Abstract: A combustible bed for a casket including a frame made of a combustible material, namely wood, and a fabric made of a combustible material, namely polypropylene, connected to the frame to provide a surface for supporting a body.

Abstract: A new bushing removal tool for removing bushings from aircraft transparencies combines a U-shaped tool body, supporting base plates, a threaded shaft extending through the tool body, a large nut screwed on one end of the threaded shaft and a bushing puller on the other end of the threaded shaft. The bushing puller has a pivoting tip which, in one pivoted position, allows the bushing puller to fit through the bushing and, in another pivoted position, engages the bushing so that, when the large nut is rotated, the bushing puller is pulled up. The bushing is pulled up with the bushing puller. A hydraulic or pneumatic cylinder and piston can be used in place of the threaded shaft and large nut. A specially shaped shaft with a fixed tip can be used as the bushing puller for small or fragile bushings.

Abstract: The invention relates to coating devices and methods for application of sant to ammunition. Provided is a mechanically simple and effective way of weatherproofing or coating high volumes of small caliber sabot ammunition or similar items. The coating device typically consists of a container device, which is chamber of sufficient size and volume to hold sealant, covered by an integral lid comprising a frame holding a diaphram, sealant and means for applying the sealant. The frame and the diaphram are provided with aligning holes. The holes are sized to permit the object to be coated to penetrate through the frame, and deformably penetrate through the diaphram into the chamber and contacting the sealant and means of application. The means to apply the sealant may be a sealant dip, a series of spray jets to spray the sealant, a felt stamp pad, a fluidized bed, various combinations of these or any other type of application means to uniformly coat the object.

Abstract: A propellant charge igniter is provided with a metallic igniter tube which is consumed along with the main propellant charge. The combustible igniter tube is flexibly attached to a conventional primer head. An elastomeric tube, a springreinforced tube, or a tube impregnated with a wire mesh can be used to achieve a flexible connection. These tubular elements may be bonded to the primer head and igniter tube, or mechanically attached by means of threaded couplings which are crimped over the elastomeric tubing.

Abstract: A cartridge for a kinetic energy projectile, where the projectile has a deter of less than a gun bore diameter and the projectile is saboted in order to support and guide the projectile along the gun bore. The sabot 42 has a closing disk 48 which radially extends from the projectile or penetrator 41 to the internal diameter of the gun bore. The closing disk is positioned on the penetrator at a location spaced from an open end 14 of a cartridge case 49. A shell 13 extends from the closing disk to the open end 14 of the cartridge case. The shell 13 is positioned adjacent the internal diameter of the gun bore, and the shell 13 along with the sabot defines a sabot volume. The sabot volume along with the volume defined by the cartridge case is filled with propellant.

Abstract: An optical data transducer system is described which comprises a cryogenic dewar for containing an infrared focal plane array at low temperature and an optical spatial light modulator, collimated laser beam and associated optical train and detector for efficient extraction of information from the array.

Abstract: A voice channel remote control system for operating remote smoke generators or battlefield operations. The system includes a transmission end for sending a voice channel signal and a receiving end for receiving and acting on the signal. A tone generator for sending a tone signal of a least one tone digit from the transmission end is included. Also included is a microphone at the receiving end for receiving the tone signal. A tone decoder is operably connected to the microphone pickup, with the decoder being adapted to validate and decode the tone signal to provide a binary coded decimal output for receiving the tone signal to thereby provide a coded decimal output. This output is connected to a decoder/driver which transforms the decimal output to provide a driving signal. Finally, a relay receives the driving signal and transmits an activation signal to thereby activate the remote smoke generator device.

Abstract: The system is a remotely operated, autonomous multi-channel time history recording device which uses digital and computer technologies to detect, record and display the results of tests that are time varying dependent. It is particularly suited to monitoring the effects of exploding warheads. By placing a series of piezoelectric detectors in an exploding shock wave field, it is possible to ascertain the wavefront propagation. A dynamic peak detector is used is used with each piezoelectric detector to detect the exact peak of the unknown pulse which peak defines the "time-of-arrival" of the pulse. By controlling the system with a computer program it is possible to display the complete time history of the propagating shock wave. When the exploding device is detonated a counter increments in 100 ns steps with its output on a timing bus.

Abstract: In a fluidborne or structureborne sound system, a method and apparatus are rovided for actively canceling transient acoustic noise. A high-speed controller utilizes a weighted combination of open and closed-loop inputs to provide a correction signal to a cancellation source. The cancellation source introduces a canceling acoustic wave that is equal in amplitude but 180.degree. out of phase with respect to the acoustic noise in order to cancel the acoustic noise within the system. The open-loop input is provided by a database containing a predicted, off-line model of the acoustic noise. The closed-loop input is provided by a combination of 1) an input signal generated by the input acoustic wave and feedback from the cancellation source as measured by an input sensor and 2) an error signal generated at the output of the system as measured by an error sensor. The weighted combination of the open and closed-loop inputs is chosen to minimize the error signal.

