Abstract: A new spray carnation variety particularly distinguished by its substantially all white flowers of which the white petals are edged with red both on the top side and on the reverse side presenting a very startling carnation flower, the flowers being of relatively small size and produced profusely on long, strong, spray stems having an average length of about 60 cm. on a plant having vigorous, upright and rigid growth habit, moderately abundant foliage and a total height, at eight months, averaging about 83 cm.

Abstract: A new standard carnation cultivar particularly distinguished by its very large, light yellow colored flowers of a shade between Dresden Yellow and Sulphur Yellow, the flower petals being striated with very thin stripes of a medium Neyron Rose color giving the bloom a very distinctive appearance. The blooms are carried on strong, upright and rigid stems averaging about 90 cm. in length of a plant having moderately abundant foliage and standing at an average height of about 104 cm. at eight months. This plant blooms profusely, at recurrent intervals, in the Spring, Midseason and Fall blooming seasons, and on the plant, the flowers hang on and dry. As cut flowers, the lasting quality is at least ten days in vase keeping which, together with the other favorable characteristics of this new variety, provides a plant of very favorable marketing advantages.

Abstract: A new Poinsettia cultivar named `127`, particularly distinguished by its stable and uniform bract coloration of light pink flecks on dark red bracts. The poinsettia described herein is a sport of the poinsettia cultivar described in U.S. Plant Pat. No. 2,923, is a more vigorous plant and branches more freely than the cultivar of U.S. Plant Pat. No. 3,889. The bract color is darker and the contrast between the colors is greater than that of U.S. Plant Pat. No. 4,860.

Abstract: A new Poinsettia cultivar, named `7-81`, particularly distinguished by its bicolored, pink on white bracts as described. `7-81` originated as a sport of the cultivar of U.S. Plant Pat. No. 5,497. Bract characteristics are similar to those of the cultivar of U.S. Plant Pat. No. 4,384, yet with pink color of the bracts that is softer, with a bicolor contrast less than that of the cultivars of U.S. Plant Pat. Nos. 4,810 or 3,393.

Abstract: Described is a new Poinsettia cultivar, `15-84`, having large pink flower bracts. `15-84` is a vigorous, self-branching Poinsettia of medium height, with short petioles which cause the bracts to be tightly clustered around the cyathia. `15-84` is a sport of the poinsettia cultivar described in U.S. Plant Pat. No. 5,492.

Abstract: A cloned variety of female Asparagus plant embodying great uniformity of all characteristics which include vigor, rust tolerance, yielding of a high proportion of large "jumbo" spears, maintaining good plant stand, resistance to crown rot under adverse low, wet field conditions and superior volume of quality spears.

Abstract: An internal combustion engine valve operating mechanism wherein there is a low speed cam corresponding to one intake valve or exhaust valve and having a shape designed for low speed operation as well as a high speed cam of a shape designed for high speed operation. A first rocker arm is in sliding contact with the low speed cam and abuts one intake valve or exhaust valve, a second rocker arm is in sliding contact with the high speed cam and a third rocker arm abuts the other intake valve or exhaust valve, with all three rocker arms pivotably supported by a single rocker shaft adjacent to each other. A first piston for connecting the first and second rocker arms is slidably mounted in the first rocker arm and a second piston for connecting the second and third rocker arms is slidably mounted in the second rocker arm extendable and contractable. A third piston is movably mounted in the third rocker arm and urged by a spring in a direction of abutment with the second piston.

Abstract: Binocular eyeglasses are provided for magnification of images, for example, when viewing television or when viewing distant images, such as a sporting event or the like. The binocular eyeglasses comprise a lightweight frame assembly including a lens carrying front frame with rearwardly extending bows permitting the eyeglasses to be worn in a normal manner. The front frame includes eyepiece lenses supported in stationary positions in front of the viewer's eyes and a respective pair of relatively wide-angle and relatively low-power objective lenses movable quickly and easily between close-range and long-range focus setting positions.

