Abstract: Our new development is a distinct variety of peach tree which has the following unique combination of features that are outstanding in a new variety.1. Fruit with good flavor and eating quality.2. Vigorous upright in growth.3. Heavy and regular production of fruit.4. Fruit staying firm on the tree 10 to 12 days after maturity (shipping ripe).5. Fruit with good handling and shipping quality.6. Fruit with a high degree of attractive red skin color.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of yellow raspberry plant named `Godiva`, which is particularly characterized and distinguished by its fruit of excellent flavor and yellow color and its high yielding capacity on both primocane and floricane crops.

Abstract: A new and distinct Acer palmatum (Japanese Maple) tree discovered as a seedling within progeny resulting from a collection of bulked seeds, taken from several varieties within the species, which is distinguished particularly by its characteristic varied expression of leaf shapes, leaf sizes and coloration. The new tree `Beni Shi En` is further characterized by forming a tree with an uncommonly dense canopy for the botanical class and by forming a small to medium sized tree at maturity, which has a weakly dominant central leader, formed by numerous slightly ascending scaffold branches, or subject to pruning, can be formed into a specimen with a rounded to broad vase-shape. Foliage coloration of this tree will vary widely as a function of location of culture, but which normally express, variably, a reddish to red-purple blush over a medium green matte top surface which has darker green striation or botches, and a clear, darker green color on the glabrous bottom surface.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Abelia.times.grandiflora characterized by its low mounding growth habit, unique yellow variegated foliage in winter; its dark red stems and few flowers. The new variety is further characterized by its drought tolerance, insect and disease resistance and dense branching.

Abstract: A Chrysanthemum plant named Sarasota particularly characterized by its flat capitulum form; anemone capitulum type; light red-purple ray floret color with a dark red-purple anemone cushion; diameter across face of capitulum of 57 to 64 mm when fully opened, when grown as a single stem spray cut mum; flowering response is 52 to 58 days after start of short days; plant height is 71 to 81 cm when grown with 18 long days prior to start of short days; peduncle length of the first lateral at flowering after removing the apical bud is 5 to 8 cm; peduncle length of the fourth lateral at flowering is 8 to 13 cm; and recommended as a spray cut mum.

Abstract: A Chrysanthemum plant named Golden Cinderella particularly characterized by its flat capitulum form; decorative capitulum type; yellow ray floret color; diameter across face of capitulum of 64 to 73 mm when fully opened, when grown as a single stem spray cut mum; flowering response in Salinas under normal temperatures is 46 to 53 days after start of short days; flowering response in Bogota, Colombia is 58 to 63 days; plant height is 86 to 94 cm when grown in Salinas with 14 to 18 long days prior to start of short days; height is 104 to 112 cm when grown in Bogota with 21 long days prior to start of short days; peduncle length of the first lateral at flowering after removing the apical bud without growth regulator applications is 8 to 13 cm when grown in Salinas, and 13 to 15 cm when grown in Bogota; peduncle length of the fourth lateral at flowering is 10 to 15 cm when grown in Salinas, and 18 to 20 cm when grown in Bogota; high production of flowers per stem, with 10 to 14 laterals developing; top laterals p

Abstract: A Chrysanthemum plant named Pink Cinderella particularly characterized by its flat capitulum form; decorative capitulum type; red-purple ray floret color; diameter across face of capitulum of 64 to 73 mm when fully opened, when grown as a single stem spray cut mum; flowering response in Salinas under normal temperatures is 47 to 54 days after start of short days; flowering response in Bogota, Colombia is 59 to 63 days; plant height is 86 to 94 cm when grown in Salinas with 14 to 18 long days prior to start of short days; height is 104 to 112 cm when grown in Bogota with 21 long days prior to start of short days; peduncle length of the first lateral at flowering after removing the apical bud without growth regulator applications is 8 to 13 cm when grown in Salinas, and 13 to 15 cm when grown in Bogota; peducle length of the fourth lateral at flowering is 10 to 15 cm when grown in Salinas, and 18 to 20 cm when grown in Bogota; high production of flowers per stem, with 10 to 14 laterals developing; top laterals

