Abstract: A new compact growing Clematis cultivar which produces violet blue flowers with contrasting yellow anthers over a long flowering season from summer through fall. The cultivar is compact and upright in growth, of a non-clinging character with distinct bronzed-green foliage. The variety successfully propagates from softwood cuttings and is suitable for ornamental use in outdoor settings in a variety of climatic conditions. This new and distinct variety has shown to be uniform and stable in the resulting generations from propagation.

Abstract: Grandiflora rose plant having large purple flowers having strong fragrance; strong, vigorous habit of growth; glossy, disease resistant foliage; and free flowering with rapid rebloom.

Abstract: This new cultivar of Euonymus fortunei originated as a branch sport of the all-green `Vegeta` variety (non-patented in the United States). The new cultivar combines the relatively large and broad leaf characteristics as well as the hardiness of the parent `Vegeta` variety with attractive variegated foliage. Plants of the new cultivar have generally wide and irregular whitish-cream leaf margins that commonly cover approximately 20 to 60 percent of the leaf area. This distinctive margin coloration surrounds and occasionally penetrates the leaf centers that are of marbled green and deep forest green. This atypical leaf character gives the new cultivar a characteristically lush and luminous, and artistic appearance. The appearance of the new cultivar is further enhanced by the presence of distinctive whitish stems, and occasionally by a few pearl-like whitish capsules which expose orange-red arils upon dehiscence.

Abstract: Grandiflora rose plant having orange to orange-coral flowers presented in large, open clusters; dark green, glossy foliage; dense, well branched plant habit; and resistance to powdery mildew and rust.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach tree which is distinguished by producing free stone fruit which are mature for harvesting and shipment approximately September 10 to September 15 in the San Joaquin Valley of central California. The fruit are large, round and very firm and do not bruise easily. The flesh is crisp with a clear yellow coloration.

Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Anthurium plant named `Mylene`, characterized by its compact, outwardly arching and freely branching plant habit; dark green leaves that are glossy and cordate in shape; numerous inflorescences that are positioned above the foliage on strong and erect scapes; broad orange spathes with auriculate base; and good post-production longevity.

Abstract: A real estate electro tape is provided that measures the length of an interior or exterior wall or other similar structure using optical means. A sonic tape is used to measure the perpendicular distance from the device to the interior or exterior wall. Two steerable lasers are then used to determine the angles between the perpendicular and the beams aimed at the wall edges. An algorithm is applied to the angular and perpendicular distance data to obtain the length of the wall. A microprocessor performs the calculations, the results of which are displayed on an electro optical display.

Abstract: A label hanger assembly has a label sheet with at least one hang strips cut therein, and in one embodiment, two hang tabs are employed The hang strip or tabs are both integral with the label sheet and engageable with a hook of an intravenous (I.V.) stand. An adhesive coating is applied to one side of the label sheet in a pattern so that the hang strip or tabs do not have adhesive on any side thereof. The label sheet adheres to the periphery of an I.V. bottle near the bottom end thereof, and the engageable portion of the hang strip or tabs engages with the hook of the I.V. stand, thereby suspending the I.V. bottle upside-down from the stand. Break-away ties hold the hang strip or tabs in place within the label sheet prior to a user pulling the hang strip or tabs out of the label sheet. A backing sheet with a release coating is provided for either one label sheet or a plurality of label sheets to be releasably mounted thereon prior to being adhered to an I.V.

Abstract: A composition is disclosed which comprises a solution of human serum albumin essentially free of chemicals used in processing. The preparation is also essentially free of metals such as aluminum. The composition is 100% pure by cellulose acetate electrophoresis and is essentially monomeric when tested by high pressure liquid chromatography. The turbidity is less than 5 N.T.U. (National Turbidity Units). This preparation has a substantially longer shelf life and remains biologically active longer than products currently available. The novelty of this product is also such that it does not leach metallic substances such as aluminum from its closure. Novel applications of process methodology are taught in the preparation of this composition and a novel preparation results from essentially non hemoglobin containing albumin sources such as Source Plasma (Human).

