Abstract: A new and distinct variety of nectarine tree bearing fruit which is large and has yellow-gold flesh, and which matures in the early in the season, while having an excellent balance of sugar and acidity, the size of the fruit being large with skin of a red blush color ranging from dark garnet red to a lighter red with numerous yellow dots make it very attractive in appearance and flesh of a firm and crisp texture, becoming juicy with after ripening, making it very tasty to eat.
Abstract: A Bromeliad plant of the Guzmania type which presents a general lemon yellow overall blush, rather than definite yellow of specific parts and the color in the bracts lasts for up to three months.
Abstract: An ice cooled beverage dispenser with a cold plate and a tubular ice bin liner has an upstanding rim around a periphery of the cold plate. The bottom edge of the liner is pressed into and seated to the rim, and an L-shaped bracket is fastened to the outside of the liner and to the rim for positive securement of the liner to the cold plate in a sanitary and leak proof manner; a method of making the beverage cooler is also provided.
Abstract: An eyewear retainer of fabric-covered elastic foam material or molded soft elastic and flexible plastic or rubber-like material, for holding eyeglasses and the like securely in place on wearer's head and providing padding for the bow portions of the eyeglasses. A pair of tubular portions fit over downwardly curved rear ends of the bows of a pair of glasses, and downwardly depending hook portions, attached to the tubular portions, fit behind a wearer's ears to retain the eyewear in place. Bending of the tubular portions causes bulging, acting as cushioning for the bows. End pieces of a strap may be attached removably to the tubular portions. The strap may be in two portions interconnected separably by mating pieces of hook-and-loop fastening material or a buckle to provide for adjustability and easy removal of glasses. A rear end portion of each tubular portion may define a number of rearwardly inclined interior circumferential ridges and grooves to provide a secure grip on the bows of a pair of glasses.
Abstract: By giving mammals, fowls, fish, etc. feeds containing Bacillus subtilis C-3102 FERM BP-1096), an excellent body weight gain and feed efficiency can be obtained.
Abstract: A shirt, to be worn on the upper torso of an individual having a waist and waist circumference and a chest and chest circumference, having an upper portion corresponding to the chest area and an upper portion circumference and a lower portion corresponding to the waist area and lower portion circumference wherein the upper portion circumference of the shirt is substantially less than the chest circumference of the wearer and the lower portion circumference is substantially the same as the waist circumference of the wearer. Reinforcement members and panels can be affixed to the shirt to provide additional strength. The shirt can be made of stretchable material and used in weightlifting or for medical rehabilitation.
Abstract: Articles of clothing adapted to be worn by and to substantially surround at least a portion of a person. The articles of clothing absorb odors emanating from that portion of the person which is substantially surrounded by the clothing preventing odors from escaping to the atmosphere.
Abstract: A new and improved toilet seat deodorizer apparatus includes a flexible, resilient air pump assembly shaped substantially in the form of a toilet seat, a connector assembly for connecting the air pump assembly to a toilet bowl, and an odor dispenser assembly connected to the air pump assembly. The odor dispenser assembly includes a first screened end in direct communication with air contained within the flexible, resilient air pump assembly and includes a second screened end in direct communication with air which is outside the air pump assembly and the odor dispenser assembly. When a person sits upon the flexible, resilient air pump assembly, a quantity of air is pumped from inside the air pump assembly, through the odor dispenser assembly, to outside the odor dispenser assembly to room air in the room in which the toilet is located. Rigid support members are connected to the flexible, resilient air pump assembly for supporting the air pump assembly a predetermined spaced distance from the toilet bowl.
Abstract: This invention deals with a motorized device which allows independent movement into and out of a pool of water, which device may or may not be under the control of the invalid or handicapped person. The device comprises a motorized pair of arms which carry a bar, which bar has mounted on it, a carrier for a person. The device, in spite of a high movement of the bar overhead, allows for the transportation of the person through essentially a horizontal plane.
