Abstract: Floribunda rose plant having disease resistance; large, leathery foliage; and large, fragrant flowers of attractive orange-red color.

Abstract: A razor blade body in the form of a cartridge structure includes a guard member assembled thereon forward of, and extending parallel to, the blade or blades. The guard is of a two part molded structure having an upper portion of elastomeric material with a plurality of upwardly projecting protrusions formed thereon and a lower base portion of rigid plastic material having a downwardly projecting V-shaped cross-sectional portion. A pair of upwardly projecting elements are disposed in spaced relation forming a recess on the blade cartridge structure for receiving the V-shaped base portion therebetween and a latch means disposed in the recess retains the guard member in the assembled position.

Abstract: A reaming apparatus for enlarging a borehole, including a tubular body having one or more longitudinally and generally radially extending blades circumferentially spaced thereabout. Each of the blades carries highly exposed cutting elements, on the order of fifty percent exposure, on its profile substantially all the way to the gage. At least one of the blades is a primary blade for cutting the full or drill diameter of the borehole, while one or more others of the blades may be secondary blades which extend a lesser radial distance from the body than the primary blade. A secondary blade initially shares a large portion of the cutting load with the primary blade while the borehole size is in transition between a smaller, pass through diameter and drill diameter. It functions to enhance the rapidity of the transition while balancing side reaction forces, and reduces vibration and borehole eccentricity.

Abstract: There is disclosed an insulated gate bipolar transistor which includes a p type semiconductor region (11) formed in a surface of an n.sup.- semiconductor layer (3) by double diffusion in corresponding relation to a p type base region (4) of an IGBT cell adjacent thereto, and an emitter electrode (9) formed on and connected to the p type semiconductor region (11) through a contact hole (CH.sub.P) having a width (W.sub.ch2) which is greater than a width (W.sub.ch1) of a contact hole (CH.sub.1), thereby preventing device breakdown due to latch-up by the operation of a parasitic thyristor during an ON state and during an ON-state to OFF-state transition even if main and control electrodes in an active region are reduced in size.

Abstract: A monopulse vehicular radar system for tracking a target about an automotive vehicle senses a transmitted signal reflected back from the target and received at two different locations, determines the sum and the difference of the reflected signals sensed at the two locations, and compares the sum and difference to determine the deviation of the target from a reference azimuth. A source frequency provided by a Gunn diode is applied to and transmitted by a two-lobe monopulse antenna. The antenna lobes detect the reflected signals from the target by sensing them at the two different lobes. A hybrid junction provides sum and difference signals to mixers which homodyne the signals to produce sum and difference Doppler frequency signals using the source frequency. The Doppler frequency signals are amplified and then compared to determine the deviation of the target from the reference azimuth.

Abstract: A robust optoelectronic transceiver module which is quick, easy, and inexpensive to manufacture. The transceiver module has a main housing which consists of a potting box with potting material inserted therein. In addition, a circuit board is encased by the potting material. The circuit board has an optical subassembly mounted thereon. The optical subassembly extends outside of the potting box through a recess. Correspondingly, a recess cover is provided for forming a liquid fight seal between the recess cover, the potting box, and the optical subassembly.

Abstract: The invention is a circuit and method for quickly driving non-selected wordlines to correct potentials. The invention drives the non-selected wordlines to low potentials through a driving device directly gated by a primary select predecode signal generated by decode circuitry. The driving device is electrically interposed between the wordline and a reference node. The invention provides low power operation, and provides reliable wordline selection for circuits having supply potentials less than 5 volts.

Abstract: A coding apparatus which codes moving image signals into block units, is configured from a signal processing element which performs motion compensation for moving image signals for over a plural number of frames or fields and codes inter-image signals, and a transfer element which recombines coded information for each block coded by said processing element, into macroblock units which are a plural number of block units of each type of coded information, and transfers them.

