Abstract: A new and distinct variety of nectarine tree which is denominated varietally as "Crystal Rose" and which is ripe for commercial harvesting and shipment under the ecological conditions prevailing in San Joaquin Valley of Central California approximately June 21 through July 1, the tree of the subject variety producing fruit which have a red skin color, white flesh, is free stone and further has a firm flesh at commercial maturity.

Abstract: A Chrysanthemum plant named Fargo particularly characterized by its flat capitulum form; daisy capitulum type; yellow ray floret color with a strong bronze overcast on the underside of the ray florets; diameter across face of capitulum of 32 to 38 mm when fully opened, when grown as a single stem spray cut mum; flowering response under normal temperatures of 50 to 53 days after start of short days; plant height of 74 to 79 cm with 18 long days prior to start of short days; peduncle length of the first lateral at flowering after removing the apical bud and without growth regulator applications of 5 to 8 cm, and peduncle length of the fourth lateral at flowering of 8 to 10 cm; and terminal spray formation, with lower laterals being compound.

Abstract: A new and distinct dwarf Asiatic lily hybrid named `Snow Crystal` characterized by numerous medium-sized white flowers of excellent form and persistence, with orange pollen and on short stems with abundant foliage for pot plant culture.

Abstract: A new geranium cultivar particularly distinguished by its light purple flowers with a red center. The plant itself is strong with very compact branching, growing to a height of 280 mm.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Kalanchoe plant named Legacy, characterized by its vivid red-purple flower color, relatively short, broad leaves, good branch branching, early flowering, very floriferous habit, relatively large total inflorescence, and excellent keeping quality.The present invention relates to a new and distinctive cultivar of Kalanchoe plant, botanically known as Kalanchoe blossfeldiana, and known by the cultivar name Legacy. Legacy was developed by the inventor through controlled breeding by crossing Mikkelsen Seedling No. 89-307-7 (seed parent) with Mikkelsen Seedling No. 88-537-2 (pollen parent). The new cultivar was selected from the progeny of the stated cross.Asexual reproduction by stem cuttings in Ashtabula, Ohio has shown that the unique features of this new Kalanchoe are stabilized and are reproduced true to type in successive propagations.

Abstract: A Compacta type Dieffenbachia plant named Paco characterized by its rapid growth, tolerance to high planting density, thick leaves, prominent white markings on the leaf blade and midrib, and strong stems.

Abstract: A sport of Rumohara adiantiformis (Leather Leaf Fern) is described. The sport is characterized by difference in the fronds, which are denser, much flatter, darker in color, and larger and possess a more pronounced point at their terminal end.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for forming a vertical tubular form fill package feeding the film vertically downwardly over a spout, pressing the outer lateral edges of the film together between pressure rollers, feeding joined strips of plastic zipper consisting of interlocking elements and attaching webs between the outer edges of the film and the spout, positioning guide bars on either side of the zipper between the zipper webs and sealing bars outwardly of the guide bars with the sealing bars simultaneously forming a fin seal at the outer edge and joining the zipper webs to the inner surfaces of the film between the fin seal and the spout and thereafter cross-cutting and sealing to form packages enclosing contents dropped through the spout.

Abstract: This invention relates to a motor-driven throttle valve assembly which drives a motor according to the amount of depression of the accelerator pedal (9) and thereby controls the opening of the throttle valve (2). The motor-driven throttle valve assembly of this invention has a restricting plate (14), which is located between the throttle valve shaft bearing (16) on the motor side and a gear mechanism (10) transmitting the rotation of the motor to the throttle valve shaft (3), controls the rotation of the throttle valve shaft (3) toward the closed position.

Abstract: A winter front for the front grill of a motor vehicle comprises a plurality of separate panel elements each formed from a thin substantially rigid sheet of acrylic. Each panel can be separately clipped onto the front grill by a spring clip adhesively attached to the rear face of the panel element. In many arrangements the grill has recesses at openings therethrough with structural members across the recesses at a position recessed from the front face of the grill. The elements are separately inserted into respective ones of the recesses with the clips attaching to the structural elements across the grill. A shallow cut out at one edge of the acrylic sheet allows a key to be inserted behind the element to pull the element out of the recess in the grill for removal. The elements in combination cover effectively the whole of the openings in the grill to prevent air flow through the grill. One or more of the elements can be separately removed.

Abstract: A Source-Follower-per-Detector (SFC) unit cell [12], a two dimensional array [30] of same and a method of operating the two dimensional array. Each unit cell is constructed with but three transistors [14, 16, 22] and is coupled to an associated radiation detector [10] for receiving an output signal therefrom. A method includes a first step of (a) reading out a first row (N) of unit cells by asserting a first row enable signal for causing each of the unit cells of the row (N) to impress an electrical signal onto an associated output signal line. The electrical signal has a magnitude that is a function of the associated detector output signal. The method includes an additional step of (b) simultaneously resetting another row of unit cells each of which has a reset input coupled to and responsive to the assertion of the first row enable signal line.

Abstract: A road wheel for a track laying vehicle comprising a metallic disc and rim part wherein the rim portion of the part is of toroidal geometry. An elastomeric tire .[.tread.]. .Iadd.part .Iaddend.is bonded to the outer surface of the rim part and has a .Iadd.tread with .Iaddend.a cylindrical outer face adapted for engagement with the track treads of the track laying vehicle. The cross sectional thickness of the metallic disc and rim part is substantially uniform throughout the same. The rim portion has a radially in-turned flange at the free end thereof extending at an acute angle to the axis of the road wheel. The disc portion merges with the rim portion integrally through a bend portion and extends radially inwardly a given distance to provide a track lug wear surface. The disc portion also has a reverse bend offset axially toward the outer free edge of the rim portion to provide clearance for track guide lugs in the operation of said wheel.

