Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of New Guinea Impatiens plant named `BFP-796`, characterized by its large and numerous orange-colored flowers; upright and mounded plant habit; short internodes; good basal branching; and dark green leaves.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Impatiens plant, and named `Didi Carmine` is provided. `Didi Carmine` is distinct in its carmine colored fully double flowers, its early and free flowering, and its basal branched, compact growth habit.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Diascia plant named `Strawberry Sundae`, characterized by its compact, open and uniform growth habit; freely basally branching plant habit, plants do not require pinching; and numerous bright pink flowers that are about 2 cm in length and 2.4 cm in width.

Abstract: A new variety of grandiflora rose suitable for garden decoration, having flowers of red coloration.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Geranium plant named `BFP-1352`, characterized by its numerous semi-double dark red-colored flowers; initially upright then pendant growth habit; vigorous and good basal branching; and dark green leaves without a zonation pattern.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Photinia plant named `Colmont`, characterized by its upright and uniform plant form; freely branching plant habit; short internodes; sharply serrated leaf margins; shiny dark red young foliage; and glossy dark green mature foliage.

Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Dahlia plant named `Dapavio`, characterized by its numerous fully double light red-purple inflorescences; relatively compact and uniform growth habit; and strong peduncles that hold inflorescences above the foliage.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of ornamental peach tree called `Corinthian White` is provided that demonstrates a narrowly columnar growth habit, a vigorous growth rate, green foliage, bright green new stems, and an abundance of white-colored, double flowers. The new cultivar produces very few fruit, and is intended for use as a Spring flowering ornamental plant in the home landscape.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Hybrid Tea rose plant is provided which abundantly forms attractive blossoms which are a blend of pink, cream and green and exhibit a long vase life. The buds are large, and are borne on erect stems. Attractive semi-glossy dark green foliage is formed, and the plant exhibits very good disease resistance. The new variety is particularly well suited for forming cut flowers on a highly productive basis under greenhouse growing conditions.

Abstract: The invention relates to plant embryos having an increased electrolyte content as compared to embryos germinated in tap water, as well as to a method of producing these plant embryos, wherein germinative seeds are germinated in an electrolyte solution.

Abstract: A pair of flexible interlocking edges for power operated doors primarily used on mass transit vehicles such as subway cars. If door closing is prevented, edge design allows withdrawal of obstructions, including deformable objects caught in the interstices of mating edges.

Abstract: An electrophoresis pattern reading system of fluorescent type is comprised of a detachable migration unit comprising a gel functioning as a base for electrophoresis and a gel-supporting body for supporting the gel; an electrophoresis unit, to which the migration unit is mounted, for performing electrophoresis by applying migrating voltage to the gel to which a sample labeled with a fluorescent substance is added; and a reading unit including an instrumentation subunit for reading an electrophoresis pattern, to which the migration unit is mounted after electrophoresis and which receives fluorescence emitted from the fluorescent substance of the sample on the gel upon application of light to the gel.

Abstract: A display rack is mounted to an internal surface of .Iadd.a .Iaddend.transparent panel in .Iadd.a .Iaddend.refrigerated vault to support and display bottles through the transparent panel. The display rack has a back wall for mounting the rack and a ledge extending from the back wall which has a generally horizontal portion adjacent the back wall and .[.a.]. .Iadd.an .Iaddend.upwardly deflected portion distal from the back wall. A plurality of slots are formed in the ledge for receiving the neck portions of the bottles. Each slot is of a size adapted to receive the neck portion of a bottle but smaller than the top portion used .Iadd.for .Iaddend.sealing the bottle, whereby the edges of the slots in the ledge can support the bottle at its neck and the body portion of the body of the bottle can be easily grasped for selection and removal from the display rack.

Abstract: An electroacoustic transducer, which has a lead frame previously formed into a predetermined shape, an outer case formed integrally with the lead frame and a drive section including a coil arranged inside the outer case, comprises an opening formed in the outer case; lands formed by exposing a part of the lead frame through an outer surface of the outer case; and the coil having coil terminals led out of the outer case through the opening and connected to the lands.

Abstract: An electrical plug with power blades in a power bridge portion and a ground pin in a ground bridge portion, the portions being non-integrally joined.

