Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Hybrid Tea rose plant is provided which abundantly forms attractive double long-lasting blossoms which are Cream Yellow shaded with Buff Orange in coloration. The blossoms are very stable and maintain their coloration well throughout the blooming process and possess a slight fragrance. The plant exhibits an upright growth habit, forms vigorous vegetation, and is particularly well suited for cut flower production since it exhibits an excellent ability to be forced under greenhouse growing conditions. Additionally, the plant exhibits excellent disease resistance.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Floribunda rose plant is provided which abundantly forms attractive semi-double blossoms commonly in the form of substantially uniform clusters which are long lasting when cut and placed in a vase. The blossoms are Rose Bengal suffused with Carmine Rose and are very stable in coloration. The plant exhibits vigorous vegetation and is semi-erect. The new variety is well adapted for greenhouse forcing and is particularly well suited for cut flower production. Good resistance to cryptogamic diseases also is exhibited.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of walnut (Juglans regia) characterized in having semi-upright growth, good vigor and excellent production in high density (hedgerow) plantings. The medium textured, light colored shell is well-sealed and nearly round (36.times.40 mm). The light colored kernel weighs an average of 7.1 grams and makes up over 53 percent of the nut weight. This cultivar is especially well-suited to hedgerow plantings.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an almond tree and more particularly to a new and distinct variety broadly characterized by a large size, vigorous, upright, hardy, very late blooming, very productive, and regular bearing tree whose nuts mature under the ecological conditions described approximately the second week in September. The nuts are very well sealed to protect kernels that are uniformly medium in size, dark in color, and ovate in shape.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an almond tree and more particularly to a new and distinct variety broadly characterized by a medium size, moderately vigorous, spreading, hardy, very late blooming, very productive, and regular bearing tree whose nuts mature under the ecological conditions described approximately the second week in September. The nuts have thin hulls and are very well sealed to protect kernels that are uniformly large in size, light in color, and flat in shape.

Abstract: An aster plant named Sunrose particularly characterized by its purple-violet ray floret color which does not fade on maturity; bushy habit with close internodes and sharply angular side branching; early flowering; prolific side branching; and by its one and one-half rows of ray florets.

Abstract: A new Carnation of clear light yellow coloration.

Abstract: This new Poinsettia cultivar, designated `268 Marble`, is a vigorous plant with large, erect, bicolored pink and white flower bracts. Cultivar `268 Marble` is a sport of the red bracted cultivar `268` (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 7,275). `268 Marble`, like its parent `268`, is unique because the flower bracts remain erect and do not droop, even after commercial shipping and handling or as the flowers mature. It always looks "fresh" which adds to its beauty and increases its value as a consumer product. Poinsettia `268 Marble` has the same flowering response time and cultural requirements as its parent `268`.

Abstract: The present invention describes a Poinsettia cultivar, designated `Pegirl`, that is vigorous and self-branching, having a medium height and large pink flower bracts. `Pegirl` originated as an induced mutation of `Angelika` (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 5,492). The bracts of `Pegirl` are lighter pink than `Dorothee` (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 7,310), the cultivar it most closely resembles. `Pegirl` retains the unique characteristics and growth habits of the Angelika family of poinsettia plants, including prolific multiple branching, full bracts and tight, full cyathia clusters.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Impatiens plant named Danova characterized by its varigated flowers, including a light reddish pink main color and a darker red at the base of the petals and in the main portions of certain of the petals, dark green foliage, compact growth habit, and excellent branching.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Impatiens plant named Danlight characterized by its medium to large bicolored flowers, the main background color of which light is red-purple, with a darker red-purple base and radial stripe; dark green foliage with purple venation, good branching and fast growth habit, and its floriferousness.

Abstract: In a vacuum cleaner comprising an electric blower and a speed control unit to operate the electric blower at a variable speed, a plurality of kinds of operation control rules of the electric blower are previously stored in the speed control unit, a load current value of the electric blower is continuously detected during the cleaning and the type of the surface to be cleaned is estimated from the load current value. Thereafter, the operation control rule suitable for the estimated cleaning surface is selected from the operation control rules stored in the speed control unit and the electric blower is driven on the basis of the selected operation control rule.

Abstract: A window operator has a prime mover for opening and closing of a window, with the prime mover being drivingly connected to a drive output member through an intermediate gear structure. A clutch device in the drive structure senses the torque applied to the drive output member in a window closing operation and a switch operable by the clutch is effective to deenergize the prime mover when the torque applied to the output member reaches a predetermined value. The switch can be adjustably located relative to the clutch whereby the predetermined value at which the motor will be deenergized may be varied in order to obtain a desired tension on a member connected to the closed sash of the window, such as a chain connected to the sash of a skylight window.

