Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Hybrid Tea rose plant is provided which abundantly and substantially continuously forms attractive double long-lasting bicolored blossoms which are Buttercup Yellow and are more or less edged and suffused with Cardinal Red coloration. The blossoms possess a slight fragrance. The plant exhibits a semi-erect growth habit, forms very vigorous vegetation, and forms attractive shiny dark green foliage which contrasts well with the blossoms. The plant exhibits good disease resistance, and is particularly suited for growing in parks and gardens.

Abstract: A new carnation of pink coloration.

Abstract: A new and distinct Euphorbia pulcherrima cultivar named BFP-437G is provided which exhibits attractive long-lasting Current Red bracts and dark green foliage. This new cultivar is the product of a phenotypical transformation following grafting (as described). A number of characteristics of the Dynasty (H518) cultivar U.S. Plant Pat. No. 6,150) are transformed upon grafting to an understock of the LADY cultivar (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 3,763) to yield a stable and distinctive new cultivar which exhibits a combination of characteristics which are incapable of prediction in advance. More specifically, the new cultivar when compared to its Dynasty (H518) parent exhibits, inter alia, more and quicker root formation, a shorter flowering response period, larger bracts particularly on developing plants, more response to growth regulators, a fuller growth habit with more extensive basal branching, and superior leaf and bract retention following harvest.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Impatiens plant named Dangal characterized by its medium tall plant height, very large round flowers, bright red-purple flower color, small medium dark green foliage, excellent branching, and floriferous habit.

Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Impatiens plant named Danshir, characterized by its medium size rose red bicolored flowers, very small dark green leaves, floriferous habit, very compact growth habit, and excellent branching.

Abstract: A new and distinctive Ivy Geranium variety particularly distinguished by its pleasing purple violet flowers which are produced profusely in medium size round clusters. The clusters are borne on strong stalks and contrast nicely with the green foilage.

Abstract: A composition for use in the vibratory mass finishing of magnetic stainless steel objects contains oxalic acid, sodium m-nitrobenzene sulfonate, and sodium thiocyanate, the latter two compounds being present in specified rations to one another. The preferred compositions include a hydroxyalkyl amine; for certain applications, they most desirably also include a poly(oxyethylene)alkyl alcohol surfactant.

Abstract: A window shade assembly is provided that includes a pair of independently movable shades, which are located in a front-to-back relationship. The front shade is made of a substantially translucent or light passing material while the back shade is made of a substantially opaque or light blocking material. The user of the window shade assembly is able to adjust one or both of the front and back shades to control where outside light is able to pass through the assembly including the amount of outside light that passes through the front shade or passes directly into the room without passing through the front shade.

Abstract: An engagement member, which is detachably securable to the liquid outlet nipple of a filter receiving fitting, is movably carried by a filter housing which also carries an annular seal which resides against the sealing surface of the fitting. An actuating rod extending from the engagement means is received at one end of a lever which is pivotally secured to the housing. In response to movement of the lever, the housing moves relative the engagement member and the seal is separated from the sealing surface.

Abstract: A running board light assembly which is attached to the underside of a specially designed automotive running board. For the purpose of providing both functional and decorative lighting. The running board light assembly incorporates features which serve to render the assembly impervious to the several weather-related conditions to which it may be subjected.

Abstract: The rotating components of an exhaust gas driven turbocharger are supported by a pair of axially separated ball bearings having an outer race and an inner race. A spacer between the bearings engages the outer race of both bearings and exerts a preload bias on the outer races of the bearings urging the outer races away from one another. Accordingly the bearings are preloaded so that centrifugal forces generated during high speed operation will not force the ball bearing away from the inner races.

Abstract: Process for preparing taxol by the condensation of a (2R, 3S) acid of general formula (I) with a taxan derivative of general formula (II), followed by the removal of the groups R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 protecting the hydroxy groups .Iadd.and intermediates used therein.Iaddend..

Abstract: A steel composition containing iron, carbon, silicon, phosphorus and molybdenum, comprised of about 0.85-0.95 percent by weight carbon, up to about 0.1 percent by weight silicon, up to about 0.015 percent by weight phosphorus, about 0.20-0.4 percent by weight molybdenum, with the remainder percent by weight being iron.

