Abstract: A rudbeckia fulgida var. speciosa plant named Viette's Little Suzy, characterized by its dwarf habit, having a total plant height of only 14 inches, approximately one-half the typical height of plants of this species, bright yellow orange ray florets and a domed dark purple center, very floriferous habit; and dark green foliage which fades to a dark grayed-purple during cooler temperatures and after frost.

Abstract: A Chrysanthemum plant named Honey Monterey particularly characterized by its flat capitulum form; daisy capitulum type; yellow-orange ray floret color; diameter across face of capitulum of 76 to 89 mm when fully opened, when grown as a pinched spray pot mum; photoperiodic flowering response to short days of 54 to 61 days; plant height, with 14 to 17 long days after sticking unrooted cuttings, and with 1 to 2 applications of 2500 ppm B-9 SP, ranges from 18 to 25 cm when grown as a pinched pot mum with 4 cuttings in a 15 cm pot; branching pattern is semi-spreading, each plant having 3 to 5 laterals after pinch; and recommended as spray pot mum.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of chrysanthemum plant named Salmon Reagan, bearing medium sized salmon blooms with a yellow-green center and a performance of 24-28 days.

Abstract: A new and distinct New Guinea Impatiens cultivar named BSR-195 Salmon is provided. This new cultivar was the result of a controlled breeding program wherein a plant designated BFP-67 (non-patented in the United States) was pollinated by a plant designated BFP-10 (non-patented in the United States). The new cultivar forms attractive very large somewhat flat salmon blossoms displaying an iridescent appearance combined with a basal branching character and an upright mounded growth habit, and can be readily distinguished from the Charade cultivar (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 7,787).

Abstract: A protective sports headgear comprised of a helmet member shaped to protect the top, rear, front and sides of a wearer's head. The helmet member has a rigid outer shell with an inner protective lining of shock absorbing material. A sizing harness is secured to the helmet and disposed inwardly thereof. The harness has a height adjusting band and a horizontal contour adjusting band. Adjustable sizing members are secured to the helmet and the adjusting bands to fit the bands on the head of a wearer to thereby space the head from the protective lining in at least some inner areas of the helmet member. The helmet is secured to the wearer's head by conventional retention members.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an angle sensor for musical tone control which controls a musical tone in response to changing angles at an articulation of the human body. Both ends of a pair of plate members are coupled pivotally and movably around an axis parallel to both faces of plate members. This pair of plate members are attached on the interior side of articulation of the human body by attaching means to generate a signal in response to the bending motion of the articulation. Thus, a musical tone control signal in response to the bending angles is outputted from detecting means which is placed on the plate members to control musical tone.

Abstract: A magnetically detectable plastic, e.g., polyethylene, polyvinyl, etc., pipe for underground use comprises a hollow tubular plastic pipe having particles of magnetic material embedded in plastic and secured integrally with the wall of the pipe. The magnetic particles are of iron oxide or barium ferrite and of a size, shape, distribution and proportion such that the plastic pipe may be easily detected by magnetic detection apparatus on the surface when the plastic pipe is buried at a selected depth under the ground. The magnetic particles are uniformly distributed throughout the thickness and uniformly distributed around the entire circumference of the plastic pipe or the magnetic particles may be distributed in discrete portions of the plastic pipe, as for example, a uniform outer layer of the pipe or in stripes or strips extending along the pipe.

Abstract: A reinforced ceramic investment casting shell mold and method of making such mold. The ceramic investment casting shell mold includes alternate, repeating layers of a ceramic material and a ceramic stucco defining an overall thickness of the shell mold. A fibrous reinforcing material is disposed in the alternate, repeating layers at an intermediate thickness of the shell mold. The fibrous reinforcing material has high tensile strength at elevated temperature and a coefficient of thermal expansion that is less than the coefficient of thermal expansion of the ceramic material and the ceramic stucco. The fibrous reinforcing material is preferably woven into a twisted yarn and disposed in a generally spiral configuration.