Abstract: An electrical human skin treatment apparatus which comprises a housing within which is incorporated an electrical circuit. The housing includes a pair of terminals which are spaced apart. The user's hand must be in contact with one terminal with the other terminal to be in contact with the area of application such as the face or neck of the user. The electrical circuit includes a slow voltage current rise to minimize the possibility of electrical shock to the user. A switch is incorporated on the exterior of the housing to not only activate the apparatus, but also to select anaphoresis or cataphoresis.

Abstract: A ballistic vest of the soft body armor type comprises a plurality of overlying first flexible layers arranged in a stack on a strike side of the vest and a plurality of overlying second flexible layers arranged in a stack on a body side of the vest. One of the first or second flexible layers comprises unidirectional aramid fibers coated with resin and cross plied to form a flexible plastic sheet, and the other flexible layer comprises thin plastic ballistic fibers forming a thin flexible woven fabric sheet. The woven fabric sheet can consist of aramid fibers or non-aramid fibers.

Abstract: A protective garment 10 for a limb, such as a limb of a horse, includes a covering 12 configured and dimensioned to wrap at least part way around the limb. A remoulded thermoplastic sheet 14 is retained within the covering 12. The covering 12 includes a front sheet 20 and a back sheet 22 which are fastened together about their periphery by a ribbon 24. The back sheet 22 is of a smaller size and the front sheet 20 is made of an elastic material. As a result, the bulk sheet 22 is in a stretched state when the garment 10 is unwrapped. When the garment 10 is applied to a limb, the back sheet 22 contracts onto the limb to form a substantial seal to prevent ingress of foreign material including water. The thermoplastic sheet 14 can be remoulded insitu, to a shape complimentary to a portion of the limb over which it is disposed. A foam sheet 28 is placed between the thermoplastic sheet 14 and back sheet 22 to provide improved cushioning and comfort.

Abstract: An adjustable, resealable and reusable elastic strap worn on the outside of a soccer sock and used for locking the shin guard in its intended protective position. This external shin guard strap includes a piece of woven, braided or knitted elastic material and matched pieces of hook and loop material (e.g., Velcro.RTM.) attached at its ends. The elastic material is provided in different lengths to accommodate use at either the ankle, midpoint of the or knee position and for different sizes of the leg. The elastic material is compatible with inks, dyes or pigments for permanently labeling and/or coloring the device.

Abstract: A full-length coat extending from a user's neck to ankles. The coat includes buttons and buttonholes along a front thereof to retain the coat in a closed configuration. A vertical slit is formed in a rear of the coat and extends downwardly from slightly below the user's waist. The slit forms a right and left rear flap which may be interconnected with a button and buttonhole on an inner lower corner thereof. The right and left rear flaps are pulled between and wrapped around the user's right and left legs, respectively, in a pants-like manner to provide increased mobility to the user. The inner comers of the right and left rear flaps are connected to the lower-most button and buttonhole of the front of the coat to retain the flaps in the pants-like configuration. A pair of horizontal slots are formed in the front of the coat which allow access to the user's trousers or trouser pockets worn underneath the coat. A small apron is attached slightly above the slot and is moveable between open and closed positions.

Abstract: Safety vest for use in turbulent environments. The vest is made of a breathable material and sized to fit a child. A strap is securely affixed to the vest and sized to encircle a person so that the vest and a child wearing the vest may be secured to the person. The use of the vest will prevent a child from being ripped from a parent's arms during, for example, severe air turbulence.

Abstract: The invention provides exemplary golf gloves and methods for their use. In an exemplary embodiment, a flexible golf glove is provided having a glove body having a palmar side and a dorsal side. A plurality of finger portions and a thumb portion each having a palmar side and a dorsal side are operably attached to said glove body. The glove further comprises at least one resilient pad comprising silicone foam operably attached to the palmar side of said glove body.

Abstract: An apparel item especially for females which includes a headband having a series of metallic ribbons and cloth ribbons extending from the central region of the headband down the back of the head and over the shoulders of the wearer, the ribbons being curled and of varying lengths and are generally gathered by a barrette or clasp containing a sports team logo or other indica. The headband includes a tiara or crown piece of various artistic designs.

