Abstract: Hybrid tea rose plant has long stems ideal for cutting; dark green, glossy foliage; bright red flowers of good hybrid tea flower form; and resistance to rust and powdery mildew.

Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Schefflera plant named `Paradise`, characterized by its upright plant habit; rapid growth rate; closely-spaced leaves and short petioles which give a dense and full appearance; and very glossy and dark green leaflets.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Double Impatiens plant named `Golden Surprise`, characterized by its unique and stable light green to light yellow and green variegated foliage; light purple to white and bright purple bi-colored flowers; consistently double and symmetrical flower form; numerous flowers per plant; freely branching, dense and bushy plant habit; low-growing, outwardly spreading to cascading, and mounded plant habit; suitable for hanging baskets and patio containers; and excellent landscape performance.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Double Impatiens plant named `Golden Sunrise`, characterized by its unique and stable light yellow and green variegated foliage; large orange flowers; consistently double and symmetrical flower form; numerous flowers per plant; freely branching, dense and bushy plant habit; low-growing, outwardly spreading to cascading, and mounted plant habit; suitable for hanging baskets and patio containers; and excellent landscape performance.

Abstract: Floribunda rose plant having high production of long vase life cut roses of pastel pink flower color on strong, straight stems with few thorns.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Heliopsis plant named `Bressingham Doubloon` characterized by its semi-double golden yellow flowers which commence in late July and continue to early September, and its vigorous growth habit, with erect branched stems carrying large lanceolate leaves.

Abstract: Hybrid tea rose plant having large, novel bi-colored flowers of good petal count and strong fragrance and an angular vigorous growth habit.

Abstract: A distinct cultivar hybrid tea of rose plant named `Pretaner`, characterized by its large light yellow to white flowers; freely branching plant habit; long stem length; and excellent postproduction longevity.

Abstract: Floribunda rose plant having few thorns and good production of unusual pink colored flowers having long vase life and good shipping qualities.

Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Bougainvillea plant named `Vera Light Purple`, characterized by its compact and upright growth habit; moderate to rapid growth rate; thornless stems; light purple/dark pink flowers bracts; and spherical inflorescences with numerous flowers.

Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Verbena plant named `Colkeeter`, characterized by its upright, outwardly spreading and freely branching plant habit; numerous inflorescences of bright red flowers with intense purple star at center; vigorous growth habit; small dark green leaves; and high temperature, high light and frost tolerance.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Double Impatiens plant named `Golden Anniversary`, characterized by its unique and stable light yellow and green variegated foliage; large pink flowers; consistently double and symmetrical flower form; numerous flowers per plant; freely branching, dense and bushy plant habit; low-growing, outwardly spreading to cascading, and mounded plant habit; suitable for hanging baskets and patio containers; and excellent landscape performance.

Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named `Captiva`, botanically identified as Fragaria.times.ananassa Duch. The closest known variety is `Key Largo`. The new variety is partially everbearing. The new variety is characterized from `Key Largo` by its flat plant habit, dense plant density, rounded teeth on the terminal leaflet, short fruiting trusses, light red fruit flesh, and very early to early to season of harvest.

Abstract: A new variety of hybrid tea rose plant producing pink flowers of good form.

Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named `Mirador`, botanically identified as Fragaria.times.ananassa Duch. The closest known variety is `Commander`. The new variety is a day-neutral fruit bearing variety. The new variety is characterized from `Commander` by its globose plant habit, strong interveinal leaf-blistering, sparse to medium petiole pubescence, moderate to marked difference in fruit shape between primary and secondary fruit, absent or very narrow fruit band without achenes, dark red fruit skin color, medium fruit glossiness, smaller to same size of calyx in relation to the fruit, medium to late time of flowering, mid-season to late time of fruiting, and day-neutral type of fruit bearing.