Abstract: An inference rule determining process according to the present invention sequentially determines, using a learning function of a neural network model, a membership function representing a degree which the conditions of the IF part of each inference rule is satisfied when input data is received to thereby obtain an optimal inference result without using experience rules. The inventive inference device uses an inference rule of the type "IF . . . THEN . . ." and includes a membership value determiner (1) which includes all of IF part and has a neural network; individual inference quantity determiners (21)-(2r) which correspond to the respective THEN parts of the inference rules and determine the corresponding inference quantities for the inference rules; and a final inference quantity determiner which determines these inference quantities synthetically to obtain the final results of the inference.

Abstract: The hand wrap according to the present invention dampens vibration and absorbs shock transmitted from a power tool to a thumb region of a hand. The hand wrap includes first and second elongated strips. The thumb ends of the strips are attached together and form a thumb pocket for receiving the thumb of the hand. The wrap ends of the strips wrap around a portion of the hand so as to secure the hand wrap to the hand with the aid of a releasable fastener located on one of the strips. A viscoelastic pad is disposed within the thumb pocket. A retaining layer is positioned over at least a portion of the viscoelastic pad and is attached to at least one of the strips for retaining the viscoelastic pad within the thumb pocket. The viscoelastic pad is preferably a continuous pad with a top region for positioning near the upper thumb knuckle and a bottom end for extending over a substantial portion of a thenar section of the palm.

Abstract: A knee chap which is capable of providing protection from the abrasive nature of riding a horse or other such animal. The knee chap provides a pad for that part of the knee which is against the animal such that the abrasive effect of the saddle or the animal's movement is not transferred to the knee. The device is configured for a human knee when riding a horse.

Abstract: The cups of a brassiere are each provided with two fluid bags, one being filled with a fixed volume of fluid and the other permitting the user to vary the volume of fluid filled therein. The bags of each cup extend outwardly and upwardly at an angle of 40 degrees from the horizontal to define a V-8 the configuration when the brassiere is worn by the user.

Abstract: A built-in full-body harness system 10 for hunters including a full-body harness member 20 having a pair of adjustable length upper body strap members 21, 22 which are connected to a bracket element 23 having a D-ring element 24, an adjustable length chest strap member 26 and an elongated lower body strap member 31 connected to the upper body strap members 21, 22 which are slidably received in internal passageways 53 formed in an outerwear unit 12 such that the full-body harness member 20 is suspended within the outerwear unit 12.

Abstract: Protective hats having a crown and broad brim provide protection from the sun and by surfaces reflecting light and/or radar waves provide distress signalling means. The hats can be colored international orange for enhancing their usefulness as a distress signal. Due to stiffening means such as a springy hoop of suitable material contained within the peripheral binder of the hat's brim, it can be easily folded into a small package for storage or carrying on the person.

Abstract: The present invention provides a hat made from aluminum cans and the method for making the hat. The tops and bottoms of aluminum beverage cans are removed leaving aluminum can pieces which are formed into a hat. The ends of several can pieces are linked together to form a hat band. The sides of three aluminum can pieces are linked and a circular hat crown is cut and affixed to the hat band. A bill is cut from one aluminum can piece and affixed to the hat band by use of lacing through punched holes.

Abstract: A garment for wearing by non ambulatory patients is shown and described as having at least two pair of handholds near the top seam of the garment for transport of such patients. The garment is made of front and rear portions connected to one another by a reinforced crotch portion. A pair of rear straps extend from the rear section of the garment and extend upward so that they may be crossed upon the back and the front of the patient and then joined to the front section of the garment.

Abstract: This invention relates to an improved women's stocking and stocking support that utilizes a stocking support belt encircling the hip area of the wearer having only one affixing point on each side and a pair of normally cut (elongated to the wearer's crotch) individual stockings, each of which is made of a stretchable nylon material, wherein each stocking is affixed, via stitching, to the outside hip area so that the stockings may be held in place comfortably for long, extended wear while remaining, because of the stretchability of the material, firmly and attractively in place between the crotch area of the wearer, the leg portions, and the hip areas. Other articles of clothing such as tank tops or bodysuits can also be used as support members for the stretchable hose.

