Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Floribunda rose plant is provided which abundantly forms attractive double intense yellow blossoms which are long-lasting when cut and placed in a vase. The foliage is dark green and exhibits a glossy upper surface that contrasts well with the light blossom coloration. The plant exhibits vigorous vegetation and exhibits an erect growth habit. The new variety is well suited for cut flower production under greenhouse growing conditions.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of plum tree which is distinguished by producing fruit which are mature for harvesting and shipment approximately September 15 to September 20 in the San Joaquin Valley of central California and wherein the fruit is large and round with a crisp and firm flesh which does not bruise easily and having a bright red skin coloration.

Abstract: The tree of this invention, `Prince Jim`, is large, vigorous, spreading, open, vase formed, and regularly productive. Fruit formed is early, large for the early season, attractive, has fruit with a nearly totally red overcolor, yellow flesh irregularly striated with red and is clingstone. Fruit flesh is unusually firm at ripeness allowing for fruit in an advanced state of maturity to be harvested, shipped, and marketed for the fresh fruit market. As a result, fruit from this tree is distinctly sweeter than that from other, similar trees of similar market timing.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a peach tree and more particularly to a new and distinct variety broadly characterized by a medium size, vigorous, hardy, productive and regular bearing tree. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described approximately the second week in August, with first picking on Aug. 10th, 1994. The fruit is uniformly large in size, excellent in flavor, attractively globose in shape, freestone in type, very firm and white flesh in texture and mostly red in skin color. The variety was developed as a first generation cross using the unnamed yellow flesh genetically dwarf peach seedling as the selected seed parent and `August Snow` (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 8,947) white flesh nectarine as the selected pollen parent.

Abstract: This invention relates to a new distinct variety of Caesalpinia pulcherrima named `Descap`. The plant of this variety is distinguished by having flowers with the single color of yellow-orange (R.H.S. 21A). This is in contrast to the gradiated coloration of orange-red to yellow-orange (R.H.S. 33A) to R.H.S. 21A) typically found in the floral parts of C. pulcherrima.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of carnation plant named Frans Hals, characterized by its bright red-purple base flower color, with darker red striations or speckles, generally flat flower form, generally wavy petal form, with crenate-dentate outer margin; relatively long and narrow leaves which are blue-green in color, and its funnel-shaped calyx with short, acute lobes infused with anthocyanin.

Abstract: A chrysanthemum plant named Apricot Blush particularly characterized by its flat capitulum form; daisy capitulum type; orange-red ray floret color; diameter across face of capitulum of 127 to 140 mm when fully opened, when grown as a pinched disbudded pot mum; photoperiodic flowering response to short days of 53 to 60 days; plant height, with 20 to 22 long days after sticking unrooted cuttings and with 1 to 2 applications of 250 ppm B-9 SP, ranges from 23 to 28 cm when grown as a pinched pot mum with 4 cuttings in a 15 cm pot; branching pattern is semi-spreading, each plant having 3 to 5 laterals after pinch; and recommended as disbudded pot mum.

Abstract: A new and distinct Asiatic lily hybrid named `Ceb Fuzzy` characterized by upright, pink flowers with numerous spots, dark pollen and striking buds heavily covered with white hairs.

Abstract: A new and distinct New Guinea Impatiens cultivar named `BFP-467 Cherry Red` is provided. This new cultivar was the result of a controlled breeding program wherein the `BFP-364 Deep Coral` cultivar (U.S. Plant patent application Ser. No. 338,162, filed Nov. 8, 1994) was pollinated by a plant designated BFP-307 (non-patented in the United States). The new cultivar forms attractive large round cherry red flowers displaying an iridescent appearance, forms moderately dark green foliage, exhibits a good basal branching character, and exhibits a medium-vigorous upright growth habit. The new cultivar can be readily distinguished from the `Martinique` cultivar (non-patented in the United States).

Abstract: A new and distinct New Guinea Impatiens cultivar named `BFP-523 Deep Red` is provided. This new cultivar was the result of a controlled breeding program wherein the `BFP-364 Deep Coral` cultivar (U.S. Plant patent application Ser. No. 338,162, filed Nov. 8, 1994) was pollinated by a plant designated BFP-307 (non-patented in the United States). The new cultivar forms large round deep red flowers displaying an iridescent appearance, forms shiny dark green foliage, exhibits a good basal branching character, and exhibits a medium upright mounded growth habit. The new cultivar can be readily distinguished from the `BFP-347 Red` cultivar (U.S. Plant patent application Ser. No. 337,529, filed Nov. 8, 1994).

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of geranium plant named Fisuna, particularly characterized by the combined features of white semi-double flowers, intense green foliage with weak zonation, vigorous growth and medium spring flower response.