Abstract: CLAIMThe ornamental design for a water pipe, as shown and described.DESCRIPTIONFIG. 1 is a perspective view of a water pipe, showing my design.Iadd., the broken lines are for purposes of illustration only and form no part of the invention.Iaddend.;FIG. 2 is a side elevational view, the opposite side view being a mirror image thereof.Iadd., the broken lines are for purposes of illustration only and form no part of the invention.Iaddend.;FIG. 3 is a front elevational view thereof.Iadd., the broken lines are for purposes of illustration only and form no part of the invention.Iaddend.; and,FIG. 4 is a top plan view thereof.Iadd., the broken lines are for purposes of illustration only and form no part of the invention.Iaddend.; and,FIG. 5 is a bottom plan view thereof.Iadd., the broken lines are for purposes of illustration only and form no part of the invention.Iaddend..

Abstract: A filing system is provided for locating a particular file contained in a file holder which contains a plurality of files. The apparatus includes a machine-readable code mounted on each of the files, a guide attached to each file holder, a scanner for reading the codes on the files in a file holder, and an indicator for indicating when the particular machine-readable code corresponding to the particular file is located. The apparatus uses an improved bar code in which character boundaries are eliminated and the number of ONE's and ZERO's in a code are variable, resulting in increased data density. The unique numeric values which result from the improved bar code sparsely populate the possible range of values, and therefore a mapping algorithm is provided to map the bar code values to a sequential numeric system for ease of use.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for measuring the flow rates of each component of two-phase flow consisting of a gas and a liquid or three-phase flow consisting of water, oil and gas, including a first volumetric flow meter stage, and second and third momentum flow meter stages coupled in a series flow path with the volumetric flow meter stage and in which a velocity ratio between the gas and the liquid in the series flow path is maintained to be one. A processor calculates flow rates of the components of flow by solving volumetric flow and momentum or energy equations defining flow through the first through third stages utilizing a volumetric flow output from the first stage and momentum flux outputs from said second and third stages, and an indicator displays flow of liquid and gas or oil, water and gas components of the flow. To measure three-phase flow, a water-cut meter is provided to determine the amount of water flow, which is then used by the processor to determine the flow of the rest of the liquid.

Abstract: Fire-refined blister copper is produced from copper concentrate by a process comprising:A. melting and oxidizing the copper concentrate in a smelting furnace to produce molten matte and slag, and to separate one from the other;B. removing the molten matte from the smelting furnace;C. solidifying the molten matte;D. injecting the solidified matte into a converting furnace in which the matte is converted to blister copper and slag; andE. transfering the blister copper from the converting furnace to an anode furnace to produce fire-refined blister copper.After the fire-refined blister copper is produced in the anode furnace, it is typically transferred to an anode casting wheel on which it is converted to copper anodes suitable for subsequent electrolytic refining to cathode copper.

Abstract: An adjustable wringer can wring a variety of different types and sizes of mops, wipes, sponges and other wringable items for use in cleaning clean rooms. The wringer has two side plates situated in a spaced relationship relative to one another, each of the side plates having a slot. The wringer has a lever which has a handle and a rod. The handle has side posts, with the lower end of each side post being rotatably mounted to a respective side plate, and a handle bar extending across and connecting the upper ends of the first and second side posts. The rod is attached at each end to a handle side post, with each end of the rod passing through a respective slot in the side plates. The wringer also has a crank which has a crank handle and a rotatable crank shaft that extends from one side plate to the other. A substantially lint-free, flexible web is attached at one end to the rod and at the other end to the crank shaft.

Abstract: A internal pressure adjusting system and method for a fuel tank mounted on an automobile is to provide a fuel vapor control system preventing from flowing out the fuel vapor to atmosphere while the engine is stopping. The internal pressure adjusting system and method is to further provide a fuel vapor control system preventing from flowing out the fuel vapor to the atmosphere by adjusting the internal pressure of the fuel tank in a proper value when the internal pressure excessively rises during refueling and operating the engine, and preventing from damage of the tank from excessively a negative pressure in the tank. Therefore, it never carelessly flows out the fuel vapor to atmosphere even if the large amount of fuel vapor is generated in the upper space of the fuel tank.