Abstract: Repulpable splicing tape, especially adapted for splicing carbonless paper. The preferred adhesive is a blend of acrylate:acrylic acid copolymer, NaOH and/or LiOH KOH, and certain ethoxylated plasticizing components. A small amount of polyamide-epichlorohydrin crosslinker may also be included.

Abstract: A tie knot apparatus is provided which includes a front shell member having a top edge, a bottom edge, and first and second side edges, a rear shell member having a top edge, a bottom edge, and first and second side edges, the shell members being configured at the top and bottom edges to form an upper shell member opening and a lower shell member opening, the openings being for passing a neck tie, a joining mechanism on the first and second side edges for joining the front and rear shell members together. The bottom edges are preferably contoured at the lower shell member opening to create aesthetically appealing folds in the tie below the apparatus. A wedge member is optionally secured to one of the shell members for pressing against the tie and creating an aesthetically appealing fold in the tie adjacent to the apparatus. One of the joining mechanisms preferably includes a hinge for the shell members. The front shell member preferably has an exterior surface shaped to resemble the appearance of a tie knot.

Abstract: A sports helmet face mask attachment which reduces intentional or unintentional face mask grabbing and thus reduces head or neck injuries. A light weight, perforated strip of flexible material is stretched across wire members of the face mask, closing off the openings between wire members of the lower portion of the face mask, leaving uncovered the opening or openings at eye level. Closing off the openings located on the lower portion of the face mask make it impossible for an opponent to grab that portion of the mask and cause injury by violent pulling or twisting. The attachment can be secured to the wire members of the face mask by snaps, ties, or other means.

Abstract: The eye protection lens of safety goggles provides increased impact protection without utilizing external fasteners or external sealing means. The mechanical attachment of the lens to the goggles rim is improved and stabilized against separation forces by the interlocking engagement of a wedge shaped retainer rib formed along the periphery of the safety lens. The lens support frame has a retainer rim which is intersected by an open slot, thereby defining an outside body portion and an inside body portion. An annular shoulder is formed on the inside body portion and partially closes the open slot. The retainer rib is received within the slot, with its apex being engaged against the inside body portion of the goggles rim, and the wedge portion of the retainer rib being disposed in overlapping, interlocking engagement with the annular shoulder.

Abstract: A portable splash and overspray guard has a substantially oval shape and includes a surrounding wall structure for catching and transporting accumulated waste fluids. The splash and overspray guard may be adhesively attached to a toilet seat for use with a toilet.

Abstract: Flush volume control devices for flush type toilets equipped with a valve which is opened to allow flush water to flow from the toilet into its bowl and then closed. The flush volume control engages a pivotably mounted, flapper valve bracket as the level of flush water in the toilet tank recedes upon the toilet being flushed and thereafter continues downwardly, displacing the valve to a closed position even though a considerable volume of water may remain in the tank. This provides a reduced volume flush of the toilet bowl. A vertically adjustable float component of the control allows the flush volume to be changed between wide limits at will. A full flush--i.e., one of substantially the entire contents of the tank--can be produced merely by holding the existing flush lever in its flushing position until the toilet tank has emptied.

Abstract: A floating pool cover arranged for flotation about the top surface of a swimming pool to provide for passive heating during periods of depressed temperatures and reflection of heat during periods of elevated temperatures is provided as a housing formed with an opaque darkened bottom floor and a convex transparent top, with ends defining a top wall of the housing wherein spaced first and second buoyant chambers are formed coextensively at opposed end walls of the organization. The invention is further arranged to include interlocking pegs received within accommodating apertures between adjacent panels to provide for a matrix of the housings for flotation and accommodation of variously configured pools. Further, the organization may be optionally provided with a releasing chamber to direct chemical into the underlying pool during periods of elevated temperature conditions.

Abstract: A multipurpose, collapsible, shower apparatus for use almost anywhere but especially adapted for use in places somewhat remote from civilization such as recreational vehicles, campers, the outdoors, space vehicles and the like where there may be a limited amount of water or other liquid. The collapsible shower apparatus includes a curtain assembly having an inner wall, an outer wall and a porous element for separating the inner and outer walls; a series of spaced hollow hoops connected by one or more sets of hollow tubes (manifolds); one or more nozzles connected to and in communication with at least one of the hollow hoops; a source of fluid under pressure in communication with at least one of the hollow hoops; and a suction pump for withdrawing fluid from the interior of the curtain assembly.

