Abstract: A vegetatively reproduced buffalograss cultivar named `NE91-118` is distinguished from other commercially produced buffalograss varieties by its excellent turfgrass color, cold tolerance, high density, low growth habit, and rate of establishment. `NE91-118` is also distinguished by molecular markers and nuclear DNA content. `NE91-118` is suitable for use in low to medium maintenance situations in arid and semi-arid climates of United States and Canada.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Double Impatiens plant named `BFP-13357`, characterized by its numerous and consistently double, orange red and white bi-colored flowers; compact and mounded plant habit; and dark green leaves.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of New Guinea Impatiens plant named `Duepetrest`, characterized by its soft red and light lavender bi-colored petal color; floriferousness; dense and bushy plant habit; freely and basally branching plant habit; and dark green non-variegated foliage.

Abstract: A new and distinct hybrid of Heuchera plant characterized by unusual coral-colored flowers, produced abundantly over a long bloom period above old-bronze-colored foliage.

Abstract: A new and distinct hybrid of Heuchera plant characterized by cherry-red flowers and chocolate-toned foliage.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of cherry tree, originating from a controlled cross of `Lapins`.times.`2N-39-5` made in 1976 is described. The resulting seedling was established in a selection block in 1985 and given the breeder's reference number `13N-6-59`. The variety has been established and is being maintained at the research facility. Evaluations began upon fruiting. The variety is stable with no variations occurring, and demonstrates qualities of the tree, flower, and fruit that in combination make the variety significantly different from from its parents and other fruiting cherry varieties, in that `Sumleta` has large kidney shaped fruit, with shiny, mahogany skin with fine light dots and dark red flesh. The fruit has a prominent suture and a hollow apex with and obvious dimple. The fruit matures mid season, about 5 to 6 days after `Van` and `Bing` and 4 to 5 days before `Lapins`. The fruit is very firm, has a sweet taste with some astringency, and is moderately susceptible to rain splitting.

Abstract: A liquid vapor absorption system comprises: one or more absorbers, one or more generators, and a fluid loop for directing refrigerant absorption fluid between the absorbers and generators, heat exchangers for selectively functioning as an evaporator or a condenser and cooperating with an indoor coil for recovering thermal energy,a reservoir for condensed refrigerant,a phase-change thermosyphon loop for directing condensed refrigerant from the reservoir to the heat exchange section of an absorber for removing heat of absorption, anda reversing valve means for selectively directing gaseous refrigerant to the heat exchangers functioning as a condenser, and for simultaneously directing gaseous refrigerant from the heat exchangers functioning as an evaporator to the absorber.

Abstract: A ballast distributing railroad car has a number of ballast hoppers, each with a selectively operable hopper discharge control member which is operable to selectively drop material from the respective hopper either inside of or outside of the rails of a railroad track. The railroad car also has a pair of ballast distributing blades pivotally attached beneath it, either between the hopper discharge control members or one at either end of the car, with the blades being mirror images of each other. Each blade and each hopper discharge control member can be selectively operated via an independent hydraulic actuator. A remote control radio transmitter and car mounted receiver provide for remote, individual and selective control of hopper discharge control members and blades on a car.

Abstract: A vehicle tire and wheel assembly for use in high brake heat generated service has an overall tire diameter (TD) of approximately 43 inches and an overall wheel diameter (WD) of approximately 24.5 inches to provide a ratio of approximately 1.76. The tire section height (H) is approximately 9.2 inches and the tire section width (W) is approximately 11.5 inches. The tire is of a radial construction containing steel reinforcing cords.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for manufacturing recyclable paper pallets utilizes spool-shaped laminated supports which are wound on a spool-shaped mandrel utilizing adhesive coated paper strips. In one aspect of the invention, the spool-shaped laminated supports can be glued to conventional upper and lower pallet skin sheets also made of paper material, such as corrugated paperboard. In another aspect of the invention, the spool-shaped pallet supports are utilized in a system in which the pallet is integrated directly into a pre-strapped load. In this system, a slip sheet is strapped directly to the bottom of a load and the slip sheet is glued directly to the upper faces of an array of pallet supports, sufficient to support the load and to provide the spacers or standoffs for subsequent insertion of lifting equipment, such as a lifting fork, beneath the load. The inherent rigidity of the strapped load may be sufficient to compensate for the lack of rigidity of the thin paper slip sheet.

Abstract: There is disclosed apparatus for use in extracting liquid from cloth or other water-absorbing goods wherein the goods are contained within a perforated drum rotatably mounted in an outer housing. Circumferentially spaced, essentially rigid, hollow preforms having parts therein extend lengthwise of the inner side of the drum, and bellows are connected to the inner side of the drum each to cover a preform. Fluid pressure is selectively supplied to the ribs to expand the bellows or withdrawn from the ribs to radially collapse the bellows onto the preforms.