Abstract: The invention comprises a method for manufacturing a laminated pad in a cost-efficient manner. In one embodiment, the method comprises the steps of applying strips of adhesive to a first substrate and mounting the first substrate to a second substrate. Next, adhesive is applied to the entire width of a third substrate which is in turn mounted to the laminated first and second substrates to create a laminated sheet. The laminated sheet can be slit and then die cut into individual laminated pads. The pads which result from this process have a base pad, an intermediate layer which is adhered to the base pad and a top layer in which only a portion of the top layer is mounted to the intermediate layer.

Abstract: A computer-based engineering design system to design a part, a tool to make the part, and the process to make the part. The design system has a processor and a memory. The memory stores feature templates, each feature template being a representation of a primitive object having a form and a function. Each feature template is indexed by the function of the primitive object and includes a representation of a primitive geometric entity having the form of the primitive object. Each feature template can include information relating to a tool to make the primitive object and a process to make the primitive object. The design system also includes an input device for receiving a request to design the part. This request includes one or more predetermined functions that the part performs.

Abstract: A distance-controlled tunneling transducer comprises a plurality of tunnel tips arranged in an array at a tunneling distance from an electrically conductive surface of a storage medium. Each tip is attached to a respective cantilever beam permitting the distance between each tip and the surface to be individually pre-adjusted electrostatically. Arranged in juxtaposition with each cantilever beam is an active control circuit for adjusting the tip-to-surface distance during operation of the storage unit, thus preventing crashes of the associated tip into possible asperities on the surface of the recording medium. Each control circuit is designed such that its operating voltage concurrently serves to pre-adjust its associated cantilever beam and to maintain the tip-to-surface distance essentially constant.

Abstract: A scroll type compressor comprising: a crankshaft having an eccentric shaft portion formed thereon; an orbiting scroll which is given torque by the crankshaft through the eccentric shaft portion; and bearing means for rotatably supporting the crankshaft; wherein at least one of the eccentric shaft portion and the bearing means is constituted by a rotatably engaged bushing and a curved surface portion.

Abstract: This invention relates to a disinfecting epidermal cleaner using peroxidase, peroxide and iodide. The active components are maintained inactive until admixed in a .[.define.]. .Iadd.defined .Iaddend.proportion with water. The pH at which the peroxidase is stored is between 7.0 and 9.0 and the pH of the admixture of the active components is between 3.0 and 6.5.

Abstract: .[.A pharmaceutical composition comprises a synergistic combination of about 0.01-0.15% by wt. triamcinolone acetonide and about 0.04-0.3% by wt. halcinonide as active ingredients, in combination with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier..]..Iadd.A pharmaceutical composition comprises a synergistic combination of at least about 0.01% by wt. triamcinolone acetonide and at least about 0.01% by wt. halcinonide as active ingredients therein, in combination with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. .Iaddend.

Abstract: This invention relates to benzolididene compounds of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.2 represents the radical ##STR2## in which R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are identical or different and denote halogen, cyano, ethinyl, trifluoromethoxy, methylthio, nitro, trifluoromethyl or straight-chain or branched alkyl, alkenyl, alkinyl or alkoxy having up to 4 carbon atoms, and one of the substituents optionally represents hydrogen,or a salt thereof.[...]..Iadd., andA represents hydrogen or straight-chain or branched alkyl having up to 8 carbon atoms, or represents phenyl or benzyl which are optionally substituted one to three times by identical or different substituents from the series consisting of hydroxyl, nitro, halogen, cyano, carboxyl, trifluoromethyl, trifluoromethoxy, straight-chain or branched alkoxy having up to 6 carbon atoms or by a group of the formula --NR.sup.6 R.sup.7 or --SO.sub.2 R.sup.8, in whichR.sup.6 and R.sup.

Abstract: A disposable protective garment to to be worn over a worker's street or working clothing.

