Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Hybrid Tea rose plant is provided which abundantly forms attractive double red blossoms. The blossoms are Cardinal Red and are widely suffused with Cherry Red. Such blossoms are long lasting when cut and placed in a vase. The plant exhibits an upright growth habit, vigorous vegetation, and is particularly well suited for cut flower production. When forced under greenhouse conditions, the new variety continuously produces long-stemmed flowers throughout the year. Also, the new variety is not particularly affected by cryptogamic diseases.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named Whisper is provided. The new cultivar was the result of a controlled breeding program wherein an unnamed plant designated 84.824 was pollinated by an unnamed plant designated 84.762. More specifically, the new cultivar forms attractive relatively small bicolored flowers wherein the petals are pink and the disc florets a yellow changing to white with full maturity. The inflorescence tends to be flat in configuration when mature. The plant is vigorous and forms attractive dark green foliage. The response period of the flowers in approximately eight and one-half weeks. Resistance to white rust is exhibited. The new cultivar is particularly suited for use in the production of a cut anemone spray under greenhouse conditions.

Abstract: Poinsettia `529` is an early flowering cultivar with dark red flower bracts. It has dark green, medium size foliage, stiff stems and a strong branching habit. Cultivar `529` has traits which differ from `Lilo` (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 6,694) and make `529` a more desirable plant for commercial pot plant production. Namely, cultivar `529` is earlier flowering, shorter, stiffer stemmed, freer branching, with brighter red bracts and improved post-production keeping qualities compared to `Lilo`. It is also less prone to "splitting".

Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Begonia plant named Scentiment Blush, characterized by its distinct fragrance, fully double male flowers which do not produce pollen or male productive parts, pale blush pink main flower color with yellowing at center and deeper pink on reverse side, plant habit which is full and pendulous with numerous shoots each of which produces 4 to 5 penduncles with 1 to 2 male flowers.

Abstract: A distinct cultivar of begonia plant named Scentiment Yellow, characterized by its fully double and symmetrical male flowers and single female flowers, rich solid yellow main flower color, distinct fragrance, and its plant habit full and pendulous with numerous flowering shoots.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Syngonium podophyllum named Infra-Red having the characteristics of full and compact habit, short internodes, lack of vining habit, upper leaf surface with a copper-orange color, retention of copper-orange leaf color as plants mature, ease of propagation, rapid growth, less inclination to damage at retail outlets due to lack of vines, and its tolerance to lower light levels which makes it adaptable to use in indoor plantings.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Anthurium plant named Purple Viking, characterized by its unique relatively dark purple spathe, flowers which are held well above the foliage, shiny olive green foliage, and its floriferous habit.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach tree with the following unique combination of outstanding features that are desirable in a new variety.1. Heavy and regular production of fruit.2. Fruit that maintains an excellent shape, texture and appearance after being canned.3. Very firm non-melting flesh suitable for mechanical pitters for stone removal.4. Fruit with good flavor and eating quality both fresh and canned.5. Vigorous semi-upright growth.6. Relatively uniform maturity of firm fruit throughout the tree.7. Fruit with good storage and shipping quality.

Abstract: A new variety of mandarin citrus distinguished by very early fruit ripening and fruit which is yellow-orange in color when fully ripe.

Abstract: A new variety of mandarin citrus distinguished by fruit having few seeds, flowers having anthers bearing pollen with low pollen fertility, and a growth habit wherein the trees are short and compact.

Abstract: An adjustable template device for positioning over a sheet material for use in framing and cutting the sheet material to a selected shape comprising a plurality of slidably interconnected frame members forming a closed polygon. Each frame member comprises a guide edge for guiding a cutting blade and a socket adjacent one end of the guide edge for slidably receiving a portion of an adjacent frame member so that the guide edges of adjacent frame members form the sides and one corner of the polygon formed by the device. Each of the guide means has a plurality of detents which are engageable by a pin associated with each socket to retard relative sliding of adjacent frame members. The guide edges are preferably provided with a plurality of slots for receiving a cutting blade so that a cutting blade can extend in the slots to fully cut the corners formed by the frame members. At least some of these slots are positioned relative to the detents to ensure alignment with the adjacent cutting edge.