Abstract: A process for preparing a diamond particle/silver metal matrix composite ucture by coating diamond particles with molten silver nitrate, decomposing the silver nitrate to form a silver metal coating on the surfaces of the diamond particles, consolidating the silver metal coated diamond particles into a composite structure having continuous pores between the silver metal coated diamond particles, infiltrating the continuous pores of the composite with molten silver nitrate and decomposing the silver nitrate to form silver metal which fills the continuous pores of the composite structure.

Abstract: A shrub rose having a vigorous, well-branched and upright habit of growth; dark green, glossy, disease-resistant foliage and attractive pink flowers; and being easily propagated from softwood cuttings.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Petunia plant named Cas 1, characterized by the combined features of comparatively small dark purple-violet flowers, profuse flowering, medium to strong growth habit, overhanging plant habit, and dark green foliage.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Petunia plant named Cas 3, characterized by the combined features of intense red-violet flowers, profuse flowering with comparatively small flowers, vigorous growth habit, long, overhanging plant habit and dark green foliage.

Abstract: A new variety of mini-spray carnation particularly distinguished by its recurrent profuse production of small flowers, the petals of which are white at the base and purple to the outer edge, and by the rapid growth rate of the plant which takes the form of a bush with moderate foliage.

Abstract: A new and original variety of mini-spray carnation particularly distinguished by its many bright cyclamen purple flat blossoms of relatively small size, which are borne profusely and intermittently in clusters on erect stems branching from the main stem of an upright bush that has a height of about 100 cm.

Abstract: A new and original variety of mini-spray carnation particularly distinguished by its small tyrian purple flat blossoms, which are bloomed profusely and intermittently from Spring through Fall in clusters borne on erect stems branching from the main stem of an upright bush that has a height of about 100-120 cm.

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

Abstract: A new Geranium cultivar particularly distinguished by its early flowering velvet dark red florets carried in clusters, the cultivar having medium green foliage and forming a tall bushy plant.

Abstract: A new Geranium cultivar particularly distinguished by its very round and strong umbels with long lasting double petals of a orange color, having abundant dark foliage and compact growth.

Abstract: A device is disclosed for controlling the flow of refrigerant into a system and for controlling the application of a vacuum to evacuate the system via the same device prior to charging. The device is configured for controlling flow at the charging port to avoid loss of refrigerant from connecting lines. Piston operated valving internally mounted in a valve body controls the communication of refrigerant and vacuum sources to an outlet opening receiving a tubular charging port of the system to be charged. A pressure operated clamping piston actuates the gripping rings to secure the device to the charging port prior to both evacuation and charging and also acts to open the charging port valving as the fitting is clamped and sealed thereto. The outlet opening is defined by an end cap which is detachable from the fitting to allow use with different configuration charging ports by replacement with another end cap.

Abstract: Cross-linked aqueous dispersions and emulsions and method for producing casts of any desirable shape therefrom the dispersions comprising a water dissipatable polymer in an amount from 18 to 30 percent by weight based on the total weight of the composition; water in an amount from .[.67 to 30.]. .Iadd.30 to 80 .Iaddend.percent by weight based on the total weight of the composition; a source of multivalent metallic ions in an amount of 0.1 to 5 percent by weight based on the total weight of the composition; and humectant in an amount from 0.1 to 40 percent by weight based on the total weight of the composition and the emulsions comprising a water dissipatable polymer in an amount from 18 to 30 percent by weight based on the total weight of the composition; water in an amount from .[.67.]. .Iadd.30 .Iaddend.to 80 percent by weight based on the total weight of the composition; emollient oils in an amount from 0.

Abstract: A decorative device is disclosed which includes 9 .Iadd.an electromechanical device, .Iaddend.music module or .[.other electrical loads.]. .Iadd.combinations of such devices .Iaddend. and electrical circuitry and a connector for connection to a selected socket of a string of conventional sockets for connection to an A.C. line. The connector includes an elongated flexible cable and is constructed to permit ready installation and positioning. Lamps may be provided in the device. The electrical circuit .Iadd.optionally .Iaddend.includes a bridge rectifier and Zener diodes connected to insure continuous energization of lamps of the string while protecting against excessive voltages and minimizing safety hazards.