Abstract: An inner ankle protector device 10 including a protector member 20 having an outer shell element 21 and an inner padded liner element 25 dimensioned to receive the user's inner ankle bone on one foot, a strap unit 12 including main 30 and auxiliary 33 strap members adapted to cooperate with one another and the protector member 20 to encircle the user's ankle and arch. The strap members 30, 33 also provide a thin, cushioned layer on the outside of the protector unit 11.

Abstract: A clothing garment is constructed having a lower covering portion that, when worn, is designed to cover the wearer's body generally below the waist, and a permanent back panel that is fixed to the lower covering portion and covers the back of the wearer's torso region. A replaceable front panel is provided having a releasable fastening system that enables it to be attached releasably to the lower body and back portions such that, when worn, the replaceable front panel appears as an integrated panel of the garment, but yet is detachable therefrom and may be interchanged with similar constructed front panels to change the look of the garment or when a front panel becomes soiled. The construction is particularly adapted for children's clothing.

Abstract: A garment combines a hospital gown with a robe. The gown extends across the front of and around and partially behind a patient. It is attached on one side end to the inside of a side of the robe and on that side's top to the shoulder of the robe. The other or free side end of the gown is folded on itself so that the tops of its behind and corresponding front portions may be sewn together to form a shoulder support. The top of the gown around portion is cut away to form an arm hole. The robe is made of three panel pieces: a back panel with lateral extensions and central collar part at its top; and right and left side panels each formed at the top with a lateral extension and a collar part. The top and bottom edges of corresponding lateral extensions are sewn together; likewise the adjacent edges of the side panels and the back panel above the sleeves, to the gown and robe collars, and the adjacent edges below the sleeves, to the bottom of the gown and robe.

Abstract: Security garments are provided for retaining catheters and other types of tubing in place. The security garments are in the form of undershirts, brassieres, vests, or sleeves, and include fastening means to retain the catheters and tubing in place without vertical or horizontal movement.

Abstract: A finger nail polish protective glove for protecting the finger nails of a user with freshly applied polish from blemishing while sleeping. The finger nail polish protective glove includes a flexible palm panel has a wrist region and a plurality of flexible digit stalls outwardly extending from the palm panel distal the wrist region of the palm panel. A pair of flexible wrist straps outwardly extending from opposite sides of the palm panel. The free ends of the wrist straps are coupled together. Each of the digit stalls has a protective cage pivotally coupled to the tip of the respective digit stall. Each of the protective cages covers a portion of the associated digit stall adjacent the tip of the associated digit stall having a length less than about one-half of a distance of the associated finger stall defined between the root and tip of the associated finger stall.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an apparatus 10 for providing solar powered air circulation to the face and upper body of the user. A means for mounting photoelectric cells 16 to the apex of the top of a hat 12 is provided which cells 16 are connected by wire 24 to a directionally selective fan 14 which is located under the brim 18 of the hat 12. The fan 14 receives air transmitted through a conduit 20 under the brim of the hat 12 which has its air inlets 22 on the lateral edges of the brim 18 of the hat 12. The fan 14 is also provided with a horizontally movable axle 26 means whereby it is partially rotatable in the horizontal axis to selectively distribute the air. An alternative embodiment 30 is provided wherein the components of the present invention are assembled onto a modular semi-flexible frame 30 which can be attached to an existing favorite cap 12 by means of hook and loop material 36 thereby providing a portable cooling unit which can be easily attached to various hats.

Abstract: An improved bandanna or scarf is formed with holding elements thereon, and may include a number of flexible layers which provide protection from the elements. A top portion of the improved bandanna or scarf may include elastic elements to aid in securing the bandanna or scarf in place on the nose of a wearer, or may have a pair of drawstrings with locking elements to enable the bandanna or scarf to be adjustably tightened when wearing. The drawstrings may also include loops for supporting glasses thereon.

