Abstract: A new hybrid tea rose with near white flowers.

Abstract: A new variety of hybrid tea rose having red and silver flowers.

Abstract: A new variety of hybrid tea rose plant having light pink flowers.

Abstract: A new rose plant producing orange red flowers.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of nectarine tree which has the unique combination of outstanding features that are desirable in a new variety.1. Heavy and regular production of a large size fruit.2. Early maturity of the fruit.3. Fruit having firm flesh with good handling and shipping quality.4. Having a low winter chilling requirement of approximately 450 hours.5. Fruit with good flavor and eating quality.6. Relatively uniform size of fruit throughout the tree.7. Fruit with a high degree of attractive red skin color.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of African violet named Mara is provided. This cultivar exhibits a compact rosette growth habit, dark green pubescent foliage, and forms in abundance on upright peduncles attractive single zygomorphic-rotate bicolored flowers which are medium violet-blue with white undulated petal margins. The plant advantageously has a very floriferous habit with the flowering continuing for many weeks following its onset. Dark green pubescent foliage is formed comprising oval leaves with a waxy overall surface, a repand and crenate margin, a broad apex, and a cordate base. Susceptibility to African violet diseases has not been observed to date.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Impatiens plant named Antigua, characterized by its large, bright dark orange flowers, compact growth habit with excellent self-branching without pinching, medium green, non-variegated foliage with reddish midveins, very early and uniform flowering, floriferous habit, and by its suitability to pot or hanging basket culture.

Abstract: A new and distinct tetraploid Pelargonium.times.hortorum cultivar named BSR-177 White is provided. This new Zonal Geranium cultivar was the result of a controlled breeding program wherein an unnamed plant designated PAS-W was pollinated by an unnamed plant designated 527-5. The new cultivar forms attractive semi-double pure white florets which contrast well with dark green distinctly zoned foliage. The attractive dark green foliage coloration is well retained even during shipment. The growth habit is inherently compact and self-branching and does not require the use of growth regulators to maintain such growth characteristic.

Abstract: A new and distinct tetraploid Pelargonium.times.hortorum cultivar named BSR-232 Light Scarlet is provided. This new Zonal Geranium cultivar was the result of a controlled breeding program wherein an unnamed plant designated 3214B-85 was pollinated by the Tango cultivar (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 5,933). The new cultivar forms attractive semi-double light scarlet florets which contrast well with dark green distinctly zoned foliage. The attractive dark green foliage coloration is well retained even during shipment. The growth habit is inherently compact and self-branching and does not require the use of growth regulators to maintain such growth characteristic. When grown outdoors, the flowering is continuous and good heat tolerance is exhibited.

Abstract: A new and distinct tetraploid Pelargonium.times.hortorum cultivar named BSR-194 Cherry is provided. This new Zonal Geranium cultivar was the result of a controlled breeding program wherein an unnamed plant designated 535-5 was pollinated by the Veronica cultivar (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 5,054). The new cultivar forms attractive semi-double cherry red florets which contrast well with dark green zoned foliage. The attractive dark green foliage coloration is well retained even during shipment. The growth habit is inherently compact and self-branching and does not require the use of growth regulators to maintain such growth characteristic.

Abstract: A new and distinct tetraploid Pelargonium.times.hortorum cultivar named BSR-284 Pink is provided. This new Zonal Geranium cultivar was the result of a controlled breeding program wherein the TWIST cultivar (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 5,928) was pollinated by the Sunbelt Coral cultivar (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 5,757). The new cultivar forms attractive semi-double pink florets which contrast well with dark green foliage. The leaf edges are darker than the centers of the leaves on the upper surface. The upper two petals of the florets commonly include a white eye. The attractive dark green foliage coloration exhibits improved tolerance to stress during shipment. The growth habit is inherently compact and self-branching and does not require the use of growth regulators to maintain such growth characteristic. Good tolerance to wind and rain also is exhibited.

