Abstract: A liquid propellant igniter uses axially aligned ring electrodes separated y high strength ring-shaped insulators and a high-voltage electrode assembly to provide reliable electrical discharges for initiating and igniting a propellant.

Abstract: A synthetic color arrangement for a night vision inclusive surveillance system and its display is disclosed. The system partitions an input scene video signal into spectrally segregated scene components which are provided with separate processing as video signals and then recombined into a composite but now multiple color inclusive output representation of the input scene. The system in effect shifts input spectral components to a different part of the electromagnetic spectrum, the visible range of the spectrum, where operator controllable new spectral wavelength values are assigned to each different input scene spectral wavelength. Use of charge coupled device video camera elements, a video signal mixer apparatus, input wavelengths within both the visible and infrared spectral regions and signal processing according to the NTSC standards are also included. Military and non military uses of the apparatus are contemplated.

Abstract: Phillips' process high density polyethylene resin compositions having improved processing stability are obtained using a combination of stabilizers comprised of a hindered phenol and a phosphite compound having three cyclic phosphite moieties linked via a nitrogen atom. More specifically, the phosphite compound is 2, [[2,4,8,10-tetrakis(1,1-dimethylethyl)dibenzo[d,f][1,3,2]-dioxaphosphepin- 6-yl]oxy]-N,N-bis [2-[[2,4,8,10-tetrakis (1,1-dimethylethyl) dibenzo[d,f][1,3,2]dioxaphosphenpin-6-yl]oxy]-ethyl]ethanamine. With the HDPE compositions stabilized in accordance with the invention, it is possible to eliminate undesirable rapid changes in melt viscosity which can occur when Phillips' process HDPE resins are processed under conditions of high shear.

Abstract: A blend of polyketone and polycarbonate polymers is presented. The polymer blend is produced by blending polyketone polymer, polycarbonate polymer, and a reactive graft compatibilizer. The a reactive graft compatibilizer compatibilizes the blend.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to an absorbent article. The absorbent article includes a liquid pervious topsheet, a liquid impervious backsheet joined with the topsheet, an absorbent core positioned between the topsheet and the backsheet, and a periphery extending outwardly from and along the side and end edges of the absorbent core. The periphery has a body-contacting surface and a surface opposed to the body-contacting surface. The body-contacting surface of the periphery includes a continuous layer of adhesive for securing the absorbent article directly to a wearer's skin.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of rose plant of the shrub rose class characterized by its dwarf and compact habit of growth.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of rose plant of the shrub rose class characterized by its dwarf and compact habit of growth.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of rose plant of the shrub rose class characterized by its dwarf and compact habit of growth.

Abstract: A shrub rose variety producing white flowers.

Abstract: A distinctive cultivar of miniature rose plant named Ruipatcru, characterized by its large dark pink flowers; numerous flowers per plant; numerous petals per flowers; good spray formation; large leaves and leaflets; and long shelf-life.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea wherein a continuous positive pressure is supplied to a nose mask from a threshold valve via a flexible tube, and air is discharged from the mask via vent holes in the mask for rapid discharge of exhaled air.

Abstract: Column packing materials useful in applications such as liquid chromatography, as well as a process for producing such a packing material are described. A first aspect of the invention concerns a column packing material composed of a spherical substrate having a coating of a calcium phosphate based compound on the surface thereof.A second aspect of the invention concerns a packing material comprising porous calcium phosphate based granules having open pores with an average pore size of from 0.01 to 20 .mu.m, said granules being composed of crystalline particles with an average size of from 0.1 to 10 .mu.m.A third aspect of the invention concerns a spherical packing material for liquid chromatography comprising spherical particles of at least one material selected from the group consisting of Ca.sub.10 (PO.sub.4).sub.6 (OH).sub.2, Ca.sub.3 (PO.sub.4).sub.2, Ca.sub.2 P.sub.2 O.sub.7, Ca(PO.sub.3).sub.2, Ca.sub.10 (PO.sub.4).sub.6 F.sub.2 and Ca.sub.10 (PO.sub.4).sub.6 Cl.sub.

Abstract: Image forming apparatus including sheet feeding apparatus, sheet conveying apparatus, sheet delivering apparatus, structure for supporting the sheet conveying apparatus and sheet delivering apparatus and having an opening side, sheet storing apparatus, and structure for guiding the sheet storing apparatus such that the sheet forming apparatus is detachable from the sheet feeding apparatus at the same opening side.