Abstract: A second stage healing abutment for forming and preserving in the mucosa above a dental implant a transmucosal opening large enough to receive an artificial tooth that faithfully replicates a natural tooth being restored, and a companion transfer coping having identical transmucosal portions for forming in a laboratory model a faithful replica of the transmucosal opening made of a resilient gingiva replicating material in which to fabricate the artificial tooth, and methods of using the same.

Abstract: Elbow and knee guards are used in sports in which the athlete must expect regular contact with the ground or floor. This guard utilizes hinged resilient members along the lateral direction of the joint and sliding slots which allow the guard to both rotate and deflect along the longitudinal direction. As the knee or elbow is flexed, the skin stretches in the longitudinal direction carrying the resilient members along and consequently the guard stretches and changes its shape to match the shape of the limb. The aluminum hinges allow the joint to flex in the lateral direction. The guard does not don the limb and thus eliminates chafing. The guard is placed over the knee or elbow. By pressing on the guard with the hands, the aluminum hinges will deform until the guard conforms to the contour of the surface.

Abstract: A fastener for a shin guard mounted on the leg of an athlete including upper and lower bands connected at their ends by diagonal bands, fork bands connecting the outer ends of the upper and lower bands to each other, a band of pile fabric extending outwardly from one of the fork bands, and a band of hook fabric extending outwardly from the other of the fork bands. A combined shin guard and fastener wherein the upper and lower bands are secured to the shin cover. A shin guard fastener consisting of an elongated flexible and resilient band having a central portion with a first attachment member for attaching the central portion to a sock or shin cover, and second and third attachment members on the end portions of the band for attaching the end portions to each other.

Abstract: A knee pad for cushioning the knee region of a wearer from impact forces. The knee pad includes a pad has a generally concave interior face, a generally convex exterior face, and generally rectangular upper and lower portions. The upper portion of the pad has a width greater than that of the lower portion of the pad such that the pad has a pair of side shoulders formed between the upper and lower portions of the pad. The interior face of the pad has a pocket with a deformable pad disposed therein.

Abstract: A bib having an improved pocket. The pocket is formed by a pocket panel disposed adjacent a body panel. A longitudinally extending crease is disposed in at least one of the pocket panel and the body panel. In one embodiment, the bib includes an apron panel for facilitating gravitational opening of the pocket. The apron can comprise a longitudinally extending crease. The creases in each panel can extend generally parallel to a longitudinal centerline of the bib.

Abstract: Inflatable articles of clothing are disclosed. Using in many cases multiple plies of material impervious to air, inflatable pockets are created. Valves may also be included to facilitate introducing air into the pockets and, if necessary, to permit their deflation.

Abstract: An adjustable garment includes an article of clothing having a first fastener element defining a first portion and a second portion of the article of clothing. The adjustable garment also includes a second fastener element associated with the article of clothing disposed a predetermined distance from the first fastener element. The second fastener element defines a third portion of the article of clothing adjacent the second portion. The second fastener element is operable to associate with the first fastener element to allow ready attachment of the first portion to the third portion. The second fastener element is further operable to disassociate from the first fastener element to allow ready detachment of the first portion from the third portion.

Abstract: A fingerless garment is provided having a fan-shaped chamber and an elongated cuff fabricated out of stretchable and warm material that permits convenient hand use and ease of dressing for the very young or those with disabilities associated with the hand. The hand garment may be made of a non-raveling fleece fabric of the type described as Polarfleece.RTM. that is soft, quick drying, warm, and breathable.

Abstract: Provided is an apparatus including a plurality of finger mounts and a plurality of rods each having a base coupled to the tip of one of the finger mounts and extending therefrom in coaxial relationship therewith. A web is mounted on the rods for manipulating and/or collecting debris.

Abstract: A method for fabricating a gamebird hat from multiple gamebird pelts. The pelts are prepared and then coated with a layer of acrylic latex. A hat liner base and hat liner top are cut out from black canvas and assembled on a mannequin head. After pinning the liner base and folding the liner top, the liner base and liner top are removed and stitched. After replacing the liner base and liner top on the mannequin head, the previously cut pelt sections are carefully glued to the liner base and liner top to form a warm and colorful hat.

Abstract: Use is made of remaining stock neck ties to provide gorgeous and elegant decorative wear and also realize effective processing of remaining stock neck ties and resources saving.The decorative wear according to the invention is formed by using decorative cloth which is prepared by sewing together a plurality of neck ties side by side.

