Abstract: A fluidic, volume-cycled respirator circuit comprising a fluidic flowmeter, a tidal volume selection controller and an inlet valve. The flowmeter is connected to the controller through a transmitting means which transmits gas flow frequency signals. Said controller is then connected to the inlet valve, which is connected back to the flowmeter; hence, the respirator circuit is complete. The tidal volume selection controller may operate by either fluidics, electronics, or the combination of the two. The flowmeter facilitates supply of air to the patient. The amount of air supplied is controlled by the tidal volume selection controller which senses inspiration and gas flow frequency. The controller is equipped with a timer back-up system in the event that either the system or the patient fail to respond. The valve is operated at the direction of the tidal volume selection controller. The valve is open during the inspiratory phase and closed during the exhalation phase.

Abstract: A wear-indicating tire includes a tread section that is formed of a plurality of visually different plys that present a visually different effect as the tire tread wears down. The sidewall section of the tire also includes a pattern or that cooperates with the visual signal from the tire tread section to provide an overall aesthetic appearance that is pleasing.

Abstract: A coated object is produced by flame spraying the object with a substantially molten polymeric material which comprises a blend containing polybutylene homopolymer or copolymer, an adhesion promoter and a nucleating agent.

Abstract: A silver halide photographic emulsion is disclosed, comprising silver halide grains containing a first silver halide phase containing at least 3 mol % of silver iodide and having a completely uniform silver iodide distribution, and a second silver halide phase having at least 5 dislocation lines.

Abstract: A method is provided for treating peripheral atherosclerotic disease (arteriosclerosis obliterans) and/or intermittent claudication employing a cholesterol lowering drug such as an HMG CoA reductase inhibitor alone and/or an inhibitor of the enzyme squalene synthetase and optionally a pharmaceutical which reduces serum cholesterol by a mechanism other than inhibiting production of the enzyme HMG CoA reductase or the enzyme squalene synthetase, for example, probucol or gemfibrozil; employing an ACE inhibitor alone such as captopril or ceranapril; or a combination of a cholesterol lowering drug and an ACE inhibitor.

Abstract: A field effect transistor comprises a diamond substrate which has a p-type ion implanted region coterminous with a surface of the diamond substrate, wherein the ion implanted region has a hole concentration in the range of 1.times.10.sup.15 to 1.times.10.sup.17 holes/cm.sup.2, and a hole mobility equal to or greater than 1 cm.sup.2 /V-sec; spaced apart source and drain electrodes formed over the p-type ion implanted region on the surface of the diamond substrate; an electrically insulating material formed over the p-type ion implanted region on the surface of the diamond substrate between the source and drain electrodes; and a gate electrode formed on the surface of the insulating material.

Abstract: A control and digital telemetry arrangement for an aerial missile includes digital telemetry system, a firing circuit, a battery and a latching relay. The digital telemetry system receives an analog input telemetry signal and produces and transmits to a ground station a digital output telemetry signal representing the current status of missile functions. The firing circuit is connected to the telemetry system to indicate that a firing command signal for firing the missile rocket motor has been received. The battery is capable of being switched back and forth between non-conducting and conducting states. The latching relay is connected between the telemetry system and battery and the system and external ground power and capable of switching the battery from its non-conductive to conductive state for latching power from the battery to said telemetry system. The digital telemetry system, firing circuit, battery and latching relay are packaged in a cannister housing which, in turn, is mountable in the missile.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for recording the depth of a well logging apparatus is provided. The method and apparatus include the direct acquisition of broad depth information from the logging system conversion of the broad depth information to an acceptable digital signal and recording that signal on the audio track of a video cassette recorder. A microcontroller is used to convert broad depth information from either the logging system or the video cassette recorder (in the playback mode) to actual depth and depth rate for use by other displays and plotters.

