Abstract: The present invention relates to a nectarine Prunus persica tree and more particularly to a new and distinct variety broadly characterized by a large size, vigorous, hardy, productive and regular bearing tree. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described approximately the third week in June, with first picking on Jun. 21, 1995. The fruit is uniformly medium in size, excellent in flavor, attractively globose in shape, clingstone in type, very firm in texture, and full red in skin color. The variety was developed as a first generation hybridization using Kay Diamond Nectarine (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 8,923) as the selected seed parent and June Pearl Nectarine (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 9,360) as the selected pollen parent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a nectarine Prumus persica tree and more particularly to a new and distinct variety broadly characterized by a medium size, vigorous, hardy, productive and regular bearing tree. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described approximately the last week in June, with first picking on Jun. 26, 1995. The fruit is uniformly medium to large in size, subacidic in flavor, attractively globose in shape, clingstone in type, very firm in texture, and full red in skin color. The variety was developed as a fruit generation hybridization using Spring Bright (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 7,507) as the selected seed parent and June Pearl Nectarine (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 9,360) as the selected pollen parent.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach tree, Prunus persica, which has the following unique combination of desirable features that are outstanding in a new variety:1. Fruit with a mild, sweet, sub-acid flavor with excellent eating quality.2. Fruit maturing in the late maturity season.3. Relatively uniform, large-size fruit throughout the tree.4. Fruit with firm flesh, good handling and shipping quality.5. Fruit holding firm on the tree 10 to 12 days after maturity (shipping ripe).6. Having a vigorous, upright growth habit.

Abstract: A new and distinct interspecific Chamelaucium hybrid cultivar (known commercially as waxflower) distingished by its strong and erect flowering stems; upright and semi-open growth habit; dense terminal floral display; dark ref flower bud color; dark pink flower color; and good postharvest longevity.

Abstract: A new and distinct interspecific Chamelaucium hybrid cultivar (known commercially as waxflower) distinguished by its strong and erect flowering stems; upright and semi-open growth habit; dense terminal floral display; red purple flower bud color; light creamy white flower color; and good postharvest longevity.

Abstract: A new and distinct interspecific Chamelaucium hybrid cultivar (known commercially as waxflower) distinguished by its strong and erect flowering stems; upright and semi-open growth habit; dense terminal floral display; dark red flower bud color; red purple flower color; and good postharvest longevity.

Abstract: A new variety of carnation plant producing white flowers and very resistant to F. oxysporum.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Impatiens sultani plant named Orange Ice, characterized by its orange flower color, its fully double consistent flowers, and its variegated foliage consisting of a greyed-green main color, irregular patterns of lighter greyed-green mainly along and extending from the midrib, and white edges which extends variably from the margin toward the leaf midrib.

Abstract: The new cultivar has a leading bright violet flower with great luminosity. It has a compact round growth habit and zoned leaves. It flowers continuously during the summer, beautiful in all weather and exhibits a very good garden performance. This mass-propagation variety is early to flower with very big umbels and produces an economical, high cutting yield without problems. It is suitable for all purposes, such as for early selling as potted plants, for use in window boxes or as bedding plants. The new cultivar is an improvement in comparison to the old violet variety "PAC Rospen".

Abstract: The new cultivar is a early, rich flowering mass-production variety. It is not sensitive to chlorosis and has high productivity on the motherplant. Its elegant pure white flowers have big umbels and continuously flower. Its good garden performance is shown by its very good resistance to rainfall and bad weather. It does not change from the white color to light pink under unfavorable climatic conditions and does not display a neck break. It also has a vigorous compact mound growth. The new cultivar is an improvement in comparison to the old white variety "PAC Aphrodite".

Abstract: A unit for the dehydration of sludges, particularly for purification plants including a support structure (10) supporting a vibration causing device (24), at least a collection reservoir (11) of sludges positioned above the support structure (10) and having at least one discharge outlet (12) on the bottom, at least a bag-shaped filtering container (14) having an opening engageable to the discharge outlet (12) feeding means (25) to feed the sludges into the collection reservoir (11), collecting means (23) to collect the filtered liquids from the filtering container (14), and at least a control unit (34) to control at least the feeding means (25).

