Abstract: An impervious cable connected electrical component assembly is provided wh includes an electrical component which has a conductive wire extending therefrom. An impervious container is provided which has an open top and a closed bottom. The electrical component is located within the container with its conductive wire extending out of and beyond the container's top. A cable is provided which has a conductive wire within an impervious sheath. A lengthwise portion of this wire is exposed. The conductive wire extending from the top of the container and the exposed conductive wire portion of the cable are electrically joined at a junction outside the container. An impervious sleeve is bonded to the cable sheath so as to hermetically seal the wire junction along the cable. The open top of the container and the sleeve are bonded to hermetically seal the electrical component.

Abstract: Volatile organic compounds, including, in particular, the BTEX group, present in wastewater and groundwater in concentrations of about 1.0 PPM to 100 PPM, may be removed by adsorption onto a polymer coated porous substrate. The substrate is preferably selected from a group consisting of mullite, diatomaceous earth and ground structural brick and fire brick. The polymer coatings may be applied by immersing the substrate in a solution of the polymer or the polymer coating may be generated on the substrate by polymerization of a substrate coated resin. Polystyrene, polypropylene glycol, polymethyl silicone, polyesters and polyurethanes may be used as the coating material. The adsorbent composition may be disposed in a packed column, as a liner for storage pits, as a barrier for surface bodies of water and groundwater flow, and may be regenerated or disposed of by deep well injection.

Abstract: It is herein disclosed a composition comprising a major amount of polymers of carbon monoxide and one or more ethylenically unsaturated compounds and a minor amount of one or more external lubricating additives having an average molecular weight of at least 500. The composition may further comprise an internal lubricating additive. The inventive compositions have and exhibit improved stability properties.

Abstract: The invention concerns the use of a concentrated granular detergent composition having a density of about 800 g/L or more comprising enzyme granulates characterized in that said enzyme granulates are present at a level of less than 20 g/L detergent composition, wherein said enzyme granulates have no negative impact on the whiteness of the detergent composition. Furthermore the invention relates to a concentrated granular detergent enzyme granulates characterized in that the concentration of high alkaline protease in the enzyme granulate is at least 2%.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved transfer molding method for encapsulating semiconductor, electrical and optical devices with epoxy or other thermoset resins wherein liner film is provided over the surfaces of the package cavities, runners, and pot prior to inserting the preform tablet in the pot and the devices in the package cavities.

Abstract: System and method for in situ measurement of haze in a transparency, such as an aircraft windscreen, canopies, windows or the like are described which comprise an annular light source for illuminating a selected test area of the transparency along a selected optical axis, a photodetector, and a lens for projecting an image of the illuminated test area along the axis onto the photodetector.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method for increasing melt properties such as melt strength, melt viscosity, hot tack and processability of a polyolefin by combining a networking agent with a polyolefin preferably by combining substituted or unsubstituted sorbitol or isomers or derivatives thereof with a polyolefin.

Abstract: An absorbent article for the management of body exudates having in combination, an acquisition component and a storage component. The acquisition component, interposed between the source of body exudates and the fluid storage component, has a member for fractionating body exudates emanating from the source and for storing the solid portion of the body exudates. The acquisition component has a plurality of pores in the size range of red blood cells, suspended solids, and other body exudates which traps, and stores the solid portion of body exudates and allows the fluid portion to continue flowing through the acquisition component and into the storage component. The storage component is for storing the fluid portion of the body exudates.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of American black walnut (Juglans nigra L.) That is large compared to other black walnut trees, is strong and resistant to ice and wind damage, appears resistant to many foliar diseases and is an excellent nut producer.

Abstract: The Hein Cultivar is a new variety of apple tree, similar to Golden Delicious and other predominantly yellow-fruited cultivars, characterized by an attractive pink blush on exposed fruits, freedom from russet, and with maturity two weeks later than Golden Delicious.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of nectarine Prunus persica tree; its novelty consists of the following unique combination of outstanding features that are desirable in a new variety:1. Fruit with excellent flavor and eating quality.2. Fruit with a high degree of attractive red skin color.3. The ability of the fruit to stay firm on the tree 8 to 10 days after maturity (shipping ripe).4. Fruit with firm white flesh with good handling and shipping quality.5. Heavy and regular production of fruit.6. Vigorous, upright growth of the tree.

Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct winter planted short-day-type variety of strawberry known as `PS-1031`. This new variety is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California. It is particularly characterized by its strong vigorous plant with high yields, short petiolule length, large berry size and its ability to remain in fruit production from early April through November in Salinas, Calif. The fruit is particularly identifiable by its seedy tipped primaries and longitudinal creases occurring primarily during the spring months. The fruit is very attractive during the summer and fall months with acceptable flavor, firmness and holding quality.

Abstract: An azalea plant named Cherish, particularly characterized by its evergreen foliage, semi-double hose-in-hose flower form with slightly frilled margins, coral-pink flower color with a dark coral-pink blotch, ease of budding, uniform and dense plant habit, free branching, rapid and uniform flower response in a year round controlled program, excellent cooler tolerance and very good keeping quality.

Abstract: An azalea plant named Sachet particularly characterized by its evergreen foliage, hose-in-hose flower form with frilled margins, dark bright pink flower color, ease of budding, uniform and dense plant habit, free branching, rapid and uniform flower response in a year round controlled program, excellent cooler tolerance and keeping quality.

Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named Regal About Time, characterized by its flat capitulum form; moderately vigorous and medium growth habit; freely branching plant habit; medium decorative-type inflorescences; purple ray florets; numerous inflorescences per plant; and good postproduction longevity.

Abstract: A Chrysanthemum plant named Copper Charm particularly characterized by its flat capitulum form; decorative capitulum type; copper-bronze ray floret color; diameter across face of capitulum of 101 to 121 mm when fully opened, when grown as a pinched disbudded pot mum; photoperiodic flowering response to short days of 53 to 59 days; plant height, with 14 to 16 long days after sticking unrooted cuttings and with 1 to 2 applications of 2500 ppm B-9 SP, ranges from 23 to 28 cm when grown as a pinched pot mum with 4 cuttings in a 15 cm pot; branching pattern is spreading, each plant developing 4 to 6 laterals after pinch; and recommended as a disbudded pot mum.

Abstract: A Chrysanthemum plant named Cherry Davis particularly characterized by its flat capitulum form; daisy capitulum type; cherry-red 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 54 to 60 days; plant height, with 14 to 16 long days after sticking unrooted cuttings and with 1 to 3 applications of 2500 ppm B-9 SP, ranges from 23 to 28 cm when grown as a pinched pot mum with 4 cuttings in a 15 cm pot; branching pattern is spreading, each plant developing 4 to 6 laterals after pinch; and recommended as a spray pot mum .

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for improved retention of steel rule dies inserted into die slots of a retaining board. A plurality of lock slots are oriented substantially perpendicularly to the direction of insertion and have open faces to permit communication with the die slots. A kerf lock is located within each lock slot and extends into the die slot until a die is inserted into the die slot. Upon initial insertion of a die into the die slot, the kerf lock compresses. Once the die is competely inserted, the kerf lock exerts a normal force against the die in the direction of the die slot wall opposite the open face. An inserted steel rule die is securely held within the die slot.

Abstract: Nerve entrapment such as Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is relieved by a surgical procedure for increasing the spatial diameter of the tunnel enclosing the nerve, which involves inserting a protected balloon catheter into the tunnel and serially inflating and deflating the catheter while moving it along the tunnel from one end to the other.

Abstract: Phosphate derivatives of 4'-demethylepipodophyllotoxin glucosides are novel antitumor agents and the salts thereof offer the pharmaceutical advantage of high water solubility.

Abstract: An endoscopic clip applying system as described which contains a venting system and a clip applying support system which prevents closure of the mechanism before firing. Also, the system ensures proper loading of the clips and prevents them from falling out during loading. Further, the system describes an easily manufacturable, positively opening system which has minimized size requirements. Furthermore, a lock-out mechanism is provided so that the mechanism may not be inadvertently fired. The shaft resists excessive torque as well as holds the clip in place during firing. There are provisions for sealant and non back-up of the clips, as well as features which make the clip properly placed for closure.

Abstract: A face shield is flexible and includes two side wings that are connected to a main body by living hinges and a face-engaging element that spaces the body away from the face of a wearer. A flexible band attaches the shield to the wearer. The face shield body is opaque to the sun and one form of the shield includes cutouts which are covered with sunglasses-type material. The body is preferably cardboard or other such material so the shield can be folded and bent for storage or to customize it for the particular wearer. The shield can be discarded after use if desired.

