Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach tree having the following unique combination of desirable features:1. Producing a very firm fruit having a resilient flesh texture.2. Blossoms are non-showy when in full bloom.3. A substantially spheriodal fruit with yellow flesh having red mottling.4. Early maturing fruit of good taste.5. A mid-season peach variety which matures after Redhaven and which has good storage and shelf life.6. A stone having an arcuate base.

Abstract: A Chrysanthemum plant named Royal Lynn particularly characterized by its flat capitulum form; decorative capitulum type purple ray floret color with red-purple center of the flower; diameter across face of capitulum of 51 to 60 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 to 7 breaks after pinch when grown in 10 cm pots for spring flowerings; natural season flower date of August 27 to September 4 when planting rooted cuttings on June 21 to 23 in Salinas, Calif., and of September 27 to 30 when planting rooted cuttings June 11 to 14 in Hightstown, N.J.

Abstract: A Chrysanthemum plant named Sunny Denise particularly characterized by its flat capitulum form; spooned decorative capitulum type; bright yellow ray floret color; diameter across face of capitulum of 76 to 89 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 6 to 7 breaks after pinch when grown in 10 cm pots for spring flowerings; natural season flower date of August 25 to September 3 when planting rooted cuttings on June 21 to June 23 in Salinas, Calif., and September 30 when planting rooted cuttings June 11 in Hightstown, N.J.

Abstract: A Chrysanthemum plant named Autumn Denise particularly characterized by its flat capitulum form; spooned decorative capitulum type; light red-bronze ray floret color; diameter across face of capitulum of 76 to 89 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 6 to 7 breaks after pinch when grown in 10 cm pots for spring flowerings; natural season flower date of August 25 to September 3 when planting rooted cuttings on June 21 to June 23 in Salinas, Calif., and September 30 when planting rooted cuttings June 11 in Hightstown, N.J.; flowering response of 45 to 49 days after rooting in no light/no shade programs in spring; plant height of 33 cm when grown in fall under natural daylength with no growth regulators in New Jersey, 25 to 30 cm when grown in 10 cm pots in spring with no applications of 2500 ppm B-9 SP; and durable, uniform performance.

Abstract: A Chrysanthemum plant named Raquel particularly characterized by its flat capitulum form; decorative capitulum type; dark red ray floret color; diameter across face of capitulum of 43 to 50 mm when fully opened; branching pattern is spreading, with 7 to 9 breaks after pinch when grown outside under natural daylength in fall flowerings and 6 to 8 breaks when grown in 10 cm pots for spring flowerings; natural season flower date of August 21 to 24 when planting rooted cuttings on June 18 to 19 in Salinas, Calif., and September 30 to October 12 when planting rooted cuttings June 15 to June 18 in Hightstown, N.J.; flowering response of 45 to 51 days after rooting in no light/no shade programs in spring in Salinas; plant height of 30 to 33 cm when grown in fall under natural daylength with no growth regulators in New Jersey, and 13 to 15 cm when grown in 10 cm pots in spring with no growth regulator applications; and recommended as mid-season variety.

Abstract: An apparatus for the dry treatment of a fabric in which an open width fabric is caused to move alternately between an inlet pile and an outlet pile through a duct in which there are currents of air of an appropriate temperature causing the said alternate movements. The fabric is supplied gradually to the inlet pile and is gradually withdrawn from the outlet pile. The apparatus comprises chambers for the said piles and blower and heating means for the air currents.

Abstract: Process for lubricating a surface for the manufacture of a glass object, in which a layer of lubricant is periodically deposited on the surface.This layer of lubricant is produced with the aid of a source of heat such as an oxyfuel flame having a temperature higher than 2000.degree. K. through which there is injected during a given period of time a gaseous hydrocarbon or a mixture of gaseous hydrocarbons comprising at least 15% of a constituent in respect of which the ratio .[.fo.]. .Iadd.of .Iaddend.the number .[.oc.]. .Iadd.of .Iaddend.carbon atoms to the number of hydrogen atoms C/H is higher than 0.75. The rate of injection of the hydrocarbon through the flame and the temperature of the latter are controlled in such manner as to obtain a porous layer of carbonaceous particles capable of burning in the air when they are deposited on the glass object when the latter is still hot.

