Abstract: A shrub rose variety producing red flowers.

Abstract: This invention is a new and distinct winter hardy Hibiscus plant cultivar named `Pink Wonder` resulting from a definite effort over 14 years by selection and hybridization that produces a very large brilliant pink flower of elegant form and substance on a plant which has many landscape applications blooming profusely from midsummer to frost with flowers that maintain their shape for two to four days each.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a decumbent type petunia plant having a long stem. The plant has abundant branching and a great profusion of blooms, and the whole bush remains in bloom for a long period of time. The flowers are single and small, and petals have a vivid reddish purple color and deep purple lines radiating from a pinkish white throat portion. The plant is highly resistant to rain, drought, heat, and disease.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a petunia plant having a intermediate habit type between upright habit type and decumbent habit type. The plant has abundant branching and a great profusion of blooms, and the whole bush remains in bloom for a long period of time. The flowers are single and very small, and the petals have a vivid reddish purple color and vivid greenish yellow throat inside portion. The plant is highly resistant to cold, rain, heat, and disease.

Abstract: A Chrysanthemum plant named Sophia particularly characterized by its flat capitulum form; decorative capitulum type; light purple ray floret color; diameter across face of capitulum of 50 to 60 mm when fully opened; spreading branching pattern; natural season flower date of September 20 to 30 when planting rooted cuttings on June 11 to June 18 in Hightstown, N.J.; plant height of 25 to 28 cm when grown in fall under natural daylength with no growth regulators in New Jersey; excellent uniform growth habit; and good flexibility of plant for handling, packing and shipping.

Abstract: A Chrysanthemum plant named Yellow Davis particularly characterized by its flat capitulum form; daisy capitulum type; yellow ray floret color; diameter across face of capitulum of 64 to 70 mm when fully opened, when grown as a pinched spray pot mum; photoperiodic flowering response to short days of 56 to 61 days; plant height, with 15 to 16 long days after sticking unrooted cuttings and with 1 to 2 applications of 2500 ppm B-9 SP, ranges from 20 to 28 cm when grown as a pinched pot mum with 4 cuttings in a 15 cm pot; branching pattern is spreading, each plant having 4 to 6 laterals after pinch; and recommended as spray pot mum.

Abstract: A new and distinct Pelargonium.times.hortorum cultivar named `BFP-817 Light Salmon` is provided. This new Zonal Geranium cultivar was the result of a controlled breeding program wherein a plant designated 1919-39 (non-patented in the United States) was pollinated by a plant designated 3928-1 (non-patented in the United States). The new cultivar forms attractive semi-double pastel salmon florets in a freely-flowering display. Attractive dark green foliage with slight zonation is well retained during shipment. The growth habit is medium to vigorous self-branching and does not require the use of a growth regulator.

Abstract: A distinctive cultivar of Elatior Begonia plant named Lea, characterized by its upright and spreading growth habit; compact plant size; freely branching habit; strong stems and stem base; small leaves; medium pink flower color; large number of flowers per raceme; small flowers; early and even flowering; strong and vigorous root system; and good postproduction longevity.

Abstract: A method for growing silicon single crystal uses as materials, silicon granules prepared by the silane process and having a residual hydrogen concentration of 7.5 wtppm or less, silicon granules prepared by the trichlorosilane process and having a residual chlorine concentration of 15 wtppm or less. In the case where such silicon granules are used, a bursting phenomenon does not occur when the silicon granules are melted. As a result, there is no scattered matter due to the bursting phenomenon, whereby the growth condition of the single crystal is not disturbed.

Abstract: A controllable length conveyor suitable for use in a packaging machine comprises a pair of conveyor belts which are continuously driven in a given direction at a selected speed. The conveyor belts are mounted on a reciprocable frame and are arranged such that the product being conveyed resides between the belts and a run of each belt firmly engages and transports the product. The belt runs engaging the product can be made to extend and retract in correspondence with the product reaching a succeeding stage of packaging such as sealing.

Abstract: A molded .[.rubber.]. object attached as decoration to a Tee-shirt or like garment, the attachment being confined to the shoulder for proper support and balance, and without internal object-supporting pads necessary to hold the shape of the decorative object.

Abstract: A photosensitive material for electrophotography is provided, which comprises in sequence an electroconductive substrate, a carrier transport layer composed of a selenium-arsenic alloy, a carrier generation layer composed of a selenium-tellurium alloy and a surface coating layer composed of a selenium-arsenic alloy. The present invention further relates to a photosensitive material having a carrier transport layer that is doped with iodine as well.