Abstract: A baseball cap having an inside head band made of a layer of material such as polyester lycra heat laminated in a mold to a layer of spongy material such as polyurethane foam and formed, as a part of the molding process, with a pattern of open channels that form passageways between the band and the head of a wearer. The open channels differ in shape, width and orientation and have rounded bottoms and rounded ridges between laterally adjacent channels.

Abstract: The improved fit cap of the present intention fit wearers within a predetermined range of hat sizes. The improved fit cap has a crown member and a brim extending from a front portion. A sweat band having a bottom edge, and a top edge is attached along its lower edge to an interior surface of the crown member. When attached to the crown member, the bottom edge of the sweat band is of a larger circumference than the circumference of the top edge of the sweat band. Furthermore, the sweat band is composed of an unidirectionally stretchable fabric aligned to stretch only along an axis perpendicular to the top and bottom edges of the sweat band.

Abstract: A garment for covering the lower torso of an individual, comprising a torso portion dimensioned to enclose the mid-section of an individual's body, leg portions extending from the torso portion for enclosing at least the upper portion of an individual's legs, at least one incision in the torso portion having a quick-release attachment system for removal and replacement of the torso portion from the mid-section of the individual, and a fastening arrangement on each of the leg portions for releasably attaching the leg portions to the legs of the individual.

Abstract: A combination dress and sport sock, for use on feet having a heel portion, a bottom, and a toe portion. The sock has an upper portion and a lower portion. The upper portion is made to resemble a dress sock, being made of a darkly colored synthetic fiber. The lower portion is made of thick, comfortable cotton. The upper portion and lower portion are separated by a seam, which extends fully around the foot, parallel to the bottom of the foot, a short and constant distance above the bottom of the foot.

Abstract: The invention relates to a support garment mainly to be worn by women who experienced weakened muscles or a fallen uterus. The support garment consists of an adjustable or elastic waistband with a support band separably attached to the waistband which is placed between the legs of the wearer. At approximately midway of the support band, a support package is located so as to be located between the legs of a wearer. The support package consists of a semi-rigid but flexible open grid panel of plastic material which is in contact with an upper surface of the support band. A sheet of soft padding is wrapped around the panel and the support band so as to form a package.

Abstract: In an assembly comprising a protective helmet and an eye protector, which is adjustable between a usage position and a storage position, a fabric panel has a portion affixed to the protective helmet and a portion extending from the affixed position. The extending portion is adapted to wrap a portion of the eye protector and to be releasably fastenable to the affixed portion so as to form a fabric cover from the fabric panel. The fabric cover is adapted to secure the eye protector in the storage position and to protect the wrapped portion of the eye protector in the storage position against soiling. A hook-and-pile fastener is used to fasten the extending portion of the fabric panel to the affixed portion of the fabric panel. In one contemplated embodiment, the eye protector is a face shield. In another such embodiment, the eye protector is a pair of goggles.

Abstract: An adjustable elastic protective eyewear strap for swimwear goggles and the like includes an elongated elastic cord having an elastic core encased in a stretchable cover. The goggle strap uses a releasable lock providing quick and convenient length adjustment for the goggle strap. The goggle strap is used in conjunction with a pair of goggles to provide a dependable and durable method for securing the goggles to the user's head.

Abstract: A protective pant for use in a contact sport comprises an outer shell, a back padded region, an upper padded member, right and left leg padded members and a check pad. The outer shell includes an upper region, a left leg region and a right leg region. The upper region includes a front side, a right side, a left side and a rear side. The back padded region is associated with the rear side of the upper region and includes multiple back padded members positioned in a substantially vertical orientation. The upper padded member is slidably movable and overlayingly positioned relative to the right and left leg padded members. The check pad is operably associated with the outer shell.

Abstract: An armor with rollers is provided that enables a user to move in all positions by rolling on a hard and smooth surface while constantly varying his bearing points on the ground. The armor includes a pair of gauntlets extending from beyond the user's hand to the user's elbow and having rollers at both ends thereof. The armor also includes a pair of rigid leg pads having rollers near the user's knees.

