Abstract: A new miniature rose with lavender flowers of good form.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of rose plant of the hybrid tea rose class characterized by its upright habit of growth and unusual flower color.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Hybrid Tea rose plant is provided which abundantly forms attractive large double blossoms that are Bengal pink in coloration. Such blossoms are relatively stable in coloration, long-lasting, and commonly are borne in flushes. The petal drop characteristic is good. The plant exhibits a vigorous growth habit and exhibits very good disease resistance including a resistance to Marssonina disease. The new variety is particularly well suited for growing as attractive ornamentation in the landscape.

Abstract: A poinsettia plant named "Nutcracker Pink" particularly characterized by the combined characteristics of triple form, dark leaves, red non-fading bracts, and particularly its heat resistance. Plants are long lasting in shipment, greenhouse and home, and have upright and compact growth habit with free branching.

Abstract: A return system for a throttle of an internal combustion engine has a first return device in the form of a spring for returning the throttle to a first return position and a second return device in the form of a motor for returning the throttle to a second return position beyond the first return position. A position sensor determines the first and second return positions and a fault is indicated if the second return position is not beyond the first return position.

Abstract: Gaseous discharge from a pelletizing drier used in the treatment of sewage sludge is partially directed back to a combustion chamber that generates an effluent which is fed to the drier. Volumetric requirements of a gas scrubber and an afterburner are reduced to the volume of gaseous discharge not recycled back to the combustion chamber. A concentrated stream of sewage sludge is mixed with a quantity of dehydrated particulate matter and supplied to a rotary pelletizing drier. Fuel and air undergo a combustion process and are mixed with additional air and part of the gaseous discharge in the combustion chamber which generates a hot gaseous effluent that is directed through the drier. The effluent removes moisture from the mixture of concentrated sludge and dehydrated particulate matter to provide dehydrated particulate sludge and the gaseous discharge. Entrained materials are initially separated from the gaseous discharge by cyclone separators.

Abstract: New and improved filtration purification or water treatment systems for providing improved purified drinking water at a point of use are provided in a substantially leak-free fluid flow control device to which the other filtration purification system elements may be matedly engaged. Other system elements may include various filters or filter modules, as well as.[.,.]. system leads for conveying incoming tap water in, outgoing waste water out to drain and purified water from the filter section to a storage tank until desired for use. The fluid flow control device is preferably a unitary thermoplastic body having a number of discrete fluid flow passages extending therein. In a preferred embodiment, the fluid flow control device includes integrally formed input/output connector features, filter-receiving socket portions and an automatic shut off valve disposed in fluid flow communication with certain ones of the passages.

Abstract: A hose construction and method of making the same are provided, the hose construction comprising a tubular flexible hose having opposite ends, fastening structure, and a clamp fastened to one of the ends of the hose with the fastening structure for substantially circumferentially and radially inwardly clamping the one end onto a member that has been inserted into the one end, the clamp having end projections for being toggled together to circumferentially enlarge the clamp and hold the clamp out of its clamping condition and for being released from each other so as to be circumferentially moved apart from each other as the clamp circumferentially shrinks into its clamping condition by the natural spring force of the clamp, the fastening structure comprising a single spot of adhesive disposed between and against the clamp and the hose at a point on the hose that is located substantially diametrically opposite the point on the hose where the end projections of the clamp are adapted to be toggled together.

Abstract: A device for doubling or dividing by 2 the flow rate of series bits comprising a succession of first one-bit registers (R4-R0) actuated at a frequency F; a second register (R) actuated at a frequency 2F; an input terminal (IN) connected to the input of the first (R4) of the first registers and, through a first gate (T5), to an internal line (L) connected to the input of the second register; first multiplexers (M4-M1) connected to the input of each second (R3) to last (R0) of the first registers for selecting either the output of the preceding register, or the internal line, or still the output of the second register; a second multiplexer (M), which selects either the output of the last (R0) of the first registers, or the output of the second register, or filling bits; second transfer gates (T4-T0) between the output of each first register and the internal line; and means for controlling the various gates and multiplexers.

Abstract: A combination tool is disclosed for drilling a hole in a workpiece on the inward feed of the tool and for threading the hole during retraction of the tool. The tool comprises a straight body with a drill point at the forward end, a shank at the rearward end and a threadform mill between the drill point and the shank.

Abstract: An injection molding machine wherein a molding compound supply unit having a nozzle is moveable relative to a plurality of mold stations. Clamps are provided as an adjunct to the supply unit or as an adjunct to the mold stations for effecting a compound seal at each mold station. Appropriate power sources are provided for accomplishing the seal.

Abstract: Compositions and method for providing a solid conductive electrolyte composition containing a .[.polyhydroxyalkanoate.]. .Iadd.poly(hydroxyalkanoate) .Iaddend.(PHA) and a salt of a conductive metal are described. The PHA is a biodegradable and biocompatible and provides a basis for batteries which are more environmentally degradable. Naturally occurring polymers including polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) and polyhydroxyvalerate (PHV) can be used to prepare the compositions.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for covering and protecting engagement regions of interconnecting straps employed with apparel. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a sheath of material which is generally tubular in shape having a inner wall and an outer wall, wherein the inner wall of the tube defines a cavity therein. The sheath is sized to permit disposition of the sheath over at least a portion of interconnecting straps employed in conjunction with certain apparel. The sheath has a predetermined length which is selected to permit the sheath to cover at least a portion of engagement regions of the respective interconnecting straps when disposed thereon.

