Abstract: A new cultivar of rose plant of the Floribunda class distinctive in character by its fully double, medium pink flowers; abundant and continual blooming; and the unusual blend of coloring, shape, and fragrance of the flower.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a plum tree and more particularly to a new and distinct variety broadly characterized by a large size, vigorous, and medium productive tree, which requires cross pollinization. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described in early August, with first picking on Aug. 3, 1993, and is uniformly large in size, semi-freestone in type, very dark red in skin color, oblong in shape, deliciously sweet in flavor, and firm in texture. The variety was developed as an open pollinated seedling of an unnamed seedling.

Abstract: This invention relates to a new distinct short day winter-planted variety of strawberry plant named `X13`. The plant of this variety is distinguished by its dark, glossy foliage and its ability to initiate flowers from early spring to late fall in the Central Coast of California and spring and summer in southern California. The fruit is distinguished by its consistently high flavor, long shelf life, good fruit color inside and out and glossy, smooth surface. Its fruit is adapted to being processed for the freezer trade, especially for the Individual Quck Frozen berry demand, as well as for the fresh market.

Abstract: A carnation plant named Victoria, particularly characterized by its commercial double flower type; flat, high centered flower form; orange flower color, streaked and margined with red; diameter of flower of 54 to 60 mm when fully opened, when grown as a spray carnation; petal margins are slightly serrated and ruffled; strong, flexible stems; high production of flowering stems per plant; high production of flowers, with 5 to 7 flowering laterals developing per stem; flowering response of 24 to 26 weeks after planting rooted cuttings; very low incidence of splitting of calyx; very resistant to Fusarium oxysporum; and recommended as a miniature (spray) carnation.

Abstract: A new and original mini-spray carnation plant particularly distinguished by its bright flat cyclamen purple flowers having white centers and deeply serrated white margins, 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 110 cm.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named Empire Cheyenne, characterized by the combined characteristics of orange-bronze ray florets; fully double flowers with no disc florets; 4.5 to 5.0 cm capitulum diameter; seven week flower response in light/shade programs; natural season flowering date of September 20, and compact cushion habit.

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

Abstract: An Aglaonama plant named Rhapsody in Green characterized by its bicolor leaves having a greyish green center with an irregular outer edge and a surrounding solid green area to the margin, long and narrow leaves, rapid growth habit with frequent suckering, roots rapidly, long and narrow spadix, and its ability to withstand temperatures as low as 38.degree. F. with no damage.

Abstract: An Aglaonema plant named Mary Ann characterized by its bicolor leaves having a dark green background and lighter silvery green irregular base extending from the midrib to near the edge of the leaf, and by its branched, dense habit, and rapid growth.

Abstract: An Aglaonema plant named Amelia characterized by its tricolored leaves having dark green background areas, irregularly shaped light green colored areas which follow the lateral veins, and irregular blotches of a third green color between the lateral veins and terminating at the midrib, and by its branched, dense habit, and rapid growth.

Abstract: A method and apparatus whereby livestock and poultry are administered feed additives in their feed ration. The apparatus stores additive concentrates separately until just prior to use, then on demand dispenses the additive concentrates into one or more weigh hoppers for weighing therein. The weighed contents of the weigh hoppers are discharged into a liquid carrier within a mixing vessel where the dispensed additives are diluted, suspended, and dispersed by mixing. The resulting carrier-and-additive slurry is pumped to a receiving station for mixing with a feed ration. The weighing components are isolated from movements that would affect additive weight determinations during the weighing process so that accurate measurements of additive weights are obtained. Dispensing and weighing of multiple additives within a single weigh hopper are sequential. Each additive may be weighed and discharged from the hopper individually or cumulatively with other additives.

Abstract: A tool ring (1) for securing blanks in a machine of the type comprising a pair of rotating rings whose opposite, plane side faces are formed with a plurality of holding tools (8, 11) so adapted that an oblong blank (16) can be secured substantially radially between a pair of holding tools in respective ones of said rings. At least one ring has a groove (4) which is adapted to receive holding tools and spacer tools (9, 10, 10', 12) of which at least the holding tools have a convex face (23, 33) to engage the engagement face (19) of said groove. The holding tools (8, 9, 11) are mutually spaced by the spacer tools, and some of the spacer tools (10, 12) are positioned in the groove, while the position of the spacer tools is defined by the cooperation between edge faces (24, 25, 30, 31) on the tools.

Abstract: A spark plug for internal combustion engines provided with a noble metal tip on the pointed top of a spark plug center electrode. The noble metal tip is welded to the center electrode top end by heating and pressing the portion to be welded. After the welding, the center electrode is shaped to provide the pointed top. The noble metal tip is a platinum alloy consisting of platinum of 85 through 70 in weight percentage and iridium of 15 through 30 in weight percentage.