Abstract: Apparatus for folding and sealing sheets comprises means for feeding a sheet, means for bulging a portion of the sheet, means for folding the bulged portion, and means for adhering a sheet portion face to face to a portion thereof trailing the fold. Apparatus for enhancing the security of information on a front side of a sheet comprises said apparatus for folding and sealing sheets, where a plurality of folds are provided and the front side of said sheet is concealed from view inside said folds, said folds being sealed along the lateral side edge portions thereof. Address information may be applied adjacent the trailing edge of said sheet, and the trailing edge portion is folded to expose the address information to view.

Abstract: A padding machine is provided for angularly variable attachment to a mobile ground carrier having a hopper into which soil is placed, a vibratory feeder and screen receiving soil from the hopper, a chute receiving screened soil from the vibratory screen and feeder to deliver the same as padding on a pipeline within a ditch and a power source driving he vibratory feeder and screen.

Abstract: In a constant voltage generating circuit, a predetermined voltage outputted by voltage applying means connected between first and second power source terminals is simultaneously applied to the control electrode of a first MOS transistor of a first polarity and the control electrode of a second MOS transistor of a second polarity which are provided complementarily, and a voltage obtained by subtracting the threshold voltage of the first MOS transistor from the potential at the control electrode of the first MOS transistor is applied to the control electrode of a third MOS transistor of the second polarity while a voltage obtained by adding the potential at the control electrode of the second MOS transistor to the threshold voltage of the second MOS transistor is applied to a fourth MOS transistor of the first polarity, so that each of the third and fourth MOS transistors is operated in the critical state between the conductive state and the non-conductive state, whereby positive or negative noise voltage inclu

Abstract: A Very Large Hybrid Module (VLHM) for packaging electronic components provides a hermetic enclosure formed by a hermetic substrate on which the components are mounted together with a hermetic lid surrounding groups of the components. A second substrate outside the hermetic enclosure is utilized for providing connections between the electronic components.

Abstract: An automated vehicle-mounted refuse collection system having a loader with a boom assembly having inner and outer pairs of arms attached to the vehicle at spaced-apart locations. A lift assembly is pivotally connected to the upper end of the boom so outward movements of the boom arm will cause the upper and lower ends of the lift to reach or extend away from the vehicle toward a refuse container. Gripping arms are mounted on a carriage reciprocal along the lift assembly. A hydraulic system maintains the gripping arm level during extension and retraction of the boom arms.

Abstract: The invention provides a system for surgically implanting an allograft or prosthetic ligament as a replacement for a patient's cruciate ligaments. In a practice of the system, as a replacement for an anterior cruciate ligament, the patient's leg is bent and maintained at approximately a ninety degree (90.degree.) angle, a single incision is made medial to the tibial tuberosity, From this incision, under fluoroscopic and arthroscopic control, a guidewire is driven through the tibia and across the cruciate ligament junctions with the proximal tibia and distal femur ends and into the femur cortex.

Abstract: A pair of sportglasses comprises a large, curved polymer lens (10) sized and shaped to shield the front and sides of the face from harmful solar radiation which may cause accelerated skin aging and skin cancer after repeated exposure. The lens has main portions (11) which cover the eyes (31) and cheeks (32), lower portions (13) which extend down the front of the face past the level of the mouth on either side to cover the side portions of the face (33), and rear portions (14) which wrap around the sides of the face to cover the sides of the face as far back as the ears. The large lens has an optical coating which significantly attenuates ultraviolet radiation, the most harmful component of sunlight, to protect most of the face from the damaging effects which may result after repeated exposure. A detachable nosepiece (19) protects the nose. The nostrils and mouth are left uncovered such that breathing and speaking are not impaired.

Abstract: A flexible sheath is arranged to receive a thumb therewithin, wherein the sheath is directed to a sheath strap, and the sheath strap is secured to a mounting band, with the mounting band arranged for mounting to an individual's thumb adjacent a first end of the thumb, with the sheath arranged for receiving a second end of the thumb for securing the sheath structure relative to an individual's thumb.