Abstract: An improved advertising nameplate is provided for a cap to be worn on a head of a person. The cap has a crown with a headband and a pair of adjustment straps at the back of the crown to adjust the size of the headband. The nameplate consists of a structure for concealing the pair of adjustment straps after the headband on the crown is adjusted. An apparatus is for removably mounting the concealing structure to the pair of adjustment straps, so that the concealing structure may be changed depending upon the preference of the person. A logo for advertising is disposed directly onto the concealing structure, so that the logo may be displayed therefrom.

Abstract: A flexible belt has a single male engagement member at one longitudinal end portion and a plurality of closely spaced female engagement members at its other longitudinal end portion. A belt keeper is supported near one longitudinal end portion of the belt to align the longitudinal end portions transversely when the single male engagement member engages one of the closely spaced female engagement members when the belt is tightened against the waist of a wearer. The belt composed of an inner lamina and an outer lamina to support a base member for each engagement member and for the belt keeper is constructed and arranged to hide from view the engagement members and the belt keeper when the belt is tightened around the waist and is free of any bulk increasing mass or localized folding that increases the bulkiness of the belt. If the belt has a buckle, the latter is used for belt ornamentation rather than connecting the longitudinal end portions of the overlapping end portions of the belt.

Abstract: A panty garment, panty hose or the like where the garment is formed from first and second adjacent, circularly knit and identically configured tubes each having a first panty section and a second panty section each of which are slit along part of their length at different locations so that when joined at edges thus formed provide a front panty portion made up of substantially all of the first panty sections and a rear panty portion made up of substantially all of the second panty sections, the yarns being knit in each of the sections to permit more vertical stretch in the rear panty section than in the front panty section when the garment is worn.

Abstract: A baseball type cap for over a conventional sports helmet (e.g., for bicyclists). An elastic band is sewn or otherwise affixed to the bottom edge of the cap. The band fits against the bottom edge of the helmet to hold the cap in place. When the cap is removed from the helmet, it can be worn on the head. For such use the band is folded inward to a position parallel to the lower edge of the cap. The elastic band fits tight against the head. Thus, although the cap is necessarily larger than the head, the elastic holds it in place.

Abstract: A pair of goggles for protecting and ventilating eyes of an individual. The inventive device includes a lens positionable over the individual's eyes. A mounting assembly is coupled to laterally opposed sides of the lens and is extendable about a head of an individual to secure the device relative thereto. Vent assemblies are directed through the lens and cooperate to circulate ram air between the lens and a wearer to preclude a formation of fog and moisture within the lens.

Abstract: The invention provides a portable apparatus having housing structure with a duck-bill shaped gas inlet that is fitted between the top face of a toilet bowl and the underside of the lowered toilet seat, to open directly to air confined within the bowl. Remaining housing structure defines an air flow path to a gas outlet outside of the toilet bowl. A blower and an electric heater in the housing structure air flow operate for withdrawing and then heating the toilet bowl gases before discharging such gases from the outlet back to the ambient air. By heating the gases to temperatures between 450-1000 degrees F., in sufficient volumes to provide between 5-100 turnover of the confined bowl gases per minute, and discharging the treated gases at temperatures in the range of between 150-400 degrees F. back to the ambient air, most defecation odors are eliminated or minimized.

Abstract: A bidirectional two-volume flush control mechanism which permits a part of the water to be suddenly driven out of the water tank when the trip handle is pulled upwards and, which permits the whole volume of the water to be completely driven out of the water tank when the trip handle is pushed downwards to move an actuating rod over a roller, which is mounted on the top end of a cylindrical float that is coupled to a swivel rod.

Abstract: A toilet odor venting apparatus which fits over the top tank of a toilet in place of the usual tank cover. The apparatus draws air from the toilet bowl through the flush ring into the interior of the tank and then into the room in which the toilet is located. The apparatus includes a suction blower assembly which includes a low profile, disk-shaped impeller journalled for rotation about a vertical axis and one or more low profile electric drive motors, which are preferably DC and which operate at supersynchronous speed. The assembly further includes a special coupling for coupling rotary power from the motors to the impeller with the coupling assembly including a driven wheel journalled for rotation about a vertical axis and a drive wheel journalled for rotation about a horizontal axis. The electric motor is preferably powered by DC current from a battery.

Abstract: A portable humidifier apparatus is used with a water closet tank which contains a quantity of water therein and includes a base assembly and an electrically powered and controlled water pump assembly, attached to the base assembly, which draws water from the quantity of water contained within the water closet tank through a filter connected to the distal end of the cold water intake tube. An electrically powered and controlled vaporizer assembly receives water and air and produces a quantity of vapor. A humidity chamber is connected to the vaporizer assembly for receiving vapor from the vaporizer assembly. The humidity chamber includes an exit aperture. An electrically powered and controlled fan assembly is connected to the vaporizer chamber such that a blend of air and vapor is mixed in the humidity chamber and emerges from the humidity chamber through the exit aperture. An electrically powered and controlled water heater assembly is in-line between the cold water outlet assembly and the vaporizer assembly.