Abstract: The leg protector of the present invention mainly consists of a leg guard, a knee guard, a main guard portion and a padding portion, the main guard portion comprising a plurality of small guard panels which are each provided with a plurality of holes, so that respective guard panels are connected with another by means of a plurality of connecting plates and the buttons provided on the connecting plates.When the main guard portion is assembled into proper shape and size, the padding portion with corresponding shape and size can be selected with the leg guard, knee guard and main guard portion being laid over suitable regions on the padding portion, and then having rivets driven into the holes on the leg guard and knee guard and those holes on the main guard and the small guard panels which are not occupied by the buttons of the connecting plates, so that the leg guard, knee guard and main guard portion are secured to the padding portion.

Abstract: A mitten for maintaining hand warmth in extreme temperature is described as well as a method for manufacturing the mitten without the necessity for molding.

Abstract: Apparatus for augmenting the grip of a user when gripping an object subjected to a pulling force including an elongated flat rolling strap with a friction or gripping section adapted to be positioned along the palm of the user and having a novel wrist cinching strap system operative to transmit the pulling force on the object through the user's forearms to the upper arms and shoulders of the use.

Abstract: The present invention is a golf glove which includes padding to assist in properly gripping a golf club and to also protect the hand when playing golf. The glove further includes a visual indicator to assist in properly gripping a golf glove. The glove also incorporates transversely isotropic material in a portion of the glove to assist in a proper fit. The invention also includes a method of gripping a golf club to assure proper grip and grip alignment.

Abstract: A work pant garment for use by a wearer in an environment wherein the garment is subject to excessive wear conditions includes an upper portion that has a front panel and a seat panel, and a lower portion that has pant legs which are integrally joined to the front seat and panels and that extend downwardly therefrom. Both of the upper and lower portions are formed of a woven material that is fabricated from heavy duty yarns. Moreover, the seat panel and pant legs each have an overlay panel affixed thereto, each of which are formed of an abrasion-resistant material that is defined by woven yarns that are selected from a group consisting of nylon and polypropylene. A polyurethane coating is adhered to the inner surfaces of the overlay panels for preventing migration of moisture through the panels.

Abstract: Clothing garments and other articles include an elastic laminated sheet having the properties of stretchability and recoverability. The elastic laminated sheet is formed from a nonwoven fibrous web and an elastomeric film laminated to at least one entire web surface. The laminate is incrementally stretched along lines substantially uniformly across its length and width and throughout its depth to form a stretchable and recoverable composite. The elastic laminated sheet is uniquely suited for use in athletic and active wear garments. The composite is also useful for single use or throw away clothing articles such as medical or surgical garments, throw away bathing suits, underpants, undershirts, and garments used in the handling of hazardous or waste materials.

Abstract: A method an apparatus for disposing of urine is described comprising a funnel-like basin connected to a pump housing. The housing contains a fluid pump connected to the drain of the basin and activated by a fluid pressure sensor when the fluid pressure in the basin exceeds a predetermined value. The housing also contains means for connecting an external fresh water supply to the basin when the fluid pressure in the basin drops below a predetermined value.

Abstract: A lifting frame for a hinged spa cover having a pair of adjustable lifting arms pivotally mounted on or adjacent to a side wall of a spa. The upper part of the arms are equipped with one or more supports that are adjacent to and parallel with the cover hinge whereby the cover is foldable over the support or supports when the lifting arms are in a first horizontal position. Rotating the frame causes the folded cover to be rotated to a second, vertical position adjacent one end wall of the spa. The lifting frame includes a plurality of L-shaped arm segments which are connected in telescoping relationship with one another to form a plurality of overlapped junctions. A plurality of fasteners located in the regions of the junctions, allow the dimensions of the frame to be adjusted to accommodate spas of different sizes.

Abstract: A lightweight, low cost shower door assembly for enclosing a tub or shower enclosure having sides and a base. It includes an upper support member adapted to be positioned against opposing sides of the enclosure and a lower support member adapted to be positioned against the base of the enclosure. A door in the assembly includes a flexible rod connecting first and second frame members. The first frame member is connected to the upper and lower support members and positioned for movement about a vertical axis. The flexible rod is bowed to apply an upward force on the second frame member in order to maintain it in releasable connection with the upper support member. In use, a section of replaceable fabric or vinyl extends across the frame members in order to provide a water barrier for the door.