Abstract: An interlocking plate and cup set for use in casual dining so that one can hold a plate and cup with one hand. The plate and cup mate together so that the cup will be securely held to the plate and so that the mated combination can be placed on and removed from a flat surface without separation. The plate is generally flat and has an upper surface with a raised circumferential edge (12) for restraining food. The upper surface of the plate also has a cup-holding support (20) comprising a slot (24) extending in from the edge of the plate. The slot terminates in a concave cup-support area (22). The cup has a relatively broad base (30), a relatively narrow stem (32) extending up from the base, and a relatively broad liquid-holding body portion (34) extending up fro the stem. The body portion has a convex bottom surface (42) facing downward which is shaped to mate with the cup-support area in the plate.

Abstract: In a smoke detection system, smoke density in a sampling chamber is measured by flashing a strobe light through the chamber and sensing light flux emitted from the chamber and comparing it with light flux from the strobe light itself. The measurements are performed by peak detectors which load sample-and-hold circuits to provide steady signals. The two signals are combined in mathematical manner to compensate for zero-offset and rate error between the two signals. The combined and corrected output is used to actuate a visual alarm signal, such as a segmented bargraph display to indicate air pollution. The bargraph has programming pins for tapping off each individual bargraph segment to achieve plural preset alarm thresholds.

Abstract: Nucleic acid of reduced size and vector containing said nucleotidic sequence of which DNA codes an immunogenic peptidic sequence capable of inducing the generation of antibodies to the virus of viral hepatitis B. It comprises totally or partly the sequence of nucleotides represented in FIG. 3A. Application to the production by cloning in a bacterium of an immunogenic protein immunizing against hepatitis B, or application to the obtention of probes for the diagnosis of the presence of Dane particles in a serum.

Abstract: The title compounds can be prepared by reaction of a styrene derivative with ethylene in the presence of a nickel catalyst which carries a phosphorus-oxygen chelate ligand, at a temperature of 20.degree. to 160.degree. C. and an ethylene pressure of 1 to 200 bar. Styrene derivatives extended with ethylene, of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.19 denotes hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, vinyl or chlorine and R.sup.38 denotes C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkenyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.7 -acyl, flourine, chlorine or bromine andm assumes values of 4-104,with the exception of compounds wherein R.sup.19 denotes hydrogen and R.sup.38 denotes i-butyl or benzoyl, and m assumes the value 4, are new.

Abstract: An adapter is provided for enabling the use of night vision goggle having a plug-type mounting connector and a spring biased latch, with a head mounting assembly having a plate-type receiving carriage. The adapter comprises a housing having a plug-type receptacle which is configured to receive the plug-type mounting connector and a bar capable of engaging the latch. The adapter also comprises a mounting plate which is integrally formed to the hosing and configured to engage the plate-type receiving carriage. The plug-type mounting connector is secured within the plug-type receptacle by an engagement between the latch and the bar. The plug-type mounting connector is capable of selective disengagement from the plug-type receptacle by manual manipulation of the latch.

Abstract: A rigid, molded unitary palm guard, with shock absorption and dissipation properties protects the palm and the wrist of the wearer when incorporated into the palm area of a glove for roller skating, in-line skating, skateboarding, snakeboarding and the like. The guard is generally rectangular in shape with rounded comers and edges and defines an arched palm portion and a wrist portion. The arch of the palm portion forms a space between the palm of the hand and the guard, and in conjunction with the width of the palm portion, enables impact protection for the side of the palm of the hand as well as for the central area of the palm and the wrist. The outermost edge of the palm portion defines a first thickness, the apex of the arch defines a second and greater thickness, and the outermost edge of the wrist portion defines a third thickness. The guard cups the palm area thereby enabling the arched palm portion to be impacted in the event of a fall.