Abstract: A new and distinct tetraploid Pelargonium.times.hortorum cultivar named BSR-233 Bright Coral is provided. This new Zonal Geranium cultivar was the result of a controlled breeding program wherein an unnamed plant designated 7-GRT-1A was pollinated by the Tango cultivar (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 5,933). The new cultivar forms attractive semi-double coral florets and forms dark green non-zoned leaves. Exceptionally good garden performance is exhibited including tolerance to wind and rain. The growth habit is inherently compact with basal self-branching and does not require the use of growth regulators to maintain such growth characteristic.

Abstract: An X,Y, plotter for drawing drawings of great length has a plotting area over which paper is moved in one direction parallel to the length of the paper and drawing to be produced. A pen is moved in X and Y coordinate directions relative to the plotting area, by X and Y carriages, to draw on the portion of the paper currently at the plotting area. The elongated one of the two carriages extends parallel to the length of the paper and is supported by .[.at its opposite ends.]. by .[.two.]. .Iadd.at least one .Iaddend.stationary guide .[.rails.]. .Iadd.rail .Iaddend.extending across the width of the paper .Iadd.such that the range of movement of the pen in the X coordinate direction is .Iaddend..[.and spaced by.]. less than the width of the paper to allow the carriages to be made of small size and light weight. Associated means for providing precise tracking and advancement of the paper are also described.

Abstract: An integration type D/A and A/D converter having improved linearity and low power consumption. Logic circuits such as ECL counters consuming a major part of power of the D/A and A/D converters are realized through CMOS process. Current source circuits, current switch circuit and comparator circuit of the integration type A/D converter are realized in IC through bipolar process ensuring high accuracy and low noise. Logic parts such as counter is realized through CMOS process.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for the preparation of hydrophilic membranes by coagulation of a solution of at least one hydrophobic polymer and at least one hydrophilic polymer in a suitable solvent medium in a coagulation medium. The process according to the invention is characterized in that hydrophilic microfiltration and/or ultrafiltration membranes are prepared by cross-linking the hydrophilic polymer which is present in or on the obtained membrane matrix after the coagulation in an essentially non-swollen state and fixing same as such in or on the polymer matrix. Advantageously the solvents and the undesirable components of the coagulation medium are removed whereby the hydrophilic polymer is converted into an essentially non-swollen state prior to cross-linking. The removal of the undesirable components from the membrane takes place by means of a non-solvent for the hydrophilic polymer according to the invention.

Abstract: A refrigeration motor compressor assembly has a housing including a lubricant sump in the bottom thereof into which the lower end of the drive shaft and associated rotor extend. A shield is provided which is positioned by the drive shaft and extends above the oil level in the sump in surrounding spaced relationship to the lower end of the rotor. As the rotor rotates within the shield, lubricant contained therein is thrown out of the surrounding shield and a close fit between the shield and the shaft restricts return flow of lubricant into the area occupied by the rotating rotor.

Abstract: The invention relates to an afterburner apparatus and an incineration system and methods of waste destruction in primary incineration combustion means and afterburner means which both preferably utilize at least two different oxidizing gases. By varying the ratio of said oxidizing gases, the amount of total oxygen and nitrogen delivered in either means can be dynamically adjusted in accordance with the process requirements. Varying the flows of at least two oxydizing gases and auxiliary fuel in both the primary incinerator and afterburner makes it possible to operate the system under fluctuating waste loading conditions, by controlling temperature, partial pressure of oxygen and heat available for the process as a function of said ratio.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel indole derivatives which have interesting pharmacodynamic effects indicating pronounced activity in the treatment of psychic disorders, especially psychoses and, at the same time, a low degree of undesired side effects.Moreover, the invention relates to methods for the preparation of said indole derivatives, pharmaceutical compositions containing same, and methods for the treatment of psychic disorders, especially psychoses, by administering a therapeutically active amount of one of said derivatives to a living animal body, including human beings.The novel indole derivatives of the present invention are represented by the following formula; ##STR1## wherein R is phenyl, optionally substituted with halogen.[., lower alkyl or trifluoromethyl,.]. or a hetero aromatic group, such as 2-thienyl, 3-thienyl, .[.2-furoyl, 3-furoyl, 2-thiazol, 2-oxazol, 2-imidazole, 2-pyridyl, 3-pyridyl.]. .Iadd.2-oxazolyl, 2-imidazolyl, 2-pyridyl 3-pyridyl.Iaddend.or 4-pyridyl; R.sup.

