Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Hybrid Tea rose plant is provided which abundantly and continuously forms attractive fragrant intense yellow blossoms. Such blossoms are long lasting and exhibit good petal-drop characteristics. The plant exhibits an erect growth habit, vigorous vegetation, decorative foliage, and is well suited for use as attractive ornamentation in the landscape. Additionally, the plant exhibits good disease resistance.

Abstract: A Hybrid Tea rose plant having excellent cut flower vase life; high cut-flower production; bright orange flowers; thick, leathery petals, and attractive, high-centered flowers.

Abstract: A Hybrid Tea Rose plant having attractive, porcelain pink, high-centered flowers; long, straight stems; long vase life, and large flowers.

Abstract: A Bromeliad plant of the Guzmania type which is distinctive because of the pink blush of the floral bracts which are long lasting. This pink blush is not found in other plants of this type.

Abstract: The distance between the combustion nozzle and the pump of a waste oil heater can be significantly increased by using a positive displacement pump which is proximate to the reservoir and remote from the nozzle, contary to the usual positioning of oil delivery pumps. The pump, which is not pressure regulated, thus pushes oil to the nozzle at a constant flow rate regardless of oil pressure at the nozzle.

Abstract: A sod cutting device having a pair of sod cutting blades offset such that their interior ends are aligned in the direction of cutting. Two strips of sod may thus be cut simultaneously with minimal waste. The two cutting blades are connected to individual cutter frames which are pivotably connected to respective lateral ends of a pivot frame. The pivot frame is in turn pivotably mounted at its center to a main frame of the device. This allows each cutter frame to follow the contours of the land and thus improves cutting depth consistency. The cut sod is conveyed up a first conveyor to a second conveyor which is mounted behind the first conveyor. A netting is introduced between the two conveyors under the sod such that the sod, together with the netting thereunder, travels up the second conveyor. The sod and netting are then rolled about a mandrel with the netting supporting the delicate sod. When a sod roll of sufficient size has been formed, the second conveyor is pivoted downwardly about its forward end.

Abstract: An immobilized-interface solute-transfer unit for transferring solute from a feed solution to an extractant liquid comprises a fluid-tight housing and a porous membrane which divides the housing into a feed solution chamber and an extractant chamber. The housing has feed solution inlet and outlet ports which communicate with the feed solution chamber, and extractant inlet an outlet ports which communicate with the extractant chamber. The solute-transfer unit also includes a pressure difference controller for maintaining a difference between a liquid pressure of a feed solution in the feed solution chamber and a liquid pressure of an extractant in the extractant chamber substantially within a predetermined pressure range so that an interface between the feed solution and the extractant is substantially immobilized at the membrane.

Abstract: A food package is provided wherein the accommodated food product, while remaining in the package, may be heated or cooked in a microwave oven. The food product has at least one predetermined portion thereof which requires enhanced heat while the product is being heated or cooked in the oven. The food package includes a container formed of heat resistant material which is pervious to the microwaves. A surface of the container is provided with an area which is in proximity to the predetermined portion of the food product requiring the enhanced heat. A metallized ink, consisting of metal particles suspended in an ink-like substance, is deposited on the surface area of the container. Thus, when the metallized ink is exposed to the generated microwaves, the required enhanced heat is produced in the vicinity of the surface area.

Abstract: A rubber composition made of a diene rubber having such excellent properties as heat resistance and mechanical strength and organopolysiloxane or fluoropolymer as a lubricating substance. The lubricating substance may contain isocyanate or cyanate groups, which will react with the hydroxy groups which exist on the surface of a filler usually applied to the diene rubber, thus securely keeping the lubricating substance in the molecular structure of the composition. A liquid diene polymer containing hydroxy groups and having a good compatibility with the diene rubber may be further added to the composition so that its hydroxy groups will react with the isocyanate or cyanate groups in the lubricating substance.The liquid diene polymer may contain epoxy groups instead of hydroxy groups, whereas the lubricating substance containing such functional groups as amino, carboxyl, hydroxy or mercapto groups so that the exoxy groups in the former and the functional groups in the latter will react with each other.