Abstract: A Chrysanthemum plant named Bronze Cherie particularly characterized by its flat capitulum form; daisy capitulum type; greyed-orange ray floret color; diameter across face of capitulum of 35 to 44 mm when fully opened, when grown as a pinched spray pot mum; very floriferous, with excellent display of many small flowers; photoperiodic flowering response of 50 to 53 days after start of short days; plant height, with 13 to 14 long days after sticking unrooted cuttings and with 0 to 1 applications of 2500 ppm B-9 SP ranges from 20 to 25 cm when grown as a pinched pot mum with 4 cuttings in a 15 cm pot; branching pattern is spreading and prolific, each plant having 7 to 9 laterals after pinch; and recommended as a spray pot mum.

Abstract: An Anthurium cultivar of vigorous growth, continuously and profusely producing blooms from white buds with petals having a front of white with pink blush centers and a back of white. The blooms retain their color as the plant matures. The bloom is very long lasting both on the plant and as a cut flower and exhibits no discoloration until at least four weeks from cutting.

Abstract: An Anthurum plant named `Elisabeth` having ovate leaves. The spathe has oval lobes and is held above the leaves. The spadix color is white-cream at the base and the distal portion is yellow with a flush of green. `Elisabeth` grows rapidly and has a medium growth habit.

Abstract: The method of forming a seamed metal tube having a metal coating of this invention includes galvanizing the strip prior to welding. The strip is then formed into an open seam tube and welded in an inert atmosphere with the seam located in the lower portion of the tube. Finally, the metal coating is caused to flow downwardly over the seam, coating the seam by several means. In one embodiment, the strip is preformed into an arcuate shape and galvanized, wherein the zinc coating in creases in thickness toward the lateral strip edges, such that the coating will flow over the seam following welding. The tube may also be reheated following welding, preferably in an enclosure containing an inert atmosphere which includes the weld apparatus. In an other embodiment, an inert gas is directed over the inner and outer surfaces of the tube, adjacent the seam, driving the molten metal downwardly over the seam to coat the seam.

Abstract: The filter comprises at least one completely differential operational amplifier having two inputs and two outputs and at least one pair of feedback circuits connecting said outputs with respective inputs of said amplifier outside of same. The operational amplifier has no common-mode feedback circuit, whose functions are performed by said feedback circuits external to the amplifier.

Abstract: A sash is constructed of two fabric segments. A first fabric segment comprises reflective fabric to offer increased visibility to the wearer at night. The first fabric is mitered to an angle of between 75 and 115 degrees at midpoint where it rests on the hip of the wearer. A second fabric segment is attached to ends of the reflective fabric to form a support segment which would lie on the shoulder of the wearer. The support segment is attached to the first section at an angle of between 110 and 165 degrees so that the support segment will lie flat on the shoulder of the wearer. The combination of the mitered angle at the midpoint of the first fabric and the angle at the point of attachment of the reflective fabric and the support segment provide a design which lies flat on the torso of the wearer so that the reflective fabric is oriented properly for optimal viewing.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is ball-catching glove having a front portion and a back portion defining a hand space therebetween, an opening at an edge of the glove which is configured for passage of the hand of the wearer into the hand space, and an elastic liner formed in the hand space and connected to the front portion. The liner is configured to draw the wearer's hand toward the front portion, thereby providing for improved control by the wearer in opening and closing the glove.

