Abstract: A floribunda rose plant having the ability to produce, in the greenhouse, small, red, simultaneously opening flowers borne in clusters, high production of cut flowers (200 stems with flower clusters per square meter), resistance to powdery mildew, good vase life, and vigorous upright growth habit.

Abstract: Disclosed is a Japanese pear tree bearing fruit with light green yellow skin, having a strong vigor, a stout shoot and a long internode, a high resistance to scab, and a high productivity. This tree produces a circular-ellipse-shaped fruit which matures early in the season, i.e., from the middle to the end of August, in the central part of the Kanto district, Japan. The fruit has a medium size and the same weight as "Chikusui", i.e., 250 to 300 g, and a yellowish white flesh which is soft, crisp and very juicy with a high Brix, the pH of the juicy being about 4.7-4.8, and little aromatic flavor, thus having an excellent dessert quality.

Abstract: Disclosed is a nectarine (Prunus persia) tree of a medium vigor and spreading, foliated with large elongated leaves, and producing uniform, medium size, round to round-elliptic shaped clingstone fruit having a yellow ground color and deep red overcolor skin, and a yellow flesh which is slightly red near the pit.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named Funset is provided. The new cultivar is a spontaneous mutation of the Funshine cultivar (U.S. Ser. No. 07/719,461, filed concurrently herewith) and can be readily distinguished from its parent cultivar. More specifically, the new cultivar forms attractive relatively small bicolored flowers wherein the petals are very light-red instead of white as the Funshine cultivar and the disc florets on the distal ends particularly towards the center bear an orange-red coloration (as illustrated) instead of the light-red coloration of the Funshine cultivar. 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 Improved Funshine is provided. The new cultivar is a spontaneous mutation of the Funshine cultivar (U.S. Ser. No. 07/719,461, filed concurrently herewith). More specifically, the new cultivar forms attractive relatively small bicolored flowers wherein the petals are white and the disc florets on the distal ends particularly towards the center bear a stronger and more intense red coloration than the Funshine cultivar (as illustrated). Also, the new cultivar exhibits more vigor than the Funshine cultivar. 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: The new cultivar is characterized by the rich rose pink colored bloom which is very slow to shatter and has strong tolerance to heat. The short internodes and low basal branching results in a variety that is both a good cutting producer and an excellent outdoor garden cultivar.

Abstract: A new fuel processor apparatus for diesel engines, particularly diesel engine powered vehicles, with the apparatus having no moving parts and no internal gaskets or connections to leak or deteriorate, and said apparatus being capable of removing water from the diesel fuel while promoting filterability and combustion efficiency of the fuel.The questions raised in reexamination request No. 90/001,642, filed Nov. 22, 1988, have been considered and the results thereof are reflected in this reissue patent which constitutes the reexamination certificate required by 35 U.S.C. 307 as provided in 37 CFR 1.570(e).

Abstract: A drill bit has a plurality of roller cutters mounted on a front face of the drill bit. The roller cutters are mounted in pairs which are equidistantly spaced from an axis of rotation of the drill bit. Each roller cutter is rotatably mounted in a saddle affixed on the front face. The roller cutters are reversibly mounted in their saddles. Each roller cutter includes a plurality of circumferentially extending cutting structures spaced apart along an axis of rotation of the roller cutter. The cutting structures are arranged non-symmetrically relative to a center plane through the roller cutter so that when a roller cutter is reversed, the location of kerfs cut by the roller cutter change.

Abstract: A lens-fitted photographic film package has at least an unexposed rolled film, a taking lens, a film transportiong mechanism, an exposure mechanism and an electronic flash as a whole contained in a light-tight case. The light-tight case comprises a main case section formed with a chamber containing therein light-tightly the unexposed rolled film and a front cover section attached to the main case section, the front cover section being formed with at least one opening for partially receiving therein a member of at least one of the mechanisms mounted on the main case section projecting beyond a plane defined by surfaces of the main case section in contact with an inner surface of the front cover section when the front cover section is securely attached to the main case section. The electronic flash unit is short-circuited to maintain the condenser of the flash unit discharged until the rolled film has been loaded in the light-tight case, so as to prevent accidental flashing that would expose the film.

Abstract: A phase responsive video parameter control system operative for correcting hue, saturation, and luminance of a phase encoded component of a composite video signal. A digital phase detector detects the instantaneous hue of the video image, and provides a signal which selects which one of a plurality of color intervals or bands the detected instantaneous hue falls in. Prestored digital correction values associated with the selected color interval are retrieved from memory and converted into analog correction signals which modify the phase, amplitude, and DC level of the composite video signal. New digital correction values, which reflect operator control panel adjustments, may be loaded into memory during the vertical retrace interval, thereby allowing frame-by-frame color correction.