Abstract: A graphics input device for use with a graphics processing system includes a stylus which can be manually manipulated by a user to generate graphics input signals representative of a graphics object to be drawn in a circumscribed area on a display device controlled by the graphics processing system. The graphics input device also includes a grip which can be manually manipulated by the user to generate positioning signals for repositioning the circumscribed area on the display.

Abstract: A remote-controlling commander includes a rotary dial rotatably mounted on a commander housing for manual operation of the user. The commander also includes a position detector for monitoring angular position of the rotary dial, in which the angular position and/or angular displacement of the rotary dial represents which operation of the apparatus is to be controlled and an encoder for producing an encoded signal variable depending upon the angular position and/or angular displacement of the rotary dial. The encoded signal is transmitted through a transmitter to a receiver provided in the apparatus to be controlled. The received signal is decoded in the apparatus to trigger the function represented by the received signal. The received signal from the remote-controlling commander may be used to perform functions associated with a VTR, such as timing of video recording, picture searching, channel timing, and the like.

Abstract: An electrical connector is provided for mounting in an opening m a panel or the like and includes a housing having a body portion positionable in the opening in the panel. A separate mounting device, independent of the connector housing, is positionable in a receptacle in the housing. The mounting device includes a panel projecting from the body portion of the housing for abutting one side of the panel at the opening. The mounting device further includes a flexible locking arm projecting from the body portion of the housing for passing through the opening when the body portion of the housing is positioned thereinto and for engaging an opposite side of the panel at the opening.

Abstract: The present invention describes an apparatus for creasing and cutting an endless web of cardboard. A pair of rollers operates on the web while another pair of rollers is in an inactive position where the tools mounted on the rollers can be moved to new positions. When it is time for different operations to be performed on the web the original rollers working on the web are removed from their working position and the rollers previously in the inactive position are moved to the working position. The rollers now in the working position have had their tools aligned for the new operation while they were in the inactive position. The rollers originally in the working position are now in an inactive position where the tools on these rollers can be aligned for another operation. Each pair of rollers is independently driven to spin independent of the position of the roller.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the polymerisation of ethylene or copolymerisation of ethylene and at least one other alpha-olefin, in the gas phase in a fluidised bed reactor, in the presence of a catalyst comprising chromium compounds associated with a granular support comprising a refractory oxide and activated by thermal treatment, which process is characterised in that the catalyst is used in the form of active particles of prepolymer, obtained by bringing the said catalyst in contact with ethylene, alone, or in a mixture with at least one higher alpha-olefin, in such a way that the prepolymer contains from 4.times.10.sup.-5 to 3 milligram atoms of chromium in the catalyst per gram.

Abstract: An equestrian knee pad for gripping, allowing added contact at the knee with the saddle for better leg control, as well as protecting an equestrian's knees from tissue injury. A generally flattened pillow-like pad is affixed to two pair of flexible and elastic straps, each strap having an end proximate to the pad and an end distal to the pad. Each strap extends generally parallel outwardly from the long edge of the oval pad. The oval pad comprises two oval layers of a web fabric, creating an inwardly facing surface (being the surface to be worn against the knee) and an outwardly facing surface (being the surface to be worn against the saddle). The inwardly facing surface is preferably made of leather to minimize friction and provide a natural cushioning effect. The outwardly facing surface is preferably suede, a textured surface which naturally provides a gripping effect upon the leather of a saddle. A cushioned fill material lies between each of the layers and causes the pad to appear pillow-like.

Abstract: A riding clothes protector including a right panel having a right top finger, a right middle finger, and a right bottom finger. The right panel has a right bottom portion, a right back portion, and a front side portion, with a plurality of fasteners. The right top finger has a fastener attached. The right bottom finger has a couple of fasteners adjacent a right bottom finger. Included is a left panel with a left top finger, a left middle finger, and a left bottom finger. The left panel has a left bottom portion, a left back portion, and a front side portion, with a plurality of fasteners thereon. The left top finger has a plurality of fasteners attached. Each of the fasteners of the left top finger is capable of coupling with the fastener of the right finger, when the right top finger overlaps the left top finger. The left back and the right back are permanently stitched together.

