Abstract: A new and distinct greenhouse rose particularly distinguished by its continuous and profuse production of relatively small cardinal red colored flowers. These long lasting flowers are borne on sturdy upright stems of a vigorous upright plant of about 105 cm. in height, having small and abundant foliage.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of apple, the `Spencerville Red` was discovered growing from seed in a cultivated field in Spencerville, Md. The tree and fruit are similar in some respects to the York Imperial but the tree flowers and ripens about a week later. The fruit is hard, tart, and fine in texture.

Abstract: A cherry tree rootstock characterized by wide and strong root anchorage, easy vegetative propagation, a thicker shoot and a harder root than the known variety "Colt", a more compact tree shape and darker green leaves than the Colt variety, and a hexaploid (2n=48) chromosome structure as compared to the triploid (2n=24) chromosome structure in the Colt variety.

Abstract: A new Alstroemeria cultivar characterized by the Venetian Pink coloration of the outer tier of the flower petals and the general Buttercup Yellow coloration of the inner petals which are particularly characterized by short brown pencil stripes which appear in longitudinal rows extending from end to end of these petals, and by its vigorous upright growth habit with more or less continuous production of flowers on each branch during each of its recurrent blooming seasons.

Abstract: A new Geranium cultivar particularly distinguished by its dark green foliage, semi-double flowers of light salmon color, borne on large umbels, and its fast rooting and semi-dwarf growth habit.

Abstract: A new and distinct plant variety of the Cactaceae family that is of the type known commercially as a "Christmas Cactus" has a growth habit which is similar to that of the "Lavender Doll" variety but which, nevertheless, differs among other things, by having phylloclades with shorter midribs, flowers that have wider tube forming tepals, a longer perianth tube with larger major and minor axes as well as longer styles and ovaries.

Abstract: An apparatus for measuring rate of turn employing a vibrating tuning fork type sensor in which the tynes vibrate in a coaxial manner. This arrangement eliminates reaction torques and forces at the base of the tuning fork which allows the tynes to freely deflect into an elliptical pattern during an input turn rate. Sensors are employed which monitor the shape of this elliptical pattern, this shape being proportional to angular turn rate.

Abstract: The device permits the control of a derailleur by means of a lever (9) with the use of indexation means which ensure a precise positioning of the lever in the various positions corresponding to the various gear ratios. It also permits the adjustment of the indexation pitch, so as to adapt it to freewheels having a different spacings or pitches between different sprocket pinions. For this purpose, positioning elements (19) may be shifted by a pitch selection element (21) so that the pitch between the various positions of the lever is modified.

Abstract: A 7000 series aluminum alloy characterized by high strength, high fatigue resistance and high fracture toughness consists essentially of 5.9 to 6.9% zinc, 2.0 to 2.7% magnesium, 1.9 to 2.5% copper, 0.08 to 0.15% zirconium, a maximum of 0.15% iron, maximum of 0.12% silicon, a maximum of 0.06% titanium, a maximum of 0.04% chromium, a maximum of 0.05% for each of any other trace elements present in the alloy, the total of the other trace elements in the allow being a maximum of 0.15%, the balance of the alloy being aluminum. The foregoing alloy is hot worked to provide a wrought product, such as an extruded or plate product, in which recrystallization is held to a minimum. The wrought product is subjected to a solution treatment, quench, and elevated temperature aging cycle, normally until the product is at or near its maximum strength.

Abstract: A dropout member for bicycle frames is designed to cause an easily replaceable part to separate under stresses which would normally be sufficient to cause bending or other damage to the bicycle frame itself. A relatively lightweight piece of material is bolted, riveted, adhesively bonded or otherwise fastened to the main portion of the dropout such that a torque or bending moment placed upon the derailleur plate serves to fracture or bend the derailleur plate or disengage the attaching mechanism.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a means for providing a predetermined frequency difference between two light beams and generating an optical beat with respect to interference between first and second diffracted light beams from a diffraction grating formed on a substrate, and a means for detecting a phase difference between the optical beat and a reference signal having a frequency corresponding to the frequency difference between the two light beams, and detects a position of the substrate based upon the phase difference in accordance with an optical heterodyne interference method.

