Abstract: A new variety of miniature rose suitable for garden decoration, having flowers of brilliant orange red coloration.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of lily plant named Holeaw, particularly characterized by greyish-purple flowers, height of about 120 cm, pedicel 10-12 cm long with 4-6 flowers, narrow leaves, and capable of producing stems and flowers for cut-flower production.

Abstract: A Dieffenbachia having distinctive variegated foliage having three colors on the upper leaf surface, with blotches and spots in light green areas of the leaves, white petiole color and a freely suckering habit provides a compact appearance.

Abstract: A Dieffenbachia cultivar having a unique leaf shape of long narrow configuration projecting from the main shoot in a star-like pattern, the leaves themselves having upper surface variegated coloration.

Abstract: In the rare earth-iron-boron permanent magnet, Ce and La decrease the magnetic properties when used alone but synergistically enhance iHc when used in combination.The composition provided by the present invention is generally expressed by [(Ce.sub.x La.sub.1-x).sub.y R.sub.1-y ].sub.2 [(Fe.sub.1-u-w Co.sub.w M.sub.u).sub.1-v B.sub.v ].sub.1-z with a proviso of 0.4.ltoreq.x.ltoreq.0.9, 0.2<y.ltoreq.1.0, 0.05.ltoreq.z.ltoreq.0.3, 0.01.ltoreq.v.ltoreq.0.3, 0.ltoreq.u.ltoreq.0.2, 0.ltoreq.w.ltoreq.0.5, and M is at least one element selected from the group consisting of Al, Ti, V, Cr, Mn, Zr, Hf, Nb, Ta, Mo, Ge, Sb, Sn, Bi, Ni, W, Cu, and Ag.

Abstract: An apparatus for the accurate weighing and labeling of products with non-flat bottoms including three sections each having a horizontal conveyor belt and a pair of vertical controls belts to eliminate product wobble and improve weight are of a relatively thick, resilient material and are adjustable in spacing to accommodate various size products.

Abstract: An electrophotographic apparatus includes an image forming mechanism for forming an image on a paper sheet, and a magnetic cleaning system for magnetically cleaning cleaning a surface of an image carrier of the mechanism for each cycle of image formation. A mechanical cleaning system is provided for mechanically cleaning the image carrier. The mechanical cleaning system includes a blade movable between a contact position where it contacts with the surface of the carrier and an off position where it is kept apart from the surface. The blade is intermittently moved to the contact position, by a drive mechanism and a control unit, for predetermined operating times at predetermined time intervals. The blade is arranged to be manually operable through a lever attached to the blade.

Abstract: There is disclosed a micro-cuvette unit comprising a plurality of components in the form of a matrix which is arranged so that the cuvettes may be handled as one unit. The structural body of the micro-cuvette unit comprises a rectangular frame which is designed so that a plurality of cuvette components may be fitted to the frame, one after another. Each cuvette component comprises a plurality of cuvettes arranged in the form of a line or matrix and connected to each other directly or by means of support discs. The frame part of the micro-cuvette unit is open in the middle, at least within the area covered by the cuvettes in the cuvette components. The frame part contains two opposite sides which are provided with connecting means for joining the cuvette components to the frame part.

Abstract: A remote diagnostic system provides remote diagnostics for one or more facsimile apparatus. The system comprises facsimile, a communication control adapter and a personal computer (with expert knowledge). The system includes several kinds of data files which work under a window environment, together with communication software, to look up and rewrite the buffer memory in each facsimile.

Abstract: A multi-channel electronic waveform recorder, for storing waveform data and time of occurrence information, i.e., a "time-tag", for each stored value of an input waveform, is disclosed. Specifically, each channel of the waveform recorder compares a previously stored value of a corresponding input signal to a current value .Iadd.of that signal.Iaddend., and .[.stores.]. .Iadd.is able to store .Iaddend.the current value whenever the difference between the input signal and the previously stored value is a predetermined amount. .Iadd.Each or any selected sub-set of all the channels, through an appropriate switch setting, can determine points in time when, in response to the difference occurring for that channel, all the channels will simultaneously store the current value of these respective input signals. .Iaddend.

Abstract: A compact self-contained trim and tilt unit for a marine outboard drive that can be nested between the supporting brackets of the outboard drive so that all components are protected and so that external piping is avoided.

Abstract: A hypodermic syringe has a generally cylindrically tubular body extending along an axis and having an axial front end formed with a radially outwardly projecting annular bead, a piston axially displaceable in the body, a plug having a rearwardly directed flange fitting complementarily over the front end of the body at the bead and forwardly blocking the body, and a flat soft seal ring compressed axially between the plug and the front end of the body. The body has a rear end provided with a finger-rest crosspiece and the piston is provided with a plunger projecting axially out the rear end past the crosspiece.

Abstract: A body part protective guard is configured to overlie a body part to be protected. The guard includes an outer layer made of a force resistant, resiliently deformable material and having a backing layer made from an impact absorbing material coupled thereto for padding the outer layer. The outer layer includes a central strip portion, first and second integrally formed step portions located on opposite sides of the central strip portion, a first side portion formed integrally with the first step portion, and a second side portion formed integrally with the second step portion. The first and second step portions are each configured to provide a resilient flexure coupling between the central strip portion and the first and second side portions, respectively, to transfer an impact force occurring on the central strip portion to the first and second side portions, thereby reducing the magnitude of the impact force transferred to a portion of the backing layer adjacent the central strip portion.