Abstract: The cold weather sleeping garment of the instant invention, used in conjunction with a sleeping bag, allows a user to sleep in sub-zero temperatures. The sleeping garment is separate from the sleeping bag but comfortably and snugly fastened to the user. The sleeping garment moves with the body which eliminates claustrophobia and loss of insulating value caused by displacement of the breathing hole away from the nose and mouth area of the user. By virtue of its ability to hug the body of the user and move with the user, the hole stays where placed initially with little or no displacement from the face. The shoulder protection serves to separate the bag into two sections preventing warm air in the bag and surrounding the user from being pushed out of the breathing hole when the user moves. An adaptation of the sleeping garment of the instant invention allows the insertion or removal of additional insulating material which affords the user greater comfort in changing weather conditions.

Abstract: A hang-type earmuff has a unitary, seamless core of flexible plastic in a truncated, conical configuration. A cover extends across the convex outer surface of the core and a liner extends across the concave inner surface of the core. The liner is attached to the core by providing a sheet of lining material, securing the lining material to the convex outer surface of the core adjacent the central opening thereof, removing the central portion of the lining material corresponding with the core opening, folding the lining material over the edge of the core defining the opening, through the opening and across the concave inner surface of the core and securing the lining material at the peripheral edge of the core. The cover is fitted to the core over a fixture to provide ample material to extend around the wearer's ear. The cover may be sewn or welded to the liner.

Abstract: An improved hopper seat/lid and flush mechanism for a flush toilet includes a control box having a seat/lid pedal and flush pedal mounted thereto. The seat/lid pedal is connected to the seat of the toilet through a linkage including a sliding rod. The flush pedal is connected to the flush handle of the toilet through a linkage including a straight pipe and spring. Actuation of the seat/lid pedal will move the toilet seat and lid from the closed to open position, or from the open to closed position depending on the orientation before actuation. Acutation of the flush pedal will cause the toilet to be flushed.

Abstract: A shower apparatus includes a primary shower head having fluid connection to a three-way valve member, with the three-way valve member permitting selective fluid flow to the primary shower housing permitting fluid flow selectively to the primary shower head, a pulse shower head, or a brush shower head. The brush shower head is arranged to permit directing a liquid soap through the brush shower head onto a user of the organization.

Abstract: A combination playpen and dressing/changing table, includes a frame including an upper frame assembly, a lower frame assembly, a plurality of corner legs, each leg having an upper end and a lower end, and connecting means for interconnecting the upper frame assembly to the upper ends of the corner legs and for interconnecting the lower frame assembly to the lower ends of the corner legs; a fabric enclosure secured to the frame to define a bottom and sides of the playpen; a fabric support surface for supporting an infant thereon; opposite zipper arrangements for removably securing the fabric supporting surface between opposite sides of the playpen such that the fabric supporting surface is positioned above the bottom and below the upper frame assembly.

Abstract: A resting bed for supporting a user, having a large abdomen, in a prone position, said bed comprising a frame having generally parallel top rails supported above the floor, and including an upper trunk support sling and lower body support sling, each sling being slidably mounted on the said top rails, and spaced from one another so as to leave an open, unsupported space between them, for accommodating users of different height and abdomen size and shape.

Abstract: An infant head support pillow neck made of a filler-cushion material which is covered by a top half and bottom half which are sewn together. The top and bottom halves are identically shaped so as to give the infant pillow head support a substantially rectangular appearance. The shape of the infant head support pillow is defined by first and second latitudinal sides and first and second longitudinal sides, the longitudinal sides being longer in length than the latitudinal sides. The second longitudinal side has a first keyhole wing and a second keyhole wing which curve inward in the direction of the first longitudinal side to form an opening between them. The second longitudinal side extends from the first and second keyhole wings to form a keyhole region at the center of the pillow. The keyhole region has a diameter which is approximately one-fourth the distance between the first and second latitudinal sides.