Abstract: A hospital garment is disclosed which includes a waist encircling band, front and rear panels which depend therefrom, and reversible fasteners on the front and rear panels. The waist encircling band is reversibly attachable about the waist of a wearer using snap fasteners. Additional snap fasteners are located in the lower central portion of both the front and rear panels so that the front and rear panels fasten at the crotch of a wearer in a non-overlapping fashion, and leg holes are formed. When the garment is attached about the wearer's waist and fastened about the wearer's crotch, vertical slits are defined on the outside of the wearer's legs. Overlapping flaps are included on the rear and front panels to cover the vertical apertures.

Abstract: A reversible necktie having two different sides, the necktie being worn with either side facing outward from the wearer, including a pair of fabrics cut into matching necktie shapes, sewn together along their longitudinal side edges, and a liner sewn to the stitched fabric pieces at the wide end of the necktie, the sewing forming a continuous internal seam. The small ends of the fabric pieces are folded and sewn. No external stitching is visible on the completed necktie.

Abstract: A martial arts training glove that provides protection of the trainee's hand from possible hurt during hand strike exercises, including a glove body, wherein the finger and thumb receptacles are truncated. The glove body is provided with one or more sealed compartments which are filled to more-or-less about 95% capacity with loose grains, preferably spherical and nondeformable grains such as steel shot. The compartments are located with respect to the glove body so that the grains within the compartments protect the trainee's hand from hand strikes, particularly the five common martial arts hand strikes enumerated hereinabove. The preferred compartment locations are (with respect to a hand fitted thereinside): the heel of the palm, the bottom of the hand, the front and back of the index and near index knuckles, and the index finger metacarpus bone.

Abstract: A cold weather face mask and hood combination is characterized by an elastic support strap which is releasably secured to at least one side of the mask and is trained through a retainer loop on the back of the hood so that the fit of the mask on the wearer's face may be adjusted to increase or decrease the snugness and to accommodate a range of sizes and shapes of facial features in the nose, mouth and chin area. The retainer loop holds the support strap in a selected position along the back of the hood to prevent the loop from slipping to the wearer's shoulders. The face mask has a nose-to-chin protecting pocket with a somewhat parabolic curvature to accommodate a range of sizes and shapes of facial features.

Abstract: A pair of pants in which a plurality of snaps are mounted around the waistband for adjusting its size, and hook & loop materials are fastened to the inside of the legs for adjusting their length.

Abstract: A detachable waist band extender enables an individual with a garment having a certain waist band dimension to wear the garment when the waist measurement of the individual exceeds the waist dimension of the garment. The waist band extender has a tab portion which is fastened to a button on a first side of a fly opening of the garment and a belt loop portion having a buckle at a first free end and a tongue at a second free end. The tongue of the belt loop portion is passed through a button hole in a second side of the fly opening and adjustably secured to the buckle to join the sides of the fly together. Since the tongue is adjustably secured to the buckle, the effective length of the waist band extender can be adjusted to accommodate the waist measurement of the wearer and later changed to accommodate any changes in the waist measurement of the wearer.

Abstract: A sock which provides increased comfort to the wearer as a result of reduced friction between the sock and the foot. The reduced friction is accomplished by treating the sock with a fluoropolymer. The treated sock contains discrete fluoropolymer particles (in non-membranous form) on or near the surface which contacts the foot. The treatment can by carried out by spraying, dipping, impregnating, coating of precursor fibers, or other conventional coating methods.

Abstract: An easy-on sock having a split opening extending down the middle of the top surface of the sock from the lower leg portion to the toe pocket of the sock is provided. An extension flap, used to close the split, is connected along one edge of the split and extends substantially the full length of the split. Hook and loop closure strips are attached on the free edge of the extension strip and along the other edge of the split to enable the extension flap to be folded over the split and secured to the opposing hook and loop closure strip. In one embodiment, an insert flap is additionally connected to the other edge of the split, opposite the extension flap. A hook and loop type connector is attached to the outer surface of the insert flap and a mating hook and loop type sizing strip is attached to a corresponding location on the inner surface of the extension flap. Thus, the sock may be closely fitted to the foot of the user by first mating the hook and loop type closure strips and/or connectors.