Abstract: A vibratory roller is journalled from a frame portion of a vehicle of the compaction-type an the roller includes a generally cylindrical outer face. A plurality of circumferentially extending lug bands are carried by the roller outer surface and are disposed in laterally spaced zones of the outer face spaced longitudinally of the roller and in which diametric planes of the roller lie. The lug bands are comprised of lugs including outer surfaces disposed at least substantially normal to intersecting radii of the roller and generated about the axis of rotation of the roller. The outer surfaces are at least substantially circumferentially continuous about the roller and extend in zig zag paths contained in the aforementioned zones.

Abstract: Lead with a low alpha particle emission is produced by selecting an orebody wherein lead mineral is present in a coarsely disseminated form and substantially free of impurities. The ore is selected from a host rock that is relatively low in alpha emitters, such as a carbonate rock. The ore is mined and is milled such that the lead mineral can be separated from the host rock and any other minerals. The ground ore may be screened into one or more fractions having a narrow range of particle sizes. Each fraction is formed into a fluid suspension, and each suspension is subjected to gravity separation to remove the host rock and any other minerals which substantially contain the alpha particle-emitting substances, and to recover the lead mineral as a concentrate with a low alpha count. The lead concentrate is subjected to a suitable smelting operation, without the introduction of alpha emitters for the recovery of a low alpha lead.

Abstract: An improved vending machine power switching apparatus in which a single power switching circuit is associated with a plurality of load selecting relay switches and a switching control circuit, in which the control circuit controls the order of switching of the power switch and relay switches, such that any relay switch is always closed before power is delivered to its associated load and is always opened after power is removed from the load, and the power is applied and removed by the power switching means.

Abstract: Wholly aromatic mesomorphic polyester amide imides which form a liquid-crystalline fiber-forming melt below 320.degree. C. and are composed of(a) from 5 to 35 mole % of repeat units of the formula I and/or II ##STR1## where the Xs is the formulae I and II can be identical or different and each is --O--, --S--, --SO.sub.2 --, --CO--, --CH.sub.2 -- or .dbd.C(CH).sub.3).sub.2 and n is 0 or 1.(b) from 0 to 30 mole % of repeat units of the formulae III and/or IV ##STR2## (c) a molar amount corresponding to the total amount of components a and b of one or more of the repeat units of the formulae V, VI, VII, VIII and IX ##STR3## (d) if desired from 5 to 25 mole % of one or more of the repeat units of the formulae X, XI and XII ##STR4## (e) repeat units of the formula XIII ##STR5## the mole percentages of components (a), (b), (c), (d) and (e) adding up to 100 mole % in each case,the preparation thereof and fibers, films and moldings prepared therefrom.

Abstract: An apparatus for cataloging and retrieving image data is programmed to store not only image data obtained by scanning each original but also reduced image data obtained by thinning these image data and search data used for the convenience in search operations. In a search operation, a plurality of reduced image data may be displayed simultaneously or sequentially with corresponding search data. Image data may be stored in a compressed form so that an increased amount of data can be stored. The apparatus may be programmed such that stored reduced image data are sequentially displayed while a specified key is depressed and particular image data corresponding to the data displayed when the key is released are displayed.

Abstract: A robotic gripper is described having opposed fingers which are positively opened and closed through the use of a bushing, powered for a limited stroke up and down by fluid pressure, wherein the bushing is carried within a recess closely conforming thereto in the fingers, and an overlapping or over-gripping action of the fingers is provided by reason of slightly tapering opposed engaging surfaces carried by the grippers.

Abstract: An improved sun visor with eyeshield in which the eyeshield can be positioned, in a positive and secure manner, both up and down and at incremental distances from the wearer's eyes so as to allow the wearer to keep his/her face and eyes shaded as the direction of direct and reflected sunlight changes during the course of a day.