Abstract: A winter survival suit includes a main suit body for surrounding the body of the wearer from a collar extending downwardly to a bottom edge of the suit body arranged at knee-height or just above on the wearer. A leg bag can be attached to the bottom edge of the suit body by a surrounding zipper. The leg bag can be folded upwardly inside the suit body to be attached by buckles at the bottom end of the leg bag which attach to buckles sewn into the arm seams of the suit body. Alternatively the leg can be folded outwardly of the suit body and attached to similar buckles on the outside of the suit body at the arm openings. The suit body includes a first inner hood which is insulated and can be pulled into a snorkel type opening for cold weather breathing. A second outer hood is attached around the collar and is of larger size for covering the head and face of the wearer in a survival situation or for receiving the whole of the structure of the suit in a packaged situation for transportation.

Abstract: An improved hand covering is provided which is defined by mating first and second hand shaped portions seamed one to each other to form a complete hand covering. Permanent vertical folds are formed in the hand covering. The vertical folds are oriented parallel to finger stalls of the hand covering. The vertical folds reduce an original palm circumferential dimension of the hand covering in an amount from about 10% to about 50%.

Abstract: An attachment device and method of operation is described for securing an article of clothing, such as a pair of suspenders, to a pair of pants or a skirt. The attachment device is connected to the suspenders by a loop of flexible material. An embodiment of the attachment device uses a gripping mechanism having a rotatable flap that is adapted to pass through an opening in the flexible loop. The opening in the loop is alternatively used for attachment to a button affixed to the article of clothing.

Abstract: A lumbar support belt in which vertical displacement with respect to the wearer's body is precluded, or at least significantly lessened. The belt further includes an improved elastic support section for promoting a more even distribution of pressure against a wearer's lumbar region. In addition, the back belt is provided with detachable suspenders, and the suspenders and belt are configured for implementing correct installation of the suspenders to the belt.

Abstract: A swimming instrument having a simple structure which is capable of preventing the positional shift and water leakage of swimming goggles due to an impulsive water pressure during a swimming race is disclosed. It comprises: swimming goggles including a pair of right and left water-proof goggle frame portions each of which is formed in a tapered cylinder shape, and lens portions each formed integrally with the water-proof goggle frame portions; and a swimming cap having leading edges each caught by the swimming goggles; wherein the swimming goggles further comprises catching ribs for catching the leading edges of the swimming cap, which are each formed integrally with the surfaces of the water-proof goggle frame portions at positions higher than those of the lens portions; and the leading edge of the swimming cap is formed in a shape corresponding to that of the catching rib.

Abstract: An exhaust collector comprising an underside intake secured within the interior of a toilet by a detachable and compressible mounting of the connecting conduit to the sidewall through which it extends to draw discharged odoriferous gases away from the person of the user by means of biased air.

Abstract: A toilet seat safety device for preventing the lid of a toilet from being lifted. The toilet seat safety includes a cover panel for covering a portion of the toilet lid, a base panel for wrapping around and covering the front portion of the base of the toilet bowl, and a pair of elongated flaps extending transversely from the base panel for wrapping around the rear portion of the toilet bowl and fastening together for securely fastening the toilet seat safety device to the toilet. The toilet seat safety device is formed from cloth material and is therefore washable and easy to attach and remove.

Abstract: A combined toilet and waste holding tank is provided for mounting within a portable toilet cabana having side walls, a rear wall, and a front wall with a door and a floor. The tank extends along the rear wall and between the side walls and occupies roughly the rear half of the cabana floor space. The toilet includes a ring-like structure having a rear portion opening directly into the tank through a cover panel upon the upper surface of the tank, and also having a forward extending, bowl-like portion which is integral with and extends forwardly of the front wall of the tank. The cabana has a rear-to-front extending central axis which approximately bisects the cabana. The toilet structure is located substantially on one side of the cabana axis, so that it is closer to one side wall of the cabana and the toilet is acutely angled relative to the cabana axis.