Abstract: An improved fluid-strainer is provided which makes provision for improved methods of converting the same between motorized and manual modes. Included in the fluid strainer is a gear motor housing for facilitating the conversion as well as inspection and removal means. Also provision is made for flushing of the fluid strainer so as to avoid cycle restart.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for locating an incipient fault at a point along the length of an insulated power line includes the application of an excitation voltage at an open end of the power line, and the signal pulse transmitted along the power line to the open end is passed through a high pass filter to remove the portion of the signal which is at a frequency below the excitation voltage and its harmonics. The filtered signal is amplified and passed through a band pass filter to remove a high frequency portion of the signal containing a large proportion of noise relative to the frequency of the partial discharge frequency from the incipient fault. This filtered signal is passed to a digital storage device adapted to be triggered by a signal of a predetermined amplitude, and the triggered digital storage device receives the amplified signal directly from the amplifier and stores digital data concerning amplitude and time for the peaks of the amplified signal for a predetermined period of time.

Abstract: A tape printer automatically expands an input character string up to the length of a desired printing range. Operating a fixed length key after input of printing data causes an indication, for example, "PRINTING LENGTH: 10" to appear. The "PRINTING LENGTH" indication is varied by, for example, rotating a character selecting dial. When a printing key is operated, an actually printable dot column count is determined from the selected printing length. The dot column count minus the total character width (dot column count required to print all desired characters) provides a margin space YS. If the margin space is equal to or greater than the total character spacing (i.e., the number of inter-character positions), a new margin space YS is determined, and the character spacing value is incremented by one dot column. The characters are then printed on the printing tape using the spacing value thus obtained.

Abstract: An encircling sealable closure such as a neck band or collar made of a band of compressible material interposed between a three layer inflatable band at the neck of the user provides a neck seal by inflation of the inflatable band positioned between the compressible material and a substantially non-extendable outer wall. Inflation of the inflatable band deforms the compressible material to conform with and surround the neck of the wearer preventing the ingress of water past the neck seal so formed.

Abstract: A face shield assembly to protect the wearer from contaminants and airborne particles. The shield assembly includes a visor having a head-engaging band and a forwardly extending bill portion which, in the preferred embodiment, defines a light passing area which in the preferred form of the invention comprises a plurality of apertures. The band carries attachment means in the form of outwardly extending studs which engage arcuate slots and apertures in the transparent shield. The transparent shield is fabricated from a flexible plastic and in a use-position is spaced from the face of the wearer and extends above and below the visor for protection. The attachment means allow the visor to be pivoted upwardly to an out-of-the-way position when the headband is in place on the wearers head. The apertures also permit air circulation for the comfort of the wearer and to minimize fogging of the shield.

Abstract: A flexible, perspiration-absorbing headband includes a downwardly extending flexible strip having a first end fixed to the headband and a second end end releasably attachable to the headband. The second end of the strip may be looped around a nose bridge of a pair of eyeglasses and attached to the headband to secure the eyeglasses.

Abstract: A limb protector which attaches to a limb and protects it from injury due to impact. The limb protector remains securely positioned on the limb, has a plurality of protective compartments for dissipating impact, and is positionable immediately adjacent to a joint without causing any interference with the joint's movement. The limb protector includes a main body member having opposing edges which define a length of the main body member. The main body member also has a protective compartment, which defines an interior cavity in which an insert member is positioned. An elongated attachment strap fastens the main body member to a limb, and has two opposing ends. A front edge extends across the width of the main body member between the opposing side edges and has an arcuate concave shape across the width of the main body member.

Abstract: A finger guard which is made of impervious hardened plastic. It is open at the proximal end and tapered to closure adjacent the distal end. A compressible-extensible slot extends in axial alignment of the guard from the proximal end thereof to a position which is short of the absolute distal end. The guard slot, while closed during nonuse, is expandable into variant expandable widening positions, which positions are determined by the size of the carpenter's index finger. There are two factors which secure the splinter guard to the index finger. The first is by a resistance compression of the guard upon the finger, causing a friction fit. Secondly, as the asymmetric interior configuration of the guard conforms to the distal joint and fingernail extension of the finger, this causes a clamping effect and friction fit as the finger is forced into protected position. The guard is adaptable to either the left or right hand index finger without modification. Its utility extends to power sawing and board measurement.