Abstract: This invention relates to an article of clothing which can be worn by athletes to protect their arm muscles, or lower leg muscles, from the damaging affects of cold air or cold wind. This pull on and off sleeve, helps to prevent muscles from tightening or cramping, by eliminating exposure to cold air and wind. This invention does not press upon arm or leg muscles, or restrict elbow motion in any way. The athletic sleeve, which can be removed in less than one second, is so small that it can be carried in any pocket.

Abstract: A disposable protective gown with a pair of integral neck tie straps. The gown is composed of a body portion which extends over the shoulders of the wearer and which has a pair of sleeves which extend outwardly from opposite sides. Each sleeve is attached to the body portion over an angle of attachment greater than 180.degree. and less than 300.degree.. A thumb loop is formed at the end of each of the sleeves and is shaped to engage the saddle of the thumb of a wearer. In forming the gown, after the body portion has been cut and the sleeves formed, the sleeves are attached to the body portion by heat sealing half the sleeve, then rotating the sleeve so that a second portion of the sleeve is attached to the gown, with the total angle of attachment not exceeding 300.degree.. A score is provided adjacent the head aperture in the gown to define the pair of tie straps which can be used to create a tighter or looser fit about a wearer's neck, as described.

Abstract: A cold weather hat is formed of layered material comprised of an intermediate layer of open-cellular foam, an outer fabric layer, and an inner fabric. The hat has a high moisture vapor transmission rate. The hat has ear flaps which are constructed to conform to the configuration of the sides of an individual's face, eliminating the need for straps, and bill which is movable between upper and lower positions by a snap-type action. Peripheral vision is enhanced while the washer's head is kept warm.

Abstract: An inner rim of a cap comprising a flat band having a hair contact portion and a forehead portion, a plurality of semi-rigid projecting members disposed on the inside surface of the hair contact portion of the flat band, a forehead supporter disposed on the front forehead portion of the inside surface of the flat band, and a fastener member disposed at both ends of the flat band.

Abstract: A novelty undergarment including a continuous elastomeric waistband with downwardly depending legs defined by horizontal lowermost edges with the undergarment including a removable cup-shaped rear panel and a removable cup-shaped forward panel. The rear panel overlies a "D" shaped perimeter wherein the cup-shaped forward panel overlies a tapering perimeter extending downwardly from a rectangular uppermost opening wherein the forward and rear panels are securable by means of continuous hook and loop perimeter fastener strips to selectively secure the panels to overlie respective openings.

Abstract: A detachable mono-glass sports goggles includes a curved rod-like spectacle frame with two bows bilaterally connected thereto; an unitary glass having its top edge inserted into the bottom scoop channel of the spectacle frame; and a nose piece having an inverted V-shaped portion to support the unitary glass and to mount on user's nose, a split pin for insertion through the unitary glass into the spectacle frame to firmly retain the unitary glass therebetween, and a corrugated face portion for touching of fingers to correct the position of the goggles when it is in wear.

Abstract: A toilet seat is provided with a device for lifting it automatically whenever the toilet cover is lifted, and for leaving both seat and cover in place on the bowl after the cover has been lowered. For this purpose the seat is fastened to the bowl by two long screw-threaded bolts which extend below the rear ledge of the bowl and whereof one bolt is longitudinally perforated for insertion of a flexible cable. A tubular guide is adjustably and concentrically screwed onto the bolt end and contains a helical spring. The cable extends through the spring and its lower end is connected to the bottom end of the spring by a plug which can move inside the tubular guide, while its upper end is wound around the hub of the toilet seat. The spring is tensioned by adjusting the position of the tubular guide along the screw-threaded bolt, so as to exert a force on the plug and through the cable on the hub of the seat of a magnitude sufficient to raise the seat alone, but not both the seat and the toilet cover.

