Abstract: A floribunda rose plant having the ability to produce, in the greenhouse, flowers borne in clusters that open simultaneously, high production of cut flowers in the greenhouse (180-200 per square meter), pure white flower color, vigorous upright growth, and good vase life.

Abstract: A plum tree named Compact Friar similar to Friar plum, of which it is a mutation, but distinguished by dwarf size of the tree.

Abstract: A new and unusual carnation of orchid pink coloration.

Abstract: A Chrysanthemum plant named Conga particularly characterized by its flat capitulum form; daisy capitulum type; dark red-purple ray floret color; diameter across face of capitulum of 64 to 79 mm when fully opened, when grown as a single stem spray cut mum; flowering response in Salinas under normal temperatures is 50 to 53 days after start of short days, and flowering response in Bogota, Colombia under temperatures of minimum 6.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named Funshine is provided. The new cultivar was the result of a controlled breeding program wherein an unnamed plant designated 83.598 was pollinated by the Penny Lane cultivar (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 6,238). More specifically, the new cultivar form attractive relatively small bicolored flowers wherein the petals are white and the disc florets particularly towards the center bear light-red coloration on the distal ends (as illustrated). The inflorescence tends to be pyramidal in configuration. The response period of the flowers is approximately seven and one-half weeks. The new cultivar is particularly suited for use in the production of a cut anemone spray under greenhouse conditions.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named Giraffe is provided. The new cultivar was the result of a controlled breeding program wherein the Buffalo cultivar (non-patented in the United States) was pollinated by an unnamed seedling formed by crossing the Delta cultivar (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 5,815) by the BZN cultivar (non-patented in the United States). More specifically, the new cultivar forms attractive relatively large clear white single flowers having a yellow-green center (as illustrated). The inflorescence commonly exhibits two or three rows of petals. The response period of the flowers is approximately eight and one-half weeks. Resistance to white rust is exhibited. The new cultivar is particularly suited for use in the production of a cut single spray under greenhouse conditions.

Abstract: A Chrysanthemum plant named Mambo particularly characterized by its flat capitulum form; anemone capitulum type; orange-bronze ray floret color; diameter across face of capitulum of 64 to 76 mm when fully opened, when grown as a single stem spray cut mum; flowering response in Salinas under normal temperatures is 51 to 54 days after start of short days, and flowering response in Bogota, Colombia under temperatures of minimum 6.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Impatiens plant named Waltz, characterized by its compact growth habit, medium size white flower, unique flower form, small, shiny green leaves, and purple internodes.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Impatiens plant named Samba, characterized by its large, red-purple flowers, medium tall plant height, dark green foliage, purple flower stems, and excellent branching.

Abstract: A new Impatiens plant named Rondo, characterized by its dark red medium size flower color, compact growth, medium size plant, floriferous habit, and by its purple stems.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Impatiens plant named Flamenco characterized by its compact growth habit, excellent branching, fleshy medium green leaves, and light purple-violet very large flowers.

Abstract: A Chrysanthemum plant named Cumbia particularly characterized by its flat capitulum form; daisy capitulum type; dark red-purple ray floret color; diameter across face of capitulum of 95 to 108 mm when fully opened, when grown as a single stem spray cut mum; flowering response in Salinas under normal temperatures is 50 to 57 days after start of short days; flowering response in Bogota, Colombia under temperatures of minimum 6.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing controlled .Iadd.surface .Iaddend.electrical resistivity carbon fiber sheet products employing a carbonizable starting material, heating and drawing the starting material (if required), .Iadd.stabilizing and .Iaddend.oxidizing the starting material .Iadd.if required .Iaddend.at an elevated temperature of the order of 220 degrees Centigrade to effect molecular aromatic rearrangement of the starting material, .Iadd.partially .Iaddend.carbonizing the oxidized starting material at .[.an.]. elevated temperature .Iadd.values .Iaddend.in an oxygen free atmosphere within a furnace having an elevated temperature extending over a temperature range .Iadd.from about 370 degrees Centigrade .Iaddend. to about 1400 degrees Centigrade .[.by soaking the.]..Iadd.. The .Iaddend.starting material .Iadd.is soaked .Iaddend.at an elevated temperature for a predetermined period of time to provide a .Iadd.known .Iaddend.preselected .Iadd.surface .Iaddend.electrical resistivity to the .Iadd.partially .