Abstract: A tool includes an elongate shank having an extractor threaded screw member, including a barbed projection extending therefrom to secure chips within a priorly tapped blind bore. The barbed tip is of magnetic material to enhance securement of chips relative to the barbed projection.

Abstract: An apparatus for and a method of determining a twist of clothes being washed in a washer, wherein a sensing signal indicative of the twist of clothes is analyzed, to determine whether the clothes twist signal is a meaningful signal or a noise, so that when the clothes twist signal is the meaningful signal, an operation in a clothes untwisting mode is carried out for minimizing a damage of the clothes.

Abstract: A load supporting structure includes a pair of beams with tension members extending between them. A deck formed from fiber reinforced concrete is supported on the beams with fasteners extending between the beams and deck. The tension members provide sufficient rigidity to allow an arching action to develop within the deck and thereby avoid the need for steel reinforcements within the deck.

Abstract: A powered toothbrush with rotary bundles of bristles includes a driver installed in the handle portion of the toothbrush and a plurality of driven rotors in the head portion. A plurality of bundles of bristles are respectively attached to the driven rotors to rotate therewith. A belt is provided between the driver and the driven rotors to transmit rotation from driver to the driven rotors.

Abstract: A motorized device for removing nail coatings such as fingernail polish or the like and usable by either a professional manicurist or by an individual caring for her own nails, the invention includes a container controllably rotatable in both clockwise and counter-clockwise directions, the container receiving a single-use cartridge filled with a flexible foam body saturated with a solvent capable of removing the coating. In the environment of a beauty salon, a client inserts each nail sequentially into a finger-receiving slit in the foam body of the cartridge and the cartridge-bearing container is rotated after each insertion to remove the coating, the cartridge then being discarded so that only one client uses a given cartridge. Sequential reversing of the cartridge-bearing container according to the invention speeds removal of the nail coating especially in cuticle areas from which nail coatings are difficult to remove according to prior methodology.

Abstract: A rollover car wash with arrays of cloth curtains to wash the car. Air cylinders to oscillate the curtains, and controls to swing both arrays of cloth curtains out to the sides of the car when washing is complete.

Abstract: A child's motivational toothbrush of unitary construction such that no part, of the toothbrush can be nondestructively detached so as to endanger a child. The toothbrush has as a part of its handle construction a three dimensional figure which has a cavity in which an electronic package is sealed, and from which an electronic activation switch is accessible to a user. When the activation switch is pressed the electronic package cycles through a program that produces sounds and electrical impulses that activate lights that blink on and off in a programmed sequence. The intersection between the handle and the toothbrush is provided with and aid for the clean and destructive detachment of the brush end from the handle end so that the brush end can be discarded and the handle end saved.

Abstract: A cleaning brush includes an elongated handle having opposed ends and a handle shape for use as a manual cleaning brush. A primary wire stem extends outwardly from one end of the handle and supports a primary bristle array having a generally cylindrical shape portion terminating in an outwardly extending domed portion. A secondary wire stem extends oppositely from the primary wire stem outwardly from the opposite end of the handle and supports a secondary bristle array. The secondary bristle array defines a cylindrical bristle portion proximate the handle end and a tapered bristle portion extending beyond the cylindrical bristle portion. The secondary bristle array is configured to correspond to the interior of a typical tint bottle nozzle cap while the primary bristle array is configured to correspond to the interior of a typical tint bottle.

Abstract: A scrub brush intended primarily for hands and knees type scrubbing. The scrub brush has a substantially rectangular bristle block body of substantially uniform thickness. The bristle block has a rearward end and a forward end with a forwardly extending scraper thereon, terminating in a scraping edge extending transversely of the bristle block. The brush bristles extend downwardly from the bottom surface of the bristle block. A handle for the scrub brush comprises a grip extending longitudinally of the bristle block and a pair of supports which extend between the bristle block top surface and the grip near its forward and rearward ends. The grip has a gentle, longitudinal S-curve with the result that the grip forward end is spaced at a slightly greater distance from the upper surface of the bristle block than is the grip rearward end. The grip increases slightly in width and thickness from its rearward end to its rounded forward end.