Abstract: A structure to facilitate lifting a toilet seat and a toilet seat lid in a manner that will reduce contact with possible unsanitary surfaces and eliminate the necessity of bending over to grasp and lift the toilet seat and toilet seat lid. The lifter includes a pivotally supported handle structure mounted on the toilet seat and provided with an elongated rod generally paralleling the external edge of the toilet seat and provided with a pair of generally parallel outwardly extending forward and rearward rod-like structures at the end thereof thereby enabling a person to engage the forward rod-like structure with a knee and push it downwardly and rearwardly, thus causing the rearward rod-like structure to move upwardly and forwardly to provide a handle at an elevated position which can be grasped and moved upwardly by exerting a lifting force thereon thereby lifting the seat and seat lid when it is resting on the seat.

Abstract: For a toilet structure or lavatory bowl having a hinged seat and lid, a device is provided for attachment on the lid undersurface for automatically starting the seat to pivot on its hinge from its upright and toward its horizontal position. The device comprises a planar base secured to the lid and a movable element preferably carried at the end of a leaf spring projecting at an acute angle to the base. The movable element is temporarily adhered to the outer surface of the base when it is driven into contact therewith by the force of the seat being pivotally raised to its upright position. The adherence of the movable member to the base is adapted to be automatically released after a brief time delay whereby it snaps back to its original normal position, thereby impacting against the seat and causing the seat to pivot a sufficient distance from its generally upright position whereby the force of gravity completes the return of the seat to its horizontal disposition.

Abstract: A retaining ring of an eyeball return fitting of the type used in swimming pools and spas is provided with a releaseable or breakaway cover cap. The cap closes the end of the return fitting during construction. This permits the finish work for the cement and plaster stages of the pool construction to be effected without the danger of cement or plaster getting into the fitting during construction. After construction has been completed, the cap is released and drops away, carrying with it any cement or plaster which may have hardened on it during construction.

Abstract: A swimming pool cover support system for maintaining the cleanliness of a pool during periods the pool is not in use includes at least one central support member, and a plurality of support arms. The top of the support member is positioned at a height greater than the distance from the bottom of the pool, at the location of the support member, to a height over the highest point on the side of the pool. Each of the plurality of support arms is attached at one end thereof to the top of the central support member, and at the other end thereof contacts a side of the pool. The other end of each support arm is secured to the side of the pool by means of a side brace affixed to the side of the pool. A cover is disposed over the central support member and support arms, and suspended thereby over the surface of the pool.

Abstract: A swivel open bottom seat assembly for invalids for use in supporting an invalid over a toilet seat, a shower head or a bathtub or the like facilities. In one application, the seat is secured to a pivot post via a connecting arm extending from the post. The pivot post has an attachment base for securement to the floor adjacent a facility. The pivot post is pivotally rotatable with respect to a central longitudinal axis and permits the seat to be displaced on an arc relative to the axis of the post to position the post from an embarking position away from the facility to a position of use over or in the facility.

Abstract: A hand-operated shower head is designed for mounting to the inner wall of a bathtub, with a squeeze pump for drawing water from the bathtub and forcing it up through a length of flexible tubing through a decorative shower head at the top. The device is useful for the amusement of a child while taking a bath.

Abstract: A knock-down crib including two end pieces or panels with corner posts at their side edges; a front dropside and a rear side, guides on the corner posts, brackets on the upper and lower rails of the dropsides, slidable automatic latches on the brackets on the lower rails, and sliding engagement means at the ends of the upper rail of the dropsides to position the sides with respect to the end pieces or panels, and to hold the parts together in assembled relation, the assembly of all the parts being without the need for any tool and without any extraneous fasteners such as screws.

Abstract: A device for imparting a pat to the underside of an infant crib for helping to soothe or induce sleep in a baby or child. The device includes a frame which sits on the floor beneath the crib. The frame includes a reciprocating means which is attached to the frame and a "T" bar structure which has a horizontal member with two ends that have apertures therein and a vertical member attached to the horizontal member midway between the two ends. A pair of elongated vertical rods are adjustably attached to each end of the horizontal member by wing nuts. Attached to the top of the vertical rod is a resilient cup-like structure that contacts the underside of mattress when the device is electrically connected to a power source.

