Abstract: A strawberry plant producing conical-shaped fruit and having inflorescence extending beneath the foliage.

Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Carnation plant named Velvet, characterized by its purple petal color; compact growth habit; freely branching habit; and proportional plant size.

Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Carnation plant named Paco, characterized by its red purple petal color; compact growth habit; freely branching habit; vigorous growth rate; proportional plant size; and floriferousness.

Abstract: A Chrysanthemum plant named Peach Cinderella particularly characterized by its flat capitulum form; decorative capitulum type; yellow-orange 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 48 to 56 days after start of short days; flowering response in Bogota, Colombia is 59 to 63 days; plant height is 84 to 90 cm when grown in Salinas with 14 to 18 long days prior to start of short days; height is 102 to 107 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 late

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of geranium plant named Fisalb, characterized by its pure white flower color, open semi-double flower form, intense green foliage with good stability of chlorophyll, and compact plant habit with umbels borne well above the foliage.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of geranium plant named Fisbraris, characterized by its large semi-double flowers having a carmine red color and markings of deeper red color, large, broad umbels, dark-green foliage with weak zonation, compact plant habit, and medium early flower response.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of geranium named Fisvideo, characterized by its salmon semi-double flowers, early and rich flowering, dark green foliage with zonation, and compact, well branched plant habit.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of geranium named Fisblu, characterized by its hot pink main flower color, with purple and white markings, large single to weakly semi-double flowers, intense green foliage, compact to medium plant habit with umbels well above the foliage, early flower response and rich flowering through the summer.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of geranium plant named Fisbravo, characterized by its bluish pink colored, round flowers with large purple eyes on petals, dark green foliage with weak zonation, medium plant habit and comparatively early flower response.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Geranium plant named HWD Corelli, characterized by its semi-double salmon-orange flowers; zonation pattern on foliage; and freely branching plant habit.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Geranium plant named HWD Ravelina, characterized by its single pink and red bicolor flowers; numerous umbels per plant; freely branching plant habit; and dark green leaves.

Abstract: The plant of the disclosure is a new and novel interspecific Guzmania plant, named `Puna Gold`, which is characterized as a perennial monocot of medium size which is vigorous; and, upright, spreading in habit. Flowering is conspicuously yellow and very long lasting with color retention of between about 3 to 6 months. Extension of inflorescence is about 43 to 48 cm. over a plant of about 72 to 82 cm in width. The plant produces between 36 to 40 leaves for optimum plant size and balance with inflorescence. Bracts and flower parts are brilliant and pale yellow, respectively, with flowers in tight groupings of 263 to 273 individual flowers.

Abstract: Devices for improving nasal breathing and to nasal drug delivery devices having two end portions of a resilient material in the form of relatively thin tabs, preferably having a gentle curvature, interconnected by a resilient member. Upon bending of the connecting member, the two end tabs can be positioned in respective nostrils where they will be biased outwardly against the nasal side walls, the outward biasing force being sufficient to locate the device in the nose and to dilate the anterior part of each nasal cavity by an amount to improve nasal breathing. No part of the device is grippingly engaged with the septum and a substantial free passage for air flow remains between the septum wall and the nasal side wall-contacting face of each end tab.

Abstract: A computer controlled image forming apparatus for making quantitative evaluations relating to an image of a subject which is programmed to control a plurality of associated electrically addressable indicia the images of which are viewable superimposed upon the image of the subject. The device is usable for measuring distances, areas, angles, curves, and the like, and is controllable by an operator who, by means of first signals input into the computer, selectively addresses particular members of the plurality of indicia by means of second signals output by the computer and conditioned by interface circuitry in a manner to quantitatively relate the addressed indicia to the image of the subject. Subsequently, the computer interprets the finally addressed indicia in terms of a physical parameter exhibited by the image of the subject for which the computer has been programmed and outputs results of the computations, in the form of third signals, or display to the operator.