Abstract: A bathtub and shower liner ensemble comprised of thin, flimsy, disposable, sterile, contoured, impervious, plastic film sheers, with a bottom mat-like sheet secured to bathtub or shower basin to provide cushion and comfort. The entire liner assembly is compressed to form a single, thin, flexible, chaise lining, which is contoured to fit removably into the bathtub on the bottom, sides, ends, and top surfaces. The chaise-liner is removed through the process of peeling, where thin, film sheers, are individually peeled from the top, until the bottom mat-like sheet is peeled off the tub surface. This removal process, strips away all accumulated dirt and bacteria, and introduces a new, sterile surface. Conventional time and effort required to clean and sterilize are virtually eliminated. Each disposable, film sheer is water-tight and non-toxic, which serves as protection against the transmission of disease or infection.

Abstract: A portable gravity fed eye/face wash comprises a water container having a fill opening and a closure cap at the upper end of the container. A recessed storage cavity on a front wall of the container accommodates a spray head assembly secured to the container for movement between an outwardly extending operative position and an upwardly extending inoperative and stored position. The spray head assembly includes a pair of spaced apart L-shaped elongate conduit members with upwardly disposed outer legs angled toward one another. When the spray head assembly is in its outwardly directed operative position water flows from the container through the spray head assembly and out of spray heads at the ends of the outer legs of the L-shaped elongate conduit members. Alternatively, when the spray head assembly is oriented upwardly into the storage cavity in the front wall of the container the flow of water is terminated.

Abstract: This invention discloses a shower curtain rod attachment which prevents water from spraying or splashing out of a shower enclosure while showering. The shower curtain rod attachment supports the leading edge of the shower curtain such that the shower curtain is parallel to the front surface of the shower enclosure. The arm of the shower curtain rod attachment attaches to the front of the shower enclosure with a hook, a clip, a suction cup, or other suitable device when the shower is in use. After showering, the arm is detached from the shower enclosure wall and allowed to rotate downward. The shower curtain can then be slid along the curtain rod to open the shower enclosure. A slit in the tube of the shower curtain rod attachment allows the device to be installed over an existing curtain rod without the need of removing the curtain rod. No tools or special skills are needed.

Abstract: A device for improving the drainage through, and structural integrity of, a mortar bed of a shower floor. The device encircles a neck portion of a drain in the shower floor. The device is positioned between the mortar bed and drainage weep holes formed in the drain so that practically any water seepage through the mortar bed must pass through the device before entering the weep holes. The device has a greater porosity than that of the mortar bed and provides a larger drainage surface area of the mortar bed than that of the weep holes alone.

Abstract: In one aspect of the invention, a bed structure having a mattress deck panel and side panels, with internal reinforcing bulkheads and single-piece head- and footboards serving as reinforcing bulkheads at the head and foot of the structure. In another aspect of the invention, there is provided a low-cost air bed employing the above structure. In an additional aspect of the invention, there is provided an air bed which incorporates the air supply and control components within the bed structure itself. In a further aspect of the invention, there is provided a low-noise air flow control pinch valve. In yet another aspect of the invention, there is provided a single air bag which simulates multiple air bags through the use of welded internal baffles. In yet an additional aspect of the invention, there is provided a bed siderail which is patient-operable.

Abstract: A foldable bed with sound generating capabilities comprising: a lower assembly formed of a leg section and a body section, a linear hinge coupling the sections for movement between an open orientation and a closed orientation, the lower assembly also including foldable legs; an upper assembly formed of a leg component and a body component, the upper assembly having a fixed central extent with a separation line overhanging the hinge, the upper assembly also having a torso extent, a thigh extent, a calf extent; a first adjuster coupling the torso extent and the body section, a second adjuster coupling the thigh extent and the leg section, a third adjuster coupling the calf extent and the leg section; covering associated with the upper assembly including a cushioning pad overlying the upper surfaces of the upper assembly; and a sound generating device in both the torso extent and the calf extent with the central extent and thigh extent forming an acoustical barrier therebetween, each sound generating device incl

Abstract: A body support device having a resilient surface with channels disposed in the surface for retaining tubing therein.