Abstract: A helmet, preferably a motorcycle helmet, having a latex or rubbery three dimensional sculpture generally following the contour of the helmet adhered to the outer surface thereof. The three dimensional structure is permanently adhered to the outer surface of the helmet, preferably with an epoxy adhesive. The helmets bears a striking decoration and are capable of enduring in the environment of use of motorcycle helmets. The structures seem to be a part of, or evolve from, the helmet, and make possible for the first time three dimensional images.

Abstract: The system of this invention describes shoulder pads for workers who need to carry heavy or cumbersome objects safely, comfortably and with ease. It comprises an interchangeable shoulder pad made from a comfortable and wear resistant material with a pair of front and back adjustable straps that connect to a worker's belt, pants or other clothing on the waist of the worker. The interchangeable nature of this pad permits the same pad to be used on the left or right side. The pad is specially contoured for the neck and shoulder and underlined with suade so as not to slip.

Abstract: A self-contained toilet that does not require water for operation and does not require chemicals for operation including a toilet bowl enclosure that is cleaned by compressed air pressure and provides for human waste to be forced down into a heat and grinding chamber that becomes closed off by a sliding door. The air pressure comes from an internal compressor and air tank which not only cleans the toilet bowl but is also used for forcing ventilation of odor and humidity while the evaporation and dehydration process is taking place and is further used to blow the dehydrated powder waste into a bag or holding area. The dehydration process can operate from one person while the toilet is being used by another; further the dehydration process can be interrupted repeatedly with other deposits of human waste and then resume operation until fully dehydrated. A humidity sensor is used to identify completion of the dehydration process which opens the valve to the powdered waste bag or containment area.

Abstract: A device for disolving a solid toilet bowl cleaning agent is composed of a shell body and a fastening member. The shell body is provided therein with a cell for holding the solid toilet bowl cleaning agent, and in the wall thereof with a plurality of water admitting holes in communication with the cell, and a plurality of solution discharging holes in communication with the cell. The fastening member is fastened with the shell body for locating the shell body in the water tank of a flush toilet.

Abstract: A removable toilet seat assembly is provided having a hinge assembly wherein one or more pins extend downwardly through, and snugly interfit within collars, which are themselves inserted and firmly attached by a locking ring within the conventional toilet seat hinge attachment holes found in the rearwardly extending ledge of a toilet bowl. Both the collar and the hinge pins can be installed and removed without the use of tools, for easy cleaning of the toilet seat and the toilet top.

Abstract: A system for the removal of waste from dry toilet bowls (10) and other containers adapted to have a disposable liner sheet (12) comprising an apparatus (16, 18, 20, 36) for forming elastic wads (32) from lengths of liner sheet (12) containing waste and for inserting the wads through a port (28) into a pipe (34), and an arrangement (38) for introducing air pressure into the pipe near the port to propel the wads along the pipe toward the exit (40).

Abstract: An improved watertight bathtub insert having foldable members that are laminated and joined to form a safe portable and easily stored bathtub insert that can be chemically treated on the surface with an antibacterial formulation for the preservation of health. The enclosure is comprised of four upright sidewalls and a bottom platform, forming a watertight, rectangular cubicular space; having a watertight, doubly gasketed, entrance door and a drawbridge styled ramp. Each of the sidewalls is made preferably of a preformed and shaped fiberglass core, laminated between thin sheets of silicone rubber, and electronically bonded and sealed to form a unitized watertight enclosure that can be folded into a portable compact unit that is easily stored. The base platform is made preferably of rubber and has a cushioned bottom surface, that has frictional resistance and stability when the unit is inserted into a bathtub or shower stall.