Abstract: A self-cleaning system and method for a whirlpool includes a whirlpool basin having inner and outer surfaces, a drain, closable nozzles for introducing a water/air mixture into the basin, a water circuit, an air circuit, and a one-way valve that couples the water circuit and the air circuit. Hot and/or cold water sources are connected to the air circuit for introducing water into the basin via the air circuit, the one-way valve, the water circuit, and the opened nozzles. A detergent dispensing unit is also connected to the air circuit for use during a self-cleaning mode. In a whirlpool mode, hot and/or cold water is introduced into the basin by water flow through the air circuit, the one-way valve, and the water circuit. Water is withdrawn from the basin through an inlet into the water circuit, mixed with air provided from the air circuit, and reintroduced into the basin under pump-supplied pressure as a water/air mixture.
Abstract: Bathtub and shower fixtures having a front wall which terminates in spaced relationship to a floor covering and an intermediate wall spaced between the front wall and a basin of the fixture. A vertically adjustable trim strip is selectively mounted to the intermediate wall so as to be engagable with the floor covering inwardly of the front wall thereby preventing water dripping from the front wall from entering a construction joint formed between the intermediate wall and the floor covering.
Abstract: A treatment control system using a fluid using system wherein fluid is passed from the fluid using system during dump cycles occurring at periodic time intervals over a total dumping cycle. The fluid passed from the fluid using system during each dumping cycle is sampled and designated as a fluid dumping sample with each fluid dumping sample corresponding to the fluid passed from the fluid using system during one of the dump cycles. The total dissolved solids level in each of the fluid dumping samples is determined. Some of the dump cycles are designated as discharge cycles or treatment discharge cycles where the total dissolved solids level is above a predetermined high total dissolved solids level. Some of the dump cycles are designated as reuse cycles or treatment reuse cycles where the contaminant total dissolved solids level of the fluid dumping samples were determined to be below the predetermined high total dissolved solids level.
Abstract: An electric toothbrush having in its slip-on brush a piston is disclosed, which is set rotating by a motor shaft projecting out of the handle segment. This piston exhibits a lifting cam, by means of which it effects an axial motion relative to the motor shaft in the slip-on brush. This axial motion causes a reciprocating motion of a toothed rack, which sets the bristle tufts of the toothbrush rotating.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 28, 1993
Date of Patent:
January 24, 1995
Assignee:
Bausch & Lomb Incorporated
Inventors:
Michael Bigler, Edgar Hommann, Scott Myerly
Abstract: A duct brush for cleaning air conditioning and heating ducts. The brush is made up of a flexible hose connected to a cleaning head. The head is constructed to open like an umbrella for cleaning large duct areas. The opening and closing of the cleaning head are controlled by a plunger at the end of the hose held by the operator. In an alternatively preferred embodiment, a multiplicity of separate hose sections are connectable to each other end to end to from a hose of any desired length.
Abstract: A multi-brush denture cleaning device includes a handle having one end adapted for holding both a first and second brush and another opposing end for holding a different third brush. The first brush has bristles protruding in one direction, and the second brush has bristles protruding in a perpendicular orientation with respect to the first brush. The third brush has bristles protruding in the same direction as the first brush. The handle may include a hand grip portion interposed between the two ends thereof. The brushes in the multi-brush denture cleaning device have varying stiffness so that the first and second brushes are harder than the third brush. The handle has two extending portions which are each at acute angles with respect to the longitudinal axis of the handle, and preferably being acutely angled with respect to each other, wherein one extending portion holds the first brush and the second extending portion holds the second brush. Each of the brushes has a different average bristle length.
Abstract: A device at cassettes (3) for spring members (4) for a machine proposed i.e. for removing of rubber rests and ice from runways for aircrafts, at which the cassettes (3) are arranged around the periphery on a rotatable roller (1) and extending mainly in the longitudinal direction of the roller (1) and including units (11) of spring members (4), such as radially projecting bristles, the ends of which are brought into contact with the ground, e.g. a runway, at the rotation of the roller (1). Each cassette (3) includes a longish bar (9), which is arranged in facing grooves (8) in brackets (2) extending along the length of the roller (1) and showing passages (8.1) for e.g. removed material, other dusts and water arranged between each groove (8) and the bar (9) extending in the grooves (8).