Abstract: A pillow having an hourglass shape for placing between an individual's legs to provide support when positioned along the upper thighs just above the knees. When the individual is lying on his or her side, the pillow provides for proper alignment of the spine, hips and knees to relieve pain and pressure on muscles, joints and nerves so the body can relax and rest more comfortably. It is beneficial to those who suffer from a variety of back problems, arthritis and sports related injuries as well as those who are convalescent, bedridden or pregnant.

Abstract: A support pillow in two main sections, each section having an elongated resilient foam member each covered with fabric with a portion of the fabric extending outward to define a flexible panel. The top surface of one panel, and the bottom surface of the other panel are affixed with elongated hook and loop fastening strips which allow adjustable overlapping affixment of the two panels one to another in order to affix together the two sections of the support pillow. The two sections of the support pillow when affixed together define an open-ended and open-top vertical walled channel with the panels and fabric covered foam members providing an anti-roll device for the infant. The hook and loop attachment of the two panels provides for adjustability in the distance between vertical side walls of the channel.

Abstract: A method for fabricating and installation of a floating bridge or the like provides that a bridge superstructure is supported by a number of pontoons and has opposite ends anchored to shore fundaments. Prefabricated pontoons are positioned successively at mutually spaced locations on the water surface along a center line of a part of the bridge superstructure being formed. Such pontoons are suitably ballasted. Further bridge superstructure is fabricated successively in sections in a production unit positioned on a barge or on a platform stationarily positioned by the shore. Such sections are being pushed outwardly of the production unit one after the other, with a new section being made as a continuation of a preceding section. The fabricated part of the bridge superstructure, formed of several interconnected sections which gradually are protruded from the barge or platform, is slid or pushed out onto the pontoons that are positioned one after the other, and are mounted thereon.

Abstract: An improvement for washing devices for truck trailers or similar devices. The washing device consists of a rotating brush mounted on a driven vehicle chassis and having a delivery system to deliver a cleaning fluid--usually water or soapy water--to the brush. The current improvement is the addition of a catch basin below the brush adapted to catch water from the side of the truck being washed. A disposal system for the fluid caught in the catch basin may also be provided.

Abstract: An automatic squeezee pressing device for pressing a squeezee against a window pane with a constant pressing force comprises a squeezee to be pressed against a window pane for cleaning the window pane, a squeezee moving mechanism for moving the squeezee toward or away from the window pane, a sensor provided in association with the squeezee for detecting pressing force of the squeezee pressed against the window pane and producing a detection output, and a control circuit responsive to the detection output of the sensor for supplying a control signal to the squeezee moving mechanism so as to maintain the pressing force of the squeezee constant.

Abstract: An eraser includes a track structure to permit reciprocation of an eraser housing laterally of an elongate blackboard plate. The eraser housing includes a drive motor to effect rotation of a drive brush positioned above the blackboard plate, including a dust collection housing and tension roller positioned below the brush housing.

Abstract: A control apparatus of an electrical appliance comprising a sensor for detecting a physical amount; and a fuzzy inferring device for determining the drive condition of a load by fuzzy inference based on a signal outputted from the sensor, and wherein the sensor has at least one normalized membership function to be used by fuzzy inference and achieves a plurality of membership functions which can be expressed by congruent curves by performing a predetermined subtraction or an addition on the signal outputted from the sensor.

Abstract: An electric vacuum cleaner having a body, suction generating means and a dust collection space in said body, and a rotatable hose inlet for receiving a suction hose and connecting the hose to the dust collection space. The suction hose has at one end a coupling engageable with said hose inlet. An electrical power supply cord socket is arranged to receive a plug of a power supply cord for a powered accessory of the vacuum cleaner. To avoid twisting of the cord around the hose, the cord socket is located on the hose coupling.