Abstract: A knee protecting device for a carpet installer which engages the kicking pad of a carpet stretcher during the installation of carpets. The knee protecting device reduces trauma to the carpet installer while striking the kicking pad of the carpet installer. Toward this end, the knee protecting device includes a semi-rigid body member that has a shape conforming to the contour of the knee of the carpet installer and the thigh of the carpet installer immediately above the knee. A resilient layer is secured to the inner concave wall of the semi-rigid body member and has a shape conforming to the contour of the knee of the carpet installer and the thigh of the carpet installer immediately above the knee.

Abstract: An apron that may be worn by the driver of a vehicle protects his clothing from spilled food or beverage, or falling cigarette or cigar ashes, while he is eating and/or smoking as he is driving. The apron can be put on and taken off with one hand making a single connection. It comprises a torso panel and a lap panel, the former removably connected to a neck strap. The lap panel covers the thighs and knees. The sides of the lap panel are stiffened by weights maintaining the lap panel flat on the thighs and preventing it from creeping up over the knees despite the movement of the driver's legs as he operates the pedals of the vehicle. The apron is made of water-repellent, moisture-breathing, fire retardant fabric.

Abstract: A toil seat positioner 34 attachable to the underside of a toilet seat for the purpose of manually positioning the toilet seat in a sanitary manner. The positioner's base structure 30 with shaft 48 facilitates coupling of the grasping portion 34 for rotational or fixed positions. The interchangeability of manufactured grasping portions 34 allow for a plurality of grasping portions. Additionally, any desired object not limited by size or weight can become a changeable grasping portion by employing the grasping portion adapter 60, or become a permanent grasping portion by securing directly to the shaft 48.

Abstract: An anchoring device is provided for use in reseating a toilet atop a broken water closet ring having a circular, annular radial flange, a portion of which is missing. The boundaries of the missing portion define a gap in the flange. The anchoring device includes a pair of arcuate members, both having flat surfaces formed at the same diameter as the flange of the water closet ring and at least one of which is formed over an arc of a length greater than a semi-circle. The members have a first set of ends hingedly joined together and a second set of apertured ends which can be moved into overlapping relationship with each other. The ends of the members are drawn apart so that they may be positioned about the closet ring with their flat surfaces located directly beneath the annular radial flange of the closet ring.

Abstract: A hydrotherapy jet assembly capable of operating in either an air entrainment mode and/or a tub water entrainment mode. The assembly incorporates a valve including a rotatable control member which allows a user to selectively vary the amount of supplied water jet and/or air available for entrainment and/or tub water available for entrainment.

Abstract: For a tub which provides access through a side door, an inflatable seal is employed with the fluid connection to the seal being provided through the door hinge structure. In one embodiment, sensors are provided in conjunction with the water level in the tub so as to activate the source of pressurized fluid to the seal as well as to deflate the seal at a desired time. In another embodiment, a latching mechanism is utilized so as to provide a secure but easy delatching of the door.

Abstract: A handle assembly for a shower nozzle assembly having a slide bar for being vertically mounted on the wall in a bath, a shower nozzle slidably mounted on the slide bar and a clamp for releasably clamping the shower nozzle in a predetermined adjustment position along the length of the slide bar. The handle assembly includes an elongated handle positioned on the clamp. The handle assembly makes it easy for the shower nozzle to be adjusted by a person seated in a position where the clamp itself cannot be grasped by the person to loosen the shower nozzle and permit adjustment of the height of the shower nozzle.

Abstract: A surgical operating table has a cover resiliently supported on a base assembly and microswitches that detect displacement of the cover to prevent lowering of the patient support platform. The base assembly has a castor plate and a base plate which is lowered to brake movement of the table over the floor. A pneumatic tube around the base plate senses the presence of an object under the plate and causes the plate to be raised. A tilt switch in a leaf of the platform prevents angular displacement of the platform when its angle exceeds a safe limit.

Abstract: A facial support mask supports the face of a patient in the prone position during surgical procedures in spaced relation above a support surface and in a variety of selectively fixed positions relative to the torso and the support surface. The mask has a plurality of transversely spaced longitudinal crescent arms; at least one cross-strut interconnected with the longitudinal crescent arms; an inflatable chamber attached to the crescent arms and adapted to contact the patient's forehead and sides of his face; means and securement strap for securing the mask to the patient's face. The mask may also include an integral secretion collection dish for draining away secretions during the surgical procedure.

Abstract: A protective pillow comprises two symmetrical side panels connected by a back panel which define a receiving space therein for the comfortable support of the head of a user. The back panel has an orthopedically engineered front surface which closely fits the back of the head. The side panels have bottom ends which terminate into hooks by which the pillow can be fastened or attached to the user's shoulders.