Abstract: A knee or elbow pad comprising an inverted U-shaped stable member and two trapezoidal curved movable members symmetrically combined with the stable member by means of rivets to function as pivots to permit the movable members to move to spread or contract in relation to the stable member so that the pad can bend or straighten to conform to the position of a knee or an elbow of a wearer when the knee or the elbow is bent or straightened.

Abstract: A protective garment for use as overalls or trousers or as a pullover or jacket is made of a rectangular blank having two overlapping panels which are connected to each other along the two longitudinally extending marginal portions of the blank and, if necessary, along one transversely extending marginal portion. A first row of perforations is provided to form an elongated tongue starting at the one transversely extending marginal portion and extending midway between the longitudinally extending marginal portions toward but well short of the other transversely extending marginal portion. The perforations are surrounded by a welded or otherwise formed seam which converts the blank portions flanking the tongue into two tubes to constitute the leggins or the sleeves of a garment.

Abstract: An improved medical garment is provided which consists of a flexible fabric shell for enveloping a portion of a body and two limbs of a patient. The flexible fabric shell has a first overlapping openable seam on the front covering the portion of the body, a second overlapping openable seam on a first side covering the first limb and a third overlapping openable seam on a second side covering the second limb. A first structure is for releasably fastening the first overlapping openable seam, so that the flexible fabric shell can be put on and taken off the body of the patient. A second structure is for releasably fastening the second overlapping openable seam for a quick easy access to the first limb. A third structure is for releasably fastening the third overlapping openable seam for a quick easy access to the second limb.

Abstract: A basketball hoop (60) mounted on the front (18) of a shirt (10) to provide a basketball game, is described. An aperture (24) through the front of the shirt serves to mount a bracket (58) to connect the basketball hoop to a support (44) housed inside an inner pocket (38) of the shirt. To play the game, a first player (100) wears the shirt with the basketball hoop extending outward from the front of the shirt. A second player then shoots a ball (66) at the basketball hoop and attempts to score goals by moving the ball through the basketball hoop. The players then switch places with the second player wearing the shirt and the first player shooting the ball. The player to record the most goals is the winner. A second embodiment comprising a basketball rim (90) having projecting arms (88) that are received in tubes (86) mounted in an inside pocket (70) provided on the shirt (74) is also described.

Abstract: Disclosed is a toilet seat cover closure device responsive to the flow of water in a toilet tank during a flushing operation to operate a push pin to urge the cover from a substantially vertical position to a horizontal position over a toilet seat on a toilet bowl. In a first embodiment the push pin is operated by a bowden wire in response to the pressure of water filling the water tank. In a second embodiment the push pin is operated by a cable arrangement responsive to the lowering of the water in the toilet tank during the first part of the flushing operation. With both embodiments a dampening mechanism is provided to control the rate of descent of the cover, comprising a spring-biased cam element cooperating with cam faces on the cover pivot shaft connected to move with said cover.

Abstract: A folding shower screen comprises an attachment channel member (3, 18) adapted to be secured to a wall (2), e.g., at one end of a bath (1) in general co-planar alignment with the outer side (7) of the bath, a hinge (4) disposed at a lower end of the attachment member, a movable channel member (5, 13) secured to the hinge and pivotable between a stowed position alongside the attachment member and a deployed position (as shown) resting along the bath lip (8), and a generally quadrant shaped collapsible screen element (6) extending between the attachment member (3, 18) and the movable member (5, 13), water collected in a sump (11) being directed towards the bath (1) by a conduit (12) and water collected in the movable channel member (13) being directed into the bath by slots (14) in the one side of the channel member.