Abstract: A double-functional faucet structure including a water discharging tube communicated with a water supplying opening of a water supplying tube and a stepped hollow cylindrical valve shaft fitted in the water supplying opening. The interior of the water discharging tube is divided into a small passage and a large passage and the valve shaft is formed with a first water inlet and a second water inlet which are respectively communicated with the small and large passages of the water discharging tube. A switch handle is operated to alternatively discharge the water from the small passage at a reduced amount or from the large passage at a normal amount. A nozzle is disposed in a free end of the small passage, making the water flow out therefrom in a fog pattern.

Abstract: A wheeled cart to provide light weight, collapsible and portable mobility for individuals who have the need to be in the prone position. The bed of the cart and the two large front wheels are provided with quick disconnect means and the two sides of the tubular frame of the prone cart fold easily together for transport.

Abstract: An airway opening device including back elevating inflatable bladder and inflation device in fluid communication with the bladder. The inflation device provides fluid under pressure to inflate the bladder. The airway opening device can be incorporated into a gurney mattress in accordance with the present invention.

Abstract: A hollow body for use as a seat pad is provided. The hollow body includes a generally planar resting region, a generally planar sitting region substantially parallel to the resting region and a transition region extending therebetween. The transition region is of generally donut or toroid shape. The resting region, sitting region and toroid region may be formed from a plastic skin. Hollow interior portions may be filled with a fluid.

Abstract: A cushioning device comprising an envelope containing a fluid in which the envelope has a pressure relief valve and an intake valve to regulate the deformation of the envelope under the load and reformation of the envelope when the load is removed.

Abstract: An air support unit for use in a modular air support bed has a common base pad of pliable material and inflatable elements releaseably fastened to one side of the base pad to define a body support surface. The air support unit constitutes a lightweight, foldable module easily and quickly interchangeable in a given bed with other modules having different patient support characteristics. The air support unit may be contained in a coverlet having a detachable top for easy access to the air support unit. An interior frame of resilient foam may be provided around the air support unit inside the coverlet for enhanced edge support.

Abstract: A modified steamer (D) comprising a heatable conduit (5), through which a substrate (S) can be introduced into the steamer (D) so that the substrate (S) can be preheated directly prior to contact with the steam.

Abstract: A washing-time compensating method compensates for the washing time of a washing machine according to a water supply time during executing a washing operation. After setting a speculative total washing time required for the washing in accordance with a program internally stored in terms of a washing condition set by a user, a quantity of water supplied up to a predetermined water level within a washtub is sensed to calculate a total water supply time according to the number of supplying the water throughout overall washing procedure. The calculated total water supply time is compared with the speculative total water supply time set in the initial stage to calculate an additional water supply time, so that the washing operation is performed for the washing time obtained by compensating for the total washing time to timely carry out the washing operation within the set washing time.

Abstract: A mobility aid ramp comprised of an elongated middle ramp comprising a first section and a second section, a pair of elongated outer ramps comprised a first section and a second section, and a plurality of flat rods pivotally coupling the pair of elongated outer ramps on opposing sides of the elongated middle ramp.

Abstract: A swimming pool cleaner comprising an operating head providing two inlet openings and passages therethrough connecting to a single outlet is disclosed. The cleaner includes a valve to close intermittently in one passage and, optionally, a restriction valve in the other passage operable between greater and lesser degrees of restriction to enhance the smooth, consistent, and continual collection of dirt and debris from the pool surface.

Abstract: An apparatus and associated method for removing microscopic particle contaminants from an object such as a photomask or a semiconductor wafer. The apparatus utilizes an inspection device to identify the position of any particle contaminants on the target object. Once the positions of the various particle contaminants has been identified, a probe is dispatched to the position of one of the particle contaminants. The probe removes the particle contaminant from the target object and moves to a cleaning compartment, wherein the particle contaminant is removed from the probe. The probe is then moved to the next subsequent particle contaminant until all the contaminants are removed from the target object. By removing particle contaminants one-by-one from the target object, the manufacturing yield of zero defect products is greatly increased.

Abstract: An apparatus for exposing a substrate chucked on a substrate holder includes a substrate stocking device for stocking a plurality of substrates, a substrate conveying system for picking up the substrate from the substrate stocking device and conveying the substrate to the substrate, holder while chucking a portion of a rear surface of the substrate and a cleaning system for cleaning the rear surface of the substrate.