Abstract: A process for preparing a phenolic resin which comprises preparing a reaction medium containing a phenol and a peroxidase enzyme and adding a solution of a peroxide to said medium, said peroxide being added to said medium at a rate which decreases from an initial rate of about 2 to 3 millimolar/min as the amount of phenol in said medium decreases such that the concentration of peroxide does not exceed about 12 millimolar.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for cloning and producing the Hinc II restriction endonuclease by (1) introducing the restriction endonuclease gene from Haemophilus influenzae Rc into a host whereby the restriction gene is expressed; (2) fermenting the host which contains the vector encoding and expressing the Hinc II restriction endonuclease, and (3) purifying the Hinc II restriction endonuclease from the fermented host which contains the vector encoding and expressing the Hinc II restriction endonuclease activity.

Abstract: A negator spring-powered I.V. pump of compact size resulting from imparting a non-circular, rather than a linear configuration to the negator spring; the non-circular configuration taking up less size or linear dimension which, added to the linear dimension of the syringe of the pump, results in an optimum reduced overall pump size that is convenient for portable ambulatory I.V. therapy.

Abstract: An impact attenuation liner assembly is provided for use in an outer shell of a protective helmet. The liner assembly includes an impact cap formed from a resilient, heat-resistant material, such as expanded polypropylene. The impact cap defines a head receiving cavity and includes a plurality of passageways extending therethrough. A suspension system is also provided and comprises a plurality of straps disposed within the head receiving cavity. The straps have end portions, each of which extends through a different one of the passageways in the impact cap. Ribs are located on the exterior surface of the impact cap for securing the end portions to the impact cap. Tape extending about a peripheral portion of the exterior surface of the cap is also provided for securing the ribs in recesses formed in the exterior surface of the cap.

Abstract: A set of digit or thumb and finger protectors provides a manicurist with protection against chafing irritation or injury from repeated contact with a nail file, emery board or the like. The set includes a thumb protector and an index-finger protector for the hand opposite a hand that holds the file or other tool. The thumb protector covers the skin on the back and sides of the thumb but allows the thumb pad to remain exposed for tactile sensation, for example to assess the smoothness of a filed surface, without having to remove the thumb protector. The index-finger protector covers the skin and nail at the end of the index finger. The index finger protector hinges adjacent the knuckle and has a throat cut out to permit free flexion and extension of the index finger. These protectors guard against accidentally filing or rasping the skin by an errant stroke.

Abstract: A glove is provided having a slot in a palmar region disposed over a wearer's palm with edges that may be selectively joined to close the slot or parted to open the slot. The slot has a generally L-shaped course extending from a proximal end of the palmar portion, forward to a distal end of the palmar portion and then tranversely to an ulnar edge of the palmar portion. When the slot is open, a wearer's fingers and thumb may be extended therethrough without removing the glove. The L-shaped course and location of the slot make it easy to extend and replace the wearer's fingers and thumb with only minimal readjustment of the glove.

Abstract: A weightlifting glove for compressing and supporting the back of the hand and wrist including a glove body and an elongated strap that wraps diagonally about the back of the hand to provide backhand muscle support. The part of the strap that extends diagonally over the back of the hand is inelastic to provide maximum support, while a portion of the remainder of the strap is elastic to provide for compression and adjustability. The glove body preferably has a wrist vent to which a tab closure is provided to allow the glove to fit easily onto the wearer's hand and to permit adjustment of the fit of the glove independently of the strap.

Abstract: A cap strap cover device covers a sizing strap on a cap. The cap has a covering portion with a hemispheric opening adjacent the sizing strap. The cover device includes a padded structure having first and second portions formed by a hinge allowing the first and second portions to fold relative to one another. The first and second portions fold into a folded position around the cap sizing strap. The padded structure includes a perimeter and a display surface having indicia displayed thereon. The display surface is located on the padded structure so that the indicia is visible when the padded structure is in the folded position. A fastener is provided for holding the first and second portions of the padded structure in the folded position around the cap sizing strap. An appendage is coupled to the padded structure and extends beyond the perimeter of the padded structure.

Abstract: An accessory pocket is shown for an item of golfing wearing apparel, such as golfing shorts or pants. The accessory pocket includes a panel which is made of a material adapted to conform to the wearer's body, the panel being affixed in permanent fashion to the item of wearing apparel to define a pocket for receiving a golfing score card. A fabric strip runs across the panel outer wall between opposing side edges and is attached to the panel at intervals to form tee loop openings for receiving golfing tees. The fabric strip used to form the loop openings includes at least a partial rubber backing to facilitate the frictional engagement of golfing accessory items within the loop openings. Fabric can also be utilized to form pockets for receiving a golf scoring pencil and a green repair tool. A ball mark retainer located on the panel outer wall engages a disc-like ball marker in snap-on fashion.