Abstract: The present invention relates to a semi-rigid sweeper cover for use in mechanical street sweepers and, in particular, to a polymeric cover for rotary sweepers. The semi-rigid sweeper cover is effective to inter-act with and assist a sweeper brush in lifting and guiding swept materials to a storage area. The sweeper cover has an inner surface which conforms to the shape of the sweeper brush when in motion and is comprised of a polymer selected from the group consisting of rubber, ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene, polypropylene, polyurethane, nylon and acrylic with embedded fibers. The use of such polymers greatly extends the useful life of the sweeper cover. The polymeric cover described by the present invention may be used as an inner protective liner for an exterior metal cover. Alternatively, the polymeric cover of this invention may be used, by itself, as a sweeper cover.
Abstract: The invention deals with a cleaning installation for windshields of motor vehicles, aircraft, locomotives or the like with at least one wiper arm drivable by a wiper motor, at which arm a wiper blade is fastened by means of wiper blade holders, with a channel provided with outlet apertures extending in said blade, which is connected by a supply line to a water reservoir of a windshield washer installation connected to a pump, wherein the region of the wiper blade (9, 21) pointing towards the windshield (2) is part of the channel wall (11, 23) into which the outlet apertures (12) are mortised, and where a wiper lip (15) is disposed between the outlet apertures (12) by means of a swivel strip (14, 24) or a wiper lip (25) is arranged on each side, wherein selectively water, warm water or steam can exit from the outlet apertures (12)
Abstract: A double-blade wind shield wiper, the blade assembly of which comprising a frame assembly for holding two parallel wiper blades. The frame assembly includes a main frame at the middle, two end frames at two opposite ends and two intermediate frames set therebetween which are respectively connected into shape by conning pins and spring plates. The frame assembly has vent holes and bevel strips for guiding air stream to force wiper blades to firmly attach to wind shield glass. An adapter is fastened in frame assembly to match with a connector for connecting the blade assembly to a wiper drive arm.
Abstract: The invention herein relates to an adjustable-type additive pressure windshield wiper structure, that automatically adjusts the pressure of the windshield wiper blades exerted onto the glass of the windshield and is able to offer stable and effective adjustment functions never available in the past as well as offering the special characteristic of practicality.
Abstract: A drivable cleaning apparatus for textile machines has air lines that are connected to air hoses. The air hoses are connected to the air lines with swivel joints and are displaceable from a first into a second position by a rotary drive. The rotary drive is designed such that a rotation of the swivel joint past the initial pivoting movement from the first to the second position is possible, thus also allowing for a continuous rotary operation.
Abstract: A self-propelled floor cleaning machine or scrubber of the walk-behind type includes a one-piece molded main body incorporating an integral solution tank. The main body includes a central cavity in which is received a one-piece molded secondary body defining a recovery tank. The main body receives the secondary body in an interlocking fashion such that the entire unit is self-supporting, such that the use of gaskets or sealers between the tanks and other components is eliminated. The main body is supported on a steel frame which also supports the batteries, cables, wheels, brushes, squeegee, and the like (frame components). The main body fits over the frame components and together with the secondary body provides a water shedding cover therefore.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 21, 1994
Date of Patent:
January 24, 1995
Assignee:
Clarke Industries, Inc.
Inventors:
Emert R. Whitaker, Trent A. Fulghum, James J. Keazer, James A. Pritchett
Abstract: The present invention relates to an upright vacuum cleaner having an improved assembly to optimize the assembly and operational characteristics of the vacuum cleaner. The floor engaging unit of the vacuum cleaner has a two-piece body including a base and a hood which are snap-fit together. A motor is rotatably mounted within the body at the end of a handle assembly. The handle assembly, which also functions as a conduit for dirty air to travel to a disposable filter bag, carries an electrical connector which connects the motor to power. The handle further provides a stop which engages a hose hook that slidably fits over the top of the handle, the stop being located such that the hose hook is properly positioned to support a hose during storage thereof. A filter bag, which is mounted to the handle at a location downwardly spaced from the top of the filter bag, is provided with a wire frame to help support the weight of the disposable filter bag.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 18, 1994
Date of Patent:
January 24, 1995
Assignee:
White Consolidated Industries, Inc.
Inventors:
Leonard B. Hampton, Vincent L. Bobrosky, Paul J. Burress, Hollis Spence