Abstract: A control system for controlling the operation of an apparatus for growing tubular crystalline bodies. The control system comprises a weight sensor for measuring the weight of the crystal, a length sensor for measuring the length of the crystal, a pressure sensor for measuring the pressure inside the crystal, and a controller coupled to the weight, length and pressure sensors for controlling the operation of the crystal growing apparatus. The controller is coupled to the die heater of the apparatus for controlling the temperature of melt contained in the crucible of the apparatus based on the outputs of the weight, length and pressure sensors. To ensure the wall of the tubular crystalline body is maintained at a substantially uniform thickness, precise measurement of the weight of the body must be made. Compensation is provided by this invention for weight measurement errors that are created by pressure fluctuations within the tubular crystalline body.

Abstract: A device for unwinding a coil of cable comprising: a base having a hole; a radial bearing fixedly mounted in the hole in the base, the bearing comprising an inner race and an outer race, the inner race circumscribing a hole; a shaft having a means for engaging the inner race of the bearing while the shaft passes through the hole circumscribed by the inner race of the bearing; a cable support having a hole through which passes the shaft, the cable support being seated on the bearing in engagement with the inner race of the bearing so that the cable support can rotate freely with respect to the base to allow cable to be unwound from a coil of cable which is placed on the cable support, the coil of cable being placed on the case support so that the shaft passes through the center of the coil; and a cable guide which is mounted on the shaft by means of a hole in the cable guide, the cable guide being mounted on the shaft after the coil of cable has been placed on the cable support and being mounted so that it abu

Abstract: A storage module for adjustable disposition within a cavity, bounded by opposed side walls, of a refrigerator unit. The module being secured therein by a spaced array of complimentary fixturing projections and fixturing cavities which are oriented angularly upwardly. The fixturing projections and fixturing cavities being arranged for selective mating engagement therebetween and positional restraint of the module in a predetermined location within the cavity. The fixturing projections and fixturing cavities being stabilized by a tribological interface along at least a portion of the mating surfaces between the projections and cavities to restrain the module against dislodgment forces. The projections and cavities are tapered in the plane of movement of the module of each of the projections and cavities including an upper surface disposed at a first angle in the plane and a lower surface disposed at a second angle in the plane.

Abstract: A light emitting device is disclosed which includes a semiconductor block, an active layer disposed in such a fashion as to penetrate through the mutually facing end surfaces of the semiconductor block, and an electrode disposed on the main plane of the semiconductor block, wherein the electrode consists of a first electrode portion disposed along the active layer, and a second electrode portion continuing integrally the first electrode portion and having the periphery thereof out of contact from the periphery of the second main plane of the semiconductor block. A current is caused to uniformly flow through the entire active layer, and a light emitting operation is carried out stably. Since the electrode is not disposed on the periphery of the semiconductor block, the occurrence of junction short-curcuit, which might otherwise occur when a wafer is cut off to produce laser chips or when the corners of the chip break off, can be reduced.

Abstract: Accordingly, the present invention provides an x-ray tomography apparatus having a patient table, x-ray tomography components located around the patient table and in an imaginary plane which intersects the table, and structure for supporting the table and tomography components and including apparatus for moving the tomography components along at least a portion of the table. In an alternate embodiment, an x-ray tomography apparatus includes an annular x-ray tomography system for continuously rotating around a patient, which structure has an electrically powered x-ray source and battery power for supplying electrical power to the x-ray source.

Abstract: In a telecommunications network, a system for applying messages or data to the customer lines of calling parties during the "ringback" period of telephone call set up. The messages are preferably applied between successive ringback tones during the ringback period and are terminated when the called party answers the call. Advertising messages, civic or company announcements, political messages, informational messages (e.g. news or weather), or other data can be transmitted on the telephone lines during what is otherwise essentially unused times when the line is already tied up.

