Abstract: A miniature rose plant having attractive, light pink flowers; compact growth habit; ease of production from softwood cuttings; excellent keeping ability, and the production of many of the flowers in clusters.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of plum tree which is somewhat remotely similar to the Eldorado plum tree, but from which it is distinguished by producing uniformly larger fruit of a heart-shaped form having a distinct flavor and which are mature for harvesting and shipment approximately the same time as that of the "Eldorado" plum tree, but which exhibit a superior holding ability as compared with the fruit of the "Eldorado" plum tree.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of lily plant named Marlene, particularly characterized by pinkish upper surface and ivory lower surface of the flowers, height of about 110 cm, pedicel of 10-12 cm in length with 4-6 flowers, rather strong, smallish leaves, and capable of producing stems and flowers for cut-flower production.

Abstract: A new variety of hybrid lily plant bearing large up-facing flowers of excellent form, long persistence, and exceptional substance. The new hybrid is particularly characterized by a compact racemose inflorescence of upfacing flowers of vibrant unspotted orange-red color, borne on a short, sturdy stem. This combination is completely new in the Asiatic hybrid divisions of lilies suited to forcing and to mass commercial cultivation. The variety is highly resistant to fusarium disease and shows tolerance of virus. The bulbs may be precooled and forced into flower under glass out of season. The clone is vigorous and is a good grower and propagator.

Abstract: A new variety of hybrid lily plant bearing large, upfacing, double pink flowers of excellent form and long persistence. The double flowers of the new hybrid have uniquely "notched" tepals, and they are borne on exceptionally short, sturdy stems. This combination is completely new in the Asiatic hybrid divisions of lilies suited to forcing and to mass commercial cultivation for use as pot plants. The variety is highly resistant to fusarium disease and shows tolerance of virus. The bulbs may be precooled and forced into flower under glass out of season. The clone is vigorous and is a good grower and propagator.

Abstract: A video signal synthesizer operable to provide a multiplex video signal for producing a picture-in-picture effect on a display screen of a display device, for example, a cathode ray tube. The video signal synthesizer utilizes a PLL (phase-locked loop) circuit to generate a carrier signal synchronized with a color burst signal contained in the composite video signal for the reproduction of the main picture. The carrier signal is first delayed by a delay circuit and then utilized to remodulate the sub-picture signal which has been compressed with respect to time. This remodulated sub-picture signal is then subjected to time-division multiplexing through analog switch assembly. The delay time of the delay circuit is set so that both color subcarrier signals of the main picture and sub-picture signals may be matched in phase. Hence, the time-division multiplexing of the main picture signal and the sub-picture signal is possible without altering the characteristics of the color composite video signal.

Abstract: A method and apparatus is disclosed for controlling the sampling of a composite analog color video signal so that the analog signal is sampled at precise locations relative to the phase of the color subcarrier of the color video signal in the absence of modulation. The invention thereby enables a digitized signal having a constant phase relationship relative to the unmodulated subcarrier phase to be provided which can be advantageously used in magnetic recording and reproducing apparatus. Since the constancy of the location of the samples relative to the phase of the color burst is maintained prior to recording, there is no phase error that would pose a problem during reproducing of the signal.

Abstract: This invention is large N.times.N packet switch, formed using a plurality of smaller packet switches. The invention comprises an N input, L output interconnect fabric (L>N), and a plurality of J.times.K smaller packet switches (J>K). Each of the J inputs to each packet switch is connected to a separate one of the L outputs of the interconnect fabric, and each of the K outputs from each packet switch is connected to a destination equipment. In operation, packets are received at the N inputs to the interconnect fabric, and each packet is routed to one of the inputs of the packet switch associated with the destination user equipment for the packet. Simultaneous packets, up to J in number, are routed to separate inputs of a particular packet switch for distribution to their respective destinations, while all other simultaneous packets destined for user equipments associated with the same packet switch are lost, the probability of such a loss being acceptably small.