Abstract: Carbon-clad zirconium oxide particles are disclosed which are useful in sorbent applications, particularly as packing materials for High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC). A method for the preparation of chromatographic support material is also disclosed which utilizes low pressure.

Abstract: Aluminum phosphate compositions arc provided which are characterized simultaneously by high porosity and phosphorous-to-aluminum ratios of approximately 1.0. The high porosity of these compositions is a function of high pore volume coupled with low surface area, resulting in high average pore diameter. These materials have excellent properties as catalysts and catalyst supports.

Abstract: A method for improving the characteristics of fused slag material is disclosed. This improved method results in a fused slag having resistance against pulverization at the cooling process for generation of yellowish turbid water due to contact of slag lumps with rain water, this method characterized by forming a slag treatment material by rough crushing a substantially dehydrated heat-treated material containing boron, and adding that slag treatment material to molten slag.

Abstract: A sunshade cap with a double layer visor as a continue-in-part comprising an upper layer visor shaped annular or consisted of a front, a left, and a right visor and constituted of a middle layer and an upper and a lower layer made of a reflective material, the upper layer visor having a central hole defined by the annular inner circumferential edge or the inner edges of the three visors to fit around a circumferential edge of a sunshade cap body with a visor, and a fastener band fastening with a fastener band on a visor of the sunshade cap body.

Abstract: The stretchable and water resistant laminated fabric composition comprises two layers of stretchable fabrics bonded together by a heat activated adhesive comprising a urethane polymer suspended in a toluene containing solvent, in a proportion of about 40% by weight of urethane polymer. Such an adhesive leaves stretchability properties of the fabrics of the layers substantially intact and provides a water resistant bond between said layers.

Abstract: A wind drag reducing suit with integrated aerodynamic modules for use by speed sport athletes such as skaters and cyclists. The wind drag reducing suit is made from flexible fabric, and the aerodynamic modules of the suit are made integral therewith and fabricated as a flexible fabric composite. One form of the aerodynamic modules is as a rearwardly extending aerodynamic wedge-shaped module disposed on the portion of the suit sleeves which cover either the rear of the athlete's upper arm or lower leg. Another form of the aerodynamic modules is as a rear spoiler board, which is integral with the portion of the suit which covers the athlete's torso back, and which therefore is disposed on the back of the athlete when the suit is worn. Another form of the aerodynamic modules is as a vortex generator which projects from the exterior surface of the suit.

Abstract: A protective thermal overjacket for being worn over an outer protective shell and/or inner thermal liner of a person such as a firefighter, and for providing additional flame and thermal protection to the upper torso of the firefighter particularly the upper chest, upper back, and upper arms of the firefighter's body. Fasteners may be provided for interconnecting the collars of the protective thermal overjacket, the inner thermal liner and the outer protective garment; alternatively, the collar of the protective thermal overjacket may be provided with a fastener for fastening the collar of the overjacket around the collar of the outer protective garment.

Abstract: A sanitary disposable hand covering is provided which consists of a sheet of thin, flexible waterproof plastic material formed into an enclosure with a cuff, to permit a hand having a thumb and fingers to enter through the cuff for insertion into the enclosure. A mechanism is for restricting the size of the cuff is provided to thereby secure the enclosure about a wrist of the hand.

Abstract: A urine receiver for sanitary use away from rest-room facilities; the receiver may also be used by the bedridden. The receiver includes an inlet, an air outlet vent, an expandable bag member, a sealing plastic cap and may have a disinfectant and deodorant for rendering potentially harmful human waste safe for public disposal. The urine receiver also includes a top handle and a bottom handle to facilitate use, and may be used with a vaginal adaptor.

Abstract: A new and improved urinal apparatus includes a urine retention housing which defines an interior urine-retention chamber. An entrance opening is provided in a first side wall portion of the urine retention housing, and a stabilization assembly is connected to the first side wall portion. The stabilization assembly is adapted to support the buttocks of a female user as the external genitalia are juxtaposed to the entrance opening, and the user urinates through the entrance opening into the interior urine-retention chamber. The entrance opening is positioned above the stabilization assembly on the first side wall portion of the urine retention housing. The entrance opening of the urine retention housing is adapted to encompass female genitalia as a female user urinates through the entrance opening into the interior urine-retention chamber. A handle assembly is connected to the top wall portion of the urine retention housing.

Abstract: A water source (12, FIG. 1) is provided for mounting on a toilet housing (32) rearward of the toilet bowl (18), which has a small rearward-to-forward depth (D) and low height (H), and which enables close control of the flow of water and any vacuum to the toilet bowl and its outlet. The source includes a frame (40) for mounting on the rearward portion of the toilet housing, the frame having two wide holes (50, 52) and a diaphragm device (54, 56) extending across each hole to separate water regions (60, 62) from air regions (64, 66) that lie on opposite sides of the diaphragm. The holes and diaphragms form two horizontally spaced water supply units 42, 44 that lie on opposite sides of the toilet bowl outlet 24 to efficiently use space. A spring or weight biases each diaphragm to compress the water region. The two water regions are connected together and to a flush valve (14) for supplying water to the toilet bowl.