Abstract: A cover for a pool is retained in position by a plurality of water-filled enclosures, each including a container and a lid formed of a substantially rigid, plastic material having a specific gravity of less than one. The elongated, watertight container has a continuous flange about its upper, open end with openings at spaced intervals to receive locking pins integral with the lid. The lid has a pyramidal-shape to prevent water and debris from collecting thereon. The lid outer perimeter has lip engaging the marginal edge of the container flange to retain its shape without bowing due to the expansion of freezing water. The containers and lids are nestable and stackable when not in use. The container flange openings extend downwardly along an tipper portion of the side walls to prevents overfilling. The lid may be hingedly connected to the container, while retaining the nestable, stackable capability.

Abstract: A furniture frame convertible from a first orientation to at least a second orientation includes two sections pivotally connected together and being movable relative to each other to permit the frame to be moved between the first and second orientations. One of the two sections includes a frame member having one end overlapping an end of a frame member of the other of the two sections and a pivot pin interconnects the overlapping ends for providing the pivotal connection between the two sections. A leg member has an upper end positioned between the overlapping ends of the frame members and the pivot pin connects the upper end of the leg member to the overlapping ends of the frame members for permitting pivotal movement of the leg member relative to each of the frame members. A locking and positioning system limits angular movement of the leg member relative to the frame members and locks the leg member against movement relative to the frame members when the leg member is providing a frame-supporting function.

Abstract: An improved steel span for use in mattress foundations has increased strength and rigidity characteristics achieved by a longitudinal ridge formed in a center section of the span between vertical legs of the span. The central location of the ridge in the cross-section of the span centers and thereby improves precise formation of symmetrical halves of the span which in turn insures accurate alignment of opposing spring-receiving slots formed in the vertical legs. Widened horizontally disposed base sections at the bottom of the vertical legs further increase rigidity and provide a greater surface area for attachment of the spans to a foundation frame.

Abstract: A bed, comprising a frame having at least two side parts between which there is provided a space for a lying surface of constant area for a person to repose. In order to be able to cover the space with the lying surface when the bed is not in use and then to use the bed as a conventional couch, a respective guide is provided on the side of each side part of the frame facing the lying surface, a covering extending from side part to side part in the respective guide so that the lying surface is displaceably guided.

Abstract: A bed side rail particularly suitable for use by childred has a protective panel which carries a pair of arms that fit under a mattress to support the panel at the edge of a bed. Hinges connect the panel to the arms so that the panel may be moved between an operative position wherein it extends upwardly from the arms above the level of the mattress to an inoperative position wherein it extends downwardly from the arms out of the way. The panel carries a flashlight which may readily be removed from the panel by a small child. The flashlight has an actuator in the grip which turns the flashlight on when the handle is grasped by the child, and the light will remain on for a selected period after the child replaces the flashlight in the pocket of the panel and releases the actuator. The flashlight is retained in the pocket so that it will not fall out when the panel is moved between operative and inoperative positions and yet may be removed from the pocket by the child when desired.

Abstract: A support pillow that is generally horseshoe or U-shaped with a generally pear shaped cavity in the center and a means of fastening. When used in a horizontal position, the cavity is large enough to fit around the midsection of a normal adult thus allowing for a back support with arm rests, a pregnancy pillow, a floor pillow for reading, sleeping or watching TV, or a nursing pillow. When the fastener is employed, the two tubular arms overlap at the ends forming a closed oval or donut shape. In this position, the pillow can support a small child in a sitting or reclining position. The pillow can also be used in a vertical position supporting both upper and lower back of the user. The pillow is filled with a soft pliable material making it extremely comfortable for all ages and because of the fastener it is easy to carry.

Abstract: A device for relieving the skeletal muscles, especially for the neck and lumbar vertebrae, comprises a mat of foam material with transverse ribs projecting on the upper side and most of the ribs standing obliquely towards the foot side and a foam pillow with transverse ribs projecting on the upper side and most of the ribs standing obliquely towards the head side. The divergently oblique transverse ribs of both foam sections stretch the spine in two opposite directions and increase the space between the vertebrae to release and soothe pinched nerve ends and overstressed disks.

Abstract: The present invention provides a combination tool (21) having a knife blade (39), a rasping blade (33) and a knife blade sharpener (47) combined into a single handle member (23). Preferably, the knife blade (39) is extendable and retractable from and into the handle member (23), respectively. In the preferred embodiment, the knife blade sharpener (47) is biased upward against the knife blade (39) but fixed longitudinally. Accordingly, the knife blade sharpener (47) abrasively contacts the knife blade (39) thereby removing debris from the knife blades (39) and maintaining the knife blade (39) in a sharpened configuration. The rasping blade (33) is preferably positioned in a rasping blade housing (29) secured to the handle member (23) opposite the knife blade (39) and the knife blade sharpener (47).