Abstract: A baseball cap having an internal shape retainer and support assembly affixed to the interior of the crown portion of the cap. The shape retainer and support assembly comprises a flexible body having a spine and several prongs or arms projecting outwardly from the spine. The arms are flexed and positioned between the inner surface of the crown and the sweatband or liner of the cap. The button of the cap is used to secure the shape retainer in place. The flexible nature of the shape retainer counteracts the tendency of the cap crown to droop or sag and helps to maintain the original shape of the cap. In addition, fasteners can be installed on the spine of the shape retainer so that small items can be attached thereto for carrying in the space between the cap and the head.

Abstract: A male supporting apparatus for supporting and lifting male genitalia. The apparatus includes a support panel for attachment to the front interior surface of a garment such as a swim suit, briefs or trousers, in front of, and adjacent to the user's genitalia. The support panel being constructed of flexible material having an adjustable aperture disposed for receiving male genitalia, including the penis and scrotum, therethrough. The aperture being adjustable in size from a first maximum circumference configuration for receiving male genitalia, to a second reduced circumference configuration to support and lift male genitalia so received. A guide conduit is incorporated in the support panel to encircle the aperture about its circumference so that a draw means/cinching cord can be slidingly received therethrough for adjusting the size of the aperture from the first configuration to the second configuration when drawn.

Abstract: An adjustable safety helmet visor that extends for protection for the face by providing a simple one-piece adjustable add-on visor that will fit a multitude of helmet configurations. The visor is formed of a pre-cut deformable synthetic resin material that is removably secured to the helmet by continuous bands of interengageable hook and loop material along its edges.

Abstract: The apparatus includes control mechanisms which are rotatably secured to the front of the toilet tank for operation and control by a user. The control mechanisms include a first short flush handle adapted for rotation about a horizontal axis and a second normal long flush handle adapted for rotation independent of the rotation of the short flush handle and about the same axis of rotation. A rod in the upper extent of the tank is coupled at its inboard end to the short flush handle with a first mechanism coupled to the remote and thereof coupled to the aperture of the flush plug for raising the flush plug upon the rotation of the short flush handle. A long rod is secured to the flush handle for rotational movement with respect to the normal flush handle and with an exterior end which has an aperture and a second mechanism. The upper end of the second mechanism is secured to the exterior end of the normal flush handle.

Abstract: A trapway reseal device for a toilet tank where the toilet tank includes an overflow tube and a water control. The trapway reseal device includes a float slidably supported along the overflow tube to move with the changing level of water in the tank as the tank is flushed and refilled. A reseal hose receives water from the water control and includes a free end coupled to the float. The reseal hose selectively directs water into at least one of the tank in the overflow tube dependent upon the position of the float as determined by the level of water in the tank.

Abstract: A bidet apparatus includes a base plate fitted to an upper horizontal rim surface of a conventional toilet. A rear nozzle block is pivotally mounted to the base plate and includes two separate water inlets connected to two separate nozzles. Each nozzle includes a plurality of holes to spray water at an angle at the posterior and genital areas of a user. Two valves are mounted to the base plate each having one inlet connectable to a pressurized water source, and one outlet, with each of the outlets being connected to a respective one of the separate water inlets. Conduits connect the separate water inlets to the valve outlets. A position handle is mounted to the base plate and includes a handle shaft moveable in back and forth motion for adjusting the position of the rear nozzle block. A linkage is connected between the rear nozzle block and the position handle for moving the rear nozzle block to an in-use position in response to movement of the handle shaft.

Abstract: A rinsing apparatus including a housing fixed to the toilet bowl, a water input/output unit mounted within the housing, having a water inlet connected to a water source, a water outlet, a water pressure adjusting hole adjacent to the water inlet, a water pressure adjusting screw threaded into the water pressure adjusting hole and turned to regulate water flowrate passing from the water inlet to the water outlet, a control valve fastened to the water outlet of the water input/output unit to control the passage of the water outlet, a nozzle mount fixedly secured to the toilet seat at the bottom, and a nozzle mounted in the nozzle mount, connected to the water outlet pipe of the control valve, and controlled by the control valve to eject water for rinsing a part of the body of the user who sits on the toilet seat.