Abstract: A toothbrush having a non-slip region on its handle to facilitate better manipulation of the brush is disclosed. An insert having a surface with raised ribs is formed in a separate molding operation and then inserted within an aperture formed in the toothbrush handle. A method for manufacturing the toothbrush is also disclosed.

Abstract: Holders for cosmetic or hygienic items such as brushes and lipsticks which include a sleeve which is manually moved in telescoping fashion from a base of the holder outwardly to enclose the item before the cap is applied to the holder to facilitate applying the cap and to prevent damaging the item when the cap is applied. In the preferred embodiment, the sleeve remains retracted in the base when the cap is removed from the holder thereby presenting the item exposed and ready for use upon removal of the cap. The sleeve is manually pulled out of the base to an advanced position prior to applying the cap. The cap is applied to and engages the sleeve so that pushing the cap towards the base retracts the sleeve into the base. Rotation is not required to expose the item, and the shape of the item and the holder need not be tubular. In one embodiment, a spring urges the sleeve out of the base and stops are provided holding the sleeve in the retracted and in an intermediate position.

Abstract: A closed-end roller cover in which the pile fabric on the end, and the portion of the core to which it is secured, is integral with the main body of the cover, and a method of manufacture thereof. The cover is formed by heating the end portion of a fabric covered blank a short distance at the end, preferably along parallel lines so as to form structural lines of weakness, and immediately thereafter crimping the still pliable end portion inwardly upon itself to form a solid end wall with adhering pile fabric.

Abstract: A cleaner is provided for a cutting torch tip having a plurality of orifices in a particular arrangement which consists of a cylindrical body and a plurality of stainless steel wires extending from the body in the same pattern arrangement as the orifices in the cutting torch tip. The wires can be inserted within the orifices at the same time to simultaneously clean all of the orifices. In a modification each wire swivels and is mounted within the body and includes a flexible metal flap, with a relatively stiff tapered head along its free edge for scraping, which will rotate when inserted into one orifice to produce a better cleaning action therein.

Abstract: A golf ball cleaner with a housing having the outward appearance of an ordinary golf ball, the housing separable into two hollow, semi-spherical sections for placement of a golf ball therein for cleaning. Each hollow section includes a pad made of a sponge-like material releasably attached to the interior face thereof. One pad further includes a layer of a slightly abrasive fiber on the outside surface thereof such that cleaning is effected without scratching the surface of the golf ball. The two halves are releasably joined at common, overlapping annular edges which allows rotation of one half relative to the other half about an axis perpendicular to the plane of joining. The twisting motion of the two halves and friction caused by the pads effect cleaning of the golf ball.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner system having an intake nozzle integrally formed with a concave lower portion of a main vacuum canister of a vacuum cleaner system. The intake nozzle protrudes downwardly and communicates with an opening in a convex upper surface of a liquid pan removably attached to the concave lower portion of the main vacuum canister. In an alternative preferred embodiment, an intake member is included which is secured to the concave lower portion of the main vacuum canister. The intake member includes a downwardly protruding tubular member which protrudes outwardly of the lower surface of the main vacuum canister. The tubular member has a first opening which forms an intake port on the side surface of the main vacuum canister and a second opening forming an exhaust port at a lowermost end portion thereof. The intake member further includes a downwardly depending shroud for enabling the main vacuum canister to be more securely supported on a floor.