Abstract: A derailleur cable router changes the direction of a derailleur cable operatively attached to a rear derailleur to a bicycle frame. The rear derailleur is actuated by variation in tension applied to the derailleur cable from a direction rearward of the derailleur. The tension in the derailleur cable is controlled by a shifter attached to a distal end of the derailleur cable, the shifter being mounted to the bicycle frame forward of the derailleur. The derailleur cable includes a cable housing around at least a portion of the derailleur cable with the derailleur housing being fixed against lengthwise movement relative to the bicycle frame by attachment to the bicycle frame. The derailleur cable router includes a frame having a first and a second end. A housing is provided at the first end of the frame and the housing is provided to a derailleur cable housing. A second housing is provided at the second end of the frame, the second housing being attachable to a derailleur cable feed of a rear derailleur.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions containing an iron complex of a 3-hydroxypyrid-2-one or 3-hydroxypyrid-4-one in which the hydrogen atom attached to the nitrogen atom is replaced by an aliphatic acyl group, by an aliphatic hydrocarbon group, or by an aliphatic hydrocarbon group substituted by one or, except in the case of ionizable groups, more than one substituent selected from aliphatic acyl, alkoxy, aliphatic amine, aliphatic amide, carboxy, aliphatic ester, halogen, hydroxy and sulpho groups and, optionally, in which one or more of the hydrogen atoms attached to ring carbon atoms are replaced by one of said substituents, by an aliphatic hydrocarbon group, or by an aliphatic hydrocarbon group substituted by an alkoxy, aliphatic ester, halogen or hydroxy group, but excluding compounds in which said replacement of hydrogen atoms in the compound is effected only by aliphatic hydrocarbon groups, are of value for the treatment of iron deficiency anemia.

Abstract: An N-heteroaryl-N'-phenylurea derivative represented by the general formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 are as defined in the description of the specification which is useful as a prophylactic and therapeutic agent for hypercholesterolemia, atherosclerosis and diseases caused by them.

Abstract: Hand protection systems for use with batting gloves having a back surface which is adapted to fit over the metacarpal portion of the wearer's hand for protecting the hand. The components of the protective system can be releasibly connected to the glove while in place on the wearer's hand. The system involves a cushioning pad which is releasibly connected at its underside to the back surface of the glove so that it is held firmly in place on the glove while at the same time it being readily withdrawn from the glove. A rigid plate member is releasibly secured to the outer side of the cushioning pad so that a sharp blow to the outer surface of the plate member is distributed to a substantial surface area of the pad. The plate member has at least one transversely extending rib eccentrically positioned on the plate member along its longitudinal dimension. A second rib may be spaced from and generally co-extend with the first rib member.

Abstract: An article for warming an appendage, particularly an athlete during inclement weather when this athlete is taking a break from the playing field is provided. The article comprises a flexible material, such as cloth, having a predetermined size and shape capable of being wrapped about the appendage. This flexible material may be customized according to a particular team's colors and/or logo. The flexible material includes at least one pocket which can have inserted therein an insulating means. Provided on the flexible material is a fastening means, preferably a quick release fastening means such as Velcro.RTM. or snaps, for securing the article about the appendage in a manner that the article can be quickly and easily removed from the appendage. This invention has particularly utility in the field of soccer for warming the thighs of the soccer players and allows for the quick removal thereof when the players are called into the game.

Abstract: An integrally molded solid protective casing of a shin guard with a close space. The solid protective casing is made of plastic material and integrally molded into a solid casing defining therein a close space. When an outer side of the protective casing is impacted by external force, a gas in the close space is compressed to buffer the external force impact and thus reduce injury of a user's shin.

Abstract: The collapsible, pop-out bib of the present invention includes a lower bowl section to catch food or beverage spills. Said lower bowl section comprises a guide sewn into it's upper edge, this guide is created by either a simple fold in the web material's fabric, or by attaching a fabric tape or bias tape to the upper edge of the lower bowl section and continues around the entire perimeter of the lower bowl section's upper edge. The bib of claim also comprises an enlongated flexible spring material that is inserted into said upper edge guide to continue around the entire perimeter of the lower bowl section's upper edge. Said spring material comprises a male/female connector on opposing ends that enable the ends to be fastened together to form a large single-looped configuration, thereby creating tension on the periphery of the upper edge of said bowl, which holds the bowl out and open to catch spills.

Abstract: A new collar guard system for preventing shirt collars from being soiled, thus reducing cleaning bills and extending the life of shirts. The inventive device includes a first layer of water impervious material with an adhesive on one side for attaching the layer to the collar of a shirts. A second layer of non-woven, moisture absorbent material is attached to the first layer for absorbing moistures from the user's neck. A tapered spacer member is attached to the second layer so as to slightly space the second layer from the user's skin. The first layer, second layer, and spacer member can be disposed within a washable fabric protective cover so as to form a core thereof. A slot is provided on the cover through which the core can be inserted and removed, and a tab is attached to the core so as to facilitate insertion and removal of the core.

Abstract: A buoyancy aid wearable as a swimming cap in its uninflated condition and usable as a buoyancy aid in an inflated condition including a cap defining means configurable in its to be worn condition preferably to have one part thereof within another part thereof, the cap defining means including at least one inflatable chamber. An inflation unit is preferably carried by the cap defining means and is actuable to inflate the inflatable chamber(s). The outcome upon actuation of the inflation unit will be or is, should the inflated condition be achieved, that the inflatable chamber(s) configures (configure) the cap defining means to a form no longer wearable as a cap and with the one part no longer within the another part. The cap defining means when in its fully inflated form preferably has a configuration that is substantially that of an unshelled peanut therefor, with a waisted region. The inflation unit preferably uses a gas reservoir capable of releasing gas under pressure.