Abstract: A bathing apparatus for disabled and aged which allows bathing of a person in a seated position in a wheel chair. The bathing apparatus is hygienic because the caster rollers for the wheel chair are isolated from the bath water in a non-water-filled section of the apparatus thus avoiding contamination of the bath water, and can be operated with ease with one helper person. The bathing apparatus requires less water for a full bath compared with the conventional wheel chair bathing units, because the chair frames are designed to ride on the inside of the bath tub. This configuration is made possible by having a chair frame supported on a single support rod which can be pushed inside the bath tub through a cut-out provided on the bottom section of the tub unit. The support rod emerging from the bottom section into the bath water is sealed by a pair of sealing members which are pressed tightly around the support rod to eliminate leaking of the bath water from the tub unit.

Abstract: A foot support device is adapted to mount in a corner formed by the walls of a shower area in order to support the foot and leg of a bather for washing or shaving the leg. The foot support device includes a shelf panel that is supported approximately twenty to sixty centimeters above the shower base and is preferably oriented at an oblique angle of between 15.degree. and 30.degree. to the base. A mounting structure mounts the shelf panel to the walls and includes a pair of mounting panels that confront the walls. Preferably, the shelf panel and the mounting panel are formed as a crescent-shaped, integral piece of molded plastic, and the mounting panels are hinged along linear regions of reduced thickness that define lateral side edges for the shelf panel. Drain openings are formed through the shelf panel, and reinforcing ribs extend around these openings. Reinforcing lips extend along the front and rear edges of the shelf panel and also provide limit stops to help position the mounting panels.

Abstract: A padding system adapted for a sink including a sink insert having an open upper end, a closed lower end, a front wall, a rear wall, and two side walls. The sink insert is dimensioned for receipt within a sink. The closed lower end has a drainage aperture formed therethrough in a central portion thereof. The drainage aperture is disposed over an existing drain of a sink. The open upper end has a peripheral flange extending outwardly therefrom.

Abstract: A public toilet facility which is self-cleaning, automatic, and handicapped accessible. The facility offers a toilet that not only lowers from a vertical position to a horizontal position, but can be adjusted vertically to different heights. The compact facility has a semicircular door, which is stored behind the equipment and machinery compartment when the facility is unoccupied. This design makes the facility adaptable for narrow sites in that when unoccupied, the facility only takes up the semicircular foot print on the side walk. A spacious interior is created only when the unit is in use.

Abstract: A table for use with a hammock stand or similar structure is described. The device attaches removably to the base of the stand and is adjustable in height and orientation to facilitate moving the table so as not to interfere with access to or use of the hammock.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a maternity support cushion for supporting a pregnant woman in a prone position. A generally U-shaped support cushion supports an upper body of the woman, and includes two extending legs and a center connecting portion. A pelvic support cushion supports the pelvic area of the woman, and is at least partially received between the two extending legs of the U-shaped support cushion. The pelvic support cushion is slidable between the two extending legs in directions toward and away from the center connecting portion.

Abstract: A cushion unit is provided which is elastically compression-deformable on load. A case is stacked on the upper surface of the cushion unit. The case has an upper surface and lower surface with a receiving section open relative to the upper surface. A water bag is formed of a flexible water-proof sheet and containing a liquid. The stacked cushion unit and case are covered with an outer layer unit.

Abstract: A control panel for an inflatable structure includes a multi-layer planar fluid flow control panel sealed together at predetermined locations to define at least one fluid flow conduit with at least one layer of the panel having a plurality of apertures located in a predetermined pattern that communicate with the conduits. A plurality of discrete, inflatable chambers are sealed in planar orientation to the upper surface of the control panel to form the structure. The apertures of the panel are sealed in registered relationship with the fluid orifices to thereby permit fluid communication between the chambers and conduits of the control panel for selective inflation and deflation thereof. The interior surface of the control panel and chambers is selectively coated with a release material to prevent closure of the conduits and enable coplanar sealing of the chambers onto the panel about the perimeter of the apertures and orifices when disposed in registered relation.

Abstract: A patient air mattress replacement system having a pair of air support layers with a hose assembly containing a plurality of supply tubes for providing air to the air support layers. The mattress includes an interface connection which connects the support layers to the hose assembly and valve fittings which prevent escape of air from at least one support layer when the hose assembly is disconnected from the interface connection.