Abstract: Excess currents due to faults in an electrical power system are generally larger than excess currents due to the magnetization of distribution transformers. Discrimination has hitherto relied on a threshold detector. Magnetizing currents are, however, asymmetrical, whereas fault currents are symmetrical. A detects symmetrical current waveforms on a conductor 1 and thus discriminates between a fault and a magnetizing excess current. A resistor 4, placed across the output terminals of a bridge rectifier 3 has a resistance selected so that the voltage across it exceeds the breakdown voltage of trigger diodes 7 and 8 when the current in conductor 1, in any half cycle, exceeds a desired maximum. Capacitors 13 and 14 will thus only both charge up in response to excessive symmetrical current. A logic control 23 is connected via lines 21 and 22 to detect such a condition.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for producing hydrotalcite in high yield including reacting activated magnesia with an aqueous solution containing aluminate, carbonate, and hydroxyl ions. The .[.method further includes a first step of.]. .Iadd.activated magnesia is produced by .Iaddend.heating magnesium carbonate or magnesium hydroxide to a temperature between about 500.degree.-900.degree. C. .[.to form activated magnesia or magnesium oxide..]. The method is suited to producing synthetic hydrotalcite from industrial Bayer liquor.

Abstract: Immunoregulating peptides are disclosed which are more potent than thymopentin or splenin and are useful for their effects on the immune system, especially the treatment of thymic deficiencies.

Abstract: A head support assembly is disclosed which may be worn continuously whenever it may be desirable to mount optical equipment, such as night vision goggles, on the head of a person. The head support assembly includes a main head piece which has a relatively rigid portion in the front and more flexible side and top pieces for fitting to a variety of head shapes. Webbing members connect the head piece to a chin piece and are of adjustable nature to provide strong securement to the wearer's head while permitting adjustment.

Abstract: Motion limiting means are provided on a combination headset and face mask device to eliminate the necessity of a rear head strap which is normally utilized to position the headband and to prevent its relative movement on the wearer's head when the face mask is adjusted as between upper and lower positions. This is accomplished by the provision of a bridge member which in essence pins the terminal band portion of the headband against its proximal ear cup thereby enabling the headband and ear cups to act as an unit and thus increase the frictional force available against the face mask moving the headband out of position.

Abstract: An odor removing device for toilets includes an odor collector secured to the conventional hinge posts of a toilet bowl. The odor collector has a single inlet opening and is connected in communicating relation to a downwardly convex auxiliary venturi housing which overlays the conventional bathroom ceiling fan. An air stream is introduced centrally into the auxiliary venturi and produces a venturi effect to thereby cause rapid evacuation of the noxious gases, steam and the like.

Abstract: A remotely operable exhaust blower is operatively associated with the upper discharge end of the vent pipe of a recreational vehicle holding tank. A vent line including an inlet end and an outlet end is provided with its outlet end opening downwardly into a closed passage which communicate the waste outlet of the toilet with the inlet of the holding tank. The inlet end of the vent line is communicated with the flushing water supply passage for the toilet bowl through the utilization of a float-type liquid flow preventing valve which allows downstream flow of odors and gases therethrough, prevents downstream flow of liquid under pressure therethrough and prevents upstream flow of gases therethrough in the absence of water pressure in the flushing water supply pipe upstream from the valve.