Abstract: A portable hot sink system comprising a frame having two parallel upper elongated tubes with a first end and a second end. The system also comprises a first inverted U-shaped support with two intermediate cross braces and an upper cross handle. A second inverted U-shaped support is provided with three substantially similarly sized and shaped tubs. Each tub has closed rectangular lower ends and four upwardly extending generally rectangular vertical walls and with upper open ends. The central tub shares a common wall with the adjacent tubs. Drains are located within each of the tubs. Lastly, a heating element is located within a vertical wall of each tub with electrical lines coupling the heating elements to a common control element with a common light at the control element to illuminate until the preselected temperature of about 180 degrees Fahrenheit is reached.

Abstract: Transport cart/patient table system for transferring an exchangeable slab of the patient table, which slab can be moved by means of a lifting arrangement, between the table and the transport cart, whereby the transport cart is moved under the patient table for the transfer of the exchangeable slab, has a first guide arranged on the transport cart and a second guide arranged on the patient table, which can be brought to engage one another as the cart is moved under the table. The guides engage in such a way to allow the transport cart to be pivotable and to be displaced longitudinally, while the engaged guides serve to guide the transport cart.

Abstract: A method of making a quilt through decorative jersey squares constructed from recycled sports jersey.

Abstract: This invention relates in general to a dual-function bed used as a chair equipped with a patient toilet. The bed is designed to be selectively used as a chair by controlling the folding angle of it with the operation of a reduction motor. Moreover, as attached equipment, the toilet having the capabilities of cleaning itself and discharging excrement, gives great convenience to a patient. Subsequently, this invention allows a disabled and non-ambulatory patient to relieve oneself and rest by simply operating a control unit without nurse.

Abstract: An adjustable bed having an upper frame mounted to translate with respect to a lower frame. A center support is connected to the upper frame and has a head support pivotally connected to one end thereof. A thigh support is pivotally connected to the other end of the center support and a foot support is connected to the other end of the thigh support. First and second motors are operatively connected between the upper frame and the head and thigh supports to pivot the head and thigh supports with respect to the center support. The upper frame is linked to the lower frame so that as the head support is pivoted up, the upper frame is translated toward the head end of the bed, thereby maintaining the head support at a relatively fixed position with respect to appliances and furniture adjacent the head end of the bed.

Abstract: A ramp assembly for an articulating bed for preventing interference of a movable bed component with a stationary bed component comprises a ramp and a contact member. The ramp is attached to either the movable bed component or the stationary bed component. The contact member is connected to the other bed component in a manner such that it contacts the ramp. The contact member and the ramp cooperate to maintain a spaced relation between the movable bed component and the stationary bed component during movement of the movable component.

Abstract: A mechanized foldable bed is disclosed. The foldable bed has a front frame assembly and a rear frame assembly pivotal with respect to the front frame assembly. A motor is securely mounted under the bed, a driving rod driven by the motor, a first connecting rod is pivotally connected with the driving rod, a second connecting rod is pivotally connected with the first connecting rod and a third connecting rod connected with the second connecting rod. A tube securely mounted under the bed is for receiving the second connecting rod therethrough.

Abstract: An arm board is provided for supporting the arm during a surgical or imaging procedure in a manner that reduces the stress on the nerves and positions the arm in a more natural position for patient comfort, without interfering with the conduct of the surgical or imaging procedure. The arm board includes a main panel for being received under the patient and/or under a pad on the surgical table, and a trough portion for receiving and supporting the patient's forearm just below the height of the surgical table.

Abstract: A novel pillow core is made of plastic springs. A plurality of springs are connected together by a plastic link frame to form an actual pillow shape. The pillow core made of the plastic springs has strong supporting capacity, good elasticity and ventilation, and eliminates areas of heat concentration. It can easily be made into different sizes and can accommodate the neck portions of different users. In addition, it is easy to carry about and eliminate the necessity for cleaning and drying. Moreover, it saves raw materials such as feathers or silk cotton and the like, and shows excellent quality with reasonable prices.

Abstract: A foldable leg stirrups for use during sex or medical examination that can be concealed, after use, between the mattress/box spring of a bed, or under the seat cushion(s) of a couch or chair, or between the mattress/cushion and frame of an examination table.

