Abstract: A new and distinct alstroemeria variety producing numerous strong flowering stems and dark green leaves.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of New Guinea impatiens named Pago Pago, particularly characterized by its compact growth habit with excellent branching characteristics, large, dark pink and red variegated flowers, early flowering and very floriferous habits, medium green foliage, and suitability to 4 inch and 6 inch pots, and 8 inch hanging basket cultures.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of New Guinea impatiens named Timor, particularly characterized by its compact growth habit with excellent branching characteristics, large, bright orange flowers, early flowering and very floriferous habits, medium green foliage, and suitability to 4 inch and 6 inch pots, and 8 inch hanging basket cultures.

Abstract: A fuel injection apparatus for delivering a metered quantity of fuel to an engine comprising a valve controlled port through which the metered quantity of fuel is delivered to the engine the valve being resiliently urged to a position to close said port. .Iadd.An .Iaddend..[.Electromagnetic means.]. .Iadd.electromagnetic element is provided which is .Iaddend.operable when energized to displace said valve member from the closed position to permit delivery of the metered quantity of fuel through the port to the engine. The electromagnetic .[.means including.]. .Iadd.element includes .Iaddend.an armature member movable in a first direction in response to energizing of the electromagnetic .[.means.]. .Iadd.element .Iaddend.to effect the opening of the port. The armature .[.having.]. .Iadd.has .Iaddend.a limited free movement in the first and the opposite directions independent of the valve member when the electromagnetic .[.means.]. .Iadd.means .Iaddend.

Abstract: Under the control of a microprocessor first and second motors alternately drive first and second ends of a shear bar for adjusting the position of the shear bar relative to cutter head. The shear bar is adjusted so that it is substantially parallel to the cutter head even though the cutter head and shear bar may not be parallel at the time the adjustment is initiated. A knock sensor is provided for sensing impacts between the cutter head and shear bar, the knock sensor output signal being converted to a digital value for controlling the adjusting sequence. A knocker is provided for inducing vibrations in the shear bar to thereby test the operability of the knock sensor and its output circuitry. The sensitivity of the adjustment system to the output of the knock sensor is set automatically before an adjustment sequence begins to account for variations in the knock sensor, its output circuitry, and "noise" vibrations induced in the shear bar by normal machine operation.

Abstract: A light-to-light conversion element which includes at least a photoconductive layer and a photo-modulation layer and in which light incident on these layers is reflected by a reflection layer and in which a selective reflection characteristic corresponding to color separation is given to the reflection layer. Thereby, among the light incident on the photoconductive layer and the photo-modulation layer, light having wavelength of the specific region is selectively reflected by the reflection layer, so that the write and read operation of information is performed on the selected light.

Abstract: An image forming apparatus employing a face-down delivery system in which the plane of the recording medium at any position relative to any other position assumed by the recording medium beginning with a stacking tray and ending with a delivery tray does not exceed 90.degree.. The apparatus includes a detachable cartridge which includes a photosensitive member, a charging device and a cleaning device. In one preferred embodiment, register rollers and fixing rollers are positioned relative to each other such that a substantially zero angular deviation exists in the path traveled by the recording medium between these two pairs of rollers.

Abstract: A liquid crystal device including a ferroelectric liquid crystal disposed between plates treated to enforce a particular ferroelectric molecular orientation to the plates. The devices employ alone or in combination non-planar boundary conditions, polar boundary conditions, boundaries with multiple physical states, intrinsic spontaneous splay distortion of the polarization orientation field, combined ferroelectric and dielectric torques, layers tilted with respect to the plates. The plates are spaced by a distance sufficiently small to ensure unwinding of the helix typical in a bulk of the material to form either monostable, bistable or multistable states which exhibit novel electro-optic properties. The liquid crystal is responsive to an externally applied electric field, temperature or the like to make a light valve or other electro-optical device.

Abstract: A liquid crystal device including a ferroelectric liquid crystal disposed between plates treated to enforce a particular ferroelectric molecular orientation to the plates. The devices employ alone or in combianiton non-planar boundary conditions, polar boundary conditions, boundaries with multiple physical states, intrinsic spontaneous splay distortion of the polarization orientation field, combined ferroelectric and dielectric torques, layers tilted with respect to the plates. The plates are spaced by a distance sufficiently small to ensure unwinding of the helix typical in a bulk of the material to form either monostable, bistable or multistable states which exhibit novel electro-optic properties. The liquid crystal is repsonsive to an externally applied electric field, temperature or the like to make a light valve or other electro0optical device.

