Abstract: A new and distinct variety of rose plant of the Miniature Class is provided which forms abundantly and continuously attractive long lasting semi-double blossoms. The blossoms initially are Cardinal Red and turn to Tyrian Purple when open and finally to Rose Bengal when fully open. The new variety originated as a spontaneous mutation of unknown causation of the Meibarke variety (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 6,791). The plant is bushy and forms vigorous vegetation. The plant is particularly suited for growing as ornamentation in the garden. Additionally, the plant tends to be less affected by crytogamic diseases than most other rose varieties of the Miniature Class.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Floribunda rose plant is provided which abundantly forms attractive long-lasting double aureolin yellow blossoms wherein the coloration is very stable upon the passage of time. The plant exhibits vigorous vegetation and a uniform compact growth habit. Very quick reflowering cycles are provided. The new variety is well adapted for growing as attractive ornamentation in parks and gardens. Very good resistance to cryptogamic diseases also is observed.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of nectarine tree which has the following unique combination of features that are desirable in a new variety:1. Heavy and regular production of fruit.2. Fruit with excellent flavor and eating quality.3. Fruit with firm white flesh having good handling, storage and shipping quality.4. Fruit having a high degree of soluble solids, (14.8 Brix).5. Fruit ripening in the late maturity season.6. Relatively uniform maturity of large, freestone fruit.7. Having a vigorous, upright growth habit.

Abstract: A new carnation of light yellow picotee purple coloration.

Abstract: A new carnation plant of low growth habit producing flowers of red and white variegated coloration.

Abstract: The subject of the present disclosure is a new and distinct cultivar of miniature rose plant characterized primarily by medium yellow buds and flowers and further identified by the well foliaged plant.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Impatiens plant named Maui, characterized by its large, orange-red flowers with a pink eye, compact growth habit with excellent self-branching without pinching, dark bronze-green foliage with red midveins, very early and uniform flowering, floriferous habit, and by its suitability to pot or hanging basket culture.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Impatiens plant named Fiji, characterized by its large, pastel pink flowers, compact growth habit with excellent self-branching without pinching, medium green foliage, very early and uniform flowering, and its floriferous habit.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Impatiens plant named Aruba, characterized by its large, fuchsia colored flowers, compact growth habit with excellent self-branching without pinching, dark bronze-green foliage, very early and uniform flowering, floriferous habit, and by its suitability to pot or hanging basket culture.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Impatiens plant named Papete, characterized by its large, purplish-red flowers, compact growth habit with a tight branching habit requiring no pinching, green glossy foliage, very early and uniform flowering, floriferous habit, and by its suitability to pot or hanging basket culture.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of geranium plant named Fisbra, particularly characterized by the combined features of large single flowers of purple-red color, round flower shape, dark green foliage with good chlorophyll stability, weak zonation, and good tolerance to rain and heat.

Abstract: A variety of Dahlia with low plant growing habit producing attractive pink flowers is described.

Abstract: A wheeled carriage has a chassis with a plurality of swivel casters, and a locking assembly actuated by a foot pedal located along the front of the carriage. Pushing down on the foot pedal rotates a cam that engages a cam follower on a "T" bar frame supporting two locking rings which respectively overlie two of the caster wheels to move the rings into a locking position in engagement with the wheels to lock the wheels and the casters in any position. The cam follower surface includes a ramp portion engageable by the cam for driving the rings to their locking position and a horizontal latch portion engageable by the cam in its "overcenter" position for holding the rings in their locking position. A lifter bar is engageable by the user's foot to rotate the cam back off the follower and permit the rings to resiliently return to their release position.

Abstract: Enriched oxygen from a pressure swing adsorption system and air are blended to provide oxygen enriched air of desired purity, particularly for use at flow rates between those for which liquid oxygen and on-site cryogenic air separation plants are desirable.

Abstract: A whirl resistant drill bit is disclosed for use in rotary drilling. The drill bit includes a generally cylindrical bit body with a plurality of cutting elements extending out from a lower end surface. The cutter elements are grouped in sets such that a first set of cutters are disposed at substantially an equal radius from a center of the bit body to create a groove in the material being drilled. A second set of cutters is connected to the lower end surface with each cutter therein in overlapping radial relationship with each other and extending a maximum distance from the lower end surface less than that of the first set of cutters. At least one cutter of the second set is in overlapping radial relationship with at least one of the cutters within the first set of cutters. This cutter arrangement causes the drill bit to cut grooves within the formation material that tends to prevent destructive bit whirl. Further, adjustments can be made to vary the back rake angle and side rake angle to prevent bit whirl.

Abstract: A coke over door jamb cleaner utilizing a unique supporting arrangement, scraper-type cleaning elements and a floor or hearth cleaning tool for effectively cleaning the sealing surfaces of a coke oven door jamb and the floor or hearth of the coke oven adjacent the door.