Abstract: A wearable belt support device for use in assisting a handicapped individual including a first looped portion encircling a waist of an assisting individual and having a first interengaging end and a second interengaging end. At least one and preferably two hand hold portions are provided at first and second selected sides of the first looped portion and are capable of being grasped by an assisted individual. The device further includes a second shoulder strap portion extending upwardly from the first looped portion and capable of being resecurably attached at first and second ends to the first looped portion. An optional third neck support portion encircles a neck of the assisting individual and a connecting portion extends from the neck support portion and engages an intermediate location along the second shoulder strap portion.

Abstract: A Buttocks Support Device is disclosed. Also disclosed is a support device that comprises an abdominal ring and a pair of thigh rings. Each thigh ring comprises a buttock section and a solar plexus section, the buttock section being configured to lift and restrain the wearer's buttock. The preferred device includes a sleeve thereover for permitting the "rings" to be tightened without pulling on the wearer's skin. It is a further aspect that the device anchor at either the waist or the hips, depending upon the wishes of the wearer. Still further, the thigh rings include adjustment means for adjusting the length of the thigh rings. Furthermore, the preferred abdominal ring includes means for attaching and detaching the device from around the wearer's waist.

Abstract: A helmet of the present invention including a shell formed from a thermoplastic resin and a shock absorbing liner disposed on the inside of the shell.The liner has following varieties of its structure. That is, a single layered structure of acrylonitrile-styrene copolymer resin foam (thereinafter referred to AS foam), a double layered structure in which both less foaming layer and highly foaming layer are made of AS foam, a double layered structure in which a less foaming layer is made of AS foam and a highly foaming layer is made of a foam of other material, or a double layered structure in which a less foaming layer is made of a foam of material other than AS foam and a highly foaming layer is made of AS foam.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a wrestling ear guard comprising a pair of substantially identical mirror image, roughly inverted triangular shaped guards comprising a cup member formed of thin, relatively stiff, resilient sheet material having an inner concave surface and an outer convex surface, a first padded layer applied to the inner concave surface and comprising a roughly inverted triangular portion and outwardly and upwardly extending strap members integral with the triangular member at the upper top corners thereof, a second padded layer applied to the outer convex surface and comprising a roughly inverted triangular member corresponding in size to the inverted triangular portion of the first padded layer and being partially compressed over the outer surface thereof, the second layer being secured about its periphery to the first padded layer whereby the cup member is confined between the first padded layer and the second padded layer.

Abstract: A sports neck brace for use by players in a contact team sport. The brace is made from foam and is adapted to being fastened about a wearer's neck thereby surrounding the wearer's neck with 360.degree. of cushioning. The brace is self-contained and has a generally inverted frustum shape with the portion contacting a wearer's helmet being angled generally upward and outward from the bottom of a wearer's helmet.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a toilet seat sheet holding structure for realizing clean and sanitary use of Western style toilets installed in train, airplane, ship, bus, or other vehicles, department store, building, railway station, public toilet or other structures, and more specifically to a toilet seat sheet holding structure, in which a plurality of toilet seat sheets formed in a size to cover the sitting side are laminated and held at the back side of the toilet lid, confronting the sitting side of the toilet seat, the lowest layer of the toilet seat sheets held at the back side of the toilet lid is disposed so as to be laid on the sitting side of the toilet seat, and therefore the toilet seat sheet can be laid down correctly and securely on the sitting side of the toilet seat, without the time and labor for laying down the toilet seat sheet by hand by the user as in the prior art, the toilet seat sheet can be laid down easily and readily, and by turning the toilet lid after peeling off the used toi

Abstract: A flow control device for a toilet to prevent flooding upon obstructing of a waste outlet of a toilet bowl. The device includes a sensor assembly mounted on a clip held over a rim of the toilet bowl so as to hold the sensor assembly in a predetermined position within the toilet bowl. The clip may include adjustable elements thereon to enable the height of the sensor assembly to be adjusted, depending on the size and type of toilet in which it is affixed. If water bridges contacts on the sensor assembly, an electrical circuit is completed, and a solenoid is actuated to close a normally opened valve to shut off running water to the water tank of the toilet. The present invention is an easily-added-on, simplified device for use with a toilet bowl to prevent flooding, if the waste outlet of the toilet bowl is blocked for any reason.