Abstract: An ornamental circuit accessory for use with a hat. The ornamental circuit accessory has light emitting diodes for being mounted on the hat for being viewed by individuals viewing the hat and the terminals of the diodes and the circuitry for controlling the diodes are adapted to be concealed within the hat by the person wearing the hat. The control circuitry includes an electronic clock which sends electric pulses to an electronic counter, the output of which passes through a decoder that controls which diodes are sequentially illuminated (Example Only) for providing a type of additional ornamentation for the wearer of the hat.

Abstract: A sock pair or glove pair is disclosed having a first and a second sock or glove and at least one snap fastener. Each snap fastener has a male part, a female part, and two securing parts. At least one snap fastener is a retaining snap fastener. Each sock or glove has a U-shaped fabric tab folded over the upper or wrist edge of the sock or glove. The tab is retained on the sock or the glove by the male or the female part and one of the securing parts of the retaining snap fastener. The retaining snap fastener is located at a fastener distance from the upper or wrist edge of the sock or glove. The fastener distance is at least the fastener width and may be up to 2.5 times the fastener width. At least one of the tabs has an indicia indicating the source of the sock or glove. The inner and outer distal edges of each tab preferably conform to the shape of the snap fastener holding the tab on. The glove or sock pair is comfortable, durable, and particularly suited for inexpensive mass production by machine.

Abstract: A sock whose leg portion has wicking regions interspersed among fabric folds which are adapted to increase the effective surface area of the leg portion. The foot and leg portions of the sock may be constructed of the same material, such as synthetic, hydrophobic yarns, and formed in a unitary manner, either by weaving or knitting. The wicking regions may be formed using stitching along outer edges of a plurality of diamond shapes. Alternatively, the wicking regions may be formed by a set of first fabric bands, wherein the fabric folds comprise a set of second fabric bands, and the first and second bands alternate horizontally along a length of the tubular leg portion. The first fabric bands are preferably elastic or stretchable to maintain the first fabric bands in intimate contact with a wearer's skin.

Abstract: A support/sport sock for enhancing athletic performance and method of use. The sock includes a sock body of an elastomeric material which exhibits a pressure gradient against the calf of the leg which varies from a maximum proximate the foot portion of the sock to a minimum at the top end. The sock may include a padded portion extending along the plantar surface and a wicking material. The sock is used to enhance athletic performance.

Abstract: Head-protective helmet including an outer shell, an impact cap, an inner shell, a head band, and mounting members mounting the head band to the inner shell. An assembly including the inner shell head band and mounting members mounting the head band to the shell. An assembly including the impact cap, the inner shell, cradle or web of head straps, head band, and mounting members mounting the head band to the inner shell. A mounting member or anchor clip particularly useful for mounting a head band to an inner shell.

Abstract: A swimming goggle structure includes two frames, each having a lens seat defined by a raised wall formed thereon to support a lens. A loop-like lens securing member, is removably fit onto the raised wall of the frame to hold the lens on the lens seat of the frame. The raised wall has an inner surface on which a sideways-opened groove for supporting and holding the lens is provided and an outer side on which a circumferential shoulder is formed to support the loop-like lens securing member. The shoulder has a lateral groove recessed into and Co-extensive with the raised wall and the loop-like lens securing member has a corresponding inward-projecting rib receivable within the outer groove of the circumferential shoulder to removably hold the lens securing member on the lens seat so as to allow a user to replace the lens by oneself by removing the lens securing member from the raised wall of the frame.

Abstract: A jockey jacket actuates upon sensing a particular event, such as the jockey falling from the horse during a race. A series of air tracks are inflated by a gas generator to pump up a series of air-pockets, mini-airbags, and a collar protection region, preferably with a series of concentric circular cylinders which expand and provide resistance to motions that are transverse to the concentric axis. A plurality of caps are telescopically disposed within the tracks and are forced upwards by the injected gas. These caps form a column that, together with the other columns and a support member Within the jacket collar, forms an exoskeleton around the jockey's neck. A base webbing provides support for the columns. The jacket includes microelectronics to control the jacket actuation. The jacket is usable for other activities, such as motorcycling.