Abstract: A shield for protecting a catheter while a patient is taking a shower/bath includes a first band for engaging a first portion of the patient's body and having an intermediate portion, a second band for engaging a second portion of the patient's body and having an intermediate portion, a water proof panel spanning between the intermediate portions of the bands, and water absorbent panels on lateral sides of the water proof panel and spanning between the intermediate portions of the bands.

Abstract: An apron is placed in a lap of a seated wearer to protect the legs and lower torso of the wearer, and the seating surface on which the wearer is seated. The apron device is characterized by a defined cup area which allows a beverage container to be positioned in the crotch area of the seated wearer, and which aids in positioning of the device over the wearer. The device may be held in place by positioning an automotive type seat belt over the upper portion of the apron.

Abstract: The present invention relates to infection resistant materials and or products made from a molten blend of at least one polymer and a compound having antioxidant, plasticizer and antiviral activity. Additionally, this compound has a hydrophilic lipophilic balance of between 12 and 20. The preferred polymer, polyvinyl chloride, is blended with the antioxidant, plasticizer, antiviral compound NONOXYNOL-9 (.alpha.-nonylphenyl-w-hydroxypoly(oxy-1, 2-ethanediyl) to form the infection resistant material.

Abstract: A reversible hat comprises two hemispherical crown members each having a head-encircling outer edge, the crown members joined substantially only about the outer edges of the crown members to allow independent action and shaping of the crown members; and stiffening means are provided for at least one of the crown members to permit said reversible hat to maintain an outer formed hat shape in either position of reversal of the hat. A re-attachable sweatband is further provided for use in either position of the reversal of the hat.

Abstract: An elongated circular knit tube having a central body and a self contained waistband at each end of said central body is flattened to form a double layer of fabric having two longitudinal folded edges. The body portion is severed to remove selected portions therefrom and to divide the tube into two brief blanks. Coursewise extending severed portions are aligned and subsequently sewn together to form the brief crotch and leg openings.

Abstract: A cushioned helmet includes an outer shell formed of a generally rigid body construction defining a full-face construction to include a facial opening directed therethrough. The shell includes a cushion outer liner coextensive with an interior surface of the shell, with an inner lining spaced therefrom to define a pneumatic chamber therebetween coextensively directed throughout the interior surface of the shell. A pump bladder is arranged to permit selective pneumatic filling of the pneumatic chamber, with a pressure relief valve arranged to permit selective release of pressurized air relative to the pneumatic chamber and the helmet construction. A modification of the invention includes "U" shaped cushion inserts arranged for positioning within the shell in contiguous communcation with the inner lining to provide for enhanced protection and accommodate various sized configurations of individuals wearing the helmet.

Abstract: A strap retainer useful for attaching a retaining strap to safety equipment for quick positioning, securing and release of the equipment by the user is described. The strap retainer comprises a quick-release clamp on one end having a frame, a beveled stabilizer flange on the frame to position the retainer strap, a serrated edge, and a spring hinge cooperating to form an opening through which the retaining strap is drawn and held by the serrated edge being urged against the strap by the spring hinge. The strap retainer can be retrofitted to the safety equipment either by a clip or can be integrally constructed with an element of the equipment, usually safety googles.

Abstract: A device to be placed in a water tank to control the dissolution of a solid cleanser includes a housing which has a weighed closed base to sink the housing to a bottom of the water tank, a surrounding wall detachably connected to the base and a top opening. The surrounding wall has an upper section and a perforated lower section. A floating container for receiving the solid cleanser is movably provided in the housing and includes a closed bottom, a perforated surrounding wall connected to the closed bottom, a top access opening and a cover detachably provided at the access opening.

Abstract: A semi-flush flapper valve apparatus is provided for use in a toilet and consists of a two position operable flush handle on the toilet tank. A main flapper valve has a bleeder valve pivotally mounted thereto. The operating handle is rotated in a first direction to operate the main flapper valve normally thereby causing a conventional full flush cycle in the toilet tank. The operating handle is rotated in a second direction to open the bleeder valve and operate the main flapper valve together thereby venting air from the main flapper valve so as to make the main flapper valve close faster causing a semi-flush cycle in the toilet tank.