Abstract: A toilet flushing apparatus designed to prevent excess loss of water that may happen when the flush valve stays open as the inlet valve is putting water into the tank. The initial flushing lifts the flush valve which acts in conjunction with a counter-weight and controller arm attached to the float ball arm. The controller arm supports the float ball and thus allows the intake valve to remain in the closed position until the flush valve has closed completely, at which time the float ball is lowered and water is let in to the tank.

Abstract: An encapsulated overflow system for use in a sink to interconnect the overflow opening and the drain opening. The system including a tube, an overflow opening adapter and a drain opening adapter. The tube includes an internal supporting rib which prevents collapse of the tube when a layer of plastic material is formed on the underside of the sink.

Abstract: An improved easily stored combination pillow and infant blanket that can be used as a pillow when folded and secured by a zipper or when not folded and secured can be used as an infant size blanket. The blanket folds into itself to minimize any sharp edges on the blanket. Straps are provided to attach the pillow to another surface to keep the pillow in place. When unfolded as a blanket the zipper is only on one side such that the zipper edge does not detract from the use as a soft blanket. When folded in the pillow configuration a strap can be attached for carrying and for ease of use as a carrying bag when objects are placed within the folds of the pillow-blanket for transport.

Abstract: A pressure reduction mattress intended to prevent and/or treat pressure sores includes within a cover a middle layer made of a densified polyester fiber, a top layer disposed on the middle layer and having a foot support section and an upper body support section, and a bottom layer disposed beneath and adhesively bonded to the middle layer and made of high density closed cell vinyl nitrile foam, the bottom layer extending fully beneath the upper body support section of the top layer but not beneath the foot support section. The foot support section and upper body support section are each made from respective upper and lower sheets of high density open cell foam, the upper sheet of each support section being softer than the lower sheet thereof. The foot support section has a convoluted upper surface, and the upper body support section may optionally have a convoluted upper surface. The middle layer is free of connection to the top layer.

Abstract: A waterbed sheet attachment system having a waterbed harness assembly formed from a plurality of straps that criss-cross each other underneath a waterbed mattress. The outer ends of these straps are secured to sheet attachment assemblies. Each of these sheet attachment assemblies have an elongated locking member and a sheet locking bracket. The harness straps also each have a length adjustment buckle near their free ends.

Abstract: A hospital bed has a frame mounted on a base. Articulating head, seat and leg patient support panels are mounted on the frame. Side guards are mounted on the panels. Patient support panels have longitudinal edges that are collapsible to narrow the bed for transporting a patient. The side guards are inwardly movable to contribute to the narrowing of the bed while still protecting the patient from falling out of the bed.

Abstract: The invention relates to an elevating convertible wheelchair which converts to a flat bed to facilitate movement of a patient from the converted flat bed to a regular patient bed. The backrest hingedly pivots in relation to the seat portion to move into a co-planar relationship with the seat and forms a flat bed. A detachable headrest is engaged with the upper part of the back support for extension, when required. A secondary backrest support hingedly attaches to a free end of the backrest and pivots downwardly to rest on the floor and support the free end of the backrest. An elevating mechanism carried by a lower frame of the wheelchair allows elevation of the seat portion to a desired level. A connecting panel attaches to a side of the converted wheelchair to close a space between the flat bed and the adjacent side of the regular patient bed.

Abstract: A stretcher operated by one or more persons for transporting an injured patient and including a body board for supporting a patient's upper legs and body, a slide member received within the body board and extendible selected distances therefrom, and a base portion connected to the slide member opposite the body board for supporting a patient's feet and ankles. The body board has a pair of protective skids which slide on a subjacent supporting surface with the skids supporting the body board and base portion a selected distance above the supporting surface. Wheels rotably connected to the base portion support the stretcher when the stretcher is tilted relative to the supporting surface such that an individual may transport a patient on the stretcher. The wheels are supported above the skids and thus do not interfere with the sliding movement thereof. A pivotal foot rest is connected to the base portion and supports the patient when the stretcher is tilted about a transverse axis.