Abstract: A hammock cot having a frame formed of a pair of U-shaped leg sets. A cradle has a center piece coupled to a rotatable bearing on the center part of each leg set. An end piece of the cradle which angles upwardly is also coupled to each bearing and each end of the hammock is fastened to the free end of a cradle end piece. A load on the hammock deflects each cradle end piece downwardly causing the bearings to rotate and bow upwardly the cradle center piece thereby reducing the force applied to the leg sets.

Abstract: A self-supporting beach blanket having two layers of fabric joined at their edges with a single spring steel hoop inside sized to hold the blanket open and flat on the ground. The hoop is compressible so that it can be removed through a small slit in the side allowing the blanket to be machine washed.

Abstract: A pressure relief cushion with a gross effective spring rate of from about 75 to about 300 pounds per inch is disclosed. This cushion contains at least two different resilient materials, each of which has a different identation force deflection rating; and it also has a substantially U-shaped aperture in its back side.

Abstract: A mattress includes a lower portion having an inflatable member and a pile overlay on top of the lower portion. There is a zip fastener or the like for releasably securing the overlay to the lower portion. There may be padding between the top of the inflatable member and pile overlay. The padding may include a layer of woolen knops. The inflatable member may include an air-impermeable shell, a self-expanding open cell foam core within the shell and a threaded connector or the like for admitting air into the member and for expelling air from the member.

Abstract: A vacuum formed, foam-filled seat or back cushion having a covering and an inner portion comprised of a first type of foam further includes an insert comprised of a second type of a softer foam for use in high pressure areas in the support surface. The surface of the cushion is contoured in accordance with an intended user's dimensions and support surface configuration for improved user support and comfort, particularly for a non-ambulatory, handicapped person. The softer foam insert is formed integrally with the remaining foam portion of the cushion to provide a smooth, continuous, secure support surface. The cushion's covering is formed about the foam insert in a manner which prevents stretching or tearing of the covering due to the difference in firmness of the underlying foam portions. The cushion includes a rigid base formed integrally with the foam core as well as rigid internal lateral reinforcements for user support and seating stability.

Abstract: A pillow designed and adapted to cover the back portion of a user's head such as a mechanic or workman, said pillow being secured to user's head by means of an elastic or adjustable strap thereby freeing up the use of both of the user's hands when the user is moving about on his back beneath a vehicle or the like, with the filling of the pillow being removable to facilitate the cleaning or washing of the pillow cover and strap, and with the section of the pillow which lays adjacent to the user's head containing means to attach a cap to cover the user's head which cap may also be provided with a visor or the like to protect the eyes of the user.

Abstract: Two embodiments of the invention are described, namely a machine for performing an adhesive-applying operation progressively along marginal portions of the bottoms of lasted shoes and a machine for performing a roughing operation progressively along side wall portions of lasted shoes, each machine comprising a tool holder (670) for supporting a tool (20) for operating along three axes (X-, Y- and Z-axes) upon a workpiece surface, e.g. marginal portions of a shoe bottom. In addition the tool holder (670) is capable of pivoting in two directions, widthwise and lengthwise of the shoe bottom, about a point (P), but without displacment of said point in relation to the shoe support by reason of such pivotal movement. The movement along the various axes and the pivotal movement are all controlled by n.c. motors, e.g. stepping motors ((84), (144), (122), 698, 700), and operator-actuatable means is provided for enabling the path of such tool, including such pivotal movement, to the digitized under operator control.

Abstract: A motor powered cleaning assembly for the washing of golf club heads including a housing having a power brush rotatably mounted thereon and a removable cleaning fluid containing tray disposed in substantially enclosing relation to the brush wherein the housing and the tray are cooperatively structured for the removable placement and manipulation of the club head therein into a plurality of engaging positions with the rotary brush so as to clean opposite sides thereof as well as the striking face on both left and right-handed clubs.