Abstract: A bag-type garment that a child can be slipped into to keep the child's lower body and legs warm. The garment is made by stitching together an outer panel and an inner panel to form an enclosure having an open end. A batting or other material is positioned between the panels for added warmth. Velcro strips are provided along the open end to adjust the size of the opening to help retain the garment on the child. A loop is sewn to the garment to hang the garment. A connecting device is provided to connect the garment to a stroller bar or the like.

Abstract: A harness strap assembly is incorporated into the inner liner of the pants of a firefighter's turnout suit. The harness strap assembly comprises a single length of webbed strap (or, preferably, a securely interconnected bifurcated length) that is wound forward around the user's waist through waist belt loops; then down through loops at the crotch of the pant liner; thence back around under the user's buttocks; then through loops on both thigh sides of the liner; and finally back forward to the fly area of the liner. Adjacent to the fly, the crotch portions of the strap pass through a pair of carabineer loops, which loops are not stitched or otherwise affixed to the liner. Instead, looped ends of the harness strap hold the two carabineer loops. The carabineer loops, in turn, are interlinked with a metal climber's carabineer of conventional design.

Abstract: A childcare vest is comprised of a central portion and first and second wing portions, each having, inner and outer surfaces. A first plurality of pockets is fixed to the outer surface of the wing portions where individual pockets are sized to accommodate childcare items, including baby bottles, utensils, eating accessories, specially packaged foods, and small toys. At least one second pocket that is large relatively to the first plurality of pockets is fixed across the outer surface of the central portion and sized to accommodate clothing accessories and to serve as a temporary holding for refuse. A third plurality of pockets is fixed to the wing portions and sized to accommodate diapers and diaper changing accessories. A resilient changing surface is carried by the central portion to provide a comfortable, stable, and sanitary surface for changing a baby at remote locations.

Abstract: An article of apparel comprising a first segment and a second segment of substantially similar shape, each having at least two side margins parallel to a central line and at least one margin at an angle to the central line. One segment has flap extensions along selected margins for folded securement to the other segment thus forming a garment with folded external seams. In a three segment embodiment, one panel is constructed from two similarly shaped half-width segments that are overlapped to form an openable panel, with resealable closure means. In another two panel embodiment, both half width panels are partially overlapped to form a central 2-ply area, portions of which are bonded together in a region that becomes the rear panel. After rear portions of the bonded segments are folded in half over and around a transverse fold line, front and rear panels are connected with side flaps.

Abstract: In accordance with one aspect of this invention, provided in the cap body of a helmet is an air exhaust passage, the foremost end of which is near the upper end of the inner surface of a shield plate and, in accordance with another aspect of this invention, both an air exhaust passage and an air supply passage are provided in the cap body of a helmet and both can open and close with a common shutter. According to this helmet, a draft necessary for the defogging of the inner surface of the shield plate, the ventilation of the inside of the cap body and so forth can be effectively produced despite its simple structure.

Abstract: A sock system for providing a sock for an undyed foot portion and a detachable dyed ankle portion to reduce irritation to a user's foot suffering from a foot malady such as athlete's foot. The sock system includes a foot portion and a least one tubular leg portion. A lower end of the leg portion is detachably attachable to the foot portion around the outer periphery of an opening in the foot portion adjacent the heel end of the foot portion. The foot portion comprising an undyed flexible woven cotton material while the leg portions comprises a dyed fabric material to suit the need of the user.

Abstract: The male incontinence pouch allows the user to determine for himself whether he wishes to apply the pouch around the penis only or the penis and scrotum. The incontinence pouch has an outer liquid-proof polyethylene layer. A soft fibrous nonwoven material is attached to the polyethylene layer. An inner liquid-permeable material is applied to the nonwoven material. An absorption layer is disposed between the polyethylene layer and the liquid-permeable material to form a laminate. An edge portion of the liquid-permeable material is attached to another edge portion of the liquid-permeable material so that a cavity is formed therebetween at a short side surface of the incontinence pouch. The laminate is folded inwardly along a main folding line so that a side wall is formed, the side wall has an inside and an outside so that the inside has an outer base line and the short side surface has an inner base line.

Abstract: The invention regards stockings or tights which are kept in place by a system resting on the hips and, therefore, do not oblige the wearer to suffer either pressure round the waist, caused by common elastic bands, nor a tight clasping around the thigh. The system resting on the hips (6, 7) allows an equal distribution of the force necessary to keep the stockings in place, which can therefore be worn for a long time since the wearer does not feel any discomfort on the abdomen or the thighs.

Abstract: A bicycle helmet includes a helmet body having a plurality of vents, including a front vent that is wider than high. Also, a bicycle helmet includes a helmet body having a plurality of vents, including at least one rear exit port opening outward onto a surface that is below the most rearward margin of the helmet body. Preferred helmets include both such a front vent and a pair of such rear exit ports, and preferred helmets include at least one and more preferably two lengthwise interior channels that may conduct air rearwardly within the helmet over the head of the wearer from the front vent or to the rear exit port or ports, or both from the anterior vent and to the rear exit port or ports. Methods for fabricating a helmet according to the invention include forming the helmet body of two separate parts and affixing the two formed parts together.