Abstract: A waterbed mattress includes a watertight envelope having a top, a bottom, and sides, which envelope defines a cavity for water. Anti-wave material such as fiber or foam, or anti-wave structure such as hydraulic inserts, is disposed inside the watertight envelope. The anti-wave material or structure is secured to the top of the watertight envelope by a plurality of seals and is in fluid communication with the water cavity. The plurality of seals form a pattern which is visible from the exterior of the waterbed mattress. This gives the appearance of a quilted top to the mattress when fiber or foam is secured to the top of the envelope by the seals. In some embodiments, a lumbar support is included.

Abstract: Upholstered element formed with an interior, particularly a cushion, mattress or similar includes a quadrangular, substantially flat structure having a plurality of flattened and coplanar bar-shaped members interconnected along their longitudinal sides by hinge members, the hinging members being rotatable in one direction only from the flat structure configuration characterized by opposite faces of a plurality of the members lying in respective coplanar planes.

Abstract: A conventional mattress construction which includes a series of interconnected BONNEL type coil springs together with top and bottom covering layers of fabric and padding is modified by the insertion into some of the coils of a circular cylindrical core member formed from foam which has a length greater than the length of the spring so that ends of the core member project outwardly beyond the end of the springs into engagement with the padding on the top and bottom surfaces of the mattress. The core member has a diameter which is a friction fit with the inside diameter of the intermediate turns of the spring. The core members are provided preferably in the center third of the mattress to increase stiffness in that area and to reduce vibrations being transmitted from one occupant to a second occupant.

Abstract: A lid prying tool is disclosed having a handle at one end, a hook at the other end, and a first fulcrum located in between. The tool further includes a knife edge, and a second fulcrum located between the handle and the knife edge. In one embodiment of the invention, the first fulcrum and the associated hook are located on the opposite side of the tool from the second fulcrum and the associated knife blade. In this manner the tool is reversible to accomplish both cutting and prying actions on opposite sides of the tool.

Abstract: A process for the space dyeing of yarn (particularly yarn containing at least 10% of natural fibres) suitable for use in carpets, the manufacture of textiles and for hand knitting, involves a series of nozzles across the path of a conveyor carrying transverse hanks of yarn, applying sequential bands of colored dye along the transverse length of the yarn, passing the yarn through a first squeeze head to cause the dye formulation to spread on and penetrate into the yarn, fixing the dye, and passing the yarn between pressure rolls to remove sufficient of the moisture quickly so that no subsequent cross-staining of the yarn occurs. Successive pairs of pressure rolls are preferably used.

Abstract: A cleaning process for industrial rags to remove petroleum-based solvents in an environmentally safe manner comprises a series of steps. The industrial rags are initially subjected to high speed forces in a rotary drum to physically extract liquid solvent. The high speed extraction step is conducted while preferably maintaining a temperature within the drum of below the flash point of the petroleum-based solvent. Next, the rags are tumbled while being subjected to intermittent forced blasts of cold air and hot air to vaporize solvent remaining in the rags. The vapors are routed from the drum and condensed. The extracted liquid solvent and condensed solvent vapors are both routed to a waste solvent collection line. The industrial rags are finally cleaned with a dry cleaning solvent and dried to produce clean rags suitable for reuse.

Abstract: A "U" shaped framework includes spaced parallel frame plates, with the frames formed of a memory retentent material to maintain the frame plates in a parallel relationship to receive an eyeglass lens member therebetween. Each frame plate includes a cooperating fibrous or brush member to effect cleaning of opposed surfaces of the eyeglass lens. A modification of the invention includes a fluid reservoir to direct a cleaning solution through a brush head onto an associated lens surface for enhancing cleaning of an eyeglass structure.

Abstract: A mac provided for cleaning a propane tank or the like during rotation of the same about its axis while being rotated upon a carriage when the carriage is reciprocated into and out of a cleaning chamber, the cleaning is achieved by two brushes which clean an end of the tank and a peripheral wall thereof by rotating about generally parallel horizontal axes, the brushes are driven from a single reversible electric motor, and appropriate drive connections are provided from the motor to reciprocate the carriage and rotate rollers which rotate the tank during the cleaning thereof.

