Abstract: A new hybrid tea rose plant producing white flowers.

Abstract: A new hybrid tea rose plant producing red flowers.

Abstract: The new and distinct cultivar of cherry rootsock, which has been given the designation GI 148/1 produces a tree which is generally erect and medium strong in growth, and which upon grafting produces a dwarf tree.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of plum tree which is somewhat remotely similar to the "Santa Rosa"]plum tree (unpatented), but from which it is distinguished by producing fruit which are mature for harvesting and shipment approximately seven days to ten days prior to the fruit produced by the "Santa Rosa" plum tree and wherein the fruit is of an excellent quality having a sweet, rich flavor, a bright cherry red to dark purple skin coloration and a moderately firm clingstone flesh.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach tree denominated varietally as "August Lady" and which is somewhat similar to the Summer Lady peach tree [U.S. Plant Pat. No. 5,865] with which it is most closely related, but which is distinguished therefrom and characterized as to novelty by producing fruit which are mature for commercial harvesting and shipment approximately August 2 through August 9 in central California, these dates being approximately 12 days later than that of Summer Lady peach tree at the same geographic location.

Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Scabious plant named Pink Mist, characterized by its distinctive pink flower color, large and dense inflorescences, prolific and continuous flowering, compact growth habit, and near sterility.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Pulmonaria having unique metallic finish and coloration on foliage with undulating margins.

Abstract: A new and distinctive spray carnation cultivar particularly distinguished by its very large size flowers being generally white color and slightly pale pink in color at the center of the petal with a greenish base, the flowers being carried on erect stems.

Abstract: A Chrysanthemum plant named White Rochelle particularly characterized by its flat capitulum form; spooned daisy capitulum type; white ray floret color; diameter across face of capitulum of 38 to 44 mm when fully opened, when grown as a pinched spray pot mum; very floriferous, with excellent display of many small flowers; photoperiodic flowering response of 50 to 53 days after start of short days; plant height, with 21 to 23 long days after sticking unrooted cuttings, and with 0 to 1 applications of 2500 ppm B-9 SP, ranges from 20 to 28 cm when grown as a pinched pot mum with 4 cuttings in a 15 cm pot; branching pattern is spreading and prolific, each plant having 5 to 7 laterals after pinch; and recommended as a spray pot mum.

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

Abstract: A new geranium cultivar particularly distinguished by its compact and harmonical growth, lavender pink flowers with a red center and medium green leaves, having early precocity and good weather resistance.

Abstract: A new variety of Bermuda grass characterized by its tall-growth, winter hardiness, vigorous rooting, excellent feed quality and resistance to helminthosporium leaf spot.

Abstract: A bedding article for supporting infants with gastroesophageal reflux condition comprising a band of bedding material defining at least a partial covering for the crib mattress and forming a tensile load carrying connection therewith and a infant support sling connected to the band of the bedding material.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a two stroke internal combustion engine comprising first, second, third, and fourth cylinders which fire in a predetermined sequence and which include respective first, second, third, and fourth exhaust ports which open and close in response to piston movement, and an exhaust gas discharge system communicating with the exhaust ports, including a duct portion, and being operable, in response to opening of one of the exhaust ports, to afford passage of exhaust gas from the one exhaust port to the exhaust gas discharge system so as to provide an outgoing positive acoustical pressure wave which travels in the duct portion and which arrives at the exhaust port of the previously fired cylinder prior to closure of the exhaust port of the previously fired cylinder and to provide a returning negative acoustical pressure wave which travels in the duct portion after substantial completion of the travel of the outgoing positive acoustical pressure wave in the duct portion and which arrives at the one

Abstract: Stretched surface recording disk (SD) 10 comprises an annular support 12 having raised annular ridges 42 and 28 at its inside and outside diameters 22 and 30 with a base portion 24 in between the two ridges, and an annular recording medium film 14 held in radial tension and stretched across the base portion by adhering the film to attachment surfaces 48 and 36 near the inside and outside diameters respectively. The SD is annealed twice during manufacture to relieve stress in the stretched film 14. This annealing results in SD essentially free from track anisotropy and stress distribution anisotropy in the plane of the disk. As a result, data tracks are more stable than in previous SD, track density can be greater, and the SD is generally more reliable.

