Abstract: A lacebark elm tree named `UPMTF` having an upright pyramidal growth habit with a dense foliage canopy, a dominant leader with secondary branches ascending upwardly, early exfoliating bark, consistent rich yellow-orange fall color, and also capable of being reproduced reliably from vegetative cuttings.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach tree characterized by its early ripening fruit which has a round shape, a medium size, and 90-100%% red blush.

Abstract: A new plant variety of Chrysanthemum producing flowers of unusual spider daisy flower form.

Abstract: A new plant variety of Chrysanthemum producing yellow and red bicolor flowers.

Abstract: Floribunda rose plant having pure pink color; hard petal substance; production of large flowers in small clusters; being adaptable to greenhouse pot forcing; possessing a long shelf life; and dark green, semi-glossy, disease resistant foliage.

Abstract: A new plant variety of Chrysanthemum producing red/purple flowers.

Abstract: A new plant variety of Chrysanthemum producing dark coral flowers.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of geranium named `Fiseye`, particularly characterized by the combined features of light violet flowers with large red macules; round, open, slightly semi-double flower shape; relatively small inflorescences; large, intense green leaves without zonation; medium plant habit in combination with good branching characteristics and short internodes, and medium early spring flower response.

Abstract: A new miniature rose plant variety with many petalled, fragrant pink flowers.

Abstract: A new variety of hybrid tea rose plant producing pale yellow flowers.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Aglaonema named `Peacock` particularly characterized by its mostly upright and somewhat outwardly arching plant habit; upper mature leaf surfaces that are mottled silver green with random dark green spots with yellow-green midrib giving a tricolor appearance; leaf shape that is oblong and narrow with recurved apex; light green to white petioles with occasional green spots and streaks; excellent tolerance to low temperatures; and resistance to diseases common to Aglaonema.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Aglaonema named `Cassandra` particularly characterized by its upright and outwardly arching plant habit; uniform plant habit; good production of divisions; short internodes with numerous leaves giving plants a very full and dense appearance; upper leaf surfaces that are glossy silver green with dark green random spots and whitish-green to white midrib; large, oblong, flat leaves with white petioles which contrast well with the leaves; tolerance to low temperatures; and resistance to diseases common to Aglaonema.

Abstract: Our new and distinct variety of apricot tree (Prunus armeniaca) has the following unique combination of outstanding features that are desirable in a new variety. The following descriptive features of the tree and its fruit were characterized with the tree budded on Nemaguard (non-patented) rootstock, grown on Hanford sandy loam soil, Storie Index rating 95, in U.S.D.A. Hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto, Calif., and with standard commercial cultural fruit growing practices, such as, pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization:1. Heavy and regular production of fruit.2. Fruit with good flavor and eating quality, both fresh and canned.3. Fruit with firm flesh, good handling and shipping quality.4. Vigorous, semi-spreading growth.5. Fruit that maintains good texture, shape and appearance after being canned.6. Fruit with a high degree of soluble solids (average 14.1.degree. Brix).

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of ground cover rose plant is provided which forms substantially continuously throughout the season long-lasting bright velvet red blossoms. The blossoms tend to open on a reliable basis and remain attractive upon aging. The new variety exhibits a compact, spreading and overhanging growth habit that renders it suitable for growing as an ornamental ground cover in the landscape and home garden. The foliage is glossy and contrasts well with the bright velvet red blossoms. The reproductive organs and pollen provide a bright yellow coloration at the center of each fully open blossom. The petals drop off cleanly as the blossoms mature. The new variety propagates well from cuttings and by budding and exhibits an excellent resistance to blackspot, mildew, and rust.

Abstract: A new and distinct Alstroemeria plant variety producing flowers of good quality and attractive coloration.

Abstract: A distinctive cultivar of Lantana plant named `Anne Marie`, characterized by its compact, dense, bushy and outwardly spreading growth habit; pubescent stems and leaves; very dark green leaves; numerous inflorescences; initially bright yellow petals that become various shades of dark pink to purple during development; and good weather tolerance.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Rhododendron plant named `Amy Cotta`, characterized by its compact, slow-growing, dense plants that are very freely branching; very uniform, symmetrical, rounded plant habit; dark green small leaves; uniform flowering; numerous, showy, ruffled, small lavender pink flowers; good weather-tolerance; and hardy to zone 4.