Abstract: The invention relates to a boat propeller unit with double, counter-rotating propellers. The forward propeller is designed to function without cavitation, while the after-propeller is optimally cavitating by being made cupped and with a blade width of between 60% and 75% of the blade width of the forward propeller.

Abstract: A biochemical analyzer provided with a disk for engaging and conveying measuring elements and an analyzing method wherein information held by the measuring elements is detected and the engagement and conveyance of these elements can be controlled on the basis of the detected information. The biochemical analyzer is provided with engagement slots for the measuring elements.

Abstract: Infectious bronchitis (IB) vaccines for poultry derived from at least one novel virus strain of novel infectious bronchitis serotypes, selected from the group consisting of culture Nos. CNCTC A 07/80, CNCTC A 08/80, CNCTC A 09/80, CNCTC A 010/80, CNCTC A 011/80, CNCTC A 013/80, CNCTC A 014/80, CNCTC A 015/80 and CNCTC A 016/80 deposited at the Czechoslovak National Collection of Type Cultures of the Institute of Hygiene and Epidemiology in Prague, Czechoslovakia and the novel viruses per se, combined virus vaccines and a novel method of protecting poultry from infectious bronchitis.

Abstract: An automatically inflatable safety collar device comprising a collar made of a "C" shaped control ring resilient rod member, an inflatable rubber tube member surrounding the rod with a first cap attached to one end of said rod and sealing one end of said tube and a second cap with a gas inlet nipple attached to the other end of the rod and sealed to the tube, a generally "C" shaped foamed cushion member of toroidal arc contour hollow through its length split at its inner periphery from inner surface to outer surface and surrounding the tube and a stretchable fabric cover surrounding the cushion, a compressed gas container, a gas release trigger device, a gas transfer pressure line connected between the container and the nipple; and a trigger device operating tether cord attachable to a vehicle.

Abstract: A nursing shield for mothers who wish to nurse an infant discreetly or camouflage the act of nursing in a public setting. In a preferred embodiment, the nursing shield comprises a stiff yet flexible padded and covered panel which attaches to the back side of either the left or right forearm of a nursing mother and stands outward therefrom during use. Left hand and right hand finger-loops are provided to enable a nursing mother to flex the nursing shield with either hand for the purpose of increasing privacy. The inner side of the forearm attached to the nursing shield is free to directly contact the infant, and the mother's remaining arm and hand are free to prepare for nursing, make changes or adjustments during nursing, and generally comfort the infant. The nursing shield is washable and it may be folded for alternate use as a clutch bag, or laid flat on a supporting surface for use as a diaper changing pad.

Abstract: A hospital gown with means for fully closing an openable seam, while affording selective access to portions of a patient's body through the seam. The closing or fastening elements are either continuous along the seam or are relatively closely spaced so that no significant gaps remain when all of the closing elements are secured together. Several normally closed and openable seams may be provided in alternative embodiments to afford access to different portions of the patient's body.

Abstract: A laminate comprising an inner layer containing an acid/base indicator and an outer layer containing no acid/base indicator, wherein the inner layer is capable of undergoing a color change upon its contact with an acid or an alkali.

Abstract: A sock and method for manufacturing the same utilizes a formable or "puff" ink. The ink is applied by screen printing to the upper heel area of the sock and the ink is heat set. The ink rises upon setting (curing) to form a friction producing surface on the back of the sock above the heel. The printed surface prevents to sock from sliding into the shoe during periods of exercising such as walking, jogging or other physical activities.

Abstract: In a water closet flushing apparatus of the type in which the flushing water from a flushing water supply source is fed through different flushing water feed lines to a bowl portion and a trap discharge passage defined adjacent to the bottom portion of the bowl portion, a water jet injector is provided so as to inject the flushing water jet toward the trap discharge passage, an opening-closing valve is disposed in each of different feed lines, and the operation of the opening-closing valve is controlled by a control unit. The flushing water is flushed into the bowl portion so as to clean the same while the jet of flushing water is injected into the trap discharge passage to cause the same to act as a siphon, whereby waste matter is discharged.