Abstract: A conformable acoustic coupler for ultrasonically testing an article. The upler has an ultrasonic transducer with an active surface which transmits ultrasonic energy pulses to an article to be tested. A sensor receives and measures an ultrasonic echo from the tested article. The article to be tested is acoustically mated to the active surface by a medium of a gelatinous material layer on the active surface and a flexible film on the gelatinous material layer. The combination of the gelatinous material and film conforms to the shape of the article and provide acoustic coupling between the active surface and the article without leaving a residue of the medium on the article.

Abstract: A microprocessor having a memory coprocessor (10) connected to a MEM interface (16) and a register coprocessor (12) connected to a REG interface (14). The REG interface (14) and MEM interface (16) are connected to independent read and write ports of a register file (6). An Instruction Sequencer (7) also connected to an independent write port of the register file, to the REG interface and to the MEM interface. An Instruction Cache (9) supplies the instruction sequencer with at least two instruction words per clock (7). Single-cycle coprocessors (4) are connected to the REG interface (14) and a multiple-cycle coprocessors (2) are connected to the REG interface (14). An Address Generation Unit (3) is connected to the MEM interface (16) for executing load-effective-address instructions and address computations for loads and stores to thereby perform effective address calculations in parallel with instruction execution by the single-cycle coprocessor.

Abstract: The subject of the present disclosure is a new and distinct variety of miniature rose plant, named `Cuddle Up`, which is characterized by blooms of pale yellow (ranging from near Mimosa Yellow to near Empire Yellow) with a pink blush (ranging from near Carmine Rose to near Neyron Rose which fades to near Orient Pink to near Shell Pink as the bloom opens). Blooms of this rose are usually borne one to a stem with hybrid tea form but on occasion may be produced in sprays of 3 to 5 or more. The bush is vigorous, well-branched and produces moderate to heavy quantity of blooms.

Abstract: The subject of the present disclosure is a new and distinct variety of miniature rose plant, named `Brian Donn`, which is characterized by dark red blooms ranging from near Maroon to near Ruby Red as buds, then opening to ranges of near Pansy Purple, near Chrysanthemum Crimson and near Indian Lake, and finally to near Currant Red and near Cardinal Red. Blooms of this rose are usually borne one to a stem with hybrid tea form but on occasion may be produced in sprays of 3 to 5 or more. The bush is vigorous, well-branched and produces moderate to heavy quantity of blooms.

Abstract: A grandiflora rose high centered flowers of two-tone lavender purple color. It is resistant to powdery mildew and rust.

Abstract: A hybrid tea rose having non-fading bright red flowers of high centered tea flower form which have a long vase life. The plant has a vigorous, upright growth habit and long stems.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of nectarine tree producing fruit which are mature for harvesting and shipment approximately June 9 to July 2 in the San Joaquin Valley of central California with skin which has a dark red coloration at harvest with distinctive white flesh and the fruit being cling to semi-freestone by nature.

Abstract: A new and original carnation cultivar particularly distinguished by profuse and recurrent production of empire rose blossoms, which are borne singularly on strong upright stems on a plant which has a strong and vigorous growth habit and a height of greater than 90 centimeters.

Abstract: Chrysanthemum Make Time is a new cultivar, distinguished by its lavender-rose ray floret color, spreading to upright branching habit and exceptional number of flowers per break. Make Time was selected from among progeny of a cross between female parent Pink Arola and male parent Cindy. The new cultivar is distinguishable from other Chrysanthemums and from both parents in its full, robust branching habit arising from a large number of blooms per break. Make Time has an exceptionally long shelf life giving it a commercial advantage over several other Chrysanthemums.