Abstract: A support and stabilizing apparatus for an electrical outlet box, such as a conventional electrical outlet box having a plurality of side walls and a back wall defining a chamber with an open front and having an access bore formed through at least one of the walls, The support and stabilizing apparatus comprises a stud apparatus having a shaft with forward and rearward opposed ends and generally cylindrical forward and rearward abutment plates secured to the shaft in predetermined spaced apart relationship. The rearward plate is disposed at the rearward end of the shaft, and the forward plate is disposed near and spaced inwardly from the forward end of the shaft so as to create a mounting segment between the forward plate and the forward end of the shaft. A flexible retainer is provided for supporting the mounting segment, to grippingly engage that portion of the mounting segment which projects into the outlet box chamber.

Abstract: A bidirectional gasket providing a water-tight seal between an opening in a manhole assembly and a pipe extending into said opening, comprises a T-shaped anchoring portion for embodiment in a manhole opening. A substantially A-shaped pipe engagement portion is joined to the anchoring portion by a slender connecting web facilitating bending of the gasket. The A-shaped portion has "legs" and recesses which form water pockets preventing water from entering. The durometer of the gasket material enhances the water-tight seal of the legs with increasing water pressure. The pipe engaging portion accommodates a greater outside pipe diameter compared with conventional connectors due to reduced volume, by providing voids within the connector together and a lower durometer of gasket material. The gasket has enhanced ability to accommodate diameter deflection or ovation in rigid and flexible pipe materials.

Abstract: Apparatus utilizing change in pressure condition in an area to be protected to indicate intrusion or change in conditions of the area by using a pressure detection device to detect pressure waves at low and infrasonic frequencies which includes a pressure transducer sensitive to change in pressure to provide an output signal. In some instances an amplifier is provided to amplify the output signal, a signal conditioning circuit is provided to delay a portion of the signal, and a detector device is provided to detect the signal with a comparator provided to compare the signal with the delayed signal and actuate an alarm..Iadd.Additionally, a device producing signals responsive to pressure waves and selected sonic frequencies is taught. If the signals are coincidently received at a coincidence detector, an alarm is activated. Further, the signals can be stretched and/or delayed before receipt at the coincidence detector. .Iaddend.

Abstract: An electronic infrared thermometer is disclosed comprising a housing forming an interior chamber, a pyroelectric sensor mounted within the chamber for sensing temperature change and generating an indicative electrical signal, means for directing infrared radiation from the object to be measured to the pyroelectric sensor, a shutter assembly for controlling the passing of infrared radiation to the pyroelectric sensor, an ambient temperature sensor for sensing ambient temperature within the interior chamber and generating an electrical signal indicative thereof, an electrical circuit for processing the electrical signals to calculate the temperature of the object to be measured, and an indicator for indicating the calculated temperature.

Abstract: A method of making an opto-electronic component (13) comprises inserting a pre-assembled device carrier (1) into a mould, filling the mould (2) with light and/or thermally curable material, optically aligning the device assembly and, on achieving optical alignment, at least partially curing the material.

Abstract: Polymer bound hindered amine light stabilizers are prepared by reacting hindered amine light stabilizers containing reactive hydrazide functionalities with anhydride containing polymers or copolymers. The reactions may be carried out in an inert solvent or in a melt blending step. The polymer bound hindered amine light stabilizers are useful alone or may also be used to stabilize other polymers, copolymers or polymers blends against the deleterious effects of heat and/or light.

Abstract: A finger and palm guard for barbers and cosmetologists may be made up of a pair of tubular members or rings that accommodate the middle and index fingers of the user's hand. Attached to and extending from each of these members is a projection that extends over the palmar fascia in the region immediately adjacent the knuckles joining the metacarpals and the third phalanges of both the middle and index fingers. Both projections lie in substantially the same plane and are connected to one another by a rivet or similar pivotable connection that will allow natural movement of the fingers toward and away from one another when the device is being employed.