Abstract: A portable male urinal has a hollow urinal body with an inlet in communication with a reservoir. The urinal body has a flat stabilizer on the bottom of the reservoir having a greater width than the width of the adjacent urinal body and structured to underlie the legs of a male patient lying on his back.The stabilizer base preferably has a generally flat undersurface and a pair of spaced urinal body engaging walls projecting upwardly therefrom. The stabilizer base preferably has an undersurface which contains friction enhancing material. The stabilizer may have a top wall connecting the sidewalls and an end wall. A handle may be provided on the stabilizer to facilitate removal of the stabilizer from the urinal. In one embodiment, the stabilizer is secured to the urinal by friction. In another embodiment mechanical securement above and beyond frictional retention is provided.

Abstract: A toilet system comprises a door for opening and closing an entrance of a washroom and support members provided in one surface of the door for supporting the user. The door rotates with the support members about the longitudinal axis of the door. The support members include a seat and a hand rail so that the user can readily move onto a toilet in the washroom from the outside thereof.

Abstract: A vacuum assist toilet provides an efficient flushing in a tank of relatively low height. A container assembly (36) includes a largely sealed container (34) that lies within the tank (12) to hold water that is dispensed in a flushing so as to create a vacuum at the top of the tank for application to the toilet bowl outlet. The flush valve (40) lies within the container, and the lower portion of the container is isolated from tank water surrounding the container, so water used during a flushing is obtained primarily by the outflow of water within the container and through a valve seat at the bottom of the container. A baffle (130) largely surrounds the region containing the flush valve, to produce an earlier closing of the flush valve.

Abstract: An improved discharge valve comprises an upper housing, an upwardly movable main valve assembly within the housing and forming with the upper part thereof a variable volume upper chamber, a restricted passage between the upper chamber and the exterior thereof, an outlet leading down from the lower part of the housing, a seat for the main valve assembly at the entry to the outlet so that, in the lowered position of the main valve assembly, the outlet is blocked against ingress of fluid in which the device is immersed, and a pilot stem actuable remotely from the housing to put the upper chamber in free communication with the outlet. The arrangement being such that, once such free communication is established, fluid escapes the upper chamber and the change in relative pressures above and below the main valve assembly causes the latter to unseat thereby permitting flow of the immersing fluid into the outlet and its substantially complete discharge.

Abstract: A toilet bowl for non-contact use by a person in a crouching position. The toilet bowl includes a back portion; a pair of side walls extending from the back portion and converging towards a truncated front wall. The front and side walls each include an outer surface and an inner lip converging towards an inverted substantially V-shaped rim. The rim in conjunction with the back portion defines the upper opening of the toilet bowl.

Abstract: A water-closet bowl which comprises a bowl part provided with a wash water delivery opening on the wall surface; a substantially inverted U-type trap water discharge channel formed adjacent to the bottom of the bowl part and communicating with the bowl part through the inflow opening at the bottom; a tank for storing wash water provided at the rear, upper portion of the bowl part and having a discharge opening at the bottom; a wash water-distributing part provided substantially just under the discharge opening of the tank and used for receiving the wash water from the tank and distributing it; a rim water path formed on the periphery at the upper end of the bowl part; a rim part having a plurality of wash water injection holes provided in communication with the rim water path; a first water channel communicating between the wash water-distributing part and the wash water delivery opening; and a second water channel communicating between the wash water-distributing part and the rim water path.

Abstract: A Musical Potty Chair comprising a chair structure having an opening in the seat portion thereby accessing a urine and/or feces collecting container whose bottom is raised at the front end and lowered at the rear end. A pressure switch located under the bottom rear of the collecting container activates when the container is filled with any amount of urine or feces. A resilient pad or other spring member holds the container up so that the pressure switch is not activated by the weight of the container alone but only by the weight of urine or feces. An electronic circuit including a microprocessor which contains a musical song, a speaker and amplifying means for making the song audible and a power supply are located in the base of the chair. An alternate embodiment includes a microprocessor which contains multiple musical songs or other sounds such as that of people cheering and the means for the user to select which sound is heard or, for the songs or sounds to be selected randomly.