Abstract: In a semiconductor memory device comprising a plurality of memory cells, a test request detection circuit responds to a voltage, on an input terminal, higher than a range of voltages supplied under ordinary operation condition for producing a test signal. Responsive to the test signal, data which has been supplied to the semiconductor memory device are simultaneously written into a plurality of memory cells, and data are simultaneously read from a plurality of memory cells, and judgement is made as to whether or not the data from the memory cells coincide with the data originally supplied to the semiconductor memory device.

Abstract: There are provided an optical disc and an optical recording apparatus to form a tracking groove onto an optically recordable disc. This apparatus comprises: a recording beam generator to generate a recording beam such as a laser beam having a predetermined spot size so as to form a pattern of a predetermined width onto the disc; a light deflector arranged on an optical path of the recording beam generator; and a driver for driving the light deflector for reciprocally moving the recording beam in a radial direction of the disc at a high frequency, and for multi-exposing the disc by the recording beam due to the movement of the recording beam in the radial direction, whereby a groove having a width wider than the pattern of the predetermined width is formed. With this apparatus, both the discrete information pattern and a groove are formed by using a single recording beam. Namely, both the pits and a wide groove can be formed by using a single recording spot.

Abstract: A television signal is distorted by passing it through a distortion amplifier which applies a Gaussian distortion curve to the signal. The curve has a maximum increase in amplitude of about 38 dB, which is about 30 dB with respect to the amplitude increase of the video carrier. The signal is further modified by the addition of gated jamming signals between the video and audio carriers. The jamming signals are present only during the horizontal and vertical blanking intervals and so do not affect the quality of the picture reproduced by the receiver. The distorted television signal is restored by applying a filter function which is the inverse of the distortion function. The gated jamming signals are removed by the restoring filter to a degree which permits the television receiver to read the horizontal and vertical sync signals and the color burst signal during the blanking intervals.

Abstract: A manifold form assembly has a front page and a back page, with each page having image-receiving areas disposed thereon. The front page image-receiving areas are non-overlapping with the back page image-receiving areas. A pressure-sensitive image-transferring system is provided integral with the assembly to transfer pressure-created images formed on the front and back page image-receiving areas. Duplicate front and back pages receive images transferred by the image-transferring system. A stub connects the original pages, the image-transferring system, and the duplicate pages into an integral form assembly.

Abstract: Disclosed are carbostyril derivatives and their salts of the formulas ##STR1## The compounds have anti-peptic ulcer effects, and are useful as a treating agent for curing peptic ulcers in the digestive system, such as ulcers in the stomach and in the duodenum. The compounds particularly have prophylaxis and curing effects for treating chronic ulcers, for example experimental acetic acid-induced ulcers and cautery ulcers, with both low toxicity and few side-effects. Also disclosed are processes for preparing the compounds and for preparing pharmaceutical compositions containing them.

Abstract: For an improved fastening of a sleeping mask (1) to the head and for providing a certain noise protection, a holding device is formed by side parts (4,4') which are extended into a region adjacent to a wearer's ears and pertain to eye mask (2) and comprise receiving pockets (7,7') for the outer ears on the inner side facing the head. A drawstring has one end secured to the eye mask and a free end projecting out of a recess in a lower edge of the eye mask. The drawstring is pulled to secure the outer rend of the wearer in a receiving pocket.

Abstract: A restraining and protective device has a pouch A for receiving the handcuffed hands of a person under restraint, and a central transverse strap B attached to one side of the pouch and threaded through an opposite side of the pouch, being tightenable and fastenable for securing and protecting the hands.

Abstract: A flexible L-shaped mitt member includes a first end to resiliently engage and secure an outboard motor steering rod therethrough directing the rod into the mitt cavity, with the mitt having a second end opening arranged to receive an individual's arm therethrough to grasp the rod within the mitt at a junction of the mitt first and second legs.

Abstract: An insect-proof, form-fitting undergarment consisting of top and bottom parts formed of selected breathable material and having omnidirectional stretch properties, and which top and bottom parts may be securely joined at the waist to prevent insect entry. A light cotton lining may be utilized in either or both of said top and bottom parts.

Abstract: To protect cooks, who work alternately in hot and cold rooms, from catching colds, to prevent clothing from slipping during work, to allow clothes to be donned simply and easily, and to preserve a well-groomed appearance, the clothing consists of trousers (8) and a jacket (1), which together form an overall or a jump suit. A zip fastener (7) extends from the fly (8') of the trousers up to the collar of the jacket (1). The clothing is associated with an apron (11) with fiat strip fastener parts (9') and a neck band (13) with a tie knot (14).

Abstract: A protective mitten for golfers has a finger receiving portion, a thumb receiving portion and a wrist receiving portion. The mitten includes an outer shell made of water resistant material such as nylon, a lining made of insulating material such as synthetic shearling disposed inside the outer shell, and a strip of resilient material such as foam rubber attached to the outer shell extending circumferentially of the wrist receiving portion of the mitten. The strip of resilient material is disposed between the outer shell and the lining.

