Abstract: A sport of the rose variety JACship having distinct and uniformly white buds and flowers as compared to the pink buds and flowers of its parent.

Abstract: A shrub rose plant having recurrent blooms; dwarf procumbent habit of growth; small, dark green, glossy, disease-resistant foliage; heavy production of glands on the peduncle; and ease of propagation by softwood cuttings.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of apple tree designated Applewaites is a mutation of the Gala Variety and is characterized by an overall strong dark red colour.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of sweet cherry tree, named `Redlac` is disclosed, which is distinct from other commercial sweet cherry varieties as follows:Large fruit borne in dense clusters having higher fruit count per cluster.Fruit of larger scale than that of `Erickson Lambert` and `Rainier`.Pollen which is self-fertile and cross-fertile with other commercial sweet cherry varieties.Exceptionally frost and cold tolerance.Produces fruit with deeper skin color than that of `Erickson Lambert`.Distinctive reddish bark on young limbs.Larger leaves than comparison varieties.Red coloration on leaf petioles.The tree formed is of standard size and can be pruned to a tree having five scaffold branches to form a spreading, open centered tree.

Abstract: A new and distinctive cultivar of shrub dogwood, botanically known as Cornus alba is provided. The new cultivar originated as a whole-plant mutation of unknown causation of the Argenteo-Marginata cultivar. A compact slower growing habit is exhibited in combination with the same attractive variegated green irregularly edged with white foliage of its parent which is well retained during the summer. Also, the branches of the new cultivar are finer textured, brighter, and darker in appearance than those of the parent. Other characteristics of the new cultivar are believed to be substantially identical to those of the parent cultivar. Plants of the new cultivar can be used to advantage as an attractive ornamental shrub for growing in smaller areas than its parent.

Abstract: A new variety of Limonium is tall with upright stems. The flower color is a bluish-purple. The flowers are long-lasting and the plant is easy to grow. Up to 8 stems flowers can be cut in the first year and 10-12 flower stems in the second year.

Abstract: A new spray carnation variety particularly distinguished by its profuse production of small flowers the petals of which are white at the base and purple to the outer edge the flowers being carried on strong, upright stems and arranged in a cluster drawing from the upper end of the main stem of medium height; the plant itself being a vigorous, fast growing bush of medium height with a moderate amount of foliage.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of geranium named Fismag, particularly characterized by the combined features of cherry red semi-double flowers, medium green foliage with slight zonation, medium growth habit, and medium to early flower response.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of geranium named Fiscrid, particularly characterized by its large brilliant red flowers, good heat tolerance, foliage with slight zonation, and medium to vigorous growth.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of geranium named Fisdia, particularly characterized by the combined features of vermillion red flower color, semi-double flower type, dark green foliage, medium growth habit and comparatively early spring flower response.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of geranium named Fistantut, particularly characterized by the combined features of salmon pink and white semi-double flowers, almost ball shaped umbels, foliage with medium zonation, medium plant habit, and early spring flower response.

Abstract: An improvement in an absorption refrigeration and/or heating system including apparatus (157) to convert the pressure energy and/or phase change energy in the solution and/or refrigerant of the absorption system into mechanical energy, with additional apparatus to replace or supplement the externally supplied mechanical energy motive device (152) in the system with the converted mechanical energy. The system includes a first positive displacement pump (98) for conveying the absorbent solution from the absorber to the generator with first positive displacement apparatus (98) driven by a motive device (152) that is activated by the externally supplied energy. A second pump (158) is provided that is driven by the system pressure energy. Each of the pumping apparatus is being independently driven and connected to the other only by fluid connection.

Abstract: A capacitive level gauge for placement in a container (12) determines the level of substance (14) in the container (12). The gauge (10) includes a measurement capacitor (C1) for measuring level and a reference capacitor (C2) for determining dielectric constant of the substance (14). A controller (34) is responsive to the capacitors (C1, C2) for producing a level signal which simultaneously indicated the level and dielectric constant of the material. The level signal includes a frequency which is representative of dielectric constant and a pulse width representative of level. The gauge (10) supports a first pair of parallel conductive members (26, 28) to establish the measurement capacitor (C1) and a second pair of parallel conductive members (28, 32) spaced along the gauge and below the measurement capacitor (C1) to establish the reference capacitor (C2).

Abstract: To eliminate defects such as burr, rollover, sags, scar, etc. from cut-off surfaces of a workpiece in a turret punch press, for instance, a novel height-different punch formed with a lower front edge, an upper rear edge, and an intermediate edge extending between the two edges is used for the punch press. While feeding the workpiece on a horizontal plane in a predetermined direction, the punch is struck by a striker at a first stroke so that the lower front edge thereof cuts off the workpiece partially in cooperation with a die; at the succeeding strokes so that the intermediate edge thereof cuts off the workpiece mincingly and curls refuse within a recess of the die; and at the last stroke so that the upper rear edge thereof cuts curled refuse away from the workpiece to complete a multistroke punching operation.

Abstract: An electrical junction box for supporting a hanging load includes a base plate and a sidewall extending from it. The base plate has a pair of square bolts holes at opposite positions next to the sidewall. The sidewall has a pair of tabs bent inward, each tab having a bolt hole aligned with one of the square bolt holes. A square necked carriage bolt extends through each square bolt hole and its aligned tab bolt hole, with a lock nut on each of the bolts for supporting the hanging load. A spacer sleeve surrounds each of the bolts, between the base plate and the tabs, forming a rigid structure when the nuts are tightened. The sidewall further includes mounting holes for side mounting of the junction box for a supporting structure, permitting flush mounting of the box relative to a ceiling.

Abstract: A closed loop optical fiber interferometer is used in sensing a quantity, Q, by applying a time varying or modulated measure of, Q, asymmetrically to the closed loop (24) and detecting phase shift between two counterpropagating optical signals in the closed loop. The closed loop (24) can be used in the sensing element or a separate sensor (68, 70) can develop a time varying signal which is then applied to the closed loop interferometer.

Abstract: The present invention provides an optical interference film, made of multiple layers of polymers, which reflects wavelengths of light in the infrared region of the spectrum while being substantially transparent to wavelengths of light in the visible spectrum. The optical interference film includes multiple alternating layers of at least first, second, and third diverse, substantially transparent polymeric materials A, B, and C, with the layers being of an optical thickness of between about 0.09 and 0.45 micrometers. Each of the polymeric materials has a different index of refraction, n.sub.i, and the refractive index of the second polymeric material is intermediate the respective refractive indices of the first and third polymeric materials.

Abstract: A cloned subtilsin gene has been modified at specific sites to cause amino acid substitutions at certain spots in the enzyme. The modified enzyme, preferably produced by Bacillus, is useful in combination with detergents.

Abstract: The cross-linkable, foamable polyolefin resin composition capable of forming foams with excellent mechanical properties and heat resistance is made of (a) .[.30-80.]. .Iadd.14-80 .Iaddend.weight % of a propylene-ethylene random copolymer having an ethylene content of 1.5-6 weight %; (b) 10-60 weight % of a propylene-ethylene random copolymer having an ethylene content of 0.2-1.0 weight %; (c) 10-60 weight % of a linear low-density polyethylene; and (d) 1-30 parts by weight, per 100 parts by weight of the above resin components, of a foaming agent.

Abstract: A knee pad includes a base member which, when unassembled, is planar. A top member is operatively connected to the base member. In a preferred embodiment, the top member is also, when unassembled, planar. The base member has first and second points of attachment and, when unassembled, are at a first distance from each other. The top member has first and second points of attachment which, when unassembled, are also a first distance from each other. Provided are means for securing the top member to the base member at the points of attachment wherein, when assembled, the first and second points of attachment of the base member are at a second distance from each other. The second distance is less than the first distance wherein the base member forms a cupped region. Also provided is a means for attaching the base and top members to a user's knee.

Abstract: A fire-protecting suit includes a fire protective clothing having a face mask for covering the head and a front pocket for keeping precious articles, a fire-proof eye shield, a mouthpiece and a cap-lamp respectively fastened to the face mask by elastic bands which, in turn, are sewn to the fire protective clothing, and an air tank (or a gas filter) and a battery power supply received inside the protective clothing and respectively connected to the mouthpiece and the cap-lamp by an air hose and an electric wire inside the protective clothing. The fire-protecting suit is folded up inside out when not in use. To use the suit, the face mask is put on the head to let the protective clothing be extended downwardly to cover the body. When the fire-protecting suit is in use, the air tank and the battery power supply are turned on, and then the hands are inserted through the sleeves of the protective clothing and extended out for saving things and performing a fire-fighting task.

Abstract: An adjustable elastic system supports a body encircling band or the belt of a lower body garment from an upper body garment, using multiple straps removably and adjustably attached by means of loop material-hook material couples to the inside lining of the upper garment. The lower end of each elastic strap includes a hitch which is slipped under the belt by means of an integral tab.

Abstract: The wrist-stabilization system includes an inflatable bladder having a plurality of channels in intercommunication one with the other and an inlet for inflating the channels. A glove or a wristband positions the bladder on a user's upper extremity such that substantially equal portions of the channels lie above and below the wrist joint to inhibit wrist joint motion in flexion and extension and assist in maintaining the lateral sides of the hand and forearm in the lateral plane. A manually-actuatable inflation/deflation device is secured to the glove, wristband or bladder and coupled to the bladder whereby the bladder can be manually inflated and deflated.

Abstract: A ski hat has an outer substantially tubular shell of flexible laminated fabric having top and bottom apertures to be placed over the head. The laminated fabric comprises three layers, an outer layer and inner layer each of spandex fabric, and a middle layer of microporous polyurethane laminate. The shell has top and bottom apertures. The hat has a flexible outer band surrounding the top aperture and a drawstring for reversibly tightening the flexible outer band surrounding the top aperture. The hat further can have protrusions integral with the substantially tubular shell and adjacent to the bottom aperture of the shell for covering the ears. The ear flaps can be lined with a layer of insulating fabric such as fleece-knit polyester bunting. The ski hat can further comprise a head covering for covering the top of the head joined to the cylindrical shell and made of insulating fabric.

Abstract: A belt designed for size adjustability, self-sealing closure, and temporary engagement to the waistband of skirt/slack of the wearer. The belt utilizes an outer face of fashion fabric and an inner face of fabric of mutually adhesive material with the addition of one relatively small strip of mutually adhesive material on one end of the fashion fabric and a closure strip traversely affixed to the opposite end of the fashion fabric. A continuous band is formed by engaging the small strip of mutually adhesive material to the inner fabric at any point along the circumference. The closure strip is folded around the engaged belt and then temporarily affixed to the inner fabric in c-shaped fashion by mutually adhesive material strips securely affixed to the ends of the closure strip.

Abstract: A protective helmet having a dome-shaped body and air vent structure in the body comprising a body consisting of molded, synthetic resin sections, a first the section having relatively higher density and a second the section having relatively lower density; the first section extending in strengthening adjacency to the second section, laterally of the vent structure.

Abstract: An article of protective eye wear, specifically, sunglasses which are self-buoyant is disclosed. The self-buoyant sunglasses include an elongated flexible strap having two free ends provided with fasteners joinable together to form a band which encircles the head. The strap has a cutout section in its lower longitudinal edge wall for receiving an eye shield having the shape of a thin cylindrical plate. A flap formed in the upper edge of the strap folds down behind the strap to sandwich the upper margin of the eye shield, which is fastened to the strap and flap, preferably by strips coated on both sides with a pressure sensitive adhesive. In the preferred embodiment, the strap is made buoyant by fabricating it from a low-density polyethylene foam core, the outer surface of which core has adhered thereto by flame, heat and pressure, a nylon spandex cover.