Abstract: A rotary hopper includes a door, which is pivotally mounted on the main mounting plate for pivoting about a vertical axis, having a transparent element to enable viewing of the interior of the rotary hopper. The pivotally mounted door enables easy access to the interior of the hopper. On the opposite side of the main mounting plate from the door, a shaft is supported for rotatably supporting a cone having a gauging ring with gauging grooves mounted thereon. A recess in the cone, the interior of the gauging ring, and the interior of the transparent element on the door form a reservoir in the rotary hopper for the fastener elements. On the side of the main mounting plate having the door, the main mounting plate has a vertical groove to receive the fastener element in each of the gauging grooves when each of the gauging grooves is aligned therewith during rotation of the gauging ring. The vertical groove communicates with a setting station of an attaching apparatus.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for testing a pulse oximeter which is based on the concept of an electrical interface between the testing instrument and the oximeter rather than an optical interface. The pulse oximeter signal processor is tested separately from the probe, and still further, the optical elements, that is, the LEDs and the photodiode, of the probe are tested separately from the probe cable. With the probe disconnected from the oximeter, a modulated electrical test signal representative of SpO.sub.2 values and other parameters is generated in response to an electrical signal from the oximeter, and the test signal is applied to the oximeter signal processor, whereby the display of the oximeter shows a value of SpO.sub.2 which is compared with the SpO.sub.2 value represented by the test signal. Independently, the probe including the probe cable, the LEDs and the photodiode are respectively and separately subjected to continuity and optical sensitivity tests.

Abstract: The semiconductor memory device comprises a memory array (9) and a data bus line (1) for transferring read and write data between the memory array and an input buffer (IB) and an output buffer (OB) and also transferring an information indicating read or write mode operation. The data bus line transfers the read data as a complement signal having a predetermined amplitude which is smaller than a potential difference between high and low level power source lines (7 and 8, respectively). The predetermined amplitude is defined by a first and a second impedance (2 and 3, respectively) connected between the data bus line and a first and a second power source line (7 and 8), respectively, The first impedance (2) is associated with a first end of the data bus line in the input-output buffer area and the second impedance (3) is associated with a second end of the data bus line in the inner circuit area of the device.

Abstract: A drive-in expansion fastener is provided having a generally cylindrical, hollow body with a tapered end formed from an angular truncation of the body. The body is reinforced by at least one longitudinal rib so as to permit drive-in penetration from the tapered end even if the fastener is formed from plastic materials. The fastener is retained within the wall by at least one pair of hinged flanges which expand .Iadd.or move .Iaddend.circumferentially .Iadd.apart .Iaddend.in response to the threaded insertion of an ordinary screw within the hollow portion of the body. That screw engages an inclined surface within the body to cam the flanges outwardly. The flanges engage the back surface of the wall while a longitudinally .[.slit portion.]. .Iadd.split length .Iaddend.of the body expands within the hole created by drive-in penetration.

Abstract: A high pressure, high throughput, single wafer, semiconductor processing reactor is disclosed which is capable of thermal CVD, plasma-enhanced CVD, plasma-assisted etchback, plasma self-cleaning, and deposition topography modification by sputtering, either separately or as part of in-situ multiple step processing. The reactor includes cooperating arrays of interdigitated susceptor and wafer support fingers which collectively remove the wafer from a robot transfer blade and position the wafer with variable, controlled, close parallel spacing between the wafer and the chamber gas inlet manifold, then return the wafer to the blade. A combined RF/gas feed-through device protects against process gas leaks and applies RF energy to the gas inlet manifold without internal breakdown or deposition of the gas. The gas inlet manifold is adapted for providing uniform gas flow over the wafer.

Abstract: The present invention provides an optical recording medium using an amorphous-crystalline phase-change for recording and erasing, wherein reflectivity of an optical recording medium-constituting recording film in an amorphous state is larger than that of the optical recording medium-constituting recording film in a crystalline state, or wherein absorptivity of an optical recording medium-constituting recording film in an amorphous state is smaller than that of the optical recording medium-constituting recording film in a crystalline state.