Abstract: A belt for use with a clamp type buckle having a sliding cinch bar and a method of making the belt. The belt includes an elongated outer fabric piece having a tab end, a buckle attachment end opposite the tab end and a pair of substantially parallel outer edges. Two thickening strips extend along the entire length of the belt and a spine member is sandwiched between the strips adjacent to the tab end of the belt. The length of the spine member is less than the length of the belt. The fabric piece is folded around the thickening strips and the spine member which are secured by stitches.

Abstract: A bicycle helmet having a rigid shell, including a polymeric shell liner. The shell liner arranged to selectively receive at least one liner strip employing hook and loop fastener structure to provide for adjustment of the rigid shell onto an individual. A removable chin guard and pivotal visor is mounted to the rigid shell, with the visor including a visor rib arranged for securement in a raised orientation, with the visor arranged for reception within a spring clip structure mounted to the rigid shell.

Abstract: Helmet accessory devices are provided for protecting a wearer from cervical spine injuries. The devices comprise a shoulder assembly (401, 501) to which at least one leaf spring (408, 508) has its first end (404, 504) rigidly connected. A post (406, 506) is formed on the leaf spring to carry a hood (410) superposed above a helmet (430) worn by the wearer. Axially compressive forces sustained by the hood (410) are opposed by the post (408, 508) and the shoulder assembly (401, 501).

Abstract: A non-fogging athletic goggle or mask assembly, comprising an athletic goggle or mask in combination with a desiccant assembly, is disclosed. According to one embodiment, an athletic mask or goggle is provided with at least one desiccant chamber formed in a portion of the mask or goggle so as not to obstruct vision. The desiccant chamber includes a gate that can be deployed or retracted to close off or expose the interior of desiccant chamber. The desiccant chamber is provided with a tablet or pre-packaged desiccant, which is retained within the desiccant chamber during use of the goggle or mask and can be replaced upon saturation. When the mask is worn, water vapor in the air trapped by the goggle or mask is absorbed by the desiccant, thereby preventing fogging of the goggle or mask. The desiccant capsule or the desiccant chamber may be further provided with a water vapor permeable membrane that allows water vapor to pass but excludes liquid water.

Abstract: A gravity flush toilet system includes a fixture with a water sealed trap and a tank having an overflow tube, a flush valve and a fill valve. A control assembly includes a float assembly with a member for pushing the flush valve toward its closed position as the water level descends. A full volume or a reduced volume flushing operation is selected by alternatively filling or emptying a bias chamber of the float assembly. Water pressure variations are compensated for by increasing the weight of the float with part of the flow through the fill valve as the tank is emptying. A regulated volume of reseal water is carried in a chamber on the float and is discharged into the overflow tube to refill the fixture trap after each flushing operation.

Abstract: A pool cover support consisting of a base, vertical member and support member. The base has a bottom, with vertical dividers rising perpendicularly therefrom. The vertical dividers form a plurality of cavities in which weights are placed to anchor the base to the pool floor. The base also has a vertical tube which is slightly larger than the vertical member disposed therein. Atop the vertical member is disposed the support member, which supports the pool cover above the water level of the pool. The height of the pool cover support can be adjusted either at the base or the support member, so that the invention may be used in a variety of swimming pools or tubs having different depths.

Abstract: A lifting mechanism for removing and restoring a hinged spa cover from the spa tub. Two tubular brackets are cojoined so that base members on the brackets are parallelly aligned adjacent to one end of the spa and arms on the brackets extend along opposite sides of the spa. The cojoined base members are pivotally mounted so that the lifting arms are rotatable between a first lowered position and a second raised position. Support beams are connected to the lifting arms over which the hinged sections of the cover are foldable when the arms are in the first position allowing the cover to be lifted clear of the spa when the arms are moved to the second raised position.

Abstract: A combined commode and shower chair apparatus, comprising: a base section; a seat section adapted to rest on the base section; and an outrigger section removably attachable to the base section. The seat section is slidable from the base section onto the outrigger section for transferring a person in the seat section over a standard bathtub for taking a shower.

Abstract: A back scrubbing device is adapted to be secured to a shower wall. The device includes a main housing that has front and rear walls, opposing side walls and top and bottom walls. The front wall has a plurality of perforations formed therethrough and the top and bottom walls each have an opening formed therethrough. A water supply hose has one end connected to the opening in the bottom wall of the main housing and the opposing end is secured to a shower head or bathtub faucet for supplying water to the device. A brush is secured to the front wall of the main housing and has a plurality of apertures formed therethrough. The apertures in the brush are aligned with the perforations in the front wall of the main housing so that water can pass therethrough. A container for holding liquid soap is mounted in the main housing. The container includes a dispenser extending from the top wall of the housing for dispensing the liquid soap contained therein.