Abstract: A sound-generating toilet training device for use with a conventional potty chair is provided comprising a self supporting base member having a generally planar top face and a bottom face, the base member is adapted to be removably received within a receptacle of the potty chair, an actuating member is positioned on the top face for actuating an electronic circuit, the actuating member including a pair of interleaved contact members insulated from each other, a generating member coupled to the actuating member is also provided for generating an output signal, the generating member being sealed against fluid contact and an emitting member, the emitting member is responsive to the output signal and emits an audible sound, the generating member and the emitting member are positioned on the base member whereby when the device is positioned within a potty chair receptacle and a child urinates thereon, the contact members are caused to be bridged by the urine enabling an output signal to be generated that is emitte

Abstract: An improved garbage disposal assembly with an apparatus and related method for selectively varying the sink-side appearance of the garbage disposal assembly. In its preferred embodiment, the apparatus of the present invention includes a decorative flange mask for covering a sink flange of a garbage disposal. A sink flange includes an open cylindrical body portion for insertion through a drainage hole of a sink bottom and an annular lip portion extending radially outward from one end of the cylindrical body portion for location above the sink bottom. The decorative flange mask, in accordance with the preferred embodiment of the present invention, includes an open cylindrical mask body for insertion into the cylindrical body portion of the sink flange and an annular mask lip connected to and extending radially outward from one end of the cylindrical mask body for covering the annular lip portion of the sink flange.

Abstract: The device enables physically impaired or disabled individuals to transfer themselves from one location to another without the assistance of another individual. In the preferred embodiment, the device comprises a base assembly, a central vertical pole, a pivot assembly, a movement inhibitor and a pair of extending bars. The device may be easily positioned in different places which are frequented by the individual user of the device so as to allow the physically impaired or disabled user to have greater independence and freedom.

Abstract: A portable lifting apparatus for lifting and transferring of patients for use in combination with a sling or the like support. The apparatus is stored in a retracted state by placement of supporting legs and the lifting boom in a folded position. The apparatus can be placed into an operating position in less than two minutes by extension of the support legs and lifting boom which are then locked into position by the use of over-center latches used on leg struts and a boom crutch. Extension is verified by the use of LED indicator lights located on a control panel providing operational sequences from a single location. Separate motors are provided for placement of the legs and boom as well a hoist motor for operating a hoist and a swing motor for angular placement of the boom unit. In a retracted state the apparatus can be stored in a small area such as a closet having a footprint no larger than the size of the base frame.

Abstract: A collapsible playyard for an infant includes a frame subassembly including at least two frame members which are joined together in substantially perpendicular relation. Each of the frame members includes two frame member sections which are joined by a knuckle joint which only permits pivoting between the frame member sections thereof in a single direction. The knuckle joints are oriented so that collapsing one frame member rotates the adjacent frame member causing the knuckle joint thereof to be automatically moved to a collapsible position.

Abstract: An outdoor living apparatus includes: a shell having a mattress bag portion and a sleeping bag portion superimposed with each other; an inflatable mattress which may be normally embedded in the mattress bag portion of the shell to serve as a bed mattress adapted to be slept by a user sleeping in the sleeping bag portion superimposed on the mattress bag portion when the shell and the mattress are flattened, or may be removed from the mattress bag portion of the shell to serve as a swimming or beach mattress or as a life buoy in case of ship accidents; and a pair of convertible setting belts normally fastened to two opposite end portions of the shell to suspend the shell and the inflatable mattress filled in the shell between two fixtures or trees to be a hammock, or the two setting belts converted to be fastened to a right and a left side of a chair as folded from the hammock with flattened shell and mattress for seating purpose.

Abstract: A turning air mattress serving to facilitate the therapeutic benefits of turning a bed ridden patient includes a combination of elongated transverse and longitudinal air cells disposed on a base and encompassed by a cell liner. The air cells are attached to a plurality of cell manifolds in communication with a control system. A top cover covering the air cells is attached to the base, and a fleece and top sheet are fittedly retained over the air cells.The control system having a microprocessor monitors the pressure within the air cells, along with overall system functions. The control system also enables a patient to be rotated from side to side, and leveled after being turned, in a smooth transition from a level position to a turned position, or from a turned position to a level position, while substantially maintaining spinal alignment.

Abstract: A sleeping surface divider that provides a shield between the heads and upper bodies of two people sleeping in one bed. The divider has two parts, a shield (FIG. 2) and a support part (FIG. 3). The shield is made of thick, soft and resiliant material and has a hole (1) cut into it for attaching the support. The support is also made of the same material and is used to hold the shield in a vertical position. The support has a cut out (2) in it which allows it to stand flat on the sleeping surface when inserted into the hole in the shield.