Abstract: A brush for scrubbing the side walls and gutter of a swimming pool provides enhanced access of the bristles to relatively inaccessible areas. An elongate straight pole handle allows the user to stand beside the pool while scrubbing. Bristles extend from a front face of a base member at various angles so that they project beyond the forward and side edges of the base to reach areas without interference from the base member. The base member is mounted on the pole so that the long axis of the pole passes behind the base member. This structure positions the bristles closer to the user while holding the pole vertically, to scrub the side wall without interference from overhanging coping at the top of the pool.

Abstract: A device for cleaning the wiper blades of a vehicle windscreen wiper, wherein the device has the form of a self-adhesive flat foil strip which is intended to be affixed to the outside of the windscreen of the vehicle in the region of the path swept out by the wiper blade. The side of the strip which faces outwardly when the strip is affixed to the windscreen presents at least two smooth, sharp-edged rectangular ribs of rectangular cross-section which extend continuously along the full length of the strip and which are spaced from one another and from the respective edges of the strip.

Abstract: A wiper accessory for a side mounted rear view mirror of a vehicle, comprising; a wiper blade, a drive module having a rotary drive and a flexible pantograph arm for moving the wiper blade in a reciprocal movement across the reflective surface of the rear view mirror, and an auxiliary mirror mounted on the drive module for advantageously use the sightless area adjacent the side mounted rear view mirror. The drive module further has a U-shaped bracket comprising an horizontal member having one hole for mating onto a vertical mounting bolt of the rear view mirror in a rotatively adjustable manner about an axis defined by the bolt, and two spaced apart vertical members having each a retaining pivot horizontally in line with one another for retaining the drive module of the wiper accessory in a rotatively adjustable manner about an axis defined by the alignment of the two retaining pivots.

Abstract: A windshield wiper assembly includes a wiper arm carrying a windshield wiper blade, an arm head, and a pivot attaching the wiper arm to the arm head. A spring retainer and coil spring extends between the arm head and the arm, thereby biasing the wiper blade against the windshield. When the wiper arm is lifted off the windshield to a hold off position, the spring retains the wiper blade in the hold off position. A finger extending from the spring retainer engages a shoulder on a drive drum which is received in a socket in the arm head. Accordingly, the wiper assembly is automatically released from the driving mechanism when the wiper assembly is moved to the inactive or hold off position. The wiper assembly can then be removed from the vehicle, which facilitates changing of the wiper blade.

Abstract: A noncontact fiber cleaning and tensioning device for cleaning optical fibers of dust and other particulate matter collected thereon. The noncontact fiber cleaning and tensioning device includes a housing formed from a cleaning and an exhaust section and includes a fiber passage formed therethrough and through which the optical fibers are passed. A series of spray nozzles are mounted to the cleaning section of the housing, and communication with the fiber passage and direct fluid sprays under pressure against the fiber as the fiber moves through the fiber passage to dislodge dust and particulate matter therefrom. A vacuum means is connected to the exhaust section and draws the dust and particulate matter dislodged from the fibers by the fluid sprays through the fiber passage and out through the exhaust housing to exhaust the dislodged particulate matter for collection and removal under controlled conditions.

Abstract: A self-guided, self-propelled, convertible cleaning apparatus powered by a flexible electrical power cable connected to a conventional electrical power socket is described. In the self-guided mode, the cleaning apparatus automatically traverses the entire area to be cleaned, avoids obstacles located within the area being cleaned, prevents looping of the flexible electrical power cable around these obstacles, and returns to its starting position, without any pre-defined knowledge of the size and shape of the area being cleaned, and the size and position of obstacles within the area being cleaned. In the manual mode an operator guides the motion of the cleaning apparatus over the area to be cleaned using a detachable handle. This path is memorized by the cleaning apparatus and may be used subsequently for self-guided cleaning operation. In the manual mode the operator can also clean narrow spaces and crevices by attaching a flexible suction hose to the cleaning apparatus.

Abstract: An attachment for connection to a suction hose of a vacuum cleaner for enabling liquid to be picked up from a surface and collected by the attachment. The attachment comprises a hollow body defining a collection container for receiving and collecting liquid therein; an outlet member defining an outlet and including a connector adapted to be connected to the suction hose; a pick-up inlet member defining an inlet adapted to pick up liquid from the surface; and a flow path member extending in a flow path between the container and the outlet member.