Abstract: Chrysanthemum Wain's Pink Lady is a new cultivar, distinguished by its overall pink color with a rose colored eye, an exceptionally upright to spreading branching habit and good flowering characteristics. Wain's Pink Lady originated from a cross made by Peter Wain in a controlled breeding program in Havant, Hampshire, England. The female parent of Wain's Pink Lady was the commercial plant Pink Arola and the male parent was a numbered unnamed seedling designated "1 WX-87". Wain's Pink Lady was selected as one flowering plant from the progeny of the stated cross because of the unusual overall pink color of the flowers. The unique flower color is distinct from the lavender color of the female parent Pink Arola. Additionally, Wain's Pink Lady's contrasting rose colored eye makes its appearance even more distinguishable from either the male parent, 1 WX-87, or a commercially marketed Chrysanthemum named Charm which is similar in capitulum and habit to Wain's Pink Lady.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of poinsettia plant named Blitzen, produced by grafting a seedling from the cross described to a plant of White Rochford for the purpose of transferring the excellent branching characteristics of White Rochford. Blitzen is characterized by its relatively large white bracts, strong, vigorous growth habit, early flowering, excellent branching, excellent foliage retention, resistance to heat delay of flower bud initiation when night temperatures are above 23.degree. C., dark green leaves, and small cyathia cluster.

Abstract: A new and distinct Alstroemeria variety producing flowers comprising outer petals light purple (near 70B) with attractively contrasting white margins, and red-purple (near 71A) streaks mainly confined to margins but occasionally appearing in light purple area. Reverse side nearly uniform, near 70C to 70B. Inner petals similar with wider near 71A streaks and occasional yellow (near 4B) flush.

Abstract: A new and novel Geranium plant particularly distinguished by its fresh pink color. The pink colored florets form medium-size ball-shaped umbels, having between about 40-50 florets form the medium-sized ball-shaped umbel. The medium-shaped flower umbels are long lasting and are supported by strong, upright 25 cm stalks, whose foliage is bushy and Botrytis-resistant.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Guzmania plant named Mandarine, characterized by its bright orange red bracts in the center of the plant which extend generally horizontal in the upper ends thereof to form a more open show of color; lower green leaves which provide a striking contrast with the orange red bracts; purplish striping on the top surface of leaf sheaths of new leaves, and its long lasting flowers.

Abstract: A microphone mount and plug mount for attaching to the side of a motorcyclist's helmet, said microphone mount adapted to secure a microphone boom positioning a microphone proximate the motorcyclist's mouth, the motorcycle mount characterized by a clamp portion adapted to forcefully engage the bottom edge of the helmet with minimum structure below the edge of the helmet, and a boom seat to receive the boom base and passage of electrical wires from the microphone mount. The plug mount defines a clamp portion similarly adapted to surround the lower edge of the helmet, and a plug seat defining a cavity adapted to receive a electrical plug and an opening to said plug seat cavity to receive electrical wires from said microphone mount and from a headset mounted interiorly to said helmet, the electrical plug receiving a mating electrical plug attached to wires connecting with audio accessories located on said motorcycle.

Abstract: A two-cone earth boring bit having non-opposite cones that minimize the tendency for off-center rotation or rough running. The bit is composed of two cones, each having a cantilevered bearing shaft with an axis extending inwardly and downwardly. A rotatable, generally conical cutter is mounted on each bearing shaft, each cutter having a conical gage surface to engage and define a borehole with a wall of .[.select.]. .Iadd.ed .Iaddend.select gage diameter. The axis of one cutter is skewed relative to the other to cause the conical gauge surface of the two cones to engage the wall of the hole at points that are other than 180 degrees apart as compared to nonskewed cutters. These points are separated by a distance less than the selected gage diameter. A line between these points is separated from a line extending from one point through the .[.rotatable.]. .Iadd.rotational .Iaddend.axis on the bit by a selected angle.

Abstract: An accumulator type of fuel injection nozzle having an injection valve that is controlled by an electromagnet within the accumulator chamber includes a feeder wire structure formed axially in the outer housing assembly of the injection nozzle for energizing the electromagnet. This feeder wire structure includes one or more axially extending wire passages formed in the outer housing assembly, preferably in a structure through which is formed a fuel inlet conduit, constructed so as to withstand the high pressure within the accumulator chamber, to provide a sufficient seal without increasing the outer diameter of the injection nozzle, and to provide easy installation of the injection nozzle without interference from the engine. One or more feeder wires are contained within the wire passages for energizing the electromagnet.