Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Veronica plant named ‘Barnineteen’, characterized by its upright plant habit; glossy dark green leaves; freely flowering habit; dark violet blue-colored flowers; and good postproduction longevity.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Dogwood tree named ‘Gold Braid’, characterized by its upright pyramidal plant shape; unique yellow and green variegated foliage; long-lasting leaf variegation pattern; foliage that resists sunburning; and resistance to late-season spot Anthracnose.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Hybrid Tea rose plant is provided that abundantly and nearly continuously forms attractive double flowers which are clear red striped with darker red. The plant is well suited for cut flower production when grown in the greenhouse. The flowers exhibit a good vase life and possess petals that detach cleanly. The plant exhibits a bushy growth habit, forms semi-vigorous to vigorous vegetation, and is well suited for greenhouse forcing when producing cut flowers. Additionally, the plant displays good disease resistance.

Abstract: A hybrid tea rose plant characterized by its vigorous, upright growth and glossy, dark green foliage; and its high centered, large flowers, the petals of which have a novel blend of red shades of color.

Abstract: A new and distinct Phalaenopsis Orchid plant named (Brother Sophia) ‘Pine Ridgte #1’ which produces flowers which are almost entirely covered with purple-violet spots over a white background. The flowers are carried on sturdy, upright, frequently branched racemes. The flowers are long lasting and of thick substance. The foliage is attractively marked with silver blotches and spots. Plