Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and unusually beautiful pillar type climbing rose bush. The primary feature of this new variety of pillar type climber rose bush is its vigorous growth and bushyness and the unusual coloration as it relates to the buds and the reddish tinge in the young stems.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Hybrid Tea rose plant is provided which abundantly forms attractive very double long-lasting blossoms that are dark Currant Red suffused with Cardinal Red on the upper side, and dark Cardinal Red on the under side. The buds are elongated, and the stems tend to be very long, straight, and rigid. The plant exhibits an upright growth habit, forms somewhat small foliage, forms vigorous vegetation, and is particularly well suited for cut flower production. Additionally, the plant exhibits very good disease resistance.

Abstract: The invention relates to a new and distinct variety of Gardenia jasminoides which originated as a seedling selected from a cultivated seedling population. The new variety is characterized by a resistance to cold, tolerance of warmer temperatures resulting in longer blooming periods, high floriferousness, and a compact, condensed appearance.

Abstract: A Chrysanthemum plant named Megan particularly characterized by its flat capitulum form; decorative capitulum type with a high number of disc florets in the fall, to a daisy with 5 to 6 rows of ray florets in the spring; red-purple ray floret color; diameter across face of capitulum of 45 to 54 mm when fully opened; branching pattern is spreading and prolific, with 6 to 9 breaks after pinch when grown outside under natural daylength in fall flowerings and in 10 cm pots for spring flowerings; natural season flower date of August 23 to 29 when planting rooted cuttings on June 21 to 23 in Salinas, Calif., and of September 27 to October 5 when planting rooted cuttings June 15 to June 18 in Hightstown, N.J.

Abstract: A Chrysanthemum plant named Yellow Nicole particularly characterized by its flat capitulum form; decorative capitulum type; yellow ray floret color; diameter across face of capitulum of 57 to 64 mm when fully opened; branching pattern is spreading and prolific, with 7 to 9 breaks after pinch when grown outside under natural daylength in fall flowerings, and 6 breaks after pinch when grown in 10 cm pots for spring flowerings; natural season flower date of August 14 to 20 when planting rooted cuttings on June 25 in Salinas, Calif., and September 15 to 21 when planting rooted cuttings June 15 in Hightstown, N.J.; flowering response of 45 to 48 days after rooting in no light/no shade programs in spring in Salinas, Calif.; plant height of 23 to 28 cm when grown in fall under natural daylength with no growth regulators, and 13 to 15 cm when grown in 10 cm pots in spring with 1 application of 2500 ppm B-9 SP; and durable, uniform performance.

Abstract: A Chrysanthemum plant named Cream Nicole particularly characterized by its flat capitulum form; decorative capitulum type; cream ray floret color; diameter across face of capitulum of 53 to 61 mm when fully opened; branching pattern is spreading and prolific, with 7 to 9 breaks after pinch when grown outside under natural daylength in fall flowerings, and 6 breaks after pinch when grown in 10 cm pots for spring flowerings; natural season flower date of August 12 to 18 when planting rooted cuttings on June 25 in Salinas, Calif., and September 14 to 21 when planting rooted cuttings June 15 in Hightstown, N.J.; flowering response of 45 to 46 days after rooting in no light/no shade programs in spring in Salinas, Calif.; plant height of 20 to 25 cm when grown in fall under natural daylength with no growth regulators, and 13 to 15 cm when grown in 10 cm pots in spring with 1 application of 2500 ppm B-9 SP; and durable, uniform performance.

Abstract: A Chrysanthemum plant named Yellow Sandy particularly characterized by its flat capitulum form; daisy capitulum type; yellow ray floret color; diameter across face of capitulum of 63 to 73 mm when fully opened; branching pattern is spreading and prolific, with 7 to 9 breaks after pinch when grown outside under natural daylength in fall flowerings, and 5 to 7 breaks after pinch when grown in 10 cm pots for spring flowerings; natural season flower date of August 20 when planting rooted cuttings on June 25 in Salinas, Calif., and September 19 to October 4 when planting rooted cuttings June 15 in Hightstown, N.J.; flowering response of 45 to 49 days after rooting in no light/no shade programs in spring; plant height of 30 to 35 cm when grown in fall under natural daylength with no growth regulators, and 13 to 18 cm when grown in 10 cm pots in spring with 1 application of 2500 ppm B-9 SP; and durable, uniform performance.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of geranium plant named Fisgrand, particularly characterized by the combined features of orange red flower color, semi-double flower form, medium green foliage with strong zonation, and medium to early flower response.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of geranium named Fisdino, particularly characterized by the combined features of bright red-purple semi-double flowers, very large umbels, medium green foliage with weak zonation, and medium to vigorous growth.

Abstract: A new variety of hybrid lily plant bearings large upfacing to outfacing flowers of excellent form and long persistence, both on the plant and as cut-flowers. The flowers of the new hybrid are particularly characterized by their large size and substance, their "open bell" form, their yellow coloration, and their fragrance. This combination is completely new in the Longiflorum hybrid divisions of lilies suited to forcing and to mass commercial cultivation. The variety of highly resistant to fusarium disease and shows tolerance of virus. The bulbs may be precooled and forced for cut-flower production. The clone is vigorous and is a good grower and propagator.

Abstract: A new variety of hybrid lily plant bearing large upfacing flowers of excellent form and long persistence, both on the plant and as cut-flowers. The pastel orange flowers of the new hybrid are particularly characterized by their tiny, pollen-free anthers and their starry form, with all tepals approximately the same width. This combination is completely new in the Asiatic hybird divisions of lilies suited to forcing and to mass commercial cultivation. The variety is resistant to fusarium disease and shows tolerance of virus. The bulbs may be precooled and forced for cut-flower production. The clone is vigorous and is a good grower and propagator.

Abstract: A new variety of hybrid lily plant bearing large upfacing to slightly outfacing flowers of excellent form and long persistence. The new hybrid is particularly characterized by a short, sturdy stem and by flowers of vibrant unspotted deep red color with clawed tepals and lightly ruffled outer tepal margins. This combination is completely new in the Asiatic hybrid divisions of lilies suited to forcing and to mass commercial cultivation. The variety is highly resistant to fusarium disease and shows tolerance of virus. The bulbs may be precooled and forced into flower under glass out of season. The clone is vigorous and is a good grower and propagator.

Abstract: A trenching apparatus (10) is for excavating deep trenches in which inground concrete retaining or foundation walls may be formed. The trenching apparatus (10) has a crawler base (11) on which a carrier assembly (14) is pivotally supported by pivots (16) whereby it may be tilted by rams (17) to maintain the platform horizontal. An automatic control device (64) is provided for this purpose. The carrier assembly (14) has a pair of rails (18/19) along which a carriage (21) may move. The carriage (21) supports a sleeve (24) through which a trenching arm (25) may be lowered to excavate a trench section as the carriage (21) is driven along the rails (18/19).

Abstract: An apparatus for performing two successive work operations on a workpiece in an equalized force mode. The apparatus includes a base; a yoke mounted for bi-directional movement on the base and carrying a two-sided punch on its upper face; a ram member mounted within the yoke and including two bores opening in opposite faces of the ram member and slidably receiving two pistons secured to the opposite end walls of the yoke; and means for delivering pressurized fluid through the pistons to sealed pressure chambers defined at the inner ends of the pistons between the piston inner ends and the respective confronting faces of the ram to selectively move a pair of die members carried on the upper face of the ram into and out of punching coacting with the double punch carried on the yoke.

Abstract: A split-image, multi-power microscopic image display system and method wherein the image of an object positioned on a slide is split into two optical paths, and is magnified to a varying degree in each optical path, the resulting respectively magnified images being displayed on respective monitor devices. The initial optical path includes an objective and a splitter; the paths of lower magnification and higher magnification each include a TV camera and a TV monitor, and may include various optical elements in accordance with the four disclosed embodiments.

Abstract: A high speed spindle has a motor and tool adjustment mechanism which aligns spaced bearing means to rigidly support the spindle shaft at high speed operation and to prevent excessive lateral loading of a bearing unit of the tool adjustment mechanism. The unitary motor and tool adjustment mechanism are joined together as a single unitary assembly which is mountable on a machine tool base without requiring alignment and preassembly of the motor and tool adjustment mechanism at field locations.

Abstract: An extrusion die for extruding a honeycomb-shaped structure having rectangular channels. The die is formed of a hard, rigid material, preferably metal, and includes a body plate and an abutting face plate. The outlet face of the body plate is brazed to the inlet face of the face plate. The body plate has a plurality of slightly staggered primary feed holes, the outlet ends of each communicating with an associated feed reservoir, the latter each defined by a recess or depression in the inlet surface of the face plate. Each feed reservoir communicates with the inlet ends of three associated secondary feed holes. The outlet surface of the face plate integrally carries a plurality of intersecting slot segments defining rectangular pins. The outlet end of each secondary feed hole communicates with and feeds an associated intersection of groove segments.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for the preparation of bisphenols and bisphenol mixtures by the isomerization of bisphenols on acid or alkaline catalysts in the presence of the corresponding phenols.

Abstract: System including a clamp and bandage for use in the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome.

Abstract: An adjustable neckline garment has a stretchable neckline and a plurality of adjustment devices spaced along the neckline to permit configuring the neckline to a plurality of different shapes.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to improved apparatus for restraining a necktie to a shirt. The present invention employs attachment means on the back of a conventional necktie to secure the tie's normally concealed tail in two positions, and a horizontal member, having buttonholes therein, slidably mounted on the tail between the attachment means. The horizontal member may then be secured to a shirt button to hold the tie in place during normal wear. The apparatus allows the necktie to automatically adjust to compensate for changes in the amount of slack on the necktie. Various alternative attachment means are disclosed, including means for ease in providing restraint apparatus for "clip-on" and other pre-tied neckwear.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for covering and protecting engagement regions of interconnecting straps employed with apparel. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a sheath of material which is generally tubular in shape having a inner wall and an outer wall, wherein the inner wall of the tube defines a cavity therein. The sheath is sized to permit disposition of the sheath over at least a portion of interconnecting straps employed in conjunction with certain apparel. The sheath has a predetermined length which is selected to permit the sheath to cover at least a portion of engagement regions of the respective interconnecting straps when disposed thereon.

Abstract: A headwear piece having a crown with a surface defining an opening for receiving the head of a wearer, a bladder having first and second layers defining a space therebetween for containing a displaceable fluid, structure for connecting the first and second layers to each other to divide the bladder space into first and second chambers with their being a communication path through the bladder space between the first and second chambers, and structure for connecting the bladder to the crown so that the bladder defines a deformable cushion layer to conform to the head of a wearer.

Abstract: Easily removable and donnable pants. The pants employ a releasable seam along the outside of each leg and a plurality of separate hook and loop fastener segments distributed along the seam for closing the seam. The lowest fastener, at the bottom of the pant leg, offers less resistance than those above it. The highest fastener, at the waist of the pants, offers more resistance than those below it. The lowest and highest fasteners comprise tabs, to permit adjustment of the waist and ankles of the pants to the size of the wearer, while those in between preferably are wave shaped. Preferably, the waist and ankle are provided with elastic material to make those portions of the pants adjustable and snug.

Abstract: A multi-layer moisture management fabric for being placed in garments. The multi-layer fabric includes a relatively thick inner moisture permeable hydrophobic fabric layer having for being positioned next to the skin of the wearer of the garment, a first, relatively thin intermediate hydrophilic fabric layer positioned adjacent the hydrophobic fabric layer on the side thereof away from the skin of the wearer, and a second, relatively thick outer hydrophilic fabric layer positioned adjacent the first hydrophilic fabric layer on the opposite side thereof from the hydrophobic fabric layer.

Abstract: A protective helmet has a fitting and retention system which allows for fing a variety of head sizes and shapes with a single helmet size and also allows for precision reproducible fitting for a repeat user. The protective helmet has an energy-attenuating liner comprising a brow pad, a crown pad and a floating occipital pusher plate. The pusher plate hangs from the rear of the helmet on adjustable straps which are tensioned to urge the wearer's head forward toward the front of the helmet. This ensures that weapon sighting/designation systems are consistently aligned each time the helmet is worn. This feature also allows the helmet to accommodate a variety of head sizes and shapes. Pusher plate movement is preferably controlled using a parallel arrangement of two horizontal straps in which the lower strap is adjusted as part of the chinstrap assembly while the upper strap routed through a slot in the helmet shell and coupled to a device which simultaneously tensions the pusher plate and the ear cups.

Abstract: A water closet flushing apparatus provided with a pressure detector mounted along a water supply pipe, an opening and closing apparatus to open and close a water supply passage provided along the water supply pipe and a control apparatus that uses the pressure detected by the pressure detector to control the opening and closing operation of the opening and closing apparatus so that a predetermined amount of water is supplied to the water closet.

Abstract: A swim-in-place pool has horizontal inner and outer circulating waterways arranged in such manner that a portion of the inner waterway coincides with a portion of the outer waterway. The non-coincident portion of the inner waterway then provides a swimming space. A plurality of impeller blades are suspended in a spaced series within the coinciding portion of the two waterways, each of the blades in its operative condition extending transversely of that waterway and occupying substantially all of its cross-sectional area. A power drive advances the blades in unison along the coinciding portion of the two waterways so that a rather fixed body of water is captured between each two adjacent blades and advanced therewith. A diversion structure adjacent the entry of the non-coincident portion of the inner waterway diverts a continuous flow of water in a relatively non-turbulent state into and through the swimming space.

Abstract: A collapsible shower apparatus mounted in a room having a water drain in a floor, the apparatus comprising a base unit collapsible into a space-compact position and expandable into a first water-containment enclosure surrounding the drain in the floor and extending from the floor upwardly to a predetermined height above the floor, and an upper unit mounted above the base unit, the upper unit being collapsible into a space-compact position and expandable into a second water-containment enclosure extending directly above the first enclosure formed by the base unit when expanded, and fitting into the base unit.

Abstract: A piece of furniture convertible from a seat into a bed and having a seat portion and an adjoining back portion which is connected thereto by a hinge for enabling the seat portion and the back portion to rotate with respect to one another between an automatically stabilized seat position of the piece of furniture, wherein the angle between both portions is minimal, and a flat position of the piece of furniture, wherein the angle between both portions is maximal. Further there are provided legs for supporting the seat portion in the seat position and the seat portion and the back portion in the flat position of the piece of furniture. Located between the seat portion and the back portion is a locking device for locking the seat portion and the back portion with respect to one another in the seat position.

Abstract: A portable invalid patient lifting and turning apparatus, including an open framework for being positioned above a bed for lifting and lowering a patient. The framework includes a first pair of upright standards mounted on rolling means and a second pair of standards mounted on rolling means and spaced apart from the first pair of standards. Interconnecting frame members define a lengthwise dimension of the apparatus, and are connected to the first and second pairs of upright standards by opposite ends of the frame members.

Abstract: A combination fire axe includes an elongated handle, a head member disposed at one end of the handle, and a pike member disposed at the opposite end of the handle. The head member includes a base portion secured to the handle and a cutting portion having a convex edge disposed on one side of the base portion. An enlarged end portion having a blunt face is disposed on the opposite side of the base portion. An elongated substantially flat top portion and a grip members are defined in the head member for operating and controlling the pike member. The pike member includes a base portion secured to the handle, a wedge-shaped pike end portion, and a hook member extending transversely outwardly from the pike member.

Abstract: A new and improved multipurpose hand-held tool, especially adapted to be used by rescue workers to extract victims from damaged motor vehicles, includes a handle, a head, a foot, and a saw blade that projects from the bottom of the foot. The head is connected to the handle and includes a first head end, a middle head portion, and a second head end. The foot, which is connected to the handle, includes a first foot end, a middle foot portion, a second foot end, and a bottom side. In a first embodiment, a first cutter, which is pyramidal shaped, is connected to the first head end and has a sharp, pointed edge. A second cutter is connected to the second head end and has a long, flat, axe blade. The first foot end includes a pointed hook edge, especially adapted for prying; and the second foot end includes a hammer head. In a second embodiment, a hammer head is connected to the first head end; and an axe head cutter is connected to the second head end.

Abstract: A convertible furniture assembly for use on a support surface by one or two humans with backs and buttocks. The assembly includes a framework adapted to rest upon the support surface and first and second sections with proximal and distal end portions disposed on the framework. Hinge assemblies forming a pivot interconnect the proximal end portions so that the first and second sections form buttocks and back supports respectively for the humans. Arm assemblies are mounted on the framework for raising and lowering the distal end portions of the sections independent of each other about the pivot of the hinge assemblies. The sections can be moved from a coplanar and substantially horizontal position resting upon the framework, where they can form at least a part of a bed, to positions at which they are disposed at an angle with respect to each other, where they form at least a part of a lounge.

Abstract: A tub cover which is mounted on an upper opening of a tub of a washing machine, includes a case shoulder and an inner cover having a condenser with the inner cover hinged with the case shoulder. The condenser comprises a steam inflow opening for enabling the upward passing steam from the tub, a water container member having a plurality of heat-exchanger plates, for heat-exchanging with steam entering therein, and a steam outflow opening for passing outward steam heat-exchanged in the container water member. The heat-exchanger plate comprises a plurality of orifices provided in a plurality of convex portions, and a water container formed between the convex portions.

Abstract: Adjustable components for swimming pool cleaners or other devices are disclosed. The components, when forming part of a fluid-interruption cleaner, can accommodate a variety of diaphragms (valves) of different lengths. The exterior of the cleaner's inner tube, to which the diaphragm is attached, includes a series of spaced, concentric ribs, any selected group of which may be gripped by a cantilever ring positioned between the inner tube and the cleaner body. Because the inner tube may be alternatively positioned relative to the cantilever ring and body, it can accept and accommodate diaphragms of varying lengths. The components also facilitate removal of the diaphragm and inner tube from the cleaner for inspection or, for example, when repair or replacement is desired.

Abstract: A cup washing machine includes a first transmission shaft and a second transmission shaft respectively coupled to a motor drive by a set of gears, a third transmission shaft eccentrically coupled to the second transmission shaft, a first cylinder brush and a second cylinder brush respectively coupled to the first and third transmission shafts, a toothed lock block controlled by a lock control knob to lock the third transmission in a desired angular position for permitting the pitch between the first and second cylinder brushes to be adjustably set. A detergent dispensing can with a dispensing tube is mounted on the housing of the machine and controlled to disperse detergent to the cylinder brushes for cleaning cups.

Abstract: A toothbrush device having a bent handle and a longitudinal brush head about the bent handle for perfectly cleaning the tooth without causing any inconvenience to the lips and the mouth.

Abstract: A toothbrush for cleaning individual teeth includes a longitudinally extending handle portion (10) connected to a curved head portion (20). The head portion (20) carries a plurality of relatively long, soft bristle tufts (31) arranged in transverse rows and a plurality of relatively short, hard bristle tufts (32) arranged in transverse rows sandwiched between the transverse rows of the plurality of relatively long, soft bristle tufts (31). The curved head portion (20) has a small radius of curvature of between 1.4 and 1.8 centimeters, optimally 1.5 centimeters, while the relatively long, soft bristle tufts (31) each extend radially from the curved head portion (20) by a distance of between 0.8 and 1.2 centimeters, optimally 1 centimeter. In this manner, the entire arrangement (30) of bristle tufts is made to converge substantially on the area of an individual tooth and its surrounding gum line.

Abstract: A toothbrush construction is described in which a bristle head is made moveable with respect to a handle and contains adjustable springs to permit presetting of the brushing pressure. The springs are so formed as to have a break away feature. The user is thus made aware whenever he exerts more than the preset pressure and can learn to brush at a pressure which permits good cleansing and minimizes brushing damage to his teeth and gingival tissue.

Abstract: This invention pertains to a paint brush bristle clamp which can be removed after paint brush use, and facilitates cleaning of paint from the brush. A removable paint brush bristle clamp comprising: (a) a pair of opposed end walls; (b) a first side wall located between the pair of end walls and joined thereto; (c) a second side wall opposed to the first side wall, the second side wall being joined at one end to one of the end walls, the opposite end of the second side wall being free and having a first lip formed thereon; (d) a second lip formed on one end of one of the end walls, adjacent to the lip formed on one edge of the adjacent side wall, said second lip being adapted to mate with the first lip on the side wall to thereby provide an opening and closing action.

Abstract: The invention is a mop head having holder insert pockets. The holder insert pockets have thick strips of a water-absorbing and swellable material in the region of the pocket openings.