Abstract: Disclosed is a mechanism for gripping and moving liner sheet (10) including a detachable cartridge having a frame (34) holding a supply of liner sheet (10) on a roll (24) for the purpose of forming a disposable liner inside a dry toilet or other adapted waste receptacle. The cartridge has spaced apart feed pads (54) with low friction faces (20) which automatically align with high friction surfaces (18) on moveable belts (12) as the frame (34) is attached to the waste receptacle. Edge portions (26) of the sheet (10) are guided between the low friction surfaces (20) and the belts (12). When the belts (16) are moved, the sheet (10) is pulled from the roll (24) and the edge portions (26) are transported around the perimeter of the waste receptacle by the belts (12) in cooperation with the low friction surfaces (20) thus causing a liner to be formed inside the waste receptacle.

Abstract: A collapsible spa unit is disclosed including a base and a peripheral wall mounted to and extending above the base. The wall includes a plurality of discrete panels that are releasably interconnected to define an enclosed area. There is a liner that extends across an upper surface of the base and across an inside surface of each panel for holding water within the enclosed area. A conduit having jets is formed through the peripheral wall and the liner for conducting water into the enclosed area of the spa. A suction line is formed through the peripheral wall in the liner for discharging water out of the enclosed area. A pump located outside of the panels, and communicably interconnected with the conduit and suction line, draws water out of the enclosed area through the suction and reintroduces water into the enclosed area through the conduit.

Abstract: A bathtub tray for resting on an upper edge of a bathtub to support items thereon above the bathtub. The bathtub tray includes a panel pivotally coupled to a spaced apart pair of planks. The arm portions of a generally U-shaped support bar are pivotally coupled to the planks to support a portion of the panel above the planks.

Abstract: An insulated bed bath construction 10 including a thermally insulated dual reservoir basin member 20 which cooperates with a main lid member 30 having a pair of apertures 32, 33 which are alignable with the pair of liquid reservoirs 24, 25 and wherein each of the apertures 32, 33 is provided with a closure unit 13 adapted to sealingly engage the respective apertures 32, 33 to minimize thermal losses from one reservoir 24 when the other reservoir 25 is being accessed through its aligned aperture 33 during the bathing process.

Abstract: The process of the use of a bidet and an antiseptic brush in combination with an anti-viral, anti-bacterial, skin cleanser, leads to an anti-sepsis of the anal area of the buttocks. This process could reduce risk of serious disease such as meningitis, hepatitis and many other diseases that may lead to loss of life.

Abstract: A multi-piece waste and overflow unit is used with a bathtub to remove waste water via the overflow drain hole, bottom drain hole, or both holes of the bathtub. The multi-piece waste and overflow unit includes a bottom connector and overflow connector. Both connectors comprise a tubular member, a flange extending radially outwardly with respect to the tubular member, and a frustoconical connector between and connecting the tubular member and the flange. The flanges have a channel formed thereon to receive leakproof adhesive for connecting the connectors to the bathtub respectively. The multi-piece waste and overflow unit also utilizes elbows, T-joints, and conventional pipes for connecting the bottom and overflow connectors.

Abstract: The drain assembly is constructed with a segmented ball valve of stainless steel or plastic which is rotatable between an open position and a closed position by a shaft extending from the drain body. An annular valve seat is biased against the valve body by a compression device and an annual retainer which is threaded into the valve body from above. A strainer may also be provided to catch large particles which might otherwise not be desirable for passage through the drain assembly. The valve body provides a relatively large opening for the discharge of fluids into a drain pipe.

Abstract: The baseplate (1) is made up of a circular metallic disk of approximately the same diameter as the plate (2) while, on the one hand, the plate (2), also made of a metal plate, is secured to a protective circular edging (1b) extending right down to the baseplate and, on the other hand, the lower members (4a) of the two uprights are connected by a horizontal crossmember (10) which, placed at adult knee height, is itself reinforced by an inclined bar (11) extending between this crossmember and the front part of the plate (2).

Abstract: A playpen includes a looped upper frame disposed above and spaced apart from a looped lower frame in a vertical direction. A plurality of vertical posts bridge the upper and lower frames. A cot has a bottom wall and a surrounding wall that is connected to a periphery of the bottom wall and that extends upwardly from the bottom wall. The surrounding wall has a length in the vertical direction which is shorter than a distance between the upper and lower frames in the vertical direction. The surrounding wall further has a distal top portion that engages removably the upper frame for suspending the cot thereon such that the bottom wall is disposed above the lower frame. A releasable fastening unit is provided on the distal top portion of the surrounding wall and the vertical posts for fastening releasably the cot on the vertical posts.