Abstract: An antiviral surgical or examination glove is obtained by blocking adsorption sites for the antiinfective agent which may exist in the lubricating agent, e.g., cross-linked corn starch, or in the material of the glove itself. The glove of the invention comprises an elastomeric hand-shaped body having interior and exterior surfaces and an inner coating disposed on the interior surface of the elastomeric body. The inner coating comprises (a) an antiinfective agent selected from the group consisting of chlorhexidine and pharmaceutically acceptable salts of chlorhexidine and (b) a lubricating agent which does not significantly adsorb the antiinfective agent. The inner coating is effective to deliver an antivirally effective amount of the antiinfective agent within ten minutes of exposure to a liquid.

Abstract: A sock having a cuff portion with an inner and outer layer disposed in overlying relation and including a pocket integrally formed therebetween having an opening near a top edge of the cuff. A seam extending downwardly on opposite sides of the opening and along a bottom of the cuff defines the boundaries of an interior of the pocket. A hook and loop-type fastener attached on opposite, opposing surfaces of the pocket's interior, adjacent the opening, serves to releasably secure the opening in a closed, sealed position.

Abstract: A protective suit having a crotch, in combination with a longitudinally adjustable support belt removably connectable to the crotch of the protective suit in such a way that when the suit is being worn the belt extends essentially vertically between the protective suit and the wearer and envelops the body of the wearer.

Abstract: A brief in which there is provided a shaping portion in a front portion of the brief for shaping the formation of a swell at the front of the brief at the position corresponding to the male genitalia. The shaping portion has a concave inner surface and a convex outer surface and is composed of a three-layer construction including an outer cloth, an inner cloth, and a soft synthetic resin layer. There is provided a concave portion for receiving the male genitalia at the inner surface of the shaping portion and the outer surface of the shaping portion is formed with a convex formation, and there is provided a fixing portion at the open ends of the concave portion. The shaping portion has a hard synthetic resin layer inside the shaping portion, and a receiving bag is mounted inside the resin layer to insert a shaping member into the receiving bag.

Abstract: A mounting fixture for positioning a tub and/or shower valve assembly inside a stud wall. The mounting fixture includes a pair of L-shaped brackets having rows of holes in the long flanges of the brackets for securing the brackets to the face of the studs, and slots formed in the short flanges of the brackets. The mounting fixture further includes a pipe clamp in the form of a pair of clamp shells for clamping to a selected pipe of the valve assembly. Each of the clamp shells have a pair of guides formed on opposing surfaces that operate in the slots formed in the short flanges of the brackets.

Abstract: An electric power supply system is provided for an automatic water discharge device for discharging water to flush a basin. An object detector detects a person before the basin. A brightness detector, which consumes less electric power than the object detector, detects a brightness surrounding the basin. An electric power is supplied to the object detector on a power supply cycle so as to intermittently render it operative and to the brightness detector on a brightness detect cycle. The brightness detect cycle is longer than the power supply cycle. After a set time period following disappearance of a person from the basin, the electric power is, on one hand, shut off from the object detector to render it inoperative and, on the other hand, supplied to the brightness detector on the brightness detect cycle immediately after the shut off of electric power to the object detector, to detect a brightness surrounding the basin.

Abstract: An antidecubital mat for bedridden patients, comprising individual basic elements that are air permeable and can be joined together to vary the size and shape of the mat. Each basic element has the shape of a rectangular cushion with recessed side corners and a hole defined therein. Along the sides of each basic element press studs and VELCRO-type band fasteners are provided which enables individual basic elements to be joined together to form the mat.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an improved sheeting system for covering an operating table which includes a main body section with a head section and a foot section pivotally coupled about horizontal axes to the main body section, and with sidearms pivotally coupled about vertical axes to the main body section, the sheeting system including a single large sheet positionable over the main body section, head section and foot section formed of a non-woven fabric having an enlarged planar portion, downwardly turned edges and an inwardly turned periphery with elastomeric material coupled to at least portions of the periphery whereby the edges and periphery accommodate the bending of the sheet along its side edges with the bending of the operating table; and a pair of small sheets positionable over the side arms.