Abstract: This invention relates to a collapsible skimmer for use with various currently known above-the-ground pools. The skimmer generally comprises a flexible enclosure which is adapted to be secured to a side wall of the flexible liner of the pool. Disposed within the enclosure is a conventional weir basket having a weir gate attached thereto. The weir basket is operable to provide structural rigidity to the enclosure when disposed therewithin. When the weir basket is removed from the interior of the enclosure, the flexible nature of the enclosure allows it to be collapsed together with the pool liner.

Abstract: An infant bathtub apparatus is provided having an tub housing having an inside including an inside bottom and a plurality of housing walls for holding bath water therein. The tub housing has two slanted walls and a flange around the periphery of the housing. A plurality of legs are removably attached to the tub housing for supporting the tub thereon while a plurality of article containers are formed in the tub housing flange around the periphery of the housing. A removable support surface is removably located in the tub housing and has an arcuate surface on one end thereof for support on said flange around the periphery of the housing. The removable support has hook and loop material located beneath the other end portion thereof for removably attaching the support surface to the bottom of the tub housing so that an infant bathtub can support a baby therein.

Abstract: A web protection system for a sink having at least first and second sink basins separated by a partition wall with the partition wall having an upper horizontal surface. The system includes an elongated web protector having a U-shaped cross-section which fits over and protects the partition wall.

Abstract: A bed arrangement is provided for shipboard stateroom use. Fixedly positioned, spaced-apart, small single beds, having a leg space therebetween for daytime use as facing sofas, optionally can be converted to a large common bed, of a size larger in width than even a conventional king-size bed. This option allows booking flexibility in that the same stateroom can at different times be booked as providing separate, single beds, or optionally as providing a large common bed, comparable to or greater in size than that of a king-size bed. The option is effected by providing a readily assembleable and readily removable center bed section in the space between the normally spaced-apart separate beds. The invention thereby provides a means for increasing stateroom revenue in response to demand for large, shared bedding arrangements, when such demand occurs.

Abstract: A heat-venting insulating article such as a garment, quilt, blanket, or the like, has an intermediate heat-insulating layer provided with a plurality of through holes. Inserted into each hole is a heat-venting ring capable of opening or closing in response to rising or falling temperatures within the insulating article so as to retain heat or to let excessive heat escape.

Abstract: The present invention provides a therapeutic bed which comprises:(a) a trolley frame (1) having floor-engaging feet or wheels (2),(b) an attitude frame (3) pivotably mounted on the trolley frame so as to be pivotable through a predetermined arc about an axis extending longitudinally of the bed,(c) operating means (62, 67 & 64) for causing the attitude frame to pivot in one direction and then the other through said predetermined arc,(d) a plurality of air sacs (14) supported on said attitude frame and inflatable to a pressure sufficient to provide a resilient surface for supporting a patient thereon, said air sacs together forming a shaped cavity (31, 32, 33) within which the patient's body can be nested and supported so that the patient does not slide off the bed during turning, and(e) microprocessor control means for causing the turning movement of the attitude frame to be arrested when reaching the end of the predetermined movement in one direction and causing the operating means to reverse the direction of

Abstract: A bed apparatus having a lifting mechanism including sliders, upright bars, support members and side bars, is equipped with a coupling rail above the side bars to be vertically movable with the side bars. A rehabilitation attachment with a pulley is movably mounted on the rail. A rope is extended around the pulley so that a sick person or the like can alternately pull the ends of the rope with the left and right hand for exercising the hands and arms. The person's feet may be connected to one end of the rope while pulling the other end of the rope with the hands for exercising the person's limbs.

Abstract: The oil pattern laid down by the automatic machine across the width of the lane and along the length of the lane can be precisely controlled and varied through the use of a series of independently controllable wick assemblies that are individually movable into and out of contacting engagement with the oil applicator of the machine. A programmable controller for the wick assemblies determines which of the wick assemblies will be in oil-transferring contact with the applicator and when.

Abstract: A pad support assembly for supporting a buffing pad on a floor buffing machine including a pad support member of disk-like construction having a central overhead portion, an annular peripheral portion for engaging the peripheral portion of a pad positioned therein, and a portion connected therebetween, and a pad retainer plate for attaching to the central overhead portion of the pad support member to press a pad therebetween. The pad support assembly may also include an air impervious layer of material positioned between the pad and the peripheral portion of the pad support member so that air cannot flow down into the pad from above should a portion of the pad separate from the peripheral portion of the pad support member due to an irregularity in the floor being buffed. The pad support member should also be constructed so as to prevent air flow therethrough.