Abstract: A cap to be worn on the top of the head comprises a crown that is fabricated to simulate approximately one-half of a game ball. The crown is formed by a plurality of generally triangular-shaped fabric gores which are collectively stitched together along their lengthwise edges, and the outer surface of each of the gores includes a pattern section which, when individual fabric gores are secured together to form the crown, are aligned to provide a half game ball.

Abstract: A headgear includes a lower visor lid member and a flexible upper visor lid member connected to one another in a region where both members are attached to the headgear, the upper visor lid member being flexible and weakened along an area which enables the flexible upper visor lid member to be separated from the lower visor lid member to an open position, the flexible upper visor lid member including a protruding portion of the visor lid member that overlaps the lower visor lid member when the visor lid members are closed on one another, thereby enabling the protruding portion to be grasped by the wearer so that the flexible upper lid member may be separated from the lower visor lid member; a storage space being provided between the closed upper and lower visor lid members for containing display and/or storage; and the lower visor member includes a protrusion formed thereon in the region near where the upper and lower visor lid members are attached so that a lower portion of the upper visor lid member pushes a

Abstract: A protective helmet, particularly used by children, is provided to include an enclosed, generally cylindrical helmet structure providing a plurality of layers of first and second density polymeric foam respectively, with a chin panel mounted to a first side of the helmet arranged for securement to a second side of the helmet.

Abstract: A portable urinal includes a front wall, back wall, and side walls, and a vertical exterior recess in the back wall. A handle connects to the upper portion of the back wall with a gripping finger so the urinal hangs on a horizontal bar with stability. The vertical recess is for stable engagement by a vertical bed rail member. The front wall is narrower than the back wall to facilitate placement of the urinal for use.

Abstract: A toilet seat lowering apparatus includes a housing defining an internal cavity for receiving water from the water supply line to the toilet holding tank. A descent delay assembly of the apparatus can include a stationary dam member and a rotating dam member for dividing the internal cavity into an inlet chamber and an outlet chamber and controlling the intake and evacuation of water in a delayed fashion. A descent initiator is activated when the internal cavity is filled with pressurized water and automatically begins the lowering of the toilet seat from its upright position, which lowering is also controlled by the descent delay assembly. In an alternative embodiment, the descent initiator and the descent delay assembly can be combined in a piston linked to the rotating dam member and provided with a water channel for creating a resisting pressure to the advancing piston and thereby slowing the associated descent of the toilet seat.

Abstract: A flush valve device is described for use in a toilet that includes a pressured water source, which can drain away water in the event of excess pressure with minimal modification to the toilet and which facilitates initial operation of the flush valve device. The flush valve device includes a valve member (16, FIG. 2 ) which lifts off a valve seat (22) at the beginning of a flushing, the valve member carrying a pressure operated relief valve (50) which dumps water at excess pressure through the opening (52) within the valve seat, to avoid the need for additional fluid-tight couplings in the water source. The valve member includes a sealing portion (60) which normally lies against the valve seat and which is lifted completely away from the valve seat during a flushing.

Abstract: An integrally molded unitary stackable commode chair comprises a seat with a central opening, four legs, a back rest, and two armrests that have a greater vertical elevation at the chair front than at the rear. The seat comprises subjacent ribs to provide strength and durability. The seat also has a slightly resilient transition zone that partially borders the central opening and is free from subjacent ribs and gussets.

Abstract: A mobile washstand comprises a trolley on wheels, an upper stand integral with the trolley, comprising in the proximity of one of its ends a hollow vessel and a tap associated therewith, a device for supplying water to the tap, and a device for discharging the effluent from the vessel into a storage container. The upper stand is articulated into a storage container. The upper stand is articulated on the trolley about a vertical axis located in the proximity of the stand end opposite the vessel.

Abstract: A portable bathing unit for use with bedridden patients is disclosed. The bathing unit includes a bath tub supported by a carriage which is movably positionable in the proximity of a patient. Casters depend from the bottom of the carriage housing to permit the portable bathing unit to be rolled along in an upright posture. Additional casters are also attached to the rear of the housing which permit the portable bathing unit to be turned up on its rear and transported through narrow doorways. Water delivery and retrieval is accomplished through the use of a submersible pump and a segment of conduit. A whirlpool bath tub may be employed if desirable. When the bath tub is not in use, the portable bathing unit is convertible into an article of furniture. The housing of the carriage forms armrests and a backrest, and a cover conceals the bathing chamber and forms a seat. A valance drapes around the bottom of the carriage to conceal the casters thereunder.