Abstract: A new and improved outer protective garment apparatus includes a torso covering assembly for protecting a torso of a wearer, a two-arm covering assembly connected to the torso covering assembly for protecting a wearer's arms, and a pants assembly connected to the torso covering assembly which includes an abdomen covering assembly and a two-leg covering assembly. The torso covering assembly includes an elastic, snugly-fitting, neck-encompassing assembly for snugly fitting around the wearer's neck and for protecting the wearer's torso from contamination by entry of a contaminant via the wearer's neck. Each of the arm covering assemblies includes an elastic, snugly-fitting, wrist-encompassing assembly for snugly fitting around wrists of the wearer for protecting the wearer's arms from contamination by entry of a contaminant via the wearer's wrists.

Abstract: A garment made of stretch molded material such as rubber or elastermeric resin, such as a swimsuit, with cutouts (front and/or rear) molded in contouring for figure enhancement and having ultra thin seams or no seams to present a more flattering and sensual appearance when used as an undergarment with form fitting casual wear designed to accentuate body parts.

Abstract: A mid-calf or greater length stocking which has an orientation marker located at or near the top front centerline of the sleeve of the stocking, in a visible color or composition different than the stocking color so that the wearer can align the stocking on the wearer's foot when drawing the stocking onto the wearer's foot and leg. The orientation marker may be a geometric symbol,letter, monogram, trademark or creative design of any type.

Abstract: A rotary siphon flushing device for use inside a water storage tank of a conventional commode or toilet. A siphon exhaust member is secured to the drainage port of the water storage tank. A rotary arm is axially attached to the siphon exhaust member. The rotary arm fills with water as the tank water level rises. A conventional pull chain lever rotates the rotary arm into the siphon exhaust member thereby inducing a siphon flushing action. The rotary arm rotates back to a filling position after the discharge.

Abstract: A wheel chair with a removable toilet bowl and seat, comprising a frame which has two forward vertical rails and two rearward vertical rails with horizontal rails coupled therebetween to form a wheel chair with a push handle at the upper extent of the rearward vertical rails and wheels rotatably secured to the lower extent of the frame. A pair of upper slide rails in a horizontal orientation and spaced parallel with respect to each other are coupled at their forward ends to the forward vertical rail and coupled at their rearward ends to the rearward vertical rail. A pair of lower slide rails in a horizontal orientation and spaced parallel with respect to each other are coupled at their forward ends to the forward vertical rail and coupled at their rearward ends to the rearward vertical rail. A pair of upper channels are formed in the upper slide rails facing each other and are laterally spaced by a first predetermined distance.

Abstract: A portable toilet which can be readily assembled and disassembled, including a base, a bowl detachably connected to the base, and an upper frame detachably connected to the base by two suspension tubes. The portable toilet can be used in a car or in the fields, or wherever it is needed.

Abstract: A mobile portable playyard system is disclosed. The system generally includes a playyard structure for a child and a carrying case. In the folded position, the playyard structure is disposed within the carrying case. The playyard structure includes two wheels and the carrying case includes a towing strap for convenient transport of the system. The preferred bottom portion of the carrying case includes a member which provides stability to the wheels and to a pair of feet which extend therethrough. The member stabilizes the wheels and feet and insures that a minimum relative distance between the wheels and feet exists to provide for a stable support structure to maintain the system in an upright position. A carrying handle and a zippered closure are also provided.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided which supports a patient on an inflatable structure. The inflatable structure preferably has two components: a) lower inflatable layer which is selectively operable to provide basic support for the patient and which includes a plurality of laterally offset zone which may be independently inflatable to control rotation of the patient. Further, a second inflatable layer includes a plurality of zones for establishing optimal patient interface pressures and patient comfort levels, and may also include sufficiently independent inner chambers to facilitate the providing of specific therapies such as alternation of primary pressure contact areas, or percussion or vibration of the patient through inner cell inflation.

Abstract: A mattress having an integral air system responding to a load pressure. Included are a pump body (1), an air reservoir (2), air pipes (7), one-way valves (3), a manually adjustable pressure regulating valve (5) provided with a scale (6) and an insulated air cell (4). The pressure is maintained in air cell (4) when air is being squeezed from pump bodies (1) and pushed into the unpressurized reservoir (2) by way of the one-way valves (3) when a user of the mattress creates a zone-wise load pressure. The compressed air in reservoir (2) remains as a reserve therein and equalizes the in air cell (4) dropping pressure having been lost due to diffusion. The equalization is controlled by a need adjustable pressure regulating valve (5) having an adjusting knob (15) and a scale (6) thereon. The thus manufactured mattresses are adjustable in their support capabilities from soft to hard. The mattress can thereby be matched to the needs of a user.