Abstract: A flame-resistant carpet tile having low smoke values and improved flame resistance which carpet tile comprises a primary backing having a fibrous face and a fibrous back, a barrier layer adjacent to fibrous back to an acrylic polymer heavily loaded with a metallic flame-retardant salt filler material which acrylic polymer is compatible with a vinyl chloride polymer layer and a relatively thick vinyl chloride polymer backing layer adhering to the barrier layer.The method of preparing a flame-resistant carpet tile which comprises pre-coating the back of a carpet with an acrylic polymer latex containing a metallic salt flame-retardant filler material, coating the latex material with a PVC layer, thereafter laying the latex PVC coated carpet into the top surface of a liquid PVC backing layer, heating the laid-in carpet to fuse the PVC layers, cooling the carpet and cutting the carpet into carpet tile.

Abstract: A unified, low-profile, lightweight and strong component mounting system an aircrew member's helmet is disclosed. The system includes a substantially rectangular mounting bracket that carries necessary power, communications, and optical inputs to the components, mounting hardware and specially designed interface pieces for each component. The system is designed to securely and easily snap-lock onto the helmet and is positioned to stay balanced while attached to eliminate crewmember discomfort.

Abstract: A sun shield or nose guard for eyeglasses, such as sunglasses or goggles, which is readably attachable and removable from the glasses. The sun shield is formed from a thin, semi-stiff but flexible sheet material, such as a suitable plastic, to the general shape of a human nose. A small piece of hook-and-loop fastener material of the sort available under the Velcro trademark, is secured to the upper, outer, edge of the sun shield, preferably by an adhesive. A corresponding piece of the complementary hook-and-eye material is secured to the glasses between the glasses' nose pads, preferably by an adhesive. Such pieces can be attached to a number of different glasses so that the sun shield can be selectively used with any of them. The sun shield can be easily attached for use when needed and detached when not needed or when it is desired to attach the shield to a different pair of glasses. A rounded bead is provided around the periphery of the sun shield for maximum comfort wherever the edge may contact the nose.

Abstract: A protective pad includes a sheet of generally rigid malleable material having a plurality of spaced apart slots formed along at least a pair of opposing side edges, to form wing portions between the slots. The sheet is bent from end to end and from side to side to conform to a portion of the body. The side edges of the sheet are shortened by overlapping the wing portions, so as to conform the sheet to a specific portion of the body. A soft pad of spongy material is adhered to one surface of the sheet to be placed against the body. A resilient protective coating completely covers the sheet and the soft pad, yet allows the sheet to bend and conform to the body portion. The entire unit is encased within a fabric material with straps permitting attachment of the protective pad to the body.

Abstract: A necktie of the bolo type style is disclosed. The necktie includes a tie member disposable in a loop including first and second display portions and an interconnecting central portion. The display portions, sized with a larger diameter than a conventional bolo cord, are generally cylindrical and have a relatively smooth surface. A covering sheath snugly covers the display portion core and may bear one of any number of patterns and designs, including designs requiring larger surface area than provided by a conventional bolo tie cord. The necktie also includes a retainer element in a Windsor knot shape which encircles and releasably slidably engages the display portions. The retainer element includes a tapering sheath having a planar guide surface for maintaining the display portions in side-by-side relationship within the tapering sheath.

Abstract: A necktie knot supporting means having a triangular shaped front face with a V-shaped upper portion to form a tighter knot and hide the back portion of the knot and a pair of upwardly inclined upstanding walls. A necktie loop having a zipper to tighten the loop and a necktie front panel fixed to the triangular shaped front face for tying a knot about the knot supporting means. An inclined braking area and a pinching area to give the tie a more natural look are also included.