Abstract: A laminating and coating adhesive based on an aqueous dispersion of(1) a copolymer of a vinyl ester, and/or an acrylic acid ester, and/or a further monomer and an ethylenically-unsaturated functional group-containing monomer having from 3 to 18 carbon atoms and hydroxy and carbonyl groups as functional groups, such as a monocarboxylic acid or dicarboxylic acid and/or N-methylol-(meth)-acrylamide,(2) an epoxy compound, and(3) an amine hardener.The adhesive gives a laminate bond with especially high resistance to peeling even in the case of thermal stress and/or in the presence of water.

Abstract: A sports equipment having a shaft connected between a handle for gripping by a user during play and a working end such as head against which a ball may be impacted wherein the handle is formed with a rigid sleeve member adapted to encircle one end of the shaft and an elastic media element positioned between the sleeve member and the applied end of the shaft. Gripping and swinging of the sports equipment by the user when grasping the handle effects longitudinal rocking movement of the sleeve member relative to the applied end of the shaft and thereby provide integrated force of the fingers of the user of the equipment upon the working end thereof.

Abstract: A modified epoxy resin composition for use in making a printed circuit board comprising: (1) a modified epoxy resin obtained by reacting (a) a low molecular weight epoxy resin having at least two epoxy groups which .[.have.]. .Iadd.has .Iaddend.the following formula, ##STR1## (b) .[.a mono-nucleus chain tending agent containing N-heterocyclic fatty groups and.]. .Iadd.an N-heterocyclic fatty amino chain-extended agent .Iaddend.at least two active hydrogen atoms and represented by the formulas, and (c) at least one catalyst for catalyzing the reaction between components (a) and (b).

Abstract: An arm protective garment includes an elongated tubular sleeve made of a flexible fabric and defining an elongated internal cavity extending between opposite ends. The sleeve is open at one end for slipping over a driver's hand and arm and for receiving the driver's arm in the internal cavity of the sleeve. The garment also includes a mitten of flexible fabric disposed on the other end of the sleeve and defining an internal pocket for receiving the driver's hand therein. The mitten has only a thumb opening defined therein for extension of the driver's thumb from the mitten. The garment further includes a flexible strap attached to the one open end of the sleeve for encircling the neck or chest of the driver for releasable reattachment to the one open end of the sleeve to retain the sleeve on the driver's arm.

Abstract: A webbing for a ball-catching glove having separate protective coverings for the thumb and forefinger between which the webbing is laced comprises a center web of flexible sheet material, a plurality of folding links of flexible sheet material, one of each links being partially fitted through a link hole in the center web and folded and an edge piece comprising flexible sheet material with a plurality of tabs extending therefrom, each tab being fitted into link holes of one of the plurality of folding links and being folded back along a fold line onto the edge piece and stitched thereto.

Abstract: A beekeeper's suit which is used for protection against bee stings and insect bites. The beekeeper's suit provides for the use of a multi-layered material from which substantially the entire suit is uniformly constructed. The material includes an outside net layer, an inside net layer and an intermediate porous cellular plastic layer. The inside and outside layers provide structural integrity to the suit, while the intermediate layer provides protection against the bee stings through its thickness of approximately 0.4-0.6 centimeters. The intermediate layer provides about 90-95% of void space with a high degree of permeability to permit ventilation an cooling of the users skin during activity.

Abstract: A flexible protective medical glove containing a non-liquid antiseptic composition and methods for its use are disclosed. The glove comprises a thin inner layer and a thin outer layer of material; preferably the outer layer is a more elastic and less plastic layer than the inner layer. A compartment between the layers of the glove is capable of providing a non-liquid antiseptic composition which comprises an antiseptic in a non-liquid composition. The non-liquid antiseptic composition may also contain a surface-active agent, an algesic agent, a colorant, a vasoconstrictive agent, an odorant, or a viscosity-modifying agent.