Abstract: An ax hammer (10) for use in carpet laying, including a head (11) having a base (19) on which a hammering surface (20) is mounted at the one extremity of head (11), and a blade (30) disposed at the head's other extremity. A lowermost niche or hollow (241) at the bottom of the base (19) extends circumferentially there-around, more deep cut to provide for a finger or the like, than the niches (24) that are above it at the top of the head (11). An elongated arcuate niche (31) extends from about the tool's bore (17) formation towards the tool's other extremity, terminating at an inverted curved configuration (37) adjacent such other extremity. Sunken pockets (27, 40) are provided respectively adjoining the niches (241, 31) while sunken pockets 41 are included along the top wall (25) of the head (11). The niche (31) extends to below the bottom of the body formation for bore (17) to provide a deeper dimension to the other extremity and its blade (30) and for insertion of a portion of the user's hand.

Abstract: A hydraulic hold down locking cylinder is disclosed by replacing mechanical lock arrangements commonly used on less expensive dock boards. This arrangement provides superior performance, reliability, and lower maintenance. In the preferred form all components are provided in a cylindrical casing which is mounted as a variable length locking link in the dock board.

Abstract: A golf ball washing device is provided which includes an internal overflow. The golf ball washing device includes a shell having an cavity which holds cleaning liquid, an agitator movably connected within the cavity, a stand having a hollow portion attached to the shell, and an overflow passage. In preferred embodiment, the overflow passage is a tube having a first end which is connected to the cavity and a second end which communicates with the hollow portion of the stand. The shell is cast to encase the overflow passage. During use, when the agitator mechanism causes the cleaning liquid to splash or otherwise rise above its normal level within the cavity, the overflow passage drains the excess cleaning liquid from the cavity into the stand. With this configuration, the overflow passage prevents cleaning liquid from spilling or splashing outside of the shell.

Abstract: A plurality of brush support arms, each having a distal end unit brush attached thereto, stand by in juxtaposition in a standby position. The brush support arm having a desired brush attached thereto is selected from the plurality of brush support arms. Then, the selected brush support arm is connected at its proximal end to a distal end of a swing arm. The brush support arm engaged with the swing arm is swung with the swing arm about a pivotal point at a proximal end of the swing arm. As a result, the brush attached to the distal end of the selected brush support arm is moved between the standby position and the center of a substrate, to clean the substrate with this brush. Upon completion of this substrate cleaning, the brush support arm is returned to the standby position. A different brush support arm is selected in the standby position for use in a subsequent cleaning operation, and the substrate is cleaned with the brush connected to this different brush support arm.

Abstract: A device having walls encloses a space. The walls provide an inlet aperture in opposition to an outlet aperture for admitting and withdrawing items, such as garden apparatus and tools, which are to be cleaned in the device. The interior space provides brushes set in opposition so that the exterior surface of an item drawn through the device is brushed clean. A structure for admitting water or other cleaning solution, and a structure for draining the solution are positioned in opposition on the walls of the enclosed space. Arms or rods are arranged so that the device may be mounted onto a wall or placed above the ground for easy access.

Abstract: A wiper arrangement for windscreen wipers in motor vehicles in which the wiper blade is rotated, depending on the pivoting angle of the wiper arm thus conforming to the curvature of the windscreen. The entire wiper arm rotates to a certain degree as the wiper spindle pivots depending on the pivoting angle. The crank control which is fitted in a control sleeve embracing a spherical cap on the wiper spindle and being rotatable in relation thereto. The control sleeve is controlled by a circumferential control edge on the bearing sleeve of the wiper shaft.

Abstract: A van rear window wiper that is mounted on the van spare wheel carrier in which the position of the spare wheel carrier closed against the tailgate of the van establishes contact of the wiper blade, under spring urgency, against the van rear window incident to the wiper providing window-wiping service.

Abstract: A joint spacer member for a pivotable connection between first and second yokes of a windshield wiper assembly includes a longitudinally extending U-shaped portion including first and second sides with a connecting side extending therebetween, the U-shaped portion having a first longitudinal end and a second longitudinal end, each of the first and second sides having a central section and resilient sections, wherein the resilient sections extend at an incline with respect to each of the central sections from each of the central sections to each of the ends.