Abstract: An infant car bed for a vehicle comprises a resilient, flexible shell having front, rear, and end portions attached to a bottom portion for transporting a recumbent infant. Front, rear, and end portions include interior and exterior walls which encase a plurality of hollow chambers separated by partitions. Air within the chambers is expelled through the channels when the volume of the chambers is reduced as a result of pressure being exerted upon an exterior wall. Air is drawn back into the chambers when pressure on the wall is relieved to restore the volume of the chamber. The controlled exhaust of air from the chambers absorbs energy from a direct impact with the car bed. Front and rear shell portions further include a recess for securing the car bed to a seat by guiding a seat belt around the front side of the car bed. Straps are mounted to the rear portion of the shell through which a seat belt may be inserted to further secure the car bed to a seat.

Abstract: A security sport tote towel includes a main body having a pair of opposite ends and a pair of opposite sides, a pair of side-by-side corner pockets formed by an end portion of the main body adjacent to one of the opposite ends thereof and extending between the opposite sides thereof and an opposite end pocket formed by an opposite end portion of the main body adjacent to the other of the pair of opposite ends thereof and extending between the opposite sides thereof.

Abstract: An improvement is provided in a bed having a side rail framework, and at least one dual-position rail assembly which is secured on one side of the bed. The improvement includes a rotatable structure upon which the dual-position rail assembly, is mounted in order to enable the dual-position rail assembly to move between two positively-stopped and automatically locked positions. A first of such positively-stopped and automatically locked positions disposes the dual-position rail assembly in an assist, vertically-oriented, position which is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the bed. A second of such positively-stopped and automatically locked positions disposes the dual-position rail assembly in a guard, horizontally-oriented, position which is parallel to the longitudinal axis of the bed.

Abstract: An lifting apparatus for elevating a selected end portion (e.g., head or foot) of a bed frame is fully removable from the bed frame so that it can be added quickly to either end of the bed frame or to a different bed frame. This is accomplished by providing a single removable connection between the feet of the bed frame and receptacles at opposed end portions of a support beam. The support beam member has opposed ends with the receptacles and an elevated portion with an underside that receives extendable portions of a pair of screw jacks. A reversible motor drive and an interface are provided so that rotation of the single motor drive in a selected direction operates both jacks to simultaneously move the beam member and the bed frame between minimum and maximum elevational positions. The user is provided with a control that operates the motor drive, the control having "up", "down" and "stop" control positions. An electrical cable interfaces the control with the motor drive.

Abstract: A bed includes a base, a frame supported on the base for relative movement about a horizontal pivot axis between raised and lowered positions, and a drive assembly for driving movement of the frame. The drive assembly includes a drive box supported on the base for pivotal movement about a horizontal axis parallel to the pivot axis of the frame, a motor supported in the drive box, a pair of laterally spaced sleeves supported in the drive box for rotation about horizontal axes that are perpendicular to the pivot axis of the frame, a pair of transmission elements connected between an output shaft of the motor and the sleeves for rotating the sleeves in unison with one another when the motor is operated, and a pair of screws supported in the sleeves for relative rotational movement.

Abstract: A surgical boot assembly for an operating room table includes a surgical boot, an adjustable support arm securable to the table, and an adjustable clamping assembly attaching the surgical boot to the adjustable support arm. The adjustable support arm includes an attachment, a support rod having an end pivotally attached to the attachment such that the support rod is pivotable about the end relative to the attachment, and a locking cylinder having a first end pivotally attached to the attachment and a second end pivotally attached to the support rod. The locking cylinder is infinitely adjustable over a range and can provide an assisting lift force. The locking cylinder preferably includes a cylinder, a piston within the cylinder and having an integral valve, and a separating piston within the cylinder. The piston and the separating piston divide the cylinder into first, second, and third portions.

Abstract: The present invention provides an insulating, heat-reflective pad made from several thin slats of insulating material which are held between a breathable top sheet of material and a water resistant bottom sheet of material. The sheets of material are joined so as to create pockets which hold insulating slats made from a polyisocyanurate foam composite. The pad can be folded along the stitched seams into a small easily portable bundle.

Abstract: A mattress overlay consisting of two pieces of fabric joined along the longitudinal, or head to foot, edges and then joined transversely, from side to side, at predetermined distances along the longitudinal axis forming lateral, closed interior cell spaces. In the preferred embodiment, the joining method along at least one of the longitudinal edges uses openable and recloseable cooperating hook and loop pressure strips to allow access to the individual cells after manufacture. To provide even support throughout the resting area, the interior cell spaces are partially filled with a flowable filler material of Buckwheat hulls or a mixture of Buckwheat hulls and any other compatible material. The preferred embodiment allows resting comfort to be customized by adding or removing flowable filler from individual cell spaces as needed. The preferred embodiment has half of an openable and recloseable fastening device joined along longitudinal edge to allow attachment of two or more mattress overlays.