Abstract: A rigid container having a cushioned outer layer includes a fluid tube directed into a front wall of the container canted towards the floor, wherein the fluid tube is baffled, having a vent directed towards the top wall of the container. A modification of the invention includes chlorine tablet dispensing structure for effecting bacterial control within the container structure, as well as a flush-out conduit therefore.

Abstract: An adjustable decorative base trim plate serves as a replacement foot pad for a toilet. The trim plate is positioned between the toilet and floor to provide an attractive, level cover over discrepancies in the flooring surface that can result from toilet replacement. The trim plate is in two pieces that have overlapping flange members and slide to expand and cover a variety of sizes of footprint. Optional cutouts in each piece permit the toilet flange to protrude through. Arcuate lines can be provided to suggest trim lines that can be cut to reposition the flange openings The trim plate is formed of a tough, durable sheet material stiff enough to press against the floor and any caulking material and to stay flat and thick enough to support the toilet.

Abstract: A portable compact toilet for infants and toddlers which can be used as an effective "potty" training tool. The toilet includes an apertured seat with four legs pivotally mounted to the underside and foldable into a collapsed position, and a cover pivotally mounted to the seat and securable into a position covering the seat to form a compact package. The cover includes an internal and external storage section for receiving toilet accessories. The internal storage section is received in the seat aperture when the cover is positioned over the seat.

Abstract: Apparatus for producing a waterfall at the edge of a swimming pool, spa or pond, the apparatus including a generally cylindrical reservoir in the water circulation system path, with at least one water discharge metering rod on the axial centerline of the reservoir, configured for directing water in a first direction diametrically opposite an elongate discharge plenum having a second plenum in fluid flow communication therewith for discharging the water into the pool through a sidewall thereof. The apparatus is placed inside the wall on the side of the pool and produces a smooth even sheet of water which is directed away from the side of the pool. The metering rods are constructed for adjusting pressure along the axial length thereof to cause the water pressure inside of the unit to be maintained evenly across its length thereby directing the water out through the throat of the discharge plenum.

Abstract: A water recirculation system which derives energy from an available pressurized tap water supply to filter and return previously discharged water to a water discharge device. A system embodiment includes a shower head and a tap water powered pump for returning water discharged from the shower head to the pump for mixing with the supplied tap water for delivery to the shower head inlet.

Abstract: A powered toilet seat used in association with a toilet bowl or throw-away waste receptacle and which may be used to assist a person in being raised and lowered relative to the toilet bowl. The present invention provides separate sets of mechanical linkages in order to provide the optimum motion for raising and lowering of the seat and for raising and lowering of the armrest. While the seat is constrained to both lift and move forward slightly while it is being rotated forwardly, the armrests follow a circular arc in which the armrests initially move predominately in the upward direction and complete the motion by moving predominately in a forward direction. In addition, the armrests are maintained in a horizontal orientation at all time.

Abstract: An invalid hoist comprises a pivoted jib (3) for carrying an under arm-sling (13), which is arranged when pivoted to lift a user from a sitting position to a standing position and vice versa. The hoist includes knee engaging means (5) and is preferably mounted on a movable chassis (1). The arrangement is such that the movement of the user's upper body from a sitting position to a standing position always involves a substantial forward component. In preferred embodiments, this is achieved by locating the pivot (15) at substantially the level of a user's waist, by having a jib (3) which is at least twice the length of the distance between the knee joint and the hip joint, and by spacing the pivot (15) backwardly from the knee engaging means (5).