Abstract: A wiper which may be enhanced with a wind guide device in which the wiper has a support bracket system to accommodate and guide a wiper strip. Two subordinated brackets are positioned in a swivel bearing via a joint pin or joint bolt, resp., such that they may be rotated. The ends of the joint pin or the joint bolt, resp., project from the outside of the side walls of the primary bracket and form stop bars. The wind guide device is equipped with two mounting brackets which overreach the primary bracket in the range of the swivel bearing and may be attached reversibly on the stop bars while correspondingly designed recesses in the side walls of the mounting brackets accommodate the stop bars.

Abstract: Plastic balls of the type used in recreational trampoline type pits are picked up by a hand held conduit and conveyed pneumatically to a sorting station where out of round balls are culled from the stream of balls to be washed. A golf ball type washer cleans and disinfects the balls, which are then conveyed to a storage bag for reuse in the pit.

Abstract: A comprehensive diverse nonleaking cleaning apparatus consists of a cleaning portion that sprays water and cleaning fluid while receiving waste products of the sprayed fluid, a waste discharge device that temporarily stores and discharges waste collected from the cleaning portion, and a high pressure hose for spraying fluid therein attached to the cleaning portion and to a blow out motor pump. The apparatus sprays a mixture of water and cleaning fluid and simultaneously retrieves and temporarily stores the waste (including the original sprayed content) by means of an added pressure hose connected to a motor pump. The lavatory embodiment, usable by individuals with limited movement, such as elderly, disabled, bedridden patients etc.

Abstract: A vacuum apparatus having a housing, a vacuum generating system, and a hose. The housing has a small height and a general circular disk shape. A side perimeter of the housing has a hose receiving area that extends around a majority of the housing. The hose is located in the hose receiving area to both house the hose and use the hose as a bumper for the apparatus. The apparatus is configured to provide a maximum vacuuming pressure of only about 10 to 12 inches of water such that animals can be groomed without harming the animals. The vacuum generating system has a variable speed motor such that the motor speed can be adjusted by a user dependent upon the size or type of animal being groomed. The vacuum apparatus also has a noise reduction system including a muffler, an impeller with long fan blades, and multiple air flow path redirections of air traveling through the housing.

Abstract: In a recirculating type cleaner a dust collecting head having a dust collecting port in the bottom thereof is provided, and a nozzle is provided in the dust collecting head. At least a fraction of the after-flow air of a fan is passed through a recirculating tube to the nozzle from which air jet is issued. A contact member is provided in the dust collecting head for contacting carpet piles being cleaned within a portion of the region of the dust collecting port to bend the piles down in the sweeping direction when the cleaner is moved in its sweeping stroke, whereby a gorge is opened in the piles. The nozzle is oriented such that the air jet issued through the nozzle is directed to the bottom of the gorge. Pile bend inverting member is also provided to create the gorge positively by mechanical pushing of the piles just behind the gorge to the reverse direction of the cleaning stroke.

Abstract: A sweeping machine includes a sweeping brush, a hopper having an inlet for receiving debris from said sweeping brush, an opening in said hopper and a vacuum system for creating an air flow path from the hopper inlet through the opening. There is a filter positioned in the hopper opening and a peripheral flexible seal between the inlet side of the filter and the hopper opening. A vibratory filter cleaner is positioned adjacent the outlet side of the filter to impart vibration thereto. There is a closure which encloses the filter and the filter cleaner and there is a second peripheral flexible seal between the filter outlet side and the closure. The filter is movable between the spaced peripheral seals at its inlet and outlet sides whereby vibratory cleaning force applied by the filter cleaner causes vibration of the filter to provide cleaning thereof.

Abstract: An improved sliding member for a regulator assembly has a slide body providing a substantially spherical working contact surface and attachment means extending from the slide body for mounting the sliding member to another member of the regulator assembly. The slide body can be substantially mushroom-shaped, having a cap portion and a hub portion, wherein the cap portion forms the substantially spherical working contact surface and includes a substantially curvo-annular flange coaxially surrounding the hub portion. The attachment means can be provided as an attachment stud having a head portion embedded in the slide body, preferably extending coaxially through the hub portion. One or more flexure gaps can be provided in the curvo-annular flange to provide improved compressive fit of the sliding member within a guide channel. A regulator assembly incorporating the sliding member can provide such guide channel as a tube channel in an elongate guide member.