Abstract: A split support configuration mattress is provided including a mattress having a core element disposed therein and an upper portion defined over a top surface of the mattress core element. The upper portion includes a closure mechanism selectively permitting access to an interior volume thereof. The upper portion is divided along its length so as to define two substantially equal halves. A plurality of insertable auxiliary support elements are provided for selective combination and insertion into each half of the upper portion. As such, a split support configuration mattress is provided. Moreover, the dimensions of the individual auxiliary support elements are such that they may be easily stored, unstored, and interchanged by the mattress user.

Abstract: A multifunctional pliers-knife (1) has two lateral sidepieces (10, 11) serving as a handle for the tool, a plurality of tools disposed between the sidepieces, and a pair of pliers having a first jaw (18) fixed integrally to the lateral sidepieces and a second jaw (14) capable of pivoting relative to the first jaw about a transverse spindle (40) at the front end of the tool. Means for locking the pliers in closed position include at least one locking element (4) disposed near this front end and capable of being moved in a plane parallel to the sidepieces between a position locking the pliers in closed position and a position permitting the pliers to be opened. The locking element has the advantage of being easily manipulated with the thumb of the hand holding the pliers-knife and is of sturdy construction.

Abstract: A foot gripping device is provided which utilizes a combination of a heel cup outsole formed of a semi-rigid material that stabilizes an orthotic or orthotic insert within a shoe in order to receive the heel of the wearer during a normal gate of the individual. Pockets are created on the inner side portions of a last for the shoe within which air/foam inserts are positionable and are securable by a sheeting member which is secured by adhesives and/or stitching to the inner side portion of the shoe.

Abstract: A wafer-cleaning device comprises a looped belt forming an enclosed region and a pair of rollers. Each roller occupies one end inside the enclosed region. Furthermore, a supporting structure located inside the enclosed region not only supports the rollers, but also maintains some tension on the belt. Thus, one portion of the belt is flat. The supporting structure is capable of supporting a wafer as well. In addition, a wafer-rotating device can be installed next to the edge of a wafer so that the wafer can rotate in a prescribed direction while the wafer surface is cleaned.

Abstract: A paintbrush connectable to an extension is provided. The paintbrush has a threaded bore for threaded engagement with an extension pole. At least one handle having a sleeve portion can be slid over the extension pole and secured thereto to facilitate more accurate control of the paintbrush. The handle is infinitely adjustable along the length of the extension pole.

Abstract: A liquid coating applicator for use with a plurality of adjacent basins separated by a partition includes a support having a handle portion, a first liquid applying medium coupled to the support and having a first applicating surface extending in a plane and a second liquid applying medium coupled to the support and having a second applicating surface extending in the plane. The first and second liquid applying mediums are spaced from one another so as to form a slot therebetween. The slot is configured to receive the partition such that the first and second applicating surfaces of the first and second mediums may be simultaneously received within the first and second basins to load the first and second mediums with different liquid coatings.

Abstract: A toothbrush, in the neck region of which there is an integral thinned part laterally surrounded by a mass of elastomeric material bonded to the plastics material, the mass being of a shape which bulges laterally beyond the line of the surface of the longitudinally adjacent parts of the neck or the head to which it is connected. The thinned part and the bulging mass provide a toothbrush of improved flexibility.

Abstract: A toothbrush employs a bristle guard for the prevention of contamination and deformation of toothbrush bristles. The bristle guard comprises an arm, which is received within, and pivotally connected to, the toothbrush handle. The pivotal connection allows the arm to move between a guard position and a brushing position. In the guard position, the arm extends from the handle and supports the toothbrush in a rack style holder. In the brushing position, the arm is substantially received within the toothbrush handle allowing conventional use.

Abstract: Disclosed is a cleaning implement comprising a handle and a removable cleaning pad. The cleaning pad is designed to provide multiple cleaning Surfaces each of which contact the soiled surface during the cleaning operation. The cleaning pad also preferably has the ability to absorb at least about 10 g of water per g of pad.