Abstract: A novelty hat in the form of a ball cap having a visor defining an opening in which a miniature basketball net is mounted. The miniature net is held in position in the opening by a rim of molded plastic including respective flanges circumscribing the opening, on both the top and the bottom of the visor. A miniature basketball fits through the rim, but the opening in the bottom of the net is small enough to keep the ball from passing all the way down through the net. A keeper mounted on the rim is selectively movable to a position extending above a portion of the ball to hold the ball in the net and thus prevent the ball from being lost when the hat is not being worn.

Abstract: A versatile garment attachment and article of clothing is provided, which consists of a decorative flexible panel. A garment is worn on a portion of a body of a person. A structure is for attaching in a removable manner the decorative flexible panel to the garment, to create a plurality of different wearable styles for the garment. Components can also be provided for connecting in a removable manner the decorative flexible panel to itself or to a second decorative flexible panel, to create a plurality of different wearable styles.

Abstract: The present invention entails a panty having a crotch area that is specifically designed to kill and inhibit the growth of yeast, bacteria and fungi. In particular, the panty includes a crotch made up of an open knit construction that is formed of both treated and non-treated yarn. The treated yarn is treated with an antimicrobial agent that is capable of killing and inhibiting yeast.

Abstract: An air cleaning device for attachment to a toilet bowl comprises a bracket mounted on the bolts behind the toilet seat and extending outwardly to one side. At the end of a bracket is mounted a cradle into which a housing is mounted including a fan housing and a filter assembly. The filter assembly is carried on the underside of the fan housing and includes a cage having a closed base wall and a plurality of vertical bars for the air enters the interior of the cage and escapes horizontally through the bars. A sleeve-shaped filter element is mounted over the bars and sits on the horizontal base. Vertical power supplied by a battery pack which can slide in and out of a receptacle on the top cover of the housing. The housing includes a nozzle which can slide in and out of a receptacle in the housing, the nozzle being formed in the shape of a flat tube so as to extend over the toilet bowl.

Abstract: A booth, of general circular cross-section, includes a roof part 2, a base part and an intermediate part 6. The base is adapted to stand on the floor. Within the booth is a foldable chair 8. A person may gain access to the booth via a door 10 having a hinged edge 12 and a slide fastener 14. A steam kettle is provided below a false floor of the base part 4. In use, steam and aromatic vapor for essential oils is produced which fills the booth within which a person is seated.

Abstract: An above-ground outdoor circular swimming pool having the typical outer circumscribing support walls with a through-space as symbolic porthole-like window there is placed within space circumscribed by the outer circumscribing support walls, a water-retaining translucent or transparent liner mounted at and suspended circumscribingly from upper securing structure at the top of the circumscribing support walls. Thereby the secured and suspended transparent liner wall when containing water is pressed toward the porthole-like window, such that there is provided a line-of-sight view from each of the inside and the outside through the transparent liner. The liner itself if sufficiently rigid or sturdy in part or in whole, and/or alternatively a separate supporting transparent sheet-like transparent rigid and sturdy solid and/or mesh structure overlaps the through-space.

Abstract: A new and improved apparatus for spraying water in a child's wading pool to simulate a typhoon comprising a water spraying assembly which has a first tube in a circular configuration forming a first ring of an enlarged diameter. A plurality of inwardly directed spray heads on the first ring and first fluidic coupling components are secured to the first ring. A second tube in a circular configuration forms a second ring of a reduced diameter with radially extending tubes terminating in a central sprinkler head coupled with respect thereto. Second fluidics components are secured to the second ring and a generally vertically oriented tube for coupling the fluidic components of the first ring and the second ring.

Abstract: A baby crib with pull-out mattress (10) that is designed with a mattress frame (20) and mattress (22) that can be pulled outwardly away from the front perimeter of the crib. With the mattress (22) completely exposed, the mattress covering(s) can be easily and quickly removed and changed. This feature aids in convenience and ease as well as preventing back aches that frequently occur from bending over the crib's front rail to change the mattress covering(s). To allow the mattress frame (20) and mattress (22) to be slid in and out, they are attached to a first and second horizontal slide assembly (26). The crib (10) design also includes a retractable leg assembly (30) that is normally placed in a retracted position underneath the mattress frame (20). However, when the horizontal slide assembly (26) is slid forwardly, the retractable leg assembly (30) automatically causes a retractable leg (30A) to pivot downward to support the extended mattress frame (20).