Abstract: A sealing strip adjacent a slidable window glass in an automobile body, provides a sealing lip which is mounted on an air-tight hollow chamber having two relatively rigid sides stiffened by a metal carrier. The third side is a relatively flexible wall. Expansion of the chamber by air pressure pushes the flexible wall outwardly so that a leg pivots the lip out of engagement with the window glass. In this configuration, a further chamber can be expanded by air pressure so that a wiper is caused to move into contact with the face of the window glass. As the window glass is raised or lowered, this wiper removes moisture and prevents smearing. Partial evacuation of the chambers retracts the flexible wall, thus pulling the lip into sealing engagement with the window glass, and also causes the wiper to move out of contact with the glass. A water jet may also be provided to spray cleaning water onto the glass when in the closed position.

Abstract: A screen wiping apparatus comprises a wiper arm which carries at least one wiper blade. The wiper arm is articulated about a pivot axis on a drive head for driving the wiper arm in oscillating movement. A substantially constant wiping torque is applied to the wiper arm by a spring. The apparatus also includes means for applying a complementary torque to the wiper arm so as to modify the actual wiping force applied to the wiper blade. This complementary torque applying means includes an actuator having an output member, which is coupled to the wiper arm through a connecting member. The connecting member includes a working surface which cooperates with a complementary torque transmitting member, typically in the form of a lever, which is coupled to the wiper arm and which is pivotable with respect to the latter against the action of a loading spring.

Abstract: An elongate wiper blade assembly comprises a yoke structure provided with a plurality of claw members, each claw member being designed to support a pair of backing strips each adapted to carry a wiper element,

Abstract: A sealed retainer grommet apparatus for securing a standard retainer member to a vehicle body panel. The apparatus generally includes a frusto-conical portion, an intermediate portion and a top portion. Both the top portion and a first end portion of the frusto-conical portion are generally circular in shape and have outer diameters which are larger than an outer diameter of the intermediate portion, which is also preferably circular in shape, to thereby form a channel. The apparatus 10 is secured to the body panel by inserting the frusto-conical portion through an opening of the body panel where the channel receives a section of the body panel member lockably therein. A bore extends through the top portion, the intermediate portion and at least a portion of the frusto-conical portion to define an interior sidewall portion.

Abstract: Improved doorstop composed of an elongated unitary strip of resilient material. The strip is bent to form a substantially closed geometric shape that includes at least one extended substantially flat side for attachment to a wall or baseboard. The second end of the strip lies over the extended flat side and engages same when the apparatus is flexed from contact with a door. The preferred form is trapezoidal in shape and has a resilient deformable pad disposed on the short parallel side. It is also preferred to include a stop at the distal end of the extended flat side to engage the other end when the apparatus is fully flexed.

Abstract: An adjustable hinge for interposition between a door and a frame includes a frame leaf, a door leaf pivotably mounted to the frame leaf, and an adjustable mounting assembly mounted to the door and with which the door leaf is engaged. The mounting assembly includes a cover fixed to the door and a base mounted to the cover, with the door leaf being engaged with the base. The base is fixed against horizontal movement relative to the cover, and a horizontal adjustment screw is engaged with the base. The door leaf is mounted to the adjustment screw for movement in a front-rear direction along with the adjustment screw to adjust the horizontal position of the door relative to the door leaf, and thereby relative to the frame. The base is mounted for vertical up and down movement to the cover, and an adjustment screw is provided for controlling the vertical position of the base relative to the frame.

Abstract: The hinge for the hood of an agricultural tractor includes a reversing plate pivotally mounted on the vehicle body. A first hinge arm has one end coupled to the reversing plate and a second end coupled to the hood. A second hinge arm has one end coupled to the vehicle body and a second end coupled to the hood. The reversing plate is rotated by a manually-operated lever mechanism. A lock mechanism near a front end of the hood retains the hood in a closed position and releases the hood only after a first opening phase, after which the hood can be fully opened during a second opening phase. A gas spring is coupled between the vehicle body and the reversing plate. In the closed position the gas spring helps to hold the hood in the closed position. The gas spring helps to open the hood after the reversing plate is rotated by a certain amount beyond a neutral position.