Abstract: A pinch resistant toilet seat insert is provided for use in combination with conventional toilet seats to restrict the dimension of the opening thereof to facilitate safe and effective use by children. A seat insert body forms an outer peripheral recess at the sides thereof or at the sides and rear portions thereof for supported and positioned engagement with the inner peripheral portion of a conventional toilet seat. The forward side edge portions of the seat insert body are relieved so as to locate the frontal contact points of the insert and the conventional toilet seat so as to be virtually inaccessible to the tissues of the child and to thus minimize the possibility of pinching the child during use. The seat insert body forms outer peripheral channels to conduct accidentally spilled liquid between the seat insert body and the conventional toilet seat so that it will drain into the toilet.

Abstract: A vent for a removable toilet holding tank includes a valve member that is in communication with both the holding tank interior and the ambient atmosphere and is moved off its valve seat when the pressure within the holding tank exceeds the ambient pressure by an amount sufficient to overcome the force of gravity acting to hold the valve member against its valve seat. The vent further includes a second valve member which is operable to close the vent when the holding tank is removed from the toilet bowl thereby precluding spillage of the tank contents during handling of the tank when separated from the toilet bowl.

Abstract: A panties is described which includes a shell-form body having a back panel and a generally "T" shaped front panel. The back panel is adapted to substantially cover a ladies buttocks and has a top, a bottom, a first side and a second side. The generally "T" shaped front panel has a front crotch strip and a generally hourglass shaped waist band. The front crotch strip is secured to the bottom of the back panel and is adapted to extend to a top of a pubic bone. The generally hourglass shaped front waist band has a first end secured to the first side of the back panel and a second end secured to the second side of the back panel. The waist band has a symmetrical centre point to which is attached the crotch strip.

Abstract: A ventilation adjustment assembly is provided for a goggle having a ventilated lens mounted in a frame. In one embodiment, the lens has one or more ventilation apertures forming a linear or curved path. An elongated shutter housing is formed by a base having pair of parallel sidewalls or spacers mounted on the lens on opposite sides of and in close proximity to the path of lens apertures. One or more apertures on the base align with the lens apertures. An elongated shutter is slidably disposed in the shutter housing. The shutter has one or more apertures which are alignable with apertures in the base and lens. By sliding the shutter within its housing, ventilation air flow is regulated as the shutter apertures move in and out of alignment with the base and lens apertures.

Abstract: A pressurizable flushing toilet includes a pressurizable water container having a movable stopper closing a water discharge outlet in the container. A controller energizes a solenoid to move the stopper between an outlet closing position and an outlet opening position. A water level sensor is mounted in the container and supplies a signal to the controller indicative of the build-up of a predetermined level of water within the container. The controller activates a compressor to pressurize air in the container above the water to a predetermined pressure level. A pressure sensor is mounted in the container and generates an output signal when a predetermined pressure level is reached within the container.

Abstract: A portable bedpan operated by pump comprising a body including a water box, a remnant box, two filth boxes, and a vacuum pump, a pan engagable with the body, a pushing cylinder located in the body for pushing the bedpan and the front end of cylinder being detachably connected with the bedpan, a plurality of hoses contractibly connected between the first filth box and the bedpan, the first filth box sucking filth of the bedpan, the second filth box being interconnected with the first filth box so as to receive overflowing filth from the first filth box, a remnant box for accumulating remnant filth of the pan bottom, and plurality of valves installed at each connecting hose for regulating the fluid flow in connection with the pumping operation.

Abstract: A toilet training device for children comprising a receptacle for receiving urine from a child, thermally actuated latent image element positioned in the receptacle, the receptacle having an open top for viewing the thermally actuated latent image element whereby urine received within the receptacle actuates the element causing the latent image to appear and be seen by the child thereby encouraging use of the toilet.

Abstract: Protective covers for an exposed horizontally disposed P-shaped sink trap and for an exposed water supply valve for protecting a wheelchair bound person from burning when using the sink. Select embodiments of the P-shaped trap protective covers can be adjustably installed with P-shaped traps of varying size and which have been installed at varying angles, and select embodiments of the water supply valves can be installed with water supply valves of varying size.

