Abstract: A shrub rose having repeat flowering with rich yellow old fashioned shaped flowers.

Abstract: A shrub rose having medium, old-fashioned-shaped flowers that are repeat flowering, generally rich, clear pink in color, the color of the petals varying on each flower.

Abstract: A repeat flowering shurb rose having pale pink, scented, very full, old fashioned shaped flowers.

Abstract: A repeat flowering shrub rose of good branching habit having golden yellow and apricot colored old-fashioned shaped flowers and dark foliage.

Abstract: A new miniature rose with red flowers.

Abstract: Our new development is a distinct variety of peach tree whose novelty consists of the following unique combination of features that are outstanding in a new variety:1. Fruit with firm flesh having good handling, storage and shipping quality.2. Heavy and regular production.3. Large size fruit throughout the tree.4. Fruit with a high degree of attractive red skin color.5. Fruit with good flavor and eating quality.6. Vigorous upright growth.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of avocado tree which is distinguished by producing fruit which are entirely free of a pit, stone, or seed, which are mature for harvesting and shipment approximately mid May to mid July in Orotina, Alajuela, Costa Rica in Central America and which have flesh possessing an excellent flavor, a creamy smooth texture with no fiber or stringiness and which does not darken when cut open.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Chamelaucium uncinatum plant, named `Cascade Jewel`, particularly characterized by having an erect plant of higher than normal branching density with numerous secondary stems of gracefully weeping poise. The heavily blooming plant flowers in winter, with presentations of unusually large flowers having a wide range of nectary color from yellow-green when immature to greyed-purple when mature. The widely ranging petal colors fall within a range between near white to red-purple and purple complimenting the nectary coloration.

Abstract: A new and distinct New Guinea Impatiens cultivar named `BFP-368 Rose` is provided. This new cultivar was the result of a controlled breeding program wherein a plant designated N2507-3 (non-patented in the United States) was pollinated by a plant designated 3616-A (non-patented in the United States). The new cultivar forms large round rose colored flowers which exhibit an iridescent appearance, forms medium green foliage, exhibits a good basal branching character and displays a medium upright growth habit. The new cultivar can be readily distinguished from the `Kallima` cultivar (non-patented in the United States).

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of geranium named Fisrain, particularly characterized by the combined features of single flower form, light violet flower color, purple veins on upper petals, intense green leaves with strong zonation, vigorous growth habit and good branching ability, and medium to late flower response.

Abstract: The new and distinct Pelargonium.times.hortorum cultivar named `BFP-825 Salmon Rose` is provided. This new Zonal Geranium was the result of a controlled breeding program wherein a plant designated G4111-4 (non-patented in the United States) was pollinated by the `Laura` cultivar (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 7,087). The new cultivar forms attractive semi-double light rose florets. Medium green foliage with zonation is well retained during shipment. The growth habit is medium self-branching and does not require the use of a growth regulator.

Abstract: A new and distinct Pelargonium.times.hortorum cultivar named `BFP-901 Bright Red` is provided. This new Zonal Geranium cultivar was the result of a controlled breeding program wherein a plant designated 3804-1 (non-patented in the United States) was pollinated by the `Fox` cultivar (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 7,083). The new cultivar forms attractive semi-double bright red florets in a freely flowering display. Attractive dark green foliage with zonation is well retained during shipment. The growth habit is self-branching and does not require the use of a growth regulator.

Abstract: Hazardous waste is formed into non-hazardous non-leaching aggregate by introducing the material to a rotary kiln where the large solids are at least partially combusted to form a primary aggregate. Gaseous combustion by-products and waste fines from the waste materials are introduced into at least one oxidizer having water-cooled metal walls. Some of the waste fines are melted to form a molten slag-like material that is removed from the apparatus and cooled to form non-hazardous aggregate. The portion of the material in the oxidizer that is not melted, is cooled, neutralized and subjected to a solid gas separation. The solid is reintroduced to the oxidizer with the primary aggregate where they are either melted or entrained within the molten material and become an integral part of the non-hazardous aggregate.

Abstract: A two-terminal, alternating current power control device connected in an electrical path between a load and a remote switch, comprising a current switching device, a controlling device and a direct current power supply device. The current switching device provides a low impedance electrical path in response to the application of triggering signals thereto, and provides a high impedance electrical path in the absence of the triggering signals. A control circuit is provided for applying triggering signals to the current switching device as the proper time in the AC cycle, and is responsive to a momentary interruption in the applied AC voltage so as to effect change in the power intensity or timed duration of power delivered to the load. A remote switch in the electrical path can be the source of a momentary power interruption.