Abstract: The invention is concerned with linear and cyclic polymers or oligomers having a photoreactive ethene group. The polymers are of the formula ##STR1## wherein M.sub.a, M.sub.b, M.sub.c are monomer units for homo- or copolymers;x, y, z are mole fractions of the copolymers, whereby in each case 0<x.ltoreq.1; 0.ltoreq.y.ltoreq.1 and 0.ltoreq.z<1;S.sub.a, S.sub.b are spacer units;Z.sub.a, Z.sub.b are molecular units which can undergo photochemical isomerization/dimerization;n is a magnitude of 4-100 000 andm is 0 or 1,The compounds are used as an orienting layer for liquid cyrstals.

Abstract: A finger guard for protecting a finger being used as a guide along the edge of work pieces such as acoustical tile and sheets of plywood and dry wall is provided. The finger guard is worn on the non-working hand and covers the area of the finger being drawn flush against the work piece. The finger guard is an egg shaped protective fabric having an elastic band attached thereto to fit the fabric over the area of the finger requiring protection. The wider area of the egg shaped fabric provides a large area of protection near the base of the finger while the tapering end of the fabric ensures that the dexterity of the finger tip is not compromised by the interference of fabric. The outer edge of the fabric is reinforced with stitching that also serves to attach the elastic band to the protective fabric. The elastic band is attached near the middle of the fabric so that, when the finger guard is worn, the elastic band also does not hinder the dexterity of the finger tip.

Abstract: A toy animal, such as a soft sculpture, is integrated with a design imprinted or depicted on an article of clothing, wherein the design depicts a habitat for the toy animal. Preferably, the design is related to a pocket, so that the animal enters the habitat by being placed in the pocket. Alternatively, or in addition, the toy animal may be appropriately mounted on the design by Velcro or other fastener means.

Abstract: A smock to be worn by a clean room operator includes an upper material part for covering the upper body of the operator, a lower material part for covering the lower body of the operator, wherein the upper material part and the lower material part are integrally formed. An air passage within the smock connects the upper material part and the lower material part, and a discharge part is in flow communication with the air passage for venting the air within the smock.

Abstract: A firefighting garment including: an outer shell of abrasion, flame and heat resistant material selected from a group consisting of an aramid material, a blend of aramid materials, PBI material, and a blend of aramid and PBI materials; a thermal liner, positioned within the outer shell and including a batting of needlepunch or nonwoven aramid material, or a blend of such aramid materials stitched to a first face cloth layer of aramid material, a knit collar and arms having knit wristlets; and a second face cloth layer of aramid material, positioned within the thermal liner; where the material of the outer shell, the thermal liner including the collar and wristlets, and the second face cloth layer are all treated with a durable, water repellant finish.

Abstract: A hockey shirt with a lower trunk opening, a neck opening and a neck guard associated with the neck opening. The neck guard includes a neck surrounding band of fabric, and a releasible attachment for changing the diameter of the neck guard to suit the needs of the wearer. In one embodiment the shirt includes sleeves, with cuff assemblies. The cuff assemblies include a slash guard retaining pocket and an elasticizing means, which in the preferred embodiment is the sleeve cuff itself.

Abstract: A decoration or accessory for clothing consisting of two die cut pieces of material laid on top of one another. In one embodiment a paper coated adhesive is coated on the facing sides of each piece of material. The two pieces of material each have a mating central aperture and are joined together along the edge of the central aperture by sewing, stitching or the like. The decoration is placed in a previously cut aperture in an item of clothing to be decorated with one die cut piece overlaying the exterior side of the item and the other piece overlaying the interior side of the item. The paper backing is removed from the decoration and the decoration is adhesively secured to the item. Securing by heat activated adhesive is also contemplated.