Abstract: A Q-switched laser having a gain medium disposed within a first cavity and a second cavity whose optical path length is adjustable such that the quality of the first resonant cavity is affected. One aspect of the invention is the changing of the physical path length of the second cavity so as to effect the reflectivity of a mirror common to both cavities as seen from the first cavity. Another aspect of the invention is the incorporation, within the second cavity, of a material whose refractive index or absorption coefficient can be varied by the application of an electric field, a magnetic field, a temperature change or an applied pressure.

Abstract: The thrust bearing fits on a rotatable shaft having an annular groove or in a rotatable housing with an annular groove. One of the thrust bearing races has an axially extending flange with deflective tabs projecting from the flange. The deflective tabs deflect radially when the race is pushed over the end of the rotatable shaft or into a rotatable housing. The deflected tabs spring back into the annular groove when the thrust bearing is fully seated.

Abstract: A dickie of a generally cylindrical configuration comprising an upper extent formed with a neck opening of a cylindrical configuration for passage of a wearer's head and having a reduced diameter, the neck opening having a turned over upper end and a pair of knitted layers with downwardly extending lower ends. An intermediate extent is formed in the shape of a cone having a reduced upper diameter formed as integral extensions of the lower portion of the upper extent and having an enlarged lower diameter with an increasing diameter from the upper diameter to the lower diameter, the intermediate extent being formed as a pair of knitted layers. A lower extent is formed as a body opening and has a cylindrical configuration with an enlarged diameter, the body opening including a pair of knitted layers with downwardly extending lower ends and with upper ends formed as integral extensions of the lower ends of the intermediate extent.

Abstract: The protective leg or arm covering is manufactured from a sheet of material that is cut or sewn into a blank having the shape to protect the portion of the leg or arm desired.

Abstract: A mitten enclosure for the sport of downhill skiing is disclosed comprising a multi-layered, insulated, three panel construction outer shell material for accepting the hand and wrist of a skier as well as the grip portion of his/her ski pole. Flap openings along the bottom of the mitten facilitate the donning and doffing of the mitten as well as the placement of the ski pole therein. An aperture of substantially circular cross-section is located adjacent the end of the flap openings near the front end of the mitten to better receive the shaft of the ski pole. A pocket is also provided within the mitten for retaining and other hand warming materials. Further, a tether is removably attached to the inner portion of the mitten to retain the mitten to the ski pole avoiding the inadvertent loss thereof and to support the mitten along the shaft of the ski pole when not being utilized by the skier.

Abstract: A cap having a head band and a brim. An expandable tube is mounted inside the head band and an air pump is mounted on the brim and connected to the tube. An air release valve is connected to the tube and is mounted on the outside front of the cap. Whereby the cap may be adjusted to different sizes by pumping air into the tube. The pump being an air cushion mounted on the brim of the cap having an entry valve to provide for entry of air to the tube, so that the pump and release valve maybe operated to fit the cap while the cap is on the user's head.

Abstract: A holding apparatus for holding a urine bag on a user's leg, especially the thigh, has a first knitted hose part, a second knitted hose part of the same diameter which is connected to the first hose part via a continuous connecting region. The first hose part is positioned onto a leg. The second hose part is folded upwardly onto the first knitted hose part to secure the urine bag on the leg. Also, a separating region, in the connecting region, enables the passage of an outlet of the urine bag when the knitted hose parts are in a folded condition.

Abstract: A composite waistband includes an elastic band which is stretchable in the longitudinal direction and a non-elastic draw cord secured to one surface of the elastic band. The draw cord is secured to the elastic band by forming a plurality of stitches which extend over the draw cord and are sewn into the elastic band on either side of the draw cord. The plurality of stitches collectively define a longitudinally extending channel through which the draw cord extends.