Abstract: An upright vacuum cleaner having a filter bag housing assembly comprised of a fabric or otherwise flexible and air permeable bag housing resiliently supported at its bottom end relative to the operator handle such that the bag housing is always in tension and is prevented from twisting about the axis of the operator handle. The bag housing assembly includes rigid upper and lower frame members thereby maintaining the assembly in a prescribed geometric shape. The lower frame member which defines the bottom of the bag housing includes a pair of laterally disposed elongated track members telescopically disposed within respective guide track members fixed to the handle and resiliently biased relative to the respective guide track member to thereby maintain the bag housing in tension and provide lateral stability to the bag housing at the same time.

Abstract: A tubular handgrip for attaching to link chain as a sleeve is made by joining a pair of identical semi-circular components around a chain. The mated components each has a post portion which extends transversely through a link in the chain to prevent the grip from slipping along the chain with the two components being mutually adjustable lengthwise to enable the spacing between post portions to be varied as necessary to accept any chain-link length.

Abstract: A casement window low-profile operating apparatus comprises a winged hub having an aperture therein which is adapted to receive any of different size window operator crankshaft adapters. The crankshaft adapters themselves contain an aperture designed to fit the gear of a variety of window operator crankshafts. The handles may conveniently be supplied in the form of a package kit which includes a series of different size adapters, together with the hubs, allowing a correctly sized adapter to be selectively fitted to a particular window. The adapter is installed in the handle and the handle affixed to the crankshaft of the window operator where it can be operated without interfering with window accessories such as curtains, drapes, blinds and the like.

Abstract: A sash counterbalance device for a fume hood including a first cable having a first end and a second end, the first end being secured on the left side of a fume hood sash and wherein a first counterweight is secured on the second end of the first cable; a second cable having a first end and a second end, the first end of the second cable being secured on the right side of the sash, and wherein a second counterweight is secured on the second end of the second cable; and an axle which is mounted on the fume hood. The first and second cables are individually, separably, and concentrically wrapped about the axle such that movement of the sash causes a simultaneous movement of the axle by movement of the counterweights axle in a predetermined direction.

Abstract: This invention relates to a clamp constituted by a metal band wound on itself, of which the ends are respectively provided with complementary hooking means comprising, in particular a hook adapted to pass over a lug during the tightening operation, the inner end of the band extending, when the clamp is in closed position, at least beyond the hook. At the base of the lug supporting the hook, there is provided at least one undulation of the band, the maximum distance between the inner face of the undulation and the outer face of the extension of the inner end of the band being at the most equal to the thickness of the band and preferably included between one third and one half of this thickness.

Abstract: A snap-on clamp includes an open-ended loop having complementary, interlocking clamps at each end. The clamps each include a jaw portion having teeth opposed to and engageable with the teeth on the other jaw portion. The teeth are angled to permit sliding movement toward a closed position and are lockable against movement toward an open position. Each clamp also includes an opposed tongue portion which engages the opposite surface of the jaw portion on the other clamp for resiliently resisting separation of the teeth and at least one of the tongue or jaw portions includes at least one locking tab engaging the adjacent tongue or jaw portion of the other clamp to prevent relative lateral movement of the jaw portions.

Abstract: A tie fastener for securing a necktie to a shirt is disclosed. The tie fastener includes three strips of flexible material joined together at one end. Each strip is identical to the others. An inner strip is buttoned to a shirt and an outer strip is fed through the loop-label of the tie. An intermediate strip is interposed between the inner and outer strips and serves to cover a shirt button and prevent the loop-label of the tie from catching on the button.

Abstract: A plastic fastener comprising a body having two members that define an upper face and a lower face, means for securing the fastener to a workpiece, and means for adjustably securing the strap to the fastener. The adjustably securing means comprises first and second cross-members fixed between and connecting the side members, the first cross-member overlapping the second cross-member to define a strap channel which forms an acute angle with the bottom surface of the second cross-member.

Abstract: A profile strip has a closure element, made of a first material, which contains a base surface, and lateral webs or flanges extending from the base surface on each side of the closure element. An adhesive layer, made of a second material, different than the first material, is attached to the lateral webs, but not to the base surface, by co-extrusion of the adhesive layer with the lateral webs. The adhesive layer is subdivided into adhesive ribs, with each pair of the two adjacent ribs separated from each other by an adhesive-free area. Sub-dividing the adhesive layer into ribs separated by an adhesive-free area substantially eliminates the deformation of the lateral webs when they--and the adhesive ribs--are cooled after the coextrusion.