: This invention relates to a nozzle which via a hose is connected to a vacuum source for removing to a collecting container dissolved and scraped away paint residues from previously painted surfaces. The nozzle comprises a base part (10) being connected to the hose, said base part having an opening (11) through which air, together with the dissolved paint residues, are sucked. The base part has supply means (13) for liquid through which i.e., for example, water is supplied to the nozzle in order to promote the transportation of the paint residues through the hose, and a control device (15) by means of which the liquid supply to the nozzle can be adjusted. The nozzle also comprises a tool or tool holder (18) which is exchangably fastened to the base part (10) and is arranged to mechanically treat the surface from which the paint residues are sucked away.

Abstract: A lid retainer mechanism is provided for an automatic washer which comprises an over-center spring device connected between the lid and the washer cabinet. As the lid is opened, the mechanism passes through a "centered" position and beyond that point, the mechanism acts to urge the lid into a fully open position. This mechanism is particularly useful in a stacked washer/dryer arrangement where the lid is prevented by the bottom wall of the dryer from opening to a position perpendicular to the top of the washer.