Abstract: Men's pants (shorts or briefs) have a Y type separation band (2) or a U type separation band (22) inside thereof together with separation pads (7, 77) to separate the testicles from the body, the penis from the testicles, and the penis from both hips. Complete separation around the male genitals is achieved without effort by wearing these pants. A penis band (3) formed with an elastic band (4, 44) and clips (5, 55) is sewn to a center part of a waist band (6) in an I shape. A penis hole (14) can be adjusted by moving the two clips (5, 55) up and down according to the individual location and size of the penis (101). A lower part (88) below the clip (5) helps to increase separation between the testicles and the penis.

Abstract: Protective composite headgear bearing distinctive embedded marking, such as alphanumeric data, color patterns, or stylized designs. A patterned sheet is formed into headgear shape, and the patterned side is covered with solidifiable plastic composition. The outer layer of the resulting composite headgear is translucent, and the inner layer preferably opaque, so that the pattern between layers is protected from abrasion damage while readily visible to an onlooker. Distortion of the pattern by the shaping of the original flat sheet is counteracted by pre-distorting the sheet oppositely to offset it.

Abstract: An impact resistant face shield that includes a single formed arcuate lens portion that, in a first orientation, has a first curvature extending in a horizontal direction and a second curvature extending in a vertical direction. The lens portion has a top portion and a bottom portion that extends relatively inwardly towards the face of the wearer relative to an intermediate portion disposed between the top and bottom portions. Each curvature of the lens defines an arc of a circle having a substantially uniform radius to produce nominal levels of distortion, thereby reducing the prism effects created by the lens, and providing an optically corrected viewing window.

Abstract: A case for a mask includes a first panel secured to a second panel to form a pouch into which the mask may be inserted and removed. The second panel may include a pair of overlapping panel sections defining an opening for insertion of the mask. Apertures on either side of the case accommodate passage of a strap attached to the mask. Alternatively, straps may be permanently secured to the case. Closure elements on either side of the opening maintain the case in a closed position. The case may be positioned behind the user's head when the mask is being used, cushioning the strap, and may be inverted into a storage configuration to cover at least the mask lens. The closure elements are oriented in mutually facing relation in both configurations to maintain the case closed. Panels of the case may be made of floatable synthetic materials or may include light-weight or net materials to promote drying of the case and mask following use.

Abstract: A sports goggle (10) has a lens subframe (14) attached to a face subframe (16) by spacer struts (18). The spacer struts (18) form a top open portion (20) and a pair of cheek open portions (22). The face subframe (16) has a face flange (26) conforming to a user's face. The face flange (26) has a trapezoidal opening (28) in a forehead portion and a pair of locking holes (30) on either side of the trapezoidal opening (28).

Abstract: An automatic toilet seat having two electric drives functioning independently of one another is provided. One motor is connected to the seat and the other operates a paper gripper. Both motors are controlled by appropriate sensors and by an intelligent microprocessor control device. This particular technological model has the advantage that, due to the separate arrangement with one drive motor for the pivot drive of the seat and, independent of that, one drive motor for seizing the protective cover, it is possible to operate both drives completely separately from one another and thus to link the drives by an intelligent microprocessor control. With the intelligent microprocessor control unit, it is possible to adjust the two drives independently of one another and to adjust both of them to the site conditions (i.e., the location where the toilet seat is installed).

Abstract: A toilet plunger holder and cover including a cylindrical base coextensive in height with the plunger elastomeric head and a cover for the base with a narrow tubular portion that covers and is coextensive in length with the plunger handle. Partitions and a deodorizing substance holder are molded integrally with the base bottom wall, and these partitions hold the plunger head above the bottom wall for drying. The entire holder receives a rigid decorative overlay that is connected to the holder cover so the overlay and cover are removed as a unit from the base. In one embodiment, the holder cover is made of a ceramic material with an elastomeric bumper that prevents damage to the ceramic.

Abstract: A sewage removal system for low water use toilets within an insulated building, the system comprising a transfer tank to collect sewage by gravity from the toilet, a holding tank remote from the transfer tank, a sewage discharge pipe extending between the transfer tank and the holding tank for fluid communication between the transfer tank and the holding tank, the sewage discharge pipe rising to a point, along its length, which is significantly above the fluid level in each of the transfer tank and the holding tank, a vent pipe for the interior of the holding tank and blower associated with the vent pipe, when activated to create a sufficient vacuum within the holding tank to draw sewage from the transfer tank, through the discharge pipe, into the holding tank, and a switch associated with the transfer tank and arranged so as to activate the blower, when the level of the sewage in the transfer tank rises to a predetermined height and to deactivate the blower when that level falls to a predetermined height.