Abstract: An apparatus for forming multicolor electrophotographic images through a wet-type developing process has charging, exposure, development, transfer, and cleaning devices disposed around a rotatable latent image carrier. The development device has at least one roller disposed in confronting relation to the latent image carrier, and a development housing in which the roller is rotatably disposed. During the developing process, the development device is supplied with a desired one of liquid developers of different colors stored in respective liquid developer tanks.

Abstract: A tilt error corrective scanning optical system for use in a laser scanning machine such as a laser printer. The system comprises a linear image forming optical device for causing a beam to form a linear image on a deflecting device, and a scanning image forming optical device for causing the beam deflected by the deflecting device to form an image on a scanned object. The scanning image forming optical device includes a first lens disposed between the deflecting element and the scanned object, and a second lens disposed at a side of the first lens opposed to the scanned object. The second lens includes a toric surface opposed to the scanned object. A surface of the second lens opposed to the deflecting element, a surface of the first lens opposed to the scanned object or a surface of the first lens opposed to the deflecting element defines a cylindrical surface having a refracting power in a direction perpendicular to a scanning plane.

Abstract: A dental instrument adapted to be used as a dental compactor for condensing a thermoplastic material in the extirpated root canal of a tooth. The dental compactor instrument is formed with a tapered shank or working portion having at least two helical flutes defining at least two continuous helical shoulders. A helical peripheral land extends between adjacent helical flutes at the periphery of the shank. The shoulders have a neutral rake angle at the periphery of the shank.

Abstract: A benzonaphthalene compound has the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 represents ##STR2## or (ii) --CH.sub.2 OH; R.sub.6 represents ##STR3## or OR.sub.7 wherein R.sub.7 represents hydrogen, alkyl having 1-20 carbon atoms, monohydroxyalkyl or polyhydroxyalkyl, r' or r" represent hydrogen, lower alkyl, mono or polyhydroxyalkyl, aryl or a residue of an amino acid or a sugar, or together form a heterocycle; R.sub.2 represents hydrogen, alkyl having 1-15 carbon atoms, alkoxy having 1-4 carbon atoms or a cycloaliphatic radial; R.sub.3 represents hydrogen, hydroxy, alkyl having 1-4 carbon atoms, alkoxy having 1-10 carbon atoms, a cycloaliphatic radical, a thiocycloaliphatic radical or --O--Si(CH.sub.3).sub.2 --R.sub.8 wherein R.sub.8 represents lower alkyl; and R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 represent hydrogen, lower alkyl, hydroxy or lower acyloxy.This compound is useful in the topical and systemic treatment of dermatologic diseases and in the treatment of the degeneration of conjunctive tissues.

Abstract: A nursing cover for use by a mother in nursing an infant is disclosed. The cover is formed of a fabric material provided with a pair of horizontal pockets or slits which allow easy access to the infant for feeding along with improved viewing of the infant by the mother. Improved ventilation for the infant is also provided even while covered. Additional features include an elastic neckline and improved closure for the ends of the cover.

Abstract: A puncture resistant surgical glove. The glove utilizes a puncture resistant pad which is positioned and floats between two layers of resilient latex material. When the glove is worn on the hand of a surgeon, the layers of latex stretch and compress the pad therebetween.

Abstract: A helmet kit includes a pneumatically inflatable flexible helmet having a visor mounted thereto in a pivotal relationship. The kit is arranged to include a torso, pants, and arm protective padding in use to afford protection to motorcycle riders. The helmet structure is arranged to include an inflation canister selectively operative to direct compressed gas into a pneumatic chamber within the helmet and is coextensive with the helmet to afford protection to a user of the helmet structure.

Abstract: A helmet of a rigid construction includes an interior fabric surface removably mounting an inflatable pneumatic liner therewithin. The liner includes an inflation valve and a deflation valve for selective inflation of the liner. A modification of the invention includes the liner formed with a plurality of positioning projections, with each projection in pneumatic communication with a ventilation conduit, whereupon air directed at the liner is projected interiorly of the helmet through the projections.

Abstract: A toilet ventilation apparatus (40) for extracting air (13) proximate a toilet assembly (10). The toilet ventilation apparatus (40) comprises an air intake mechanism (42) positioned for use proximate a rim (30) of a toilet bowl (12) for intaking air proximate an opening (20) into the toilet bowl (12) of the toilet assembly (10). An air extraction fan (72) is coupled to the air intake mechanism (42) for extracting air (13). A fluid removal mechanism (46) integrally coupled to the air intake mechanism (42) substantially removes trapped fluid (15) undesirably collected by the intake mechanism (42) during air extraction. The fluid removal mechanism (46) comprises a plurality of fluid collection troughs (66) communicably coupled to a plurality of intake apertures (56) situated about the intake mechanism (42). An actuating mechanism (100) is operably coupled to the air extracting fan (72) for automatically controlling the operation of the ventilation apparatus (40).