Abstract: A cover for the dispensing head of a turbo jet swimming pool cleaning device comprising a plurality of integral radially extending fingers uniformly spaced about the periphery of a circular top, the fingers serving as extensions of vanes incorporated in said dispensing head and also as ramps enabling other swimming pool cleaning equipment to pass without difficulty over the dispensing head.

Abstract: A movable bathtub for a baby. The movable bathtub comprises a body and a plurality of wheels on the bottom of the body so as to move the bathtub. The body is separated into a bathing space and a storage space by a separator. The bathing space is placed with a curve-shaped supporting net in one end of which a tub drain and a tub stopper are provided. The storage space is provided with a water-pot in a front end thereof and several drawers in the back end thereof. With the structure of the invention, a parent can pour heated water to the bathtub and bath a baby while standing.

Abstract: A device for producing a moving target on the surface of the water in a toilet bowl. The target is an illuminated pattern, words or design visible in all light conditions and emanating form a housing mounted onto the toilet itself or a wall or ceiling above the toilet. The target may change position continuously or discontinuously.

Abstract: The bathtub shower system includes a fitting for screwthreaded connection to the bathtub faucet. The fitting cooperates with a backflow preventer assembly, including a quick connect/disconnect such that the backflow assembly can be readily and easily connected to or disconnected from the fitting. The backflow preventer assembly is coupled to a shower head hose for use by an individual reclining or sitting in a bathtub. The backflow preventer assembly prevents siphoning of water from the tub to the water supply in the event the water supply is curtailed or suctions the tub faucet. The quick connect/disconnect enables the shower system to be removed from the bathtub faucet while permitting the bathtub faucet to operate in a conventional manner.

Abstract: In order to improve the operational efficiency and mitigate the burden for a subject, there is provided a table comprising a table body 41 which can be moved upwardly and downwardly, and a cradle 42 disposed over the table body 41 and having a cradle body portion 42c on which the subject 30 is to be mounted and an extending portion (first extending portion) 42a projecting laterally from at least one lateral portion of the cradle body portion 42c and extending to the vicinity of a mat 32 on a carrying means (stretcher) 25 alongside, the extending portion 42a being for use in shifting the subject 30 on the carrying means 25 to the cradle body portion 42c.

Abstract: A crib-like twin-size bed for disabled children with special needs having unusually high end and side panels, the one, or both, side panels being a combination fold-down plus slide-down side panel hinged together for permitting servicing of the bedding and the child by folding down the top panel while allowing convenient egress and ingress of the child into and out-of a wheelchair as necessary by sliding down the bottom panel.

Abstract: A tanning cot assembly is provided with a portable and foldable rigid support frame, a human-body support surface carried by the support frame, a face-opening frame carried by the support surface and having an interior face-opening, and an adjustably positioned head support only partially filling but spanning the face-opening frame interior face-opening.

Abstract: The bed system has a rectangular frame, with a mattress assembly mounted on the frame. The mattress assembly has upper and lower wooden strip layers and intervening foam blocks. Each wooden strip layer has a plurality of laterally-oriented wooden strips arranged in proximity to each other from top to bottom of the frame, with each strip extending from one side panel to the other side panel. There are three foam blocks, namely two outer foam blocks and one central foam block, running from head to foot of the bed between the wooden strip layers. The side panels have inwardly-facing shoulder portions running the length thereof, and the wooden strips of the lower wooden strip layer rest on the shoulder portions, with the outer foam blocks extending outwardly beyond the wooden strips so as to be in general vertical alignment with the outer walls of the side panels. This permits conventional North American fitted sheets and/or bed skirts to be used if desired.