Abstract: A pyrazole derivative of the formula I ##STR1## wherein A is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 alkenyl or C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 alkynyl; B is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl, halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 haloalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkylthio, C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 alkoxyalkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 alkylthioalkyl or C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 alkoxycarbonyl; X is C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkoxy, halogen, nitro, cyano, etc.; Y is --OR.sup.1 (wherein R.sup.1 is C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 cycloalkyl, etc), --O--L--O--R.sup.1 (wherein L is C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkylene which may be substituted by C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl), --O--L--OH, --O--L--O--L--O--R.sup.2 (wherein R.sup.2 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl group, etc.), --O--L--R.sup.3 (wherein R.sup.3 is phenyl which may be substituted by C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl, etc.), --O--M (wherein M is a 3- to 6-membered alicyclic group), --O--L--M, --O--L--NR.sup.4 R.sup.5 (wherein each of R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, or R.sup.

Abstract: An electrosugrical unit for conducting a predetermined ionizable gas in a jet stream to the tissue at a predetermined flow rate sufficient to clear natural fluids from the tissue and to substantially expose the tissue stroma and for exposing the gas to an electrical radio frequency energy to ionize the gas in conductive pathways in the gas jet stream. The unit includes a nozzle which is releasably connected to a handle for easy manipulation by a surgeon with the nozzle including means for supporting an electrode in an optimal position for initiation of the ionization of the gas. Also, a connecting system is disclosed for connecting the hose on which the handle is mounted to a gas delivery apparatus and supply or electrical energy which permits the hose to rotate while maintaining a positive hermetic seal to prevent the hose from kinking during use by a surgeon.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a coupling adapter for use with self-sealing valved coupling parts of the axially movable type for servicing and testing a fluid circuit. The adapter consists of a tubular body having a coupling end for connecting to the associated part and an axial passage wherein a threaded valve actuator is located having a free end adapted to releasably engage and displace the associated part's valve. A torque appling handle operatively associated with the value actuator facilitates manual control of the valve's axial position.

Abstract: A fluorometer for measuring a particular fluorescence emanating from a specimen and operating in accordance with the following method. Producing a burst of concentrated light energy and directing the concentrated light energy toward the specimen to produce a fluorescence from the specimen including the particular fluorescence. Preferably producing an image of the fluorescence. Detecting the fluorescence and producing a signal in accordance with the fluorescence. Controlling the passage of the image of the fluorescence for detecting within a particular time period so as to optimize the detection of the particular fluorescence. Timing the operation to sequence the detection of the fluorescence within the particular time period after the production of the burst of concentrated light energy. Scanning the fluorescence from the specimen for forming signals representative of the fluorescence from the specimen.

Abstract: A method for determining a value of absolute reflectance of a material at .[.a predetermined.]. .Iadd.any .Iaddend.wavelength, in the ultraviolet range from its measured reflectance which includes system losses contributed by optics, illumination sources, detectors, etc. The method involves the measurement of reflectance from a known material such as single crystal silicon whose absolute reflectance is well known, dividing the measured value by the absolute value to obtain a system efficiency coefficient at the known wavelength and then, without changing the illumination or optics, measuring the reflectance of the unknown material and applying this coefficient to this measured value to obtain its absolute value.

Abstract: A device for protecting the human body against impacts and blows is provided that may be used integral with a garment or separately. The device consists of a hard core material and a padding part which further comprises a foam material with closed parts wherein the hard core material and padding part have perforations in a predesigned configuration. The padding part may also be equipped with a functional lining that is water vapor permeable, windproof and waterproof. These devices are particularly useful as a protective insert in sports uniforms and protective helmets and may also be used as a splinting device such as a cast.

Abstract: A garment for protecting health care workers in environments of exposure to potentially contaminated fluids includes a tubular sheath having a pair of adhesive strips angularly oriented thereon for conforming the sheath to a leg and foot of the worker. The free ends of one strip are provided with an adhesive surface whereby the sheath may easily be conformed for a variety of different sizes of workers. The garment is preferably provided as a one-piece trouser for convenience of wearing, whereby the feet and legs of the worker are protected from contamination.

Abstract: Emergency preparedness vest apparatus includes a front panel and a back panel, each of which panels include pockets for receiving and holding elements to sustain a wearer during an emergency situation. The elements include food, clothing, and shelter elements. Included in the arrangement of the pockets are both inside and outside pockets. The outside pockets are substantially more numerous than the inside pockets, and receive individual items, while the inside pockets may receive larger, more bulky items, such as clothing and a ground cloth. The vest may be sized appropriate to the wearer.