Abstract: A side washer installation for an automatic car wash line in which each side washer is bottom mounted on a mounting arrangement comprised of a swing arm having upwardly extending drive shaft over which the washer is mounted. An internal web plate is secured within each washer cylinder which rests atop a flange attached to the drive shaft, the flange bolted to the web plate at assembly. The drive motor and associated hardware are located beneath each side washer to remove this componentry from the field of view of the occupants of vehicles passing down the wash line. A subgrade plumbing system for the hydraulic motors and also spray materials is routed through a network of subgrade plumbing chases extending beneath the concrete surfaces and having stubs adjacent each washer for enabling installation of the plumbing system.

Abstract: A wall and ceiling mop is comprised of a plurality of folded flap elements removably secured to a support base. The folded flap elements are segmented and aligned to form radially transverse bands on the support base with intermediate interlocking elements securing the flap elements to the support base.

Abstract: A street sweeper drag shoe formed of an essentially planar, elongated strip of an elastomeric material. Such material being of sufficient hardness and resiliency that no reinforcing strips are required for the drag shoe to retain its shape. Especially, the drag shoe can be manufactured of polyurethane having a horizontal platform directed toward the inside of the drag shoe to help a cylindrical sweeper brush or other sweeper mechanism to move collected road debris up into the sweeper vehicle's hopper.

Abstract: The connector according to the invention comprises a body 2 provided with a generally hook-shaped lateral recess 7a, 7c and a laterally removable element 3 having the same shape as said recess 7a, 7c. For mounting the connector onto a hook-end or onto a straight-end wiper arm said arm (4) is first inserted into said recess 7a, 7c and the laterally removable element 3 is then screwed onto the body 2 of the connector. When the screw 13 of the element 3 is screwed into the portin 8 of the body 2 it pushes upwards, against the wiper arm 4, the hinged portion 10 of the body 2 of the connector and thus locks the wiper arm 4 in the connector.

Abstract: Presented is a device for cleaning dirt and debris from the top surface and side surface portions of a beverage can from which the contents are to be drunk directly by placing the mouth on the end of the can surrounding the opening therein. Included is a flange portion that overlaps the side of the can so that a towel sandwiched between the cleaning device and the can wipes away contaminants. Also included is a bead that projects into the groove found on most cans within the rim to thereby press a layer of paper toweling or facial tissue into the groove so that upon rotation of the cleaning device on the end of the can, any contaminants are wiped away, thus preventing them from being entrained with and consumed with the beverage. A concave surface on the cleaning device presses paper towel or facial tissue against the top of the can in the area surrounding where the opening will be formed when the beverage can is opened.

Abstract: A self-cleaning entry rug assembly has a housing with a hingedly supported top plate extending over substantially its entire top and providing transversely extending openings adjacent its opposite ends. A frame is supported on the top plate and rotatably supports a pair of tread rollers extending in the transversely extending openings of the top plate as well as auxiliary rollers. An endless belt carrying a rug extends about the tread rollers and auxiliary rollers, and a rug cleaning device is provided in the housing below the closed path. One of the auxiliary rollers may be moved on the frame to vary the tension on the belt, and a drive motor effects rotation of the rollers to rotate the belt and rug. A control system controls the drive motor and cleaning device, and it is adapted to receive a signal from a presence sensor adjacent the entry rug assembly to terminate rotation of the rollers upon approach of a person.

Abstract: An improved integrated cleaning attachment for both dry vacuuming or wet cleaning carpets, uphostery or the like, for use with a powered cleaning unit the cleaning attachment comprising a three dimensional frame having a top and bottom, the cleaning attachment having extending therefrom vacuum carrier devices for conducting a created vacuum from a source of created vacuum to the three dimensional frame, the three dimensional frame having liquid supply mechanisms extending to a source of liquid supply away from the three dimensional frame, the liquid supply mechanisms having liquid distribution mechanisms connected thereto, the cleaning attachment having disposed therein proximate the bottom thereof at least two vacuum nozzles, each having an opening therein, each opening extending substantially horizontally above a surface being cleaned, the at least two vacuum nozzles and the vacuum carrier devices having therebetween established diverting mechanisms to divert the created vacuum conducted by the vacuum carri