Abstract: The high impedance state of a tri-state CMOS transistor output circuit is enhanced by serially connecting first and second Schottky diodes with the P-channel transistor and the N-channel transistor whereby in the high impedance state reverse bias of the substrate/source-drain diodes of the two transistors is prevented when the output of the circuit is taken beyond the supply voltage potentials of the output circuit.

Abstract: There is disclosed an optical component capable of amolifying function by itself and a method of producing thereof. The component includes a light amplifying portion therein and the light amplifying portion includes active elements which serves the light amplification. In the producing method, the amplifying portion is, for example, formed by utilizing sol-gel method to introduce the active elements.

Abstract: Cyclic aminoalkylsilane compositions are prepared by the reaction of approximately equimolar amounts of an aminoalkyltrialkoxysilane such as 3-aminopropyltrimethoxy-silane and a glycidyl ether such as methyl glycidyl ether. They are useful as adhesion promotors in room temperature vulcanizable compositions comprising polyalkoxysilyl-terrninated polydiorganosiloxanes.

Abstract: Histamine derivatives are disclosed which find use as effect and tissue-specific immune modulators. Specifically, the primary terminal nitrogen in histamine is derivatized to introduce a variable length side chain having 0 to 1 branch of from 1 to 3 carbons; 0 to 2 non-oxo-carbonyl groups; 0 to 4 heteroatoms, other than the non-oxo carbonyl oxygen; 0 to 1 aryl or alkylaryl group; and 0 to 1 functionally bound amino acid, polypeptide, or protein or derivative thereof.

Abstract: A thoracic cavity drainage device includes a first vessel having a plurality of chambers one of which is a regulated drainage chamber, and a separate transfer vessel which receives fluid collected in the drainage chamber of the first vessel. The chambers of both vessels are interconnected in a series by fluid passageways which cooperate to maintain a uniform range of suction in the drainage chamber while preventing passage of water into the drainage chamber and permitting a different level of suction in the transfer vessel. This operation is effective despite relatively large pressure and vacuum impulses caused by stripping of drainage lines, patient coughing, and the like, and despite discrete changes in the physical configuration of the system caused by disconnection of the transfer vessel, connection of the transfer vessel to an infusion line or the opening or closing of fluid lines and ports. A novel transfer vessel empties the drainage device and provides gravity reinfusion of the collected fluids.

Abstract: The chain mail fabric of a protective garment is impregnated with an elastomeric material to impart elastic characteristics to the fabric. In a first embodiment of such a garment construction, a chain mail glove includes a glove portion with an open end and a cuff portion attached to the open end of the glove portion. The cuff portion comprises a plurality of interconnected rows of wire rings which extend laterally around a wrist in encircling relation so that the cuff portion is expandable in diameter. The cuff portion is impregnated with an elastomeric latex material to impart elasticity to the cuff. In use, the cuff elastically encircles the wrist without bunching or gathering of the material, yet it is expandable in diameter to extend a hand therethrough. In a second embodiment, an arm protector includes a sleeve portion and cuff portions at each end of the sleeve.

Abstract: The invention provides a hockey glove in which the flexibility of the fingers is substantially increased without detracting from the protection provided by padding along the back of the glove. Stalls are provided for the fingers in which a portion of each stall is not attached to the padding along the back of the finger, but is isolated from the padding overlaying the stall and only resiliently attached thereto so that when the fingers are flexed the padding follows the flexing motion, but restricts it only minimally. In a preferred embodiment an elastic strap is provided to form a resilient web between the isolated portion of each finger and its associated padding. When the fingers are flexed, the isolated portions of the stalls allow the fingers a greater freedom of movement while the fingers remain protected by the overlying padding because the elastic strap pulls the sections of padding along with the stalls. The thumb stall may optionally be similarly constructed.

Abstract: A sports glove is provided having a padded dorsal surface including padded independent ribs fanning out from the point of the proximate knuckle on the index finger to allow for ergonomic flexing of the glove when the player's hand is gripping a hockey stick. The cuff is provided with a floating padded band loosely attached thereto to cover a flexible waist portion of the cuff, and annular ribs are provided adjacent the waist and the band is made to overlap these ribs in order to provide protection to the wrist in a normal or flexed position.

Abstract: A hockey goaltender's glove is described, in which the pocket is divided by a central web split into two side-by-side web portions along a substantial part of its length, or by two separate web portions, the web portions being tied by webbing such that a gap is created between them, spanned by webbing. By virtue of the web portions and the gap, the pocket flexes and closes around the puck more easily, thereby providing more reliable trapping of the puck.

Abstract: Cold weather clothing includes a fabric shell defining a cavity. A flexible polymeric foam sheet material is inserted into the shell to provide insulation for the wearer.