Abstract: A universal multi-function tool in the form of a painter's knife is provided in which the tool includes a slender pivoted, elongated element with a sharp tip for puncturing caulking tubes and an integral pusher bar specially adapted for contacting glazing points to serve as a glazing point setter for forcing the toothed portions of the glazing point into corresponding window and door frames. The tool is also provided with a paint can opener and both phillips head and flat head screwdrivers to permit storm window screw removal as well as light fixture plate removal. A knife is also provided for removal of the caulking tube tip, thereby eliminating the necessity of a razor knife, although a detachable razorblade holder is provided as an optional feature for cleaning windows. All of the tool elements are pivoted at respective ends of the tool, with the subject painter's knife providing no sharp objects protruding into the painter or his pocket.

Abstract: A watercolor brush, used to draw fine lines wherein the core of this brush is composed of short thick sable hairs with long stiff bristles dispersed therein and the outer surrounding portion of this brush is composed of long fine sable hairs. An oil/acrylic flat brush used to draw straight lines wherein the brush is composed of stiff hair such as badger or horse hair at one end of the flat brush with the remaining bristles adjacent thereto being sable.

Abstract: To microscopically clean the ferrule end surface of an optical connector simply, uniformly and securely, the optical connector cleaner comprises a cleaning cloth woven with ultrafine fiber less than 0.1 denier; a casing formed with at least one opening for protecting the cleaning cloth from dust; and a mechanism for shifting the cleaning cloth exposed in the opening for cloth renewing, after the ferrule end surface has been rubbed with the cleaning cloth for cleaning. Further, it is preferable to provide an elastic member under the cleaning cloth for applying a constant cleaning pressure against the cloth and a guide member over the cleaning cloth for securely cleaning the ferrule end surface. The cloth shift mechanism is operated manually by the user or automatically by a motor. A holder jig holds the optical connector to facilitate cleaning of the ferrule end surface. The holder jig supports the optical connector such that the ferrule projects from the holder jig.

Abstract: This invention is a portable support apparatus comprising a mounting frame or yoke which can be supported about the hips of a worker or be attached to a machine or robot. A pivoting assembly pivots a rod having one end secured to the pivoting assembly to adjust the rod angle relative to the mounting yoke. A head assembly attachment means is secured to the rod at its other end, and is adjustable to a plurality of pitch angles relative to the rod to facilitate contact with the surface to be worked on. A head assembly is attached to the rod which may support a variety of material-removing devices including scrubbers, brushes, and scrapers, all of which can rotate circularly or eccentrically or vibrate to facilitate removal of material from surfaces. The head assembly also may include fluid projection nozzles, and vacuum apertures for connection to vacuum systems for removal of materials. The head assembly may also be adapted for use as a tool for the application of various substances on a surface.

Abstract: A floor glide for furniture and the like includes a concavo-convex disk having an arcuate convex lower surface, a concave upper surface defining a central cavity, a resilient pad fixed to the disk upper surface within the central cavity below the edge thereof, and adhesive for securing the resilient pad to the bottom of furniture. The glide permits furniture to be moved easily along the surface of the floor.

Abstract: An air damper utilizing only recirculating internal air for dampening in one direction of movement an openable object includes inner and outer cylinder members, primary and secondary shafts, first and second controllable orifice structures, primary and secondary end caps, and primary and secondary compression springs. The first controllable orifice structure restrains the flow of air from a first shaft chamber to the first head chamber to pass only through a first orifice in accordance with the movement of the primary shaft in a first axial direction. The second controllable orifice structure restrains the flow of air from a second shaft chamber to a second head chamber to pass only through a second orifice in accordance with the movement of the secondary shaft in the first axial direction.

Abstract: A tool reach extender includes a pair of elongated, telescopically coupled, first and second, extension members and a locking assembly for releasably locking the members in a selected position. The second member is slidably received within the first member and also includes a locking hole defined therein. The preferred locking assembly includes a tubular housing coaxially mounted to the first member supporting a transversely shiftable locking pin for receipt in the locking hole for locking the members in a selected relative position.

Abstract: A self-trimming shield for the gap between a hinged door heel and its casing, includes a unitary strip of length approximately equal to the height of the door and made up of a sequentially arrayed plurality of elongated parallel panels. Opposite end panels of the plurality are attached, respectively, to the door and casing on the side opposite the hinge, while inner panels of said plurality are articulably connected with the end panels and with each other in such manner that, when the door is closed, the panels automatically fold to lie in close proximity to the door so that the shield appears to be an integral part of the door trim.