Abstract: An apparatus for routing a passageway in a conduit includes an elongate cable for direction into a conduit passageway. A cable supply drum contains a supply of the cable and is rotatable about an axis, there being a length of the cable projecting to outwardly of the drum. A motor selectively imparts rotation to the drum about the axis. The cable and drum are configured such that the projecting length of cable rotates about its length as an incident of the drum being rotated about its axis. A brake is provided for stopping rotation of the drum and thereby rotation of the projecting length of cable so as to prevent torquing of the projecting length of cable as when the projecting length of cable is prevented by freely rotating by an obstruction encountered in a conduit passageway.

Abstract: A cleaning apparatus for cleaning speculums of the type which are generally conically configured and which having an insertion end. The housing has an inner cleaning area and a closure with an opening to provide access to the inner cleaning area. At least one primary brush member is secured within the inner cleaning area and is configured to remove residue on the insertion end of the speculum. Secondary brush members are also secured within the inner cleaning area, and are positioned alongside the primary brush member. The opening in the closure is aligned with the brush members to permit the cleaning of the insertion end of the speculum when it is inserted into the cleaning area through the opening.

Abstract: Plural through-holes are placed at a certain interval spacing on and along the grip of a brush to avoid slipping. Brush teeth and hard materials are implanted in a brush teeth implantation portion of the brush to facilitate the circulation of blood. The base and gripping portion of a rolling brush are connected by latches in opposite directions, and rotating directions can be selected at will. A passage is set along the center axis of the base of the brush, and plural connecting holes are arranged in the passage, reaching through to an outside round surface of the brush base. Implantation density of the brush teeth in the brush teeth implantation portion is not uniform.

Abstract: A washing brush for motor vehicle automatic washing system washing rollers comprises a plurality of plate-like elements including sets of bristles, which can be wound about a supporting roller and arranged near one another in an axial direction, each plate-like element including a plurality of cylindric seats for housing therein evenly distributed bristle sets. The main feature of the invention is that each plate-like element is further provided, at an end portion thereof, with a recessed portion devoid of cylindric seats therein can be engaged a middle projection having cylindric seats and provided on the other end portion of the plate-like element, at least a removable coupling element being moreover provided for coupling the mentioned end portions, on one of which there is formed a recessed region for fitting therein the other end portion.

Abstract: A windshield wiper comprises a housing in the form of a U, carrying a pivot pin which cooperates in a recess formed in a driving head, together with a spring carried by a support element, with the said spring acting between the driving head and the shroud.The driving head has an inclined groove, within which one end of a support bar for the spring is displaceable in sliding movement between a position in which the shroud is locked on the driving head, and a position in which it is unlocked and removable from the latter.

Abstract: A portable hand-held blower vacuum apparatus (10) having a hinged inlet cover (24) with a handle (26) disposed at one end of the cover (24). The cover (24) is moveable between a closed position where the cover spans an air inlet opening (20) and an open position to allow insertion of a vacuum tube (50) in to the inlet opening (20). The handle (26) is used to move the cover between the open and closed positions. Air flows into the inlet opening (20) through a screen (38) in the cover (24), through arcuate slots (42) in a tubular extension (44) of the inlet opening (20) and over a circumferentially extending rib (46) formed on the cover (24). In an alternative embodiment, a dedicated blower is provided in which a solid, stationary cover (54) spans the inlet opening (20).

Abstract: An upright vacuum cleaner having an off-the-floor suction hose attachment port located in the passageway connected to the agitator chamber or front nozzle with a suction generating means, and having a sliding door for closing off the passageway intermediate the chamber and hose attachment port during off-the-floor operation, which door is automatically returned to its initial position opening the passageway when the operating handle position is altered to allow on-the-floor operation. The agitator or roller brush is lifted completely from contact with the floor or carpet when the vacuum cleaning apparatus is used for off-the-floor operation and is done so independently of the floor height adjustment setting for various on-the-floor cleaning operations by rotating the retainer axle member about the axis of the front casters and relative to the chassis.