Abstract: A protective garment including a body section made of a material which generates a minimum of lint with two sleeves having hand openings. Each of the hand openings includes an elastic portion about a portion of the opening, an elastomeric button, and a plurality of buttonholes spaced around the other portion of the opening, whereby the hand opening may be adjusted between a selected number of sizes by selectively engaging the button with a selected one of the buttonholes. A pocket is defined in the garment with an interior side adjacent a wearer and an outer side adjacent the garment. An opening allows access to the pocket from the outside of the garment with a flap extending across the pocket opening and disposed between the interior and outer sides of the pocket and overlapping with the pocket interior side in a normal condition. An opening between the flap and the pocket interior side allow access to the garment interior from the outside of the garment.

Abstract: A forefinger sheath and/or a thumb sheath of a glove worn on a player's power hand are stiffened to prevent the tips of the forefinger and thumb from curling toward and pressing against each other and activating muscles that would otherwise ruin a swing of a sports implement, such as a golf club. A strap is also used to immobilize the thumb in the thumb sheath.

Abstract: An improved design for an anti-slip glove is disclosed. The surface of the glove is adapted to provide an especially strong bond between the palm and/or fingers of the glove and the club, racket or other piece of sports equipment which the athlete is holding, pulling or pushing. The improved anti-slip glove utilizes a thermoplastic polyurethane film panel, incorporated into the glove's design at key pressure points, which is selected to exhibit a strong physical bond with the rubber, plastic, leather or other composite materials used to manufacture the hand grips that are a part of hand-held sporting equipment. The anti-slip panel may be attached separately to the palm and fingers of the glove or made an integral part of the glove.

Abstract: A head cap having an opening on its upper central or crown portion of the cap body, the opening being for receiving a "ponytail" hair style, with the walls around the opening providing lateral support to the ponytail. A neat and trim appearance of the ponytail extending through the opening is achieved, and the attractive vertical support is given to the ponytail even though given only by lateral support. In another embodiment, at least two openings are provided, spaced laterally of the median line of the cap body, accommodating a dual ponytail style.

Abstract: An adjustable protective helmet having a substantially rigid outer bowl-shaped shell sized larger that the user's head, and having inner padding inside of the shell sized to fit on the user's head but with a looser fit than desired. The adjustment structure includes a flexible strap extended through circumferentially spaced slots in the shell to extend both inside of and outside of the shell, to its ends outside of the shell sized to overlap one another. A rivet secures the underlying strap end to the shell. The padding between the shell slots is free from connection with the shell, and the strap in this region overlies the padding between the padding and shell and is secured to the padding. Quick release fastening pads on the overlapping strap ends allow them to be releasibly secured together. The strap can thus be tightened via the overlying strap end from outside of the shell and connected to the underlying strap end to establish the helmet fit desired.

Abstract: An innovative head strap for utilization with sunglasses which provides a tight fit about the user's head allowing for a tight headset seal when the sunglasses are worn simultaneously with a headset. The head strap is composed of two members each having an elastic conformable pocket for insertion of a connection piece which connects each of the members to the pair of sunglasses. The head strap is adjustable, allowing for conformance to most users' heads. The head strap is composed of an elastic material which has a durable external surface and a cushion-like internal surface.

Abstract: A toilet seat lifting handle assembly having a sanitary cavity with a finger opening facing away from the toilet bowl. The handle assembly includes a bracket permanently mounted to the underside of the toilet seat and a handle removably attached to the bracket. Removable attachment does not require the use of tools. A dovetail engagement between bracket and handle enables the handle to slide out of the bracket for sanitization purposes, yet remain affixed thereto in the presence of typical toilet seat lifting or lowering forces. The handle also breaks away from the bracket without damage to the handle or bracket when the handle is exposed to a downwardly directed blow when the seat is in a substantially horizontal position.

Abstract: A dual flush system for a toilet tank, to choice a desired flush volume of water from said tank to flush solids or liquids, depending on the operation of a two-position flush lever, comprising: a latching plate coupled to the overflow tube, having a latching aperture and a tilting gate connected to the flush lever mechanism; a secondary buoyant float slide retained by the overflow tube, having a latch member coupled thereto and connected to the flush lever, passing through the aperture of the latching plate; and a shoe rod coupled to said secondary buoyant float to push the stopper when it is discharging a first volume of water to flush liquids from the toilet bowl. For flushing solids, the flush lever is operated to a first intermediate position, lifting only the stopper causing a total flush of water because the latch member is latched by the tilting gate of the latch plate and the buoyant float as well as the shoe rod remain inoperative.