Abstract: A device (10) to assist manual tightening of a rope passed over a load on a vehicle. In use, the device (10) is first attached to the rope by passing the rope from the upper side of the device (10) through guide (12) to the lower side, then passing the rope up into the lower notch (15) and over the upper side of the device (10) and into the upper notch (14) so that pulling the rope downwardly will secure the device (10) to the rope. Tensioning may then be achieved by forming a loop in a portion of the free end of the rope, passing the loop around a fixed anchorage site on the vehicle and locating a portion of the loop over the pair of arms (16) and (17). The free end of rope is then passed behind and over the portion of rope extending between the pair of arms (16) and (17) and pulled downwardly, thereby urging the rope that extends between the pair of tensioning arms downwardly and causing tension to be applied to the rope. The taut rope is then secured by tying the free end thereof to a fixed anchorage site.

Abstract: A clamping assembly constructed to hold an electrical cable or tube in a fixed position includes retaining and clamping members. A first surface of the retaining member, which may be made from a compliant material, has raised and lowered portions in a particular pattern. One end of the retaining member has a face transverse to the first surface of the retaining member with raised and recessed portions defining a mating relationship with the raised and recessed portions on the first surface of the retaining member. The clamping member may be made from a springlike material and may be disposed in an open loop in an unconstrained relationship. The clamping member may be disposed in a longitudinal slot in the retaining member so as to be encased by the retaining member. The retaining member may be slitted to communicate with the slot for facilitating the disposition of the clamping member in such slot.

Abstract: A component with an unlock mechanism is unlockably locked with respect to another component by a resilient snap tooth engaging in a hole defined in the other component. To unlock the components from each other, the unlock mechanism is pulled between the components to force the snap tooth out of the hole against its resiliency. The unlock mechanism has a slant surface that slides against a slant surface of the snap tooth to displace the snap tooth out of the hole in response to the movement of the unlock mechanism.

Abstract: An improved apparatus for interconnecting safety belts includes a buckle member which receives a tongue member to interconnect the safety belts. An indicator and ejector assembly has a visually readable indicia which changes from red to green as the tongue and buckle members are interconnected. As the tongue and buckle members are disconnected, the indicia changes from green back to red. The indicia is disposed on an indicator member which transmits force to eject the tongue member at least partially from the buckle member as the tongue and buckle members are disconnected.

Abstract: An apparatus for removing a residual roving attached to a roving bobbin to obtain a blank bobbin, including a rotary driving device for rotating the roving bobbin alternately in a forward direction and a reverse direction, and a device for completely removing the residual roving strongly attached to a roving wind assisting cloth provided on the blank bobbin. A suction nozzle for sucking the roving bobbin is moved to a position where a tip of the suction nozzle comes close to the roving wind assisting cloth, so that the residual roving strongly attached to the cloth can be completely removed by the suction nozzle as rotating the roving bobbin.

Abstract: A printed circuit board processing apparatus includes: a plurality of printed circuit board processing machines (A) arranged side by side, in each of which a printed circuit board (W) placed on a table (4) and a tool held by a single spindle (13) are caused to make a relative movement in the X-, Y- and Z-directions of the machine to process the printed circuit board (W); tipping devices (B) respectively mounted on the tables (4) in such a manner as to be swingable and adapted to perform the delivery of printed circuit boards (W); conveying devices (C) arranged along the beds (1) of the printed circuit board processing machines (A) and each equipped with a feeding path (C1) and a discharging path (C2) which are adapted to convey printed circuit boards (W) in an inclined posture; loading/unloading devices (D) arranged at a delivery position on the printed-circuit-board-processing-machine side of the feeding and discharging paths of the conveying devices (C) and adapted to effect the delivery of printed circuit

Abstract: Tools for the disassembly of a universal joint comprise two embodiments, a pull-type tool and a push-type tool. In the pull-type tool, a pulling force is exerted on a yoke member other than the yoke member from which a journal bearing is to be removed, an opposite pushing force is exerted on that end or collar portion of the yoke member containing the journal bearing to be removed, and a cylinder/piston combination interposed between the pulling assembly and the pushing assembly operates to cause the exertion of the pulling and pushing forces, so that the journal bearing is forced out of the collar portion adjacent to the pushing assembly. With respect to the push-type tool, a cylinder/piston combination is mounted on a pushing or support assembly, and the cylinder/piston combination is operated to force the piston downward so as to exert a pushing force via the pushing assembly on the universal joint cross, thus forcing the far side journal bearing out of its yoke member.