Abstract: A powered hinge powered by a hot wax linear actuator, which can provide for bi-directional rotation of the hinge as the consequence of sequential and intermittent energizing and deenergizing sequence of the actuator.

Abstract: A vehicle safety apparatus for restraining movement of a vehicle occupant or a child seat includes a tongue assembly and belt webbing which is selectively extensible through the tongue assembly along either a first path or a second path. The first path includes first and second webbing openings in the tongue assembly through which the belt webbing is extensible and slidable when the safety apparatus is used to restrain movement of a vehicle occupant. The second path includes the first and second webbing openings and further includes a third webbing opening in the tongue assembly. The belt webbing may selectively be extended through the third webbing opening to block movement of the belt webbing through the tongue assembly when the safety apparatus is used to restrain movement of a child seat.

Abstract: A buckle including a female receptacle member having a tubular body, an interior channel therethrough and being open to the channel on a portion of the tubular body, a male latch member having at least one arm member for insertion within the channel through the open end of the female receptacle member and a latch member formed between the tubular body and the arm member for releasable locking engagement of the tubular body and the arm member upon insertion of the arm member within the channel and for providing a resistance force in opposition to and alignment with an arm member removal loading force between the tubular body and the arm member.

Abstract: A metal clip is provided for closing mailing envelopes. The clip consists of three functional groups: a central body, two lateral closing flaps, and an anchoring device. The anchoring device has at least two triangularly shaped prongs bent out from a predetermined zone of the central body so that an opening is created therein. The prongs are arranged parallel with each other but opposite one another on opposing edges of the opening, so that bending edges of the prongs extend parallel with the longitudinal extension of the central body.

Abstract: A water and weather resistent coffin is made of a layer of hardened plastified fiber mat and a second layer made of hardened end-grain balsa core panel. The side walls of the coffin are connected to the bottom wall by a pair of squares along each side wall. The squares are formed of narrow plates connected to each other by a triangeloid linking plate. The cover and the box of the coffin have a corresponding perimeter separated by a sealing strip. The cover is hingedly mounted on the box and is adapted to be locked to squeeze the sealing strip. The great resistence of the material used and its structure allows the lateral walls of the box of the coffin to remain straight when a cadaver lies on the bottom wall. The walls of the coffin are flat to maintain a light weight and their original shape under normal stress.

Abstract: A thin strip or foil element of titanium aluminide, nickel aluminide or high strength titanium alloy material is inserted between a metal carrier strip and a metal top lid strip having one end welded or otherwise secured to the carrier strip to be passed between pressure rolls of a rolling mill with the strips and squeezed together with the strips in air at room temperature a plurality of times, preferably with a metal pressure board disposed against the top lid strip adjacent the top pressure roll, to reduce the thickness of the thin strip or foil element by at least 15 percent each time. The element is heated in a protective atmosphere after each reduction in thickness to stress relieve and at least partially recrystallize the element material.

Abstract: An improved combination mill-lathe type machine tool including a work piece carrier carrying an elongate work piece on a turning axis; an elongate rotatable cutting tool carrier with an inner end and rotatably carrying a cutting tool on a rotating axis; and, an adjustable device to move the cutting tool carrier and tool into working position relative to the work piece and to feed the tool longitudinally thereof; said device includes a compound table with a plate movable on a plane along axes parallel with and normal to said turning axis, a first L-shaped pivot mount with a base pivotally mounted on the plate on a first swivel axis normal to the plate and with a leg spaced radially from and parallel with said first swivel axis, a second L-shaped pivot mount with a first arm parallel with and rotatably carried by said leg on a second swivel axis that is normal to and intersects the first swivel axis, and, a second arm carrying the cutting tool carrier with its inner end disposed toward the point of intersection