Abstract: A begonia plant named Barkos particularly characterized by flowering throughout the year, double-flowering with many rows of petals, red flower color, strong and thick stalks, compact habit, outstanding keeping quality through the winter and dark foliage.

Abstract: A device for removing static charges from a moving paper web includes two grounded and shielded permanent magnets with means to support each magnet on opposite sides of the moving web with the polarities of each magnet so oriented that the charge-neutral center plane of the magnet is perpendicular to the path of the web. The device removes static charges by exposing the paper web to a grounded magnetic field first of one polarity and then to a grounded magnetic field of the opposite polarity.

Abstract: A compact semiconductor laser light source providing short wavelength (ultraviolet, blue or green) coherent light by means of frequency doubling of red or infrared light from a high power diode heterostructure. The high power diode heterostructure is a MOPA device having a single mode laser oscillator followed by a multimode, preferably flared, optical power amplifier. A tunable configuration having an external rear reflector grating could also be used. A lens could be integrated with the MOPA to laterally collimate the light before it is emitted. Straight or curved, surface emitting gratings could also be incorporated. An astigmatism-correcting lens system having at least one cylindrical lens surface is disposed in the path of the output from the MOPA to provide a beam with substantially equal lateral and transverse beam width dimensions and beam divergence angles. A nonlinear optical crystal or waveguide is placed in the path of the astigmatism-free symmetrized beam to double the frequency of the light.

Abstract: A scroll machine utilizing working fluid under pressure to enhance axial sealing, including several embodiments of a multi-function floating seal to isolate the axial biasing fluid, and provide vacuum protection and a degree of high pressure ratio protection.

Abstract: An aqueous developer solution contains, as a water-soluble basic compound, a compound of the general formula (I) ##STR1## where R.sup.1 to R.sup.5 are identical or different and are each H, OH, hydroxyalkyl, alkoxy or alkyl.It is suitable for developing positive-working photoresists.

Abstract: An azatetracycle compound useful as 5HT.sub.3 antagonists of the general formula ##STR1## wherein D is a tetracycle of the structure ##STR2## wherein Ar is an aromatic moiety and B is either NH or O.

Abstract: A baby bib apparatus includes a bib member that has front and rear panels with respective front and rear surfaces that are preferably water resistant or water repellant. A layer of insulating material (e.g. cotton or foam) is sandwiched between the front and rear panels forming a lamination therewith. A peripheral seal in the form of a welt extends around the periphery of the front and rear panels and layer of foam. A circular recess or opening at the upper end of the bib defines a fitment for securing the bib about an infants neck. A transverse pocket extends across the bottom of the bib having an open top for allowing articles to be placed in the pocket. A pocket welt extends about the periphery of the pocket sealing the pocket to the bottom and sides of the bib member. The lamination is sized sufficiently from the top to the bottom so that articles fitted inside the pocket can be enveloped by the front panel rolling about the contained articles in pocket.

Abstract: Disclosed is a disposable protective coverall formed from a high strength barrier fabric, the coverall being composed of a body portion having a neck opening in a shoulder line at its top; two sleeve portions extending from the body portion in which each sleeve portion has an inner edge and an outer edge; and two leg portions extending from the body portion. The outer edge of each sleeve portion extends upward from the shoulder line at an angle ranging from about 10.degree. to about 90.degree. and the inner edge of each sleeve extends upward from the body portion below the shoulder line so that arm movement is permitted without significant pulling or stressing of other portions of the coverall. The high strength barrier fabric can be a laminate containing at least one nonwoven web and at least one film layer. Desirably, the film layer has a thickness of at least about 1 mil and has a peak energy of at least 6 inch.cndot.pounds force per square inch in both the machine and cross-machine directions.

Abstract: A heated glove includes a cap portion that is pivotally connected by stitching with a hand portion to cover and uncover the user's fingers which project from one end of the hand portion, the cap portion containing a pocket for receiving a pervious pouch containing an oxygen-activated heating chemical. The stitching arrangement is such that the user may simply manipulate the fingers of a single hand to pivot the cap portion associated therewith rearwardly to the finger-uncovered inoperative position.

Abstract: A baseball cap configured to permit different logos to be interchangeably positioned on the cap. The cap includes a crown portion and a visor. The crown portion is comprised of a plurality of panels sewed onto a rib structure and a hat band. At least one of the plurality of panels define a front face of the cap, and the visor is attached to the crown portion of the cap adjacent the front face. The two panels defining the front face of the cap are made out of pile material and other panels of the crown portion, as well as the visor, can also be made out of pile material. The logos are equipped with hook fastener material which permits them to be detachably mounted on the cap. A piece of buckram material is positioned on the inside of the crown portion adjacent the panels forming the front face of the cap to maintain the front face in a shape where it is substantially perpendicular to the visor.