Abstract: A waterbed structure including a frame with a horizontal rectangular mattress-supporting platform and vertical retaining boards about the perimeter of the platform; a water-filled mattress of soft flexible sheet material having a horizontal bottom wall supported atop the platform, vertical side walls in supported engagement with the boards and a horizontal top wall; a drain fitting through which water in the mattress can be drained and including an elongate normally horizontal flexible drain tube with inner and outer ends and positioned between a selected one of the side walls of the mattress and its related board, a tubular neck at the inner end of the drain tube and fixed to said one side wall about a drain opening therein, an elongate spacer part with an outer end connected with the neck and projecting horizontally through the drain opening and into the mattress above and adjacent to the bottom wall, said spacer part defines a longitudinal flow passage and longitudinally spaced fluid-conducting openings; a

Abstract: A new and improved blanket apparatus for fitting over a baby seat or carrier which has a top and sides includes a flexible cloth member having dimensions sufficient to fit over the top and sides of the baby seat or carrier. The flexible cloth member has an outer edge; and an elastic strip or a draw string is installed near the outer edge of the flexible cloth member, for gathering the outer edge to form an opening having a plurality of adjustable sizes. A first adjustable size of the opening is sufficiently large to fit over the top and sides of the baby seat or carrier for installing the blanket apparatus on the baby seat or carrier. A second adjustable size of the opening is sufficiently small to resin the blanket apparatus on the baby seat or carrier, by preventing the blanket apparatus from slipping over the sides once the blanket apparatus has been installed.

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 dried to produce clean rags suitable for reuse.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for treating garments, particularly to impart a "stone-washed" look without using pumice stones, using an elongated drum having an inclined axis and two continuous helical flights placed within the drum. Garments subjected to treatment in the drum with liquids and chemicals normally used in stone-washing operations, but without pumice stones, will have an appearance and feel like that of a normally-formed stone-washed garment. The helical flights may also have projection fins to help the abrading operation. The method is much more economical in terms of both supplies, equipment, and labor than the conventional stone-wash technique.

Abstract: Automatic carding machine for uppers including a carriage upholding the upper to be scraped and travelling longitudinally along guides constrained to the top of the machine. The upper sector of the carriage runs on similar guides transversely. The movements can be performed simultaneously by means of independent activation members and the carriage translation speed as well as the upper sector are programmable so that the card can intervene in variable measure on the different peripheral parts of the upper arranged on the carriage. The tool or card automatically reverses its direction of rotation so as to roughen the back of the shoe from the outside toward the inside.

Abstract: A vibrating toothbrush which includes a brushhead (18) mounted for vibrating movement, a reservoir (30) for containing dentifrice which is located in the handle (14) of the toothbrush, and fluid connecting means (32) connecting the reservoir (30) to the brushhead (18). The brushhead (18) includes either hollow bristles (80) or nozzles (87) in the brushhead (18) to permit egress of the dentifrice from the brushhead (18) in the area of the bristles. The brushhead (18) is driven so as to provide a scrubbing action for the teeth and to provide acoustical energy for acoustical cleansing as well. The action of the brushhead (18) and the load thereon will result in dentifrice being released out of the brushhead (18) or bristles (80) as needed, supporting cavitation and streaming for the acoustical energy, as well as providing the cleansing/therapeutic effect of the dentifrice.

Abstract: The invention is directed to an electric toothbrush provided with a protective cover which is adapted to be pushed onto the handle section of the toothbrush. The protective cover protects in particular the drive shaft of the toothbrush extending from the handle section from contaminants, liquids as well as the impact of forces. The protective cover is further provided with a safety interlock preventing an accidental operation of the electric toothbrush when the protective cover is seated in place. A notch already provided is used for accomplishing a firm locking engagement of the protective cover with the handle section. The embodiments described cover both an integral and a two-part structure of the protective cover.

Abstract: A cleaning robot having a robot body to be self-propelled on a floor along a side wall, and a cleaning mechanism mounted on the robot body comprises a steering device provided on the robot body for changing the direction of advance of the robot body, and a slide device mounted on the robot body and reciprocatingly movable toward and away from the side wall. A contact force sensor positionable in contact with the side wall is provided at an outer end of the slide device. Based on the detection signal of the sensor, the slide device is controlled so as to maintain the force of contact at a target value, and the steering device is controlled so that a component of the contact force in the direction of advance of the robot body becomes zero.