Abstract: In a spread spectrum communication system, sequence signals are developed in both a transmitter and receiver, in each case being derived from a clock signal through digital count-down and logic circuitry including a programmable counter which receives control number defining groups of signals from a memory under control of an indexing counter. A sequence signal in the transmitter is applied through a filter to produce a filtered signal which is propagated as a sequence of variations of alternating polarity with predetermined varying durations occurring in a predetermined distinctive order. A received signal and sequence signal of the same form as in the transmitter are applied to a product detector the output of which is applied to an integrator. Loop circuitry is provided for synchronizing the generation of the sequence signal in the receiver with that in the transmitter. A plurality of channels may be provided, using common synchronizing and other circuitry.

Abstract: A flexible heat protective cover adapted for disposition around and securement to hot water pipes in order to provide both heat insulating qualities and to protect an individual from coming into contact with a hot water pipe. The heat protective cover generally comprises an elongated section adapted to extend around a length of pipe and a heel section adapted to extend over an elbow fitting in a water line. Velcro fasteners or similar fastener are used to releasably secure ends of the cover about the pipe. A strap extends through opposite sides of the heat protective cover and is sized to extend about a water pipe for providing permanent securement of the heat protective cover to the hot water pipe. A seepage hole may also be included in the heel section to collect and permit drainage of condensed water.

Abstract: In a vehicle transmission assembly which includes a hydrostatic transmission (14) and mechanical transmission mechanism (21) for driving rear wheel axles (20) of the vehicle at a variable speed, a hydraulic pump (16) and hydraulic motor (17) of the hydrostatic transmission are mounted on a plate member (30), secured to a front of a transmission casing (15), at an upper and lower locations such that only the motor is disposed within the transmission casing at a location above the mechanical transmission mechanism. The mechanical transmission mechanism includes plural transmission shafts (31, 32, 33) all extending laterally of the transmission casing and is connected drivenly to the motor.

Abstract: A device serving as a barrier and trap for ticks, other arachnids, insects and other small crawling creatures, which is to be worn around the limb of a user, i.e., the leg(s) and/or arm(s), depending on the area(s) of potential exposure. It comprises a band fitted about the limb and an adhesive surface on the band for trapping the crawling creatures, thus preventing them from gaining access to the parts of the body that are past the point on the limb where the device is fitted. The device also comprises a shield structure to protect the adhesive surface in the form of a lip member extending from one end of the band and having an integral shielding surface opposite the adhesive surface with spacing means to prevent the lip member from sticking to the adhesive surface while spacing it therefrom to permit free access of crawling creatures.

Abstract: A device for massaging a body part comprises a plurality of massaging protuberances of various shapes that are attached securely to the inside of a garment. When a person wearing the massage garment sits on a chair or on a bed or couch, the body of the person presses against the massaging protuberances. The resisting force of pressed protuberances works to stimulate the circulatory system and to make muscles or joint supple, so as to relieve pain and tension of the person wearing the massage garment.

Abstract: The invention is a bandana with a flexible bill made of an inner layer of relatively rigid material. The bill has a series of stitching lines running parallel across the width of the bill which may be folded into varying positions for the user's convenience. The stitching lines offer convenient folding lines for this purpose. An optional pocket may be constructed at the rear of the bandana for secreting items, etc.

Abstract: A system for fitting headgear, such as a bicycle helmet, to the head of a user without requiring fit or sizing pads. The fit system includes an elongate fitting structure having a middle portion and a pair of opposed ends. The opposed ends are attached to the headgear in a tensioned state so that the middle portion surrounds at least a portion of the occipital protuberance and the tension in the strap maintains the headgear closely adjacent the cranium. In addition, compatible retention systems are disclosed for helping to maintain the helmet on the head of the user.

Abstract: A flush system for use in a toilet has a hollow body with an upper valve port and a lower valve port on which are seated an upper valve and a lower valve. The respective valves are attached to a first connecting rod and a second connecting rod. The connecting rods are attached to respective handles which are pivoted to unseat the respective valves. Unseating the upper valve produces a full flush of the toilet using a smaller regulated amount of water and unseating the lower valve produces a full flush of the toilet using a larger regulated amount of water. The handles are collocated on the outside of a water storage tank and the stems of the handles are coaxial. A bend is formed on the second connecting rod such that when the first handle is pivoted, the bend on the second connecting rod engages the first connecting rod and both the upper valve and the lower valve are unseated by the movement of the first handle.