Abstract: A plunger assembly 42, which functions as a popup drain stopper, includes a one-piece plastic body 44 formed with a head 50 at an upper end thereof. A connector 48 is formed at a lower end of body 44. A dome-shaped decorative cap 52 is removably assembled at the upper end of head 50 and is supported by a dome-shaped structural grid 77 formed in the head. Projections 80 extend radially from head 50 and cooperate with an inwardly flared side wall 86 of cap 52 to retain the cap with the head and body 44. Assembly 42 is positioned within a drain assembly 12 which is coupled to a basin 10. Assembly 42 is controlled for movement by lever 62 to raise and lower head 50 relative to a drain opening 27. Head 50 seals opening 27 with a seal washer 56 in a lower position and allows water to flow from the basin in an upper position.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a drain valve for a bathtub or other gravity drained container. When energized with an electrical pulse, a solenoid mounted directly below the drain elbow drives the poppet upward, which unseals the outlet drain. A permanent magnet latches the solenoid armature in place in the up position. The valve is closed by energizing the solenoid with a pulse of opposite polarity which pulls the armature downward and out of the influence of the permanent magnet. A piston in a sleeve over-nested by a movable shroud provides leakage protection and allows manual opening and closing.

Abstract: A free-standing, self-supporting bed has a movable platform supported by a stationary frame. The platform may be elevated vertically to a stored position higher than head height when the bed is not in use. Counterweights allow the platform to be elevated and lowered with a minimum of effort. In the stored position the platform is suspended from the frame by redundant lines passing over pulleys. In the sleeping position the counterweights are suspended from the frame and the platform rests on the frame and may be secured thereto by latching devices operable from one side of the bed. The lines and pulleys are arranged so that the counterweights have a 2:1 mechanical advantage with respect to the platform and so that, during raising or lowering of the platform, forces keeping the ends of the platform horizontal are automatically exerted thereon.

Abstract: A collapsible playpen having a pair of spaced apart articulated end frames, wherein the end frames are separated by articulated upper and lower rails. The end frames and rails are constructed so that the playpen is collapsed by folding the lower rails to draw lower portions of the end frames together and simultaneously rotating the upper portion of the opposing end frames away from each other such that the distance between the upper portion of the end frames is greater than the distance between the lower portion of the end frames.

Abstract: A perimeter support spring for use in a mattress or furniture spring assembly having an array of coil springs connected with spaced parallel border wires along the perimeter of the spring array is connected between the border wires to provide supplementary support to the mattress perimeter. The support spring comprises a torsion spring member having an intermediate torsion coil, a pair of spring arms diverging from the torsion coil, and a pair of molded plastic mounting clips attached to the terminal ends of the spring arms.

Abstract: A post-operative pillow includes a weight and means to removably secure the weight to the pillow, the function of the weight being to assist in the application of pressure to a localized area of the patient's body, for example to the chest area following open-heart surgery. In the preferred embodiment, the means to removably secure the weight to the pad includes a pocket formed on an outer portion of the pillow, with the weight being frictionally retained within the pocket. The weight is preferably in the form of an elongated washable pouch filled with a heavy material such as lead shot.

Abstract: A pillow adjustable to maximize comfortable support of the cervical area of the neck and head includes a cover comprising upper and lower fabric cover panels forming therebetween an interior space filled with a flowable filler material such as buckwheat hulls. Internally protruding snap fasteners in vertically aligned locations on inner facing sides of the upper and lower cover panels are fastenable and unfastenable by application of external pressing or pulling forces applied to the cover panels, thereby forming or unforming subdivisions of the interior space of the pillow into which filler material may be externally manipulated into or out of. In the preferred embodiment, a rectangular array of fasteners offset to one long side of a rectangular pillow allows narrow or wide tubular neck support sections to be formed by subdivisions within the pillow.

Abstract: An apparatus (26) for attaching a screw-type fastener (64) and wire (70) to an overhead support structure (72) for hanging suspended ceilings is disclosed. The apparatus (26), which is coupled to an extension pole (74) and driven by a source of rotary power, includes a body portion (32) and a mammillated head portion (34). A cylindrical cavity (42) extends coaxially through head portion (34) and into body portion (32). A first pair of opposing slots (48, 50) extends radially from the cavity (42) to the outer surface of the apparatus (26) and further extends longitudinally through the head portion (34) and into the body portion (32) where they terminate in substantial alignment with the terminus of the cavity (42). A second pair of opposing slots (52, 54) also extends radially from the cavity (42) to the outer surface of the apparatus (26) and further extends longitudinally through the head portion (34) and into the body portion ( 32).