Abstract: A potty chair resembling a miniature toilet uses features of appearance and a handle for producing a simulated flushing sound, to attract a toddler, familiarize her/him with the device and remove barriers to its usage. A dual phase reward system including a displayable trophy and a storage cubby hole for prizes such as candy, stickers, and toys, encourage the child to use the device and accelerate the completion of potty training.

Abstract: A suction assembly employs an air induction tube to induct air into the recirculating water pump to cause the pump to cease pumping operation when the front face of the assembly is blocked. The induction tube is connected to a bleed path formed between the induction tube and a surrounding coaxial face tube extended into the assembly from the front face. When the face is blocked by hair or the like, water in the induction tube bleeds into the main chamber of the assembly and empties the induction tube. Air is then pulled into the pump, causing the pump to lose prime thereby reducing pump pressure to zero and allowing the hair or other blocking material to be removed. In a preferred embodiment, the induction tube is connected to the air inlet of at least one venturi-type hydromassage jet assembly. The suction assembly employs a spring-loaded induction stem which bears compressively against the interior face of the suction cover, thereby permitting use of conventional suction covers.

Abstract: A back rest for mounting to a bath tub. The back rest includes a pair of spaced apart elongate side rods with a back rest member extending between the side rods. The top end of the back rest member is extended towards the upper ends of the side rods while the bottom end of the back rest member is extended towards the lower ends of the side rods. Coupled to each end of the side rods is an attachment member for attaching to a surface, such as the surface of a bath tub or a wall.

Abstract: A grab assembly includes a grab bar and a mounting flange for each end of the grab bar. Each mounting flange has an annular projection. The ends of the grab bar extend into and are secured to the projections. An annular cover is sleeved over the projection of each mounting flange to conceal the flange with a tight fit so that there is no gap. The invention is also applicable to a center support for the grab bar.

Abstract: A multiple shower combination (11) is created, which carries at least two shower operational units (13, 14). By means of a water supply pipe (37), said multiple shower combination is connectable in water-carrying and mechanically supporting manner to a wall connection (54) for an overhead shower. The wall connection (54) at least partly carries the multiple shower combination (11).The water supply pipe (37) can form part of a guide mechanism (43), on which a front panel (12) is vertically adjustable and in certain circumstances can be pivotably mounted about it.

Abstract: A condensation trap for a shower cubicle, comprises a generally convex cover for the cubicle, the cover having inner and outer walls spaced apart from each other, the inner wall having an opening in the uppermost part thereof and the outer wall having a plurality of openings adjacent to the lower edge of the trap in contact with the cubicle. Drainage holes are provided for discharging condensed water from between the walls into the shower cubicle. The trap reduces water vapor in the room in which the shower cubicle is installed, thereby reducing the effects of dampness caused by condensed water vapor on the surfaces of the room.

Abstract: The invention concerns a device for a bed, particularly for handling e.g. hospitalized bedridden patients, for example when the patient's position needs to be changed, the bed to be made, or examinations to be carried out. The bed bottom of the bed is arranged to be shifted between an essentially horizontal position and two laterally pivoted positions, in which the bed bottom in the area of a lower longitudinal side (9) is angled for the purpose of forming a lateral contact area (13). The device comprises a plurality of abutment members (4) disposed in the area of the longitudinal sides of the bed, and it has an essentially elongate body (1) provided with projecting members (3) having a configuration complementary to that of the abutment members (4). The projecting members (3) and the abutment members (4) extend essentially in the transverse direction of the bed.

Abstract: A surgical table including a control system for facilitating manipulation of the table top when a patient is a normal and a reversed position. The table includes moveable table top sections whereby the table may be reconfigured from a normal configuration for receiving a patient with the patient's head at a head end of the table to a reversed configuration with the patient's head located at the foot end of the table. The controller is adapted to sense the configuration of the table and automatically reverse selectable functions for movement of the table when the table is in the reverse configuration.