Abstract: Protective padding primarily intended for use in sports gear. In a first set of preferred embodiments, the pads include flexible, outer casings of porous, breathable, inelastic material overfilled with resilient, discrete beads of elastic material. The beads are initially in compressed states within the casing and place the outer, inelastic casing in tension. When a blow or force is applied, the beads are further compressed to absorb and dissipate the impact. Additionally, the applied blow or force will increase the tension in the outer casing to even further compress the elastic beads for better absorption and dissipation of the impact. In use, the porous pads are compressed and rebound to create a pumping effect that circulates air into and out of the pads drawing heat and perspiration from the athlete's body and keeping the athlete cool and dry. If desired, the pad can be secured directly to the athlete's jersey to enhance this pumping effect as well as the dissipation of the force of any impact.

Abstract: A plunger includes an upper base, a pressure ball under the upper base, a correlative tubular shaft extending vertically through the pressure ball, a handle pivotally connected with an upper end of the correlative tubular shaft, a connecting rod connects to the correlative shaft, and a lower end stopper threadably connected with the lower end of the connecting rod. The pressure ball can store air supplied by an air pump or compressor through an air inlet. The handle can be operated to let the air stored in the pressure ball flow through the correlative shaft, the connecting rod and the lower end stopper into a clogged pipe or drain for clearing passage with a large force of pressured air.

Abstract: A toilet guard system including a plurality of side segments. Each side segment having a lower edge and an upwardly extending trapezoidal shaped component including a plurality on each side in overlapping relationship to form two sets. A horizontal coupling member is positioned on the inner surface of the toilet bowl with a vertical element in contact with the interior vertical face of a toilet bowl for proper positioning therebetween. The coupling member also has spaced horizontal ledges positionable above and below the toilet for securement purposes. The coupling member and side segments are in a generally circular orientation with an opening at the forward region of the toilet for urination therebetween and an opening at the rearward region for receipt of the upper component.

Abstract: A toilet bowl overflow prevention device is provided including a rigid interconnect member having a top end adapted for being pivotally connected to a knob assembly of a toilet assembly. The interconnect member is adapted for forcing a flush valve of the toilet assembly into sealed abutment with a drain aperture of the toilet assembly when the knob assembly is rotated in a direction opposite of that associated with removing the flush valve from engagement with the drain aperture.

Abstract: A swimming pool is provided that is filled with water containing salt to give buoyancy to a swimmer and to enable the swimmer to effortlessly float. The pool is formed of two or more sections with each section filled with the swimming pool water having differing densities of salt to provide for different buoyancy levels therein. Further, the water in the swimming pool also contains magnesium chloride, calcium sulfate, potassium sulfate and magnesium bromide.

Abstract: A device for removing spa covers and storing them, while the spa is in use, and returning them to cover the spa after use. The device may be operated with very little effort on the part of the user to lift the cover up and "off" the spa and over the end for storage. The spring balance aids in returning the cover to the "on" position. This device also reduces the possibility of having the wind damage or blow away the spa cover. Handicapped persons may find the installation of the hand crank or electric motor provisions will help them remove and replace the cover.

Abstract: A device for limiting the intrusion of a shower curtain into a shower enclosure includes a clamp portion for releasably engaging the shower curtain rod, and an tail portion depending from the clamp portion for impinging on the shower curtain and urging it outwardly. The clamp includes an inverted U configuration adapted to extend about the curtain rod. The U-configuration includes one leg that is joined integrally to the tail portion, and the other leg is provided with a detent tip. A detent lever extends from the tail portion proximate to the detent tip, and includes an array of closely spaced detent teeth adapted to engage the detent tip. The detent lever is resiliently biased toward the detent tip, so that the tip remains engaged with the teeth unless otherwise disturbed. The two legs of the clamp may be squeezed together to engage the curtain rod frictionally to immobilize the device on the curtain rod, and the device will remain in this disposition until released.