Abstract: An air mattress includes an underlay (1) and a number of elongate first elements (2), filled with air and fastened to the bottom part of the mattress parallel to each other and transversally against the lengthwise direction of the mattress. The first mattress elements (2) form upward directed arched structures from their cross-section when inflated with air. The mattress also includes a number of elongate air-inflatable resilient second elements (9), in connection with the first mattress elements (2). Each first element (2) is at least partly around each second element (9) outside the first element. Each first mattress element (2) includes at least one first fastening member arranged in the lengthwise direction of the mattress element and a corresponding second fastening member arranged on the underlay (7). The fastening members are removably attached to each other, so each mattress element is unfastened from the underlay and change another.

Abstract: A patient transfer trolley has a pivoted top mounted at the upper end of an hydraulic support column of adjustable height. Two hydraulic cylinders connected to one end of the table top are connected to respective hydraulic pumps mounted at opposite ends of the trolley base so that angle of the top can be altered and either end can be put into a Trendelenburg position. A third pump is connected to both the support column and the cylinders for adjusting the angle of the top. An overpressure valve diverts pressure from the third pump initially to the cylinders for adjusting the angle so that the top is returned to a horizontal position. The valve then opens to allow pressure to flow to the support column and raise the trolley top.

Abstract: Described is a low flammability pillow comprising a cushioning core and a cover separable therefrom, wherein the cushioning core comprises a binder-consolidated nonwoven block from 5 to 15 cm in thickness and from 700 to 3000 g/m.sup.2 in basis weight comprising fibers or filaments having a linear density from 3 to 30 dtex and the cover is a pocket-shaped, closable casing comprising a textile sheet material comprising or consisting of woven or knitted fabric, the fibers and filaments of the cushioning core and of the casing comprising flame resistant polyester.Further, a process is described for the production of the low flammability pillow.

Abstract: A support article is adapted to engage an infant's head, neck and shoulders in order to provide lateral stability to the infant's head and neck. The support article broadly comprises a pad having a first surface upon which the infant can be placed in a reposed position and an opposite second surface. An upstanding support pillow is secured to the pad and includes a central portion extending in an arcuate configuration around a region that is sized and adapted to receive the infant's head and a pair of end portions disposed on opposite ends of the central portion. The end portions project in laterally outward directions from one another to define should supports that are positioned against the infant's shoulders when the infant's head is received around the region. The central portion and the end portions provide stability to the head and neck during use.

Abstract: A support pole for elderly and disabled persons having a pivoting and locking horizontal handrail. It comprises a telescopic pole adapted to be vertically fixed between the floor and ceiling of a room and a horizontal handrail pivotally mounted thereon. A castellated collar and an engaging pin which is actuated by the handrail to move about the pole in small safe increments. The device is to be used by elderly or disabled persons to move from one position to another independent of any assistance.

Abstract: A fastener for tying together a pair of shoelace eyelets on a shoe upper in such a way as to maintain the appropriate spacing therebetween while the shoe upper is being lasted. In one embodiment, the fastener is a unitary plastic member shaped to include an elongated flexible filament having a cross-bar at one end and a paddle at the opposite end, the paddle being provided with two or more alternative openings through which the cross-bar may be inserted to form a loop. The openings are preferably disposed at different points along the length of the paddle so that the different sized loops may be used for different eyelet spacings. In another embodiment, a feed bar is severably connected to the fastener for use in positioning the paddle so that the cross-bar may be aligned with and easily inserted into a desired cross-bar opening. Alternatively, the paddle may be provided with registration means.

Abstract: A method for forming a pattern on a shoe sole includes preparing a film having a pattern attaching and transferring to an EVA material. The EVA material is then molded so as to allow infiltrating of the pattern in the EVA material and so as to form a shoe sole. The pattern is solidly formed on the outer peripheral surface of the shoe sole and will not be easily worn out. The shoe sole includes a cavity formed in the bottom portion for receiving an insert. The insert may be made of waste or recycled EVA materials.