Abstract: A device for lifting a toilet seat without the hands of the user directly contacting such seat wherein a flat plate is attached to the underside of the toilet seat, such flat plate having its outer end protruding only slightly beyond the edge of the seat. The said outer end is formed with a pair of downwardly angled flanges adapted to receive a pivot pin therethrough, such pivot pin extending through the end of a preferably tubular handle. The handle will normally depend from the said pivot pin but when it is to be used, such handle is lifted into a horizontal position, i.e. parallel with the seat surface, and used to raise the toilet seat. A stop is built into the outer end of the flat plate attached to the seat to prevent the pivoted handle from rising above the plane of the seat surface. Provision may be made for latching the handle into position during actual use and the handle may be used as a receptacle for deodorant if desired.

Abstract: The ballfloat toilet flush control system comprised of a master flush handle, a discharge valve controlled by the master flush handle, a float pivoted to a float holder on the overflow tube of the ballfloat toilet, an air tube connected between the air chamber of the discharge valve and an air passage on the float holder, an auxiliary flush handle, and an air passage control device controlled by the auxiliary flush handle, whereby the air passage control device tops the air passage, permitting water to be completely drawn out of the water tank of the ball float toilet as the master and auxiliary flush handles are simultaneously pressed; the air passage control device opens the air passage to let water enter the air chamber of the discharge valve so that the discharge valve stops the water outlet of the water tank before water is completely drawn out of the water tank when only the master flush handle is pressed.

Abstract: The water-saving devices for a toilet is of the type which float up and down on the overflow tube, where downward movement of the device brings it into contact with the flapper valve at the bottom of the toilet tank in order to close it prematurely, thereby reducing the amount of water used for the flush. Upper and lower opposing cup shapes are integrally mounted around respective cylindrical sleeves, the sleeves being adapted to slide one within the other to adjust the spacing between the opposing cup shapes. One sleeve has an inset area with a longitudinal row of spaced holes or indentations. The other sleeve has an elongated tongue having a raised dimple which engages one of the spaced holes or indentations to set the spacing between cup shapes. A number of ribs or vanes are molded as part of the upper cup, and act to deflect the float rod to reduce any possibility of the float rod catching under the upper cup.

Abstract: A washing guard for a bed pan provides a means for deflecting splash back and aerosolized particulates from readily passing onto health care workers and/or other patients thereby exposing them to a potential hazard and/or contamination by the particulates and/or splashed effluent coming to rest or splashing onto the worker. The washing guard is further provided with a means for allowing it to be readily attached to a bed pan and includes a means for grasping and holding it in a vertical oriented orientation such that the health care worker is free to use his or her free hand to wash the bed pan with a spray jet while assembled to the washing guard.

Abstract: Apparatus for determining whether the temperature of bath water is below a selected temperature. A bath mat having temperature related indicia imprinted on a top side surface thereof has a layer of temperature sensitive ink applied over the temperature related indicia. The temperature sensitive ink is selected such that it is transparent above the selected temperature and at least partially opaque below the selected temperature. When the temperature of the bath water exceeds the selected temperature, the temperature sensitive ink is transparent and, when the temperature of the bath water is below the selected temperature, the temperature sensitive ink is at least partially opaque.

Abstract: A top mount faucet and sink assembly includes a faucet which has a pair of exteriorly threaded legs. The sink has a pair of mounting openings of a size and spacing to receive the faucet legs for attaching the faucet to the sink. Each of the sink openings has a wall with a thread formed therein. The pitch of the sink wall thread is different than the pitch of the thread on the mounting legs. There are a pair of locking elements, one for each leg, each locking element having an opening with a thread that matches the thread on the faucet mounting legs. Each locking element further having an exterior surface with a thread that matches that on the sink wall. In assembly of the faucet to the sink, the locking elements are first positioned on the threaded legs and turned up against the bottom of the faucet. The faucet is then positioned on the sink with the legs extending through the sink openings and the locking elements are engaged with the sink opening wall threads.

Abstract: In a preferred embodiment, a lateral rotation therapy mattress system for a patient, including: a plurality of side-by-side longitudinal air cells; a single air chamber underlying the air cells in proximity thereto and interacting therewith to support the patient; and apparatus to supply pressurized air to the air cells and to the air chamber and to control the levels of pressure in individual ones of and/or groups of the air cells and the air chamber. The mattress may also function as a low loss air bed.