Abstract: A cage for a paint roller is composed as a one piece, unitary construction having a plurality of projections. The projections make pressure contact with the inside of the bore in the center of the cover so as to prevent the cover from walking off the cage in use. The projections are formed to adapt to structural irregularities in the cover bore. A cage and cover sub-assembly and a paint roller incorporating the above is disclosed. The cage may have a tubular construction with the projections extending from the exterior of the tube, or the cage may have a beam-like construction along which hubs are spaced with the projections extending from the hubs and/or the beam.

Abstract: An scraper system for removing acoustic texture materials comprising an integral debris collection assembly. The system comprises a scraper assembly comprising a scraper blade maintained at an angle with respect to a handle portion. A band is provided that defines at least a portion of a rectangular perimeter that, in use, is arranged below the scraper blade. A bag is attached to the band so that acoustic texture material removed by the scraper blade falls into the bag. The band is made of resilient material and is attached to the scraper assembly in a manner that allows the band to deflect when it contacts a wall surface adjacent to the ceiling surface. This allows the scraper blade to reach allow the way to wall surface. But the band returns to its original position with the perimeter defined thereby under the blade when the blade is not scraping near the wall surface.

Abstract: A drive mechanism for at least two windshield wipers of a vehicle, in particular of an automotive vehicle, with a driving motor (1) which includes a gear unit accommodated in a gear casing (2) which is closed by means of a cap and where, on the end of an output shaft (3) protruding from the gear casing (2), a motor crank (4) is fastened in a torsion-resisting manner for driving the wiper shafts (8) of the at least two wiper bearings (5, 11) via rods, is to be improved so that, on the one hand, it is easily adaptable to the space or installation conditions prevailing on the vehicle while, on the other hand, due to a reduced number of components, it can be manufactured at lower cost as compared to known drive mechanisms.

Abstract: A wiper blade of a wiper device is composed of a primary lever driven by an wiper arm to swing on a windshield, a pair of bowed secondary levers connected to the primary lever to extend on a side of the primary lever facing a direction of the swinging and a pair of bowed yoke levers connected to the primary lever to extend on the side of the primary lever opposite to the secondary levers and a rubber blade supported by the yoke levers. Thus, the primary lever, the secondary levers and the yoke levers are disposed in the same plane above the windshield, thereby reducing the frontal projected area relative to air flow. Each of the secondary levers is connected jointly with one of the yoke levers to rotate on a shaft fixed to the primary lever.

Abstract: A workbench includes a hollow base member formed with a lower chamber and an upper chamber that is disposed above and in fluid communication with the lower chamber. A tabletop is mounted on top of the base member and is formed with a plurality of apertures for access into the upper chamber. An air filtering device is mounted in the upper chamber. A motor-operated suction device is mounted in the lower chamber and is operable to create a downward air stream for drawing air to flow in a direction from above the tabletop into the base member such that woodworking waste on the tabletop can be drawn into the base member via the apertures so as to be entrapped by the air filtering device.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner includes an automated air quantity adjusting mechanism which has good linearity and has no hysteresis. The automated air quantity adjusting mechanism includes an exhaust opening section 7a formed within a cylindrical body 7. A flange 26 provides the exhaust opening section 7a at the lower section of a supporting body 6 which supports an electric generator 9. A guide shaft 21 is provided at a central section of the exhaust opening section 7a in a standing manner which guide shaft has a stopper member 24 at its uppermost edge section. The mechanism further includes a circular plate shaped valve 22 in which the guide shaft 21 is passed therethrough, and a returning coil spring 25 for pushing the valve 22 towards the stopper 24.

Abstract: A cleaning head includes an applicator for applying cleaning liquid to a surface to be cleaned and an air passage for collecting liquid from the surface, enabling the head to be operated in wet mode in which liquid is applied to, and picked up from, the surface. The head also includes a cover adapted to be removably assembled with the cleaning head and which, when in place, effectively encloses the applicator while maintaining communication between the surface and the air passage, thereby enabling the head to be operated in a dry mode to pick up solid matter from the surface.