Abstract: The invention is to a elastic band attachable above the knees of the wearer to the sides of pants being worn. The elastic band has attachment devices secured to the elastic band which are fastened to attachment devices on the pants. As the wearer walks or cycles, the elastic band helps tone the leg muscles and provide a form of aerobic exercise.

Abstract: A belt buckle has a storage space dimensioned to receive a condom. There is a cover for the storage space, and a latch which releasibly engages the cover over the storage space. The latch is releasible only when the belt buckle is unbuckled. The cover may be hingedly connected to the body and may have a boss which passes through an aperture in the body to engage an aperture in the belt when the belt buckle is buckled.

Abstract: An improved bathtub bathing system includes a bath seat and a splash shield which can be slipped into position with the bath seat in place on top of the bath tub. The seat overlays the front wall of the tub and the foot of the shield is secured in the desired position between the top of the tub wall and the seat. The shield is further located by a protrusion on the front of the shield which extends under the seat.

Abstract: A dressing-aid-and-transfer device for assisting attendants and patients in moving and dressing. The device includes a space frame with support legs of the space frame defining a device perimeter. A chest support is provided to support the weight of the patient being moved. The space frame is designed so as to provide a stable and lightweight transferral device that is transportable and easy for a single person to operate. The support legs and reinforcing cross-pieces are configured to provide structurally stability without interfering with an attendant's ability to easily remove and place clothing on a patient's lower body. The support legs pivot at the base of the space frame in order to reduce the force required to transfer a patient to and from a sitting position. Optional features include a rotatable base and the use of actuators to reduce the effort required to tilt the space frame.

Abstract: An overlay sheet and a related method for positioning a bedridden patient on an oscillating air support system for maximum safety and maximum therapeutic benefit. An overlay sheet which positions the patient is provided including the sheet, the supports which are located between the patient's arms and torso, and a retaining VELCRO strap. The patient is positioned between the supports and retained by the VELCRO straps, thus, ideally positioned and prevented from sliding side-to-side during oscillation of the air support system.

Abstract: An infant support pillow with a vibration inducer such as an audio emitter including two pad members defining a channel sized for supporting an infant generally on its side while sleeping. One of the pad members is structured for removably housing a electrically powered audio emitter. The audio emitter is structured for emitting a generated sound preferably similar to those sounds experienced by the infant when in the womb, and thereby promoting sleep.

Abstract: A multipurpose bicycle tool having a plurality of different sizes of wrenches for grasping screws, nuts, and bolt heads. A wheel spoke wrench is also provided. The tool also serves as a cam-action quick-release clamp or skewer for use in the pinch lugs of the seat tube of a bicycle for securing the seat post stationary within the seat tube, or for clamping either the front or rear wheel to the front fork or rear axle drop out plate of a bicycle.

Abstract: An adjustable toothbrush where the user can select, by turning a thumb knob on the brush handle, the inclination of the bristles to thereby improve on the cleaning of those hard to reach areas of the dentition. The toothbrush comprises a handle, a hollow brush body, a plurality of bristle bundles having their base moulded into resilient holders, a cam plate, a thumb knob connected to a cam shaft and a brush body cover. The cam plate slides within the hollow brush body and the brush body cover in a plane perpendicular to the bristles, and under the action of the thumb knob. The cam plate has a plurality of cavities for receiving the end of the bristle holders. Thus the movement of the cam plate is transmitted to all bristles in harmony.

Abstract: An apparatus for cleaning and then drying batches of hard disk substrates includes a substrate cleaning station and a substrate drying station. The substrate cleaning station includes a first index table supporting thereon at least three circumferentially spaced first substrate carriers on which hard disk substrates are mounted respectively. The substrate drying station includes a second index table disposed rearward of the first index table and supporting thereon at least three circumferentially spaced second substrate carriers on which cleaned hard disk substrates are mounted, respectively. Upon rotation of the first index table, each of the first substrate carriers moves successively through a substrate mounting position, a substrate cleaning position and a substrate removing position. Likewise, upon rotation of the second index table, each of the second substrate carriers moves through a substrate mounting position, a substrate drying position and a substrate removing position.