Abstract: A railing guard is provided for alleviating previous deficiencies with crib protectants. The crib railing guard disclosed protects infants from injury and discomfort resulting from impact against and contact with side railing on baby cribs. Furthermore, the crib railing guard provides a self-supportive, comfortable enclosure for care of infants on surfaces with or without side railing. The crib railing guard is composed of a base, a cushiony wall and fasteners. The base is sized and shaped to correspond to an infant mattress. The base, when used in conjunction with an infant bed, is placed on top of the mattress support structure and beneath the mattress. The cushiony wall is connected to the perimeter of the base and projects upward. The lower portion of the cushiony wall is designed to compress when a mattress is placed on top of the base in order to fit the crib railing guard between the crib railing and the mattress.

Abstract: An automatic bed maker which uses the expansion of inflatable bladder (30) to straighten, align, and tuck-in bed-cover assembly (35). A blanket or insulating layer (29) and top bed sheet (33) are fastened to the bladder (30) forming assembly (35). Assembly (35) is anchored to the bed (38). A blower (55) inflates the bladder (30). A tuck platform (70) drops down to create a tuck opening (73) in the box frame (38B) below the mattress (38A). The tuck protrusion (45A) inflates and enters the tuck opening (73). The tuck opening (73) closes, restraining the left and right side periphery areas of assembly (35). The bladder (30) deflates, leaving the bed covers in their correct, made position.

Abstract: A bed, in combination with a flush toilet, has a bed body (1) provided with an opening (2). The opening has a width which is sufficient to accommodate the hips of a sick or disabled person laying on the bed. The opening (2) can be opened and closed by a cover (4). The cover can be withdrawn from a retracted (open) position where it is accommodated on the back of the bed body (3) to close the opening (2). A flush toilet (8) is disposed below the opening (2). A toilet seat (8) is disposed in the opening and has a somewhat cylindrical excreta guide (9) for reliably guiding excreta into the flush toilet (8). The toilet seat (7) can be tilted about a vertical axis by a lift (10). Also, the toilet seat free end is tilted upward so as to be in close contact with the hips of the sick or disabled person.

Abstract: A device for adapting a surgical operating table such that the upper torso of the patient can be raised in order to place the patient in a seated position, the device further providing the means of exposing or supporting a side of said patient's upper torso and limbs. The device contains a continuously adjustable positioning mechanism, and corresponding actuator for said mechanism, in a way that a user can rapidly and conveniently put a patient in the desired position, from a supine posture to a fully seated position. Additionally, the device does not render the surgical table permanently modifed, as the process of modification is reversible by means of a simple attachment mechanism. The device uses a back support section hingedly connected to a base frame, this base frame providing the attachment support to the surgical table. Side support panels are either moved out of the way on the patient's operative side, or left in place to provide support to the unaffected side.

Abstract: An adjustable supporting table generally comprises a basic frame, a first moveable bracket, a first pulley assembly, and a first driving device. The basic frame includes a main traverse rod. The first moveable bracket is pivotally attached to the basic frame and is provided with a traverse rod. The first pulley assembly is configured with a plurality of basic frame pulleys, a plurality of first pulleys, and a first cable. The basic pulley assembly is rotationally disposed at the main traverse rod of the basic frame. The first pulleys are rotationally disposed at a traverse rod of the first moveable bracket. The first cable is routed along those plurality of basic pulleys and first pulleys. The first driving device is fixedly disposed on the basic frame for extending or rewinding the first cable. Wherein when the first driving device is actuated, the first cable can be extended or wound such that the first moveable bracket can be disposed at a desired position.

Abstract: A hospital bed (10) especially adapted for use by a woman giving birth. The bed includes a base (11) on which a litter frame (12) is positioned. A foot frame (24) that carriers a complementary lower mattress (26) is slidably attached to the end of the litter frame. Foot rests (30) are mounted to foot pans (28) that also extend rearward from the litter frame. The foot rests are attached to the foot pans by linkages (32). The linkages stow the foot pans under the foot frame and hold them above the foot frame when their use is required. When use of the foot rests is required, they are merely pivoted around the sides of the foot frame and lower mattress. No components need to be reset in order to set the foot rests for use. A leg rest (34) is attached to the underside of each foot rest. When use of the leg rests is desired, the foot rests are rotated around the linkages to present the leg rests to the birthing mother.