Abstract: A headwear item, more particularly a baseball-style cap, having a hole at the top of the crown for a ponytail or braid to pass through and a removable closure that conceals the hole at the option of the wearer. The cap also has a pocket sewn on the inside of the crown to allow the stowage of the removable closure when it is not in use. This arrangement allows the cap to be worn by men and women with short hair as well as by those who wear their hair in a ponytail or braid.

Abstract: Ear muffs having an adjustable head band with ear pieces resembling a racing slick or monster truck tire. The ear pieces include removable hubcap discs on the outwardly facing sides thereof on which indicia may be applied in the nature of a race driver's name or the name of the racing establishment, for example. Ear cushions having a noise muffling material are removably attached to the inwardly facing sides of the tire ear pieces.

Abstract: A garment has a multi-pocket system for storing articles generally carried by a traveler. The garment includes a front panel having an outside and inside surface. A pocket assembly which has a plurality of pockets is secured on the outside surface of the front panel of the garment. The plurality of pockets are accessible from the outside of the garment. At least one pocket is positioned on the inside surface of the front panel of the garment. The at least one pocket is accessible from the inside of the garment. The plurality of outside pockets are associated with the at least one inside pocket.

Abstract: A three-way elbow for connection between a trap and a waste line is provided with a valved access ending in a plug. Removal of the plug allows attachment of a first end of a hose in its place. The second end of the hose is held above the water level of a sink by attachment to a board that fits over the sink. A snake inserted through the hose is directed by passageways in the elbow to the waste line. A container is mounted between a faucet for the sink and the second end of the hose so that disinfectant in the container can be carried into the hose. Brushes are mounted in the second end of the hose so as to aid in cleaning the snake as it is withdrawn.

Abstract: A child's commode is combined with an educational work desk or, in another embodiment, with a wheeled simulated riding animal. Both embodiments provide assistance in the difficult task of toilet training a child by giving the child a positive motivation to occupy the commode. A lid may be lowered to cover the commode portion and form a desk seat. In the case of the wheeled riding animal a saddle may be lowered to cover the pot portion for useful play well beyond the potty training age of the child. Both embodiments include a vertically extending, rearward projecting handle for ease of pot removal and cleaning. In the case of the animal simulation, the handle is in the form of a simulated animal tail.

Abstract: A drainage fixture for a sanitary device, such as a sink, lavatory, or bathtub having a drainage socket with a drain hole includes a drainage funnel and a stationary disk inserted into the drain hole of the sanitary device. A plunger, including a plunger head and a guide element, for closing the drain hole is positioned under the stationary disk so as to be movable between a closed and an open position. The drainage funnel has an upper rim portion forming a sealing collar for the plunger head in the closed position. The upper rim portion is recessed in the drain hole so as to provide space for a longitudinal movement of the plunger head between the closed and the open positions.

Abstract: A two frame sofa bed recliner has a seat frame and back frame. The frames are elevated from the floor on supports. The frame ends are linked, overlapped, interengaging the seat frame with the back frame, enabling a simple conversion reconversion process from sofa bed to recliner. In recliner position the back frame tilts rearward on its end. The back frame is interlocked with the seat frame locked by a detent, retaining means and a second detent in a guide. Conversion and reconversion are effected by rotating the interlocked unit on to the back frame supports, disengaging the seat frame and back frame, then lowering the seat frame to the floor on the supports and interlocking the frames. For reconversion the process is reversed. A removable arm rest is attachable.

Abstract: A transfer aid for assisting people with restricted mobility to rise from a seated position into a standing position. It is a lightweight, portable device having a portion for the user to grasp positioned directly in front of the user. Two supports are each located on either side of the portion to be grasped, and are each rotatable with respect to this portion. This adds flexibility to the device and permits it to be used in a plurality of situations. The transfer aid is easily transported by tilting it so that it rests upon wheels, or tilting it so that it rests upon plastic caps.

Abstract: An anatomically shaped mattress is disclosed which includes a top surface, a substantially planar bottom surface, a face end, a foot end, and two opposing lateral sides connecting the face end to the foot end. A substantially planar central section which is parallel to the bottom surface is provided for receiving a chest and stomach of a person in a reclined position. A recess is transversely formed between the two lateral sides and adjoining the central section adjacent the face end. A rest area is provided adjoining the recess on a face end side thereof for receiving a forehead of the reclined person. A spacing from the bottom surface is greater than the spacing of the base of the recess from the bottom surface but less than the spacing of the central section from the bottom surface. An end section adjoins the rest area adjacent the face end, and a spacing from the bottom surface thereof at least corresponds to that of the central section from the bottom surface.