Abstract: Herein is described an invention comprising an adjustable bow tie of three basic parts: a bow strip, a bow loop and a neck band. The bow strip may be pre-tied or otherwise, and is held in a bow shape by a tubular bow loop, located in the center of the tied bow strip. The neck band is separable from the bow tie portion and has an unrestricted path through the bow loop. The neck band is adjustable to the size of the wearer's neck and employs hook and pile fabric fasteners adjacent to both ends of the band and located longitudinally along opposite sides of the band. The combination of the fastening means with the unrestricted movement of the neck band allows the wearer to adjust the band and conceal such adjustment and the fastening means from view.

Abstract: A hospital privacy gown is provided, which consists of a body garment having a front portion, a vertically split rear portion divided into two segments, a pair of sleeves and a neck opening, so that the body garment can be worn by a patient. A fastener is for retaining the two segments of the vertically split rear portion together at the neck opening. A structure is for covering up a lower separation of the two segments of the vertically split rear portion of the body garment. A component is for securing in an adjustable manner, the covering up structure at a waist location of the body garment to properly cover the body of the patient for personal modesty and be quickly opened for examination and access thereto.

Abstract: A child's mitten comprises an insulation member overcovering the hand, including the thumb and fingers. A water-resistant shell covers the insulation member and includes a flared arm portion configured to extend up the wearer's lower arm and over the elbow. An elastic member in a cuff at the upper end of the arm portion holds the mitten above the elbow. An additional elastic member may be placed within the wrist portion to compress it about the wearer's wrist, the insulation member abutting or overcovering the wearer's jacket or coat cuff to maintain a continuous insulative layer over the wearer's wrist. In another feature of the invention, a universal thumb enclosure has a base width equal to the base width of the finger enclosure, or nearly so, enabling its use on either of the wearer's left or right hand.

Abstract: A headcover and chin cup assembly which maintains a closed mouth during the treatment of sleep apnea and makes the user breathe only through his or her nose. The assembly is made up of a headcover which fits easily and securely on the head of practically all people. The headcover and the chin cup each include a set of straps and a set of D-rings. The set of straps attached to the headcover engage the set of D-rings attached to the chin cup. The set of straps attached to the chin cup engage the set of D-rings attached to the headcover. Each set of straps is adjusted secured via fasteners. The chin cup holds the apex of the user's chin for a secure fit.

Abstract: A pair of trousers including two leg coverings for covering two legs of a wearer, respectively, each of the leg coverings including a front and a rear half, one or both of the front and rear halves having a crease line extending over a vertical length thereof, and two side portions extending along the crease line on both sides of the crease line, respectively; and one or more adhesive tapes which connect respective inner surfaces of the side portions to each other over an entire length of the side portions along the crease line, so as to prevent the side portions from opening in a direction in which the side portions become more distant.

Abstract: A safety device is disclosed which is worn by a person but does not interfere with movement of the limbs, and is provided with handles that may be grasped to assist in carrying, stabilizing or moving the person. A girdle-like device of cloth construction is worn about the waist and is formed by a flexible panel having a T-shaped configuration before application to the wearer. This configuration presents a pair of opposed arms which are brought about the waist and secured to form a band, and a single connecting element that extends front to rear under the crotch and is joined to the band.

Abstract: A helmet for use with a bicycle, motorcycle or other vehicle. In one embodiment, a duct is located at each side of the helmet, and used for the dual functions of drawing air from the interior of the helmet and channeling ambient sounds inside the helmet where the sounds can be heard by a user. Sounds may be enhanced by the use of microphones, speakers, and other electronic equipment. The side ducts extend to the rear of the helmet and help to reduce drag and turbulence-induced vibration due to air flow. In another embodiment, separate air and sound ducts are located at each side of the helmet. The separate air and sound ducts function more efficiently because air and sound waves pass through different inlet ports and openings in the helmet. Breakaway joints may be used for the helmet.

Abstract: A protective head gear for both male and female amateur wrestlers that is light in weight, easy to put on and take off, and provides excellent protection against ear damage during a match by providing resilient ring-shaped foam ear protectors. The head gear is formed of a nylon netting material and covers substantially the entire scalp. Pockets on either side have resilient oval ring-shaped foam pads that cover and protect the ears. A very secure chin strap is provided by a bifurcated strap having hook and loop material on either inside surface that mates with and pinches a double sided hook and loop strap between the bifurcated straps. Portions of the head gear covering the top of the head can be left open to provide further ventilation. An optional protective foam pad at the front of the head gear provides protection against head butts.

Abstract: An inner stainless steel pan is inserted into and secured to an outer stainless steel pan to form an enclosed space between the sides and bottoms of the two stainless steel pans into which heat insulation material is located. An aluminum pan is removably located within the inner pan of the ash pan.