Abstract: A face mask formed of an impact resistant plastic material comprises interconnected horizontal and vertical bars and panel portions in arcuate configuration to surround the face of the wearer. Each bar is formed with front and rear outwardly curved surfaces which form boundaries of spaced apart, angularly related rib portions extending for the length of each bar.

Abstract: An outer garment to be worn by one or more people together, having an outer jacket with a pair of sleeves, and an inner jacket portion with one sleeve. The outer jacket and inner jacket are partially connected at the neck opening and partially connected at the waistband. The garment is convertible from an unexpanded configuration wearable by one person to an expanded configuration wearable by at least two people. In the unexpanded configuration, the one sleeve of the inner jacket portion is inserted by the wearer into one of the sleeves of the outer jacket. To change to the expanded configuration, a securing feature on the back of the outer garment is released allowing additional folded material to be unfolded into an expanded back portion. In addition, in another embodiment, when an inner panel is attached to the back portion of the outer jacket, two people can both be separately enveloped in their own garment. The expandable feature allows for ease of movement by the people wearing the garment.

Abstract: A size adjustable cap utilizing a new and improved size adjustment strap is disclosed. The size adjustable cap has an opening in the back of the cap between the cap and the size adjustment strap which extends across the opening. The size adjustment strap has one end secured to the cap in the vicinity of a sweatband that is internally attached to the cap proximate its lower margin. The size adjustment strap has a free end and extends through a complementary shaped slot provided in the cap in the vicinity of the sweatband on an opposite side of the cap opening to allow the size adjustment strap to pass through the complementary shaped slot for positionment between the sweatband and the cap. Cooperating adjustment fasteners are associated with the size adjustment strap and the sweatband for engagement with one another when the size adjustment strap is positioned between the sweatband and the cap. Preferably, the cooperating adjustable fasteners are loop and hook fasteners.

Abstract: A new and improved child's auxiliary toilet seat for a toilet includes a hinge pin assembly which includes a hinge pin and first hinge members connected to the toilet for receiving the hinge pin. A first toilet seat assembly has a large aperture for adults. A second toilet seat assembly includes a narrower aperture for children. The second seat portion includes a portion proximal to the water tank and a portion distal to the water tank. The second seat portion further includes a first side portion and a second side portion that extend between the proximal portion and the distal portion. The respective first side portion and the second side portion include respective leg supporting extension members which project toward each other from the respective first and second side portions, thereby narrowing the aperture for the children's use. A toilet seat cover covers the toilet seat assemblies.

Abstract: A plunger device for forcing waste through a drain line of a plumbing fixture. The plunger device generally comprises an elongate tubular member having a top end and a bottom end. Fluidly connected to the top end is a handle member which is adapted to be fluidly coupled to a water supply source. Fluidly connected to the bottom end is a plunger member which is sized and configured to be positionable over and form a fluid-tight seal about a drain opening of the fixture in a manner when water is directed from the supply source, through the plunger device, and into the drain line.

Abstract: A conventional toilet includes a bowl having a bowl interior supported upon a base and having a rectangular flush tank supplied from a conventional water supply. The bowl portion supports a conventional toilet seat having a center hole and a hinged attachment to the seat support portion of the bowl. A toilet seat supported bidet includes an elongated nozzle pipe having an upwardly directed nozzle pivotally supported on the underside of the toilet seat such that the nozzle water flow extends upwardly through the hole in the toilet seat. A slide valve is coupled to the nozzle pipe and is operated by a pivotal handle. A supply of heated water is coupled to the slide valve from a source of water under pressure. A pair of friction clips secure the nozzle pipe to the undersurface of the toilet seat in a frictional pivotal attachment to facilitate the angular movement of the nozzle pipe to affect angular motion of the nozzle.

Abstract: A toilet for bed-ridden patients is supported by a flat planar support surface which holds the weight of the patient. One end of the support surface is tapered and rests on the surface of the patient's bed; the other end is supported by a pair of height adjustable legs so that the entire support surface may be set up level, over a range of bed heights. Back and side support rails fit into the support surface, and may be positioned so that the support may be mounted either to the right or the left side of a bed.

Abstract: A shower or tub enclosure top protective device comprising a plastic sheet sized to extend across a shower or tub enclosure above the bather, the sheet having opposite end portions; two elongated rod structure respectively directly attached to the sheet end portions to be movable toward and away from one another, accompanied by flexing of the sheet; each rod structure having ends engageable against shower or tub wall structure to support the rod structure.

Abstract: Disclosed is a turntable, to be placed at the front of a wheel chair, either portable, or, being a part of the wheel chair itself, and having a feet restraint system on the upper surface of the turntable, to restrain the patients feet in a desired position, during the transfer of the patient to a bed, or reverse transfer.

Abstract: An improved camping sleeping mat and/or chair arrangement having improved lateral edge stiffening rod retention pockets and having coupling members for coupling various portions together in various configurations. A separate inflatable pillow may be detachably mounted on the camping sleeping mat and/or chair arrangement.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a blanket for use with forced air convection systems, wherein the blanket includes multiple inlet ports. By providing a blanket with multiple inlets, the user has the choice of positioning the air supply or blower unit and the supply hose on either side of the patient. In addition, in a preferred embodiment, the inlet ports are resealable, thus allowing the user to switch inlets during use.