Abstract: A vertically storing dock leveler comprises a deck, a pivot coupling the leveler to the mounting pit to allow the deck the rotate from a stored vertical position to an operative horizontal position and a source of power to rotate the deck. A sensor is mounted to the underside of the deck for delivering an output that ceases downward movement of said deck when a foreign object such as a human is sensed under said deck. The sensor comprises a wire mounted to span said deck at a position below it and a switch responsive to movement of said wire. The switch may be a mechanical, proximity or photoelectric type. The wire is fixed at one side of said deck and coupled to a pivoting member at the other side with the pivoting member normally positioned in proximity to said switch. A spring is employed to bias the pivoting member to a centered position relative to the switch in opposition to tension of the wire.

Abstract: An automatic return to dock mechanism for a dockboard having a frame, a deck pivotally mounted to the frame and a lip pivotally mounted to an outboard end of said deck. The lip has an arm mounted to a lower surface. A crank mechanism comprises a pivoting arm member mounted to the frame and a pushrod extending under the deck having one end thereof coupled to said pivoting arm member and a slot member attached to the other end of the push rod. The slot member engages a portion of said arm mounted to the lip. A spring biases the slot member to urge engagement with the arm mounted to the lip. Aa hold down mechanism that permits the deck to raise and lower includes a linkage to the pivoting arm member. As the lip moves from an extended position to a pendant position, the pushrod is moved in one direction by action of the arm engaged in the slot member causing the pivoting arm member to disengage the hold down allowing said deck to raise.

Abstract: A scraper for precisely scraping a row of covering off a typical lottery game scratch ticket that has rows of game-determining indicia hidden by the removable covering. The scraper has a main body with an arcuate protruding appendage that has a blunt front end. In one embodiment, the rear end of the main body has bristles for brushing off ticket scrapings. In another embodiment, the scraper has a clip for storing winning tickets as well as the scraper itself. In yet another embodiment, the scraper has two or three appendages spaced apart so as to accurately scrape off the covering of the rows of game-determining indicia.

Abstract: A hand held vacuum cleaner portable by a user during use is disclosed. The vacuum cleaner has a housing defining a main inlet, an accessory inlet, an exhaust outlet, and a vacuum passageway interconnecting the inlets to the outlet. An impeller is driven by a motor to create a stream of air passing downstream selectively from the main inlet or from the accessory inlet to the exhaust outlet. A cover is sealingly and selectively mountable over the main inlet and the accessory inlet for selecting a stream of air passing downstream from one of the main inlet or the accessory inlet. Also, the vacuum cleaner may have a pair of clip assemblies and a strap. The clip assemblies are ideally selectively positionable between a retracted position flush with the contours of the main housing of the vacuum cleaner and an extended position wherein the strap may be attached to the clip assemblies.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner that includes a stationary blade that acts also as a bearing in a suction pipe connected with a fan in the axial line of rotation shaft of the fan. A transmission shaft supported by the bearing extends from the fan rotation shaft of the fan and through the bearing. A rotary blade is mounted at the end of the transmission shaft that extends through the bearing and cooperates with the stationary blade to chop the sucked material finely.

Abstract: A pneumatic cleaning device attachment includes an elongated, rigid tubular section, a flexible tubular section and a rigid tubular end piece that are connected together in series. The rigid and flexible tubular sections, as well as at least a portion of the end piece, have generally commensurate inner and outer diameters. A tubular, rigid cover member, having an associated length greater than an associated length of the flexible tubular section and an associated inner diameter that is greater than the diameters of the rigid and flexible tubular sections, is slidable mounted between a first position wherein the cover member extends between the rigid tubular section and the end piece in order to maintain the flexible tubular section in a straight posture and a second position wherein the cover member extends about the rigid tubular section such that the flexible tubular member is exposed. The attachment is further provided with a handle member which is detachably mounted to the rigid tubular section.

Abstract: A door stop including an hydraulic cylinder connectable to one of a door assembly part, a stop piston longitudinally displaceable in the hydraulic cylinder and connected with another part of the door assembly by a piston rod, and two spring-biased closing pistons located in two separate conduits formed in the stop piston for communicating two, spaced by the stop piston, pressure chambers formed in the cylinder, with a limited length conduit being formed in the hydraulic cylinder and by-passing the stop piston for directly communicating the pressure chambers.