Abstract: A baby supporter and positioner that can be used by nursing mothers and any other person who wants to hold and interact with a baby on their lap while seated. The baby support pillow is wedge shaped to provide for a slightly inclined positioning of the baby and to provide for better alignment of the baby's head to the mother's breast. The baby support pillow has at least one contoured side to allow the pillow to cradle the person's body and provide a firm supportive surface close to the person's body for the baby.

Abstract: Method for dyeing a cotton nap fabric or carpet wherein the dyestuffs belong to a group of vat dyestuffs and reactive dyestuffs and are applied to the cotton nap. The product after the application of the dyestuff is treated with a uniform application of a liquid agent from a group of agents which are able to make the selected dyestuff absorbable by cotton.

Abstract: For washing the exterior of large vehicles such as trailers, busses, or truck tractors a portable washing device including a rotating brush assembly which can be raised and lowered. Water or other liquid can be supplied to the brush assembly for washing the vehicle. The entire device is mounted on a transmitting chassis capable of sharp turns especially in one direction so that it can move around the vehicle to be washed. The brush is also movable to a horizontally disposed carrying position, or can be tilted to maintain contact with the vehicle even when either it or the washer is on uneven ground.

Abstract: a mop includes a substantially straight cylindrical shaft having first and second opposite ends. A mop head is secured at the first end of the shaft, and a substantially cylindrical foam rubber first hand grip is received over the first end of the shaft. Two pairs of laterally extending, circumferentially aligned, axially spaced, converging struts extend from diametrically opposed locations on an intermediate portion of the shaft. A bearing member is secured between each pair of struts. A sleeve is mounted for rotation around each of the bearing members. A foam rubber hand grip is secured to each sleeve, providing second and third hand grips disposed at equal axial spacing and lateral offset with respect to the shaft, and mounted for rotation about axes substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the shaft. The inventive construction facilitates manipulation of the mop head without causing callousing to the hands, or strain to the wrists and forearms of the user.

Abstract: An electronic toothbrush has a handle accommodating a light-emitting diode and a sound-producing device as well as an electric circuit for actuating the diode and device. When a current is caused to flow through the toothbrush by grasping the brush and bringing it into contact with the teeth, light and sound are emitted to notify the user that the toothbrush is operating.

Abstract: A hairbrush includes a shell having a bottom plate with perforations through which bristles may extend. A bristled plate is provided within the shell and arranged so that the bristles may extend through the perforations. A lever may be manipulated to restrain the bristled plate so that the bristles extend through the perforation or to retract the bristled plate so that the bristles are contained within the shell.

Abstract: The invention is concerned mainly with a wiping strip for a windshield wiper blade, the strip comprising a base and a wiping element for wiping contact with a surface. The wiping element is articulated on the base through a web portion which is protected from deposits of mud, ice etc. by two wing portion which also improve the aerodynamic performance of the wiping strip. The invention is particularly applicable to equipment for automotive vehicles.

Abstract: A filter cleaning lance having a fast acting valve on a handle portion and an extension portion which terminates in a distributor disposed at essentially right angles to the extension portion. The distributor is further provided with a series of nozzles directed perpendicularly from a plane in which both the distributor and the extension handle lie so as to efficiently clean a filter surface having limited access.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a caster (1), in particular a steering roller having a wheel (5, 6) and a locking device, the locking device having a setting element (7) and engagement element (9) which cooperates with the setting element so as to block the travel of the wheel (5, 6) in which a linear setting movement of the setting part (7) can be transmitted via a wedge transmission (10) to the engagement element (9). In order to achieve a development which is as simple as possible from a design standpoint and also has advantageous kinematics, the invention proposes that the engagement element 9 be arranged guided for linear movement in order to effect a linear engagement movement with respect to the wheel (5, 6).