Abstract: Heat control for an animal body is provided by way of micro-climate conditioning clothing incorporating an inner first layer of spacer mesh material. A second layer of impermeable material is in contact with the first layer and has perforations therethrough. A third layer of spacer mesh material is provided as well as a fourth outer layer of impermeable material which is fastened along its edges to the second layer. An inlet/outlet port for a gaseous fluid is provided.

Abstract: An inflatable hat, preferably constructed of a metallized gas-impermeable polymeric sheet, may be provided in any of a number of novelty shapes, forms, colors, designs, and the like. Inexpensive construction affords adaptability to toys, advertising, sports promotions, and various theme objectives.

Abstract: A disposable, scented mask having a thickened mouthpiece portion adapting the mask to be held in position while gripped or clutched in the mouth or teeth. A chemically treated portion on the interior of the mask in the area of a wearer's nose allows a pleasant scent to combine with air permeating through the mask material on inhalation to effectively overcome unpleasant odors confronted by a wearer.

Abstract: A cup member defines a cavity for covering an infant's ear, and an annular member extends from an end portion of the cup member. The cup member and the annular member each comprise a first sound attenuating layer of foam material which attenuates high frequency sound and a second sound attenuating layer of a material which attenuates low frequency sound. The annular member has a surface for placing the earmuff against the infant's head. A hydrogel adhesive is disposed on the surface for bonding the earmuff to the infant's head. The hydrogel layer preferably extends along the plane defined by the surface of the annular member and into the cavity defined by the cup member for bonding the earmuff to a substantially hairless portion of the infant's head located behind the pinna.

Abstract: As is well-known in the prior art, flexible elongate rope-like tethers have a leadward-end attached to a leadwardly-impelled aquamarine equipment (e.g. surfboard, towed water-ski, etc.) and having a trailward-end securely attached to the towed operator (e.g. a surfboarder, a water-skier, etc.). It is also well known in the prior art that the aquamarine's tethered operator might find himself/herself in a visually discernible perilous situation and wherein the elongate tether should be disengaged from the towing aquamarine device. Accordingly, the present invention provides a vertical-pin type releasably-lockable device that has the required secure attachment to the operator's body, but wherein the operator can manually vertically withdraw the vertical-pin portion of a releasable-lockable device to quickly withdraw himself/herself from the leadwardly tethered aquamarine equipment whenever the operator somehow discerns a perilous condition.

Abstract: An eye shield, particularly directed to hair spraying and styling, provides a transparent lens portion fitted with a resilient peripheral seal forming a wall surrounding the eyes and conforming to facial contours so as to effectively protect the eyes from exposure to hair spray or other airborne substances. The shield is fitted with side arms which press inwardly against the temples to hold it in place without interfering with the styling of the hair. The shield provides convenient eye protection suited to many activities involving airborne sprays, including professional hair styling, and is particulary beneficial in enabling a person doing his or her own hair styling to apply hair spray and to simultaneously view the progress of the styling continuously while having full use of both hands for the spraying and styling without risk of eye damage or irritation from the spray.

Abstract: A disposable urinary device for use by females comprises a collapsible funnel-shaped body extending between an upper substantial rigid rim and a lower discharge opening. The body is provided with a pair of positioning loops for positioning the urinary device against the body of the user for directing urine away from the body of the user while urinating in an upright position.

Abstract: A toilet flush mechanism including a cam attached to a flush handle and a pivoting arm for controlling a tank release valve. The cam includes a lower portion engaging the lower surface of the arm, and an upper stop for engaging the upper surface of the arm to limit cam rotation and arm elevation. The arm rests on the cam lower portion such that rotation of the handle and cam in a first direction raises the arm by a first amount to contact a first portion of the stop to provide a full flush, and rotation of the handle and cam in a second direction raises the arm by a second amount less than the first amount to contact a second portion of the stop, thereby to provide a limited, water-conserving flush.