Abstract: A covering device for arms and feet adapted to provide a shield between the wearer and animals--especially large farm animals. The covering is uniquely fastened onto the wearer and is readily discarded upon movement to another animal or to another animal shelter.

Abstract: Comfort sock designed to be arranged inside the shell of a sports boot, such as a ski boot. The sock (1) incorporates a one-piece structure comprising a foot covering (6) with a vamp (7) and an upper (8), a reinforcement (13), and at least one comfort support liner (11) independent of the covering (6) and connected to the reinforcement (13) of pivoting-sliding connections (16). This support liner (11) is arranged opposite an elastic area (9) of the foot covering (6), against which it comes into close contact at the time of closure of the shell of the boot in which the sock (1) is positioned.

Abstract: A weight for kilties on boots and shoes is a thin strip of pliable metal with a serrated edge for attaching to the forward edge of the kiltie on the underside, where it weighs the kiltie to prevent curling and may be bent to conform to the shape of the shoe upper. Attachment to the kiltie is by a coating of adhesive covered by a peelable backing. A liner of leather or fabric or a coating of other material on the lower surface of the weight prevents discoloration of the shoe vamp by contact with the metal.

Abstract: An adjustable baseball batter's helmet automatically adjusts and grips wearer's heads of differing sizes. The helmet has a rigid shell with shock absorbing foam pads secured to the interior of the shell. An elastic band or strap extends horizontally within the helmet and has a mid-portion secured to the back of the helmet. Arms of the elastic strap diverge forwardly and end in attachments under the front portions of the side pads of the helmet. The V-shaped elastic band snugly cradles and forwardly biases the helmet on the wearer's head and tends to space the helmet from the wearer's head at the sides and rear areas. The helmet is believed particularly useful in youth baseball leagues which have limited budgets and time to individually fit helmets to players' heads.

Abstract: The helmet of the present invention comprises an air deflector or boundary layer control device disposed over the top and sides of the helmet's outer shell. In the preferred embodiment the air deflector is a wicker formed of a strip of rubber or a similar material, which is disposed along the top and sides of the outer shell of the helmet. The helmet of the present invention also comprises a spoiler disposed along the bottom of the front and sides of the helmet's outer shell. The wicker and spoiler interact with the air flowing by the helmet at high speeds to reduce the effects of lift, thrust, pitch and buffeting on the helmet.

Abstract: A toilet such as used with a recreational vehicle, camper or motor home or the like includes a holding tank located beneath the toilet for holding waste. A mechanical seal associated with the toilet prevents gases from the holding tank from entering the room where the toilet is located. The mechanical seal which must be opened periodically when the toilet is used activates a fan in the sanitary system ventilation piping to thereby cause air to flow from the room into the toilet and through the holding tank and ventilation system to the outside atmosphere. A strainer or screen which may be located either between the toilet opening and the vent opening in the tank or further upstream of the ventilation fan prevents solids from being drawn into the vent piping and operating mechanism, respectively. A mist extractor chamber upstream of the fan in the vent piping removes vapors from the flow of gases. Also to clean the vent pipe a cleanout and purge fitting is installed there.

Abstract: A water conserving urinal for use by both sexes which has a bowl which is engageable with a hanger on or near the toilet. A flush ring directs water into the bowl. In use, the bowl is detached and moved to a position of use which is permitted by the flexible waste and water supply line. The water supply may be the toilet tank reservoir or a municipal supply. The hanger may include a cover which contains the flush ring or the flush ring may be mounted at the bowl periphery and flushing automatically actuated when a cover associated with the bowl is moved to a predetermined position.