Abstract: The invention is directed to improvements in foam type carpet cleaners and, more particularly, to the production of a relatively dry water-detergent mixture foam which is producted by applying drops of the mixture into an airstream duct in which is located a rotating propeller, or fan blade, driven by the airstream, the propeller contacting the drops and producing a fine droplet dispersion of the mixture, which dispersion is blown, by the same air stream, through a fine mesh screen to produce a foam which is applied, to a carpet to be cleaned, by a foam spreader. The foam is then brushed through the nap of a carpet by a rotating brush associated with the spreader. A debris collector is preferably associated with the brush to pick up carpet debris and spent foam.

Abstract: An articulation system for two panels, comprising a flexible hinge (4) and edge sections (1, 2; 3) for the panels, for receiving and retaining the flexible hinge, a flexible hinge (4) having a central tubular portion (13) arranged in the vicinity of the median plane of the panels is provided and includes two flanges (14, 15) adapted to snap lock into the edge sections; the latter comprise channels (L1, L2) permitting this snap locking engagement, and guide surfaces (S, Sc; Sax, Sac, AL) are arranged on respective parts about the median plane of the panels, for guiding their pivotal movement about an axis of rotation passing through the central tubular portion of the flexible hinge. The invention may in particular be used with sectional doors.

Abstract: An apparatus for the adjustable attachment of a wardrobe for (42) to a door supporting arm (SA) comprises a first part (1) for attachment to the supporting arm (SA); a second part (7); and, a third part (8) which is mounted to the door (42). Threaded rotatable tangs (27) are provided to adjust the position of the first part (1) with respect to the second part (7) in a first direction. Threaded rotatable tangs (29) are also provided to adjust the position of the second part (7) with respect to the third part (8) in a second direction, the second direction being perpendicular to the first direction.

Abstract: A bale opener for detaching fiber tufts from top faces of fiber bales includes a tower for travelling along a fiber bale series in a direction of travel; a cantilever housing supported on, and projecting laterally from the tower; an opening roll supported for rotation in the cantilever housing and being oriented horizontally and transversely to the direction of travel; and a displacing mechanism for displacing the cantilever housing and the opening roll as a unit horizontally relative to the tower, in a direction transverse to the direction of travel.

Abstract: This invention relates to a cam cleat device for use in gripping rope, lines, or the like. The device includes a base plate having a rope receiving surface portion along and against which the rope travels, a cam pivotally connected to the base plate, and a plurality of protrusions extending generally radially outwardly from the surface of the cam. The protrusions provide an improved bite when in operation so as to prevent rotational as well as translational movement of the rope when gripped.

Abstract: A closure device for joining two surfaces, which is easily engageable and disengageable but provides a firm lock when closed, comprises two substrates, one of the substrates having a plurality of expandable and contractible openings which lie in the plane of the one substrate and the other one of the substrates having a corresponding plurality of fasteners, each comprising a stem attached at one of its ends to the other substrate and extending away from the surface thereof, the free end of the stem having an enlarged locking head having dimensions which are larger than the dimensions of the openings when contracted but sufficiently small to freely pass through the openings when expanded. The stem may also be provided with a plurality of locking projections along its length in order to assist or to replace the locking action of the locking head.

Abstract: A clamp for gripping an elongate member comprises a mounting block having locating structures defining a desired position for the elongate member. Primary and secondary clamping yokes are each movable relative to the mounting block between a closed position, in which the clamping yoke engages an elongate member in the desired position, and an open position. A latch retains the primary clamping yoke in the closed position, and a force-transfer arm is effective between the primary clamping yoke and the secondary clamping yoke for retaining the secondary clamping yoke in its closed position when the primary clamping yoke is in its closed position.

Abstract: A spring clip for a heat seal connector used to secure a thermocompression bonded portion of a heat seal connector in a manner not to be peeled off by an external force is disclosed. The spring clip is used in order to hold a thermocompression bonded portion with a fine pitch of a terminal portion in a heat seal connector, and designed so that a spring portion and a holding portion are formed continuously and lengthily, and a plurality of punched portions to weaken a spring pressure are provided at fixed intervals only on the side of the spring portion.