Abstract: A portable basin is disclosed which is adapted to receive and support a selected part of a person's body for isolatable cleansing, treatment and the like with minimal discomfort to the person. The disclosed basin is of unitary, continuous sidewall construction having certain body supporting contour features on its bottom and top edge and certain self-stabilizing features. More particularly, a basin of this invention provides an integral elevated platform portion feature in its bottom for receiving and supporting a selected body part during cleansing or treatment within the interior of the basin and at least one seat defined in the top edge of its sidewall contoured for concurrently receiving and supporting an associated member of the selected body part. One disclosed preferred basin embodiment is particularly adapted for cleansing and treating the head of a person.

Abstract: An improvement in a check valve, especially a check valve intended to be mounted across a corresponding opening of a hydromassaging apparatus. The check valve comprises a casing having an inlet and an outlet, a conduit extending from said inlet to said outlet, structure for axially setting and fastening the check valve in a corresponding opening, and improved structure including a membrane and consisting of a flexible membrane made of elastomeric material and provided with an orifice, an element provided with a flap seat of sufficient size to completely cover the orifice, structure for connecting the element with the casing and positioning the seat in the vicinity of the outlet, and structure for fastening a periphery of the membrane across the outlet of the casing, to align the orifice with the seat and to position said orifice in such a way with respect to the seat that the elasticity of the membrane presses a portion thereof surrounding the orifice against the seat.

Abstract: A bath tub or shower splash guard is disclosed which can store articles used in bathing. The device comprises a flexible, high friction mat which is draped over the wall of the tub or shower. A collection pan for collecting drainage is attached to the top surface of the mat. The collection pan can be used to store bathing articles. The device can be easily removed and rolled for storage.

Abstract: A back rest (10) capable of being mounted on a lift platform of a lifting apparatus has a foot part (12) and, thereon, a slab (14) pivotable about a swivel axle (34), the slab (14) forming the back part. At the rear, there is a transverse supporting wall (44) moulded or attached to the slab (14) and spaced sufficiently apart from the swivel axle (34). Between the supporting wall (44) and the bottom (24) of the foot part (12), there is a transverse piece of hose (16) disposed parallel to the swivel axle (34) and closed at its ends, which is connected to the hydraulic-water system of the lifting apparatus via a manual control valve. When the piece of hose (16) is filled, the slab (14) is raised to an upright position even if the upper part of the user's body is applying a load to the slab (14).

Abstract: An apparatus for first cleaning and thereafter rinsing a bathtub (10) by a cleaning liquid (60) and a rinsing liquid (61). Once the cleaning liquid has reached a predetermined level, the liquid is recycled via a suction extraction device (70) and is returned to the bath via a supply mechanism (11) disposed along the upper edge of the bathtub. Thereafter, the cleaning liquid is run off via a bottom outlet (13). The rinsing liquid (61) is supplied to the bath and recycled thereto via the suction extraction device (70) and the supply mechanism (11). A pump (40) is disposed to supply or discharge, via a conduit (23, 24), liquid from the bathtub. At least one (23) of the conduits is connected to the supply mechanism (11), and in addition control and regulation devices (50) are provided for starting and stopping the pump (40) and for adjusting the valve devices (41, 42, 43) to closed or opened positions for the supply of cleaning liquid or rinsing liquid to the bathtub.

Abstract: Disclosed is an a mobile emergency eyewash and bodysplash apparatus for delivering water for cleaning chemical irritants from eyes or skin. The apparatus includes a water tank housing which holds a water tank. A second housing contains a drench nozzle and eyewash fountain, both of which are connected by tubing to the water tank. The second housing is slidably and rotatably mounted on top of the water tank housing. The apparatus generally is positioned in the back of a pickup truck, so that during operation, the drench nozzle and eyewash fountain housing is slidably moved from the top of the water tank housing and rotated into place on the side of the truck. A panel on the second housing is opened to reveal the drench nozzle and eyewash fountain.

Abstract: This disclosure presents a system that provides small but adequate portions of water to a folded or crumpled pad of bathroom tissue for use in giving added comfort and cleansing to anal skin surfaces after evacuation. The system uses only pure, municipal, or equivalent water, or other compatible fluid, and the process is quickly and comfortably performed within easy reach of the user. This device is intended to be installed in and operated in conjunction with most flush type toilet tanks. The device uses available water pressure sad is supplied with water by the normal flushing cycle of the toilet. Types of fluids, other than water may be transported by this system by selecting component materials of the same or similar physical properties that are compatible with the fluid being transported, and may be adapted to situations other than bathroom toilet tanks.