Abstract: A combined toilet trainer and toy car is provided of the type having a body constructed to resemble an automobile and ridable by a child and the body carrying a removable pan which activates a horn and lights when a child uses the pan as a toilet. The combined toilet trainer and toy car comprises: a body having a pair of side walls, a top wall, a front wall and a rear wall formed in the shape of an automobile, the top wall forming a hole therethrough approximate a midpoint of the top wall; a cover hingedly connected to the top wall movable from a raised position to a closed position covering the hole; a light mounted on the front wall; a horn connected to the body; a pan removably disposed below the hole formed through the top wall; and a sensing mechanism, operationally connectable between the pan and the light and horn for activating the light and horn when a waste product is deposited within the pan.

Abstract: A shower cubicle enclosure is disclosed. It has a fixed panel and a slidable panel for opening and closing an access opening, and a rail which defines a cylindrically curved track. The slidable panel has runner elements which cooperate with the track so as to guide the slidable panel for displacement between an open position in which the slidable panel is adjacent and spaced traversely from the fixed panel, and a closed position in which the panel closes the access opening. The fixed and slidable panels are both cylindrically curved. A parking element draws the trailing end of the slidable panel traversely towards the fixed panel as the slidable panel approaches the closed position, thus forming a water tight seal between the slidable and fixed panels.

Abstract: A loft-style bed assembly kit and a method for assembling a loft-style bed using the kit are provided. The loft-style bed assembly kit has corner brackets, angle braces, bed frame clips, and connecting hardware whereby assembling the kit provides a loft-style bed assembly. The assembly kit can be used to provide several orientations of a lofted bed frame and a floor mounted bed frame.

Abstract: The present invention is a bed comprising a mattress which, in the event of an earthquake, is mechanically lowered into its rectangular frame. The movement caused by the earthquake further causes an attached, large, rectangular cover to mechanically collapse onto the top of the rectangular frame, thereby protecting the occupant or occupants of the bed. The bed and cover contain additional springs and supports, respectively, which enable the present invention to withhold the weight of accumulated and falling debris. Once an occupant is safely within the collapsed bed, means are provided within the bed to sustain the life of the occupant until outside assistance is received. When the cover of the bed is in its uncollapsed position, it unobtrusively lies against a wall of a bedroom acting as a vertical extension of the headboard and further containing useable and decorative shelves and/or cabinets.

Abstract: A protective cover (22) for disposition over a patient bearing structure, such as a gurney (10) comprises a liquid impervious membrane having a liquid absorbent pad (24) thereon. The cover (22) minimizes transportation of potentially infectious biological fluids to the gurney (10). The cover (22) is further provided with triangular corner flaps (46), (48), (50), and (52), which allow railings (14), (16), (18), and (20) to be raised or lowered without requiring the cover (22) to be unfastened.

Abstract: An emergency stretcher for emergency vehicles includes an X-frame litter support mechanism that vertically movably supports a patient litter on a wheeled base. Each of the legs of the litter support mechanism have the capability to expand and contract in length, and a fixed-length link member extends between the base and one of the legs. A releasable locking arrangement can releasably lock the patient litter in a selected vertical position, and can be released only when the patient litter is manually lifted. A gas cylinder which controls the angular position of a pivotally supported upper body support member can move into a recess in a cross member of the patient litter.

Abstract: The method of supporting the chest and abdomen areas of a person laying in a supine position includes applying pressure to one side of the chest or abdomen with a body engaging member. Similarly, pressure is applied to the other side of the chest or abdomen with another body engaging member to provide sufficient oppositely directed force to the chest or abdomen areas for providing lateral support thereto. The application of the pressure to both sides of the chest or abdomen is maintained, thereby restraining the chest or abdomen between the opposing body engaging members. A further embodiment includes applying pressure to the lower abdomen with a strap member coupled between a pair of upright members, and maintaining the application of the pressure thereon with a buckle.

Abstract: A tooth fairy pillow comprising a molar shaped cushion. A large rear pocket is on the molar shaped cushion for holding a toothbrush and a tube of toothpaste which can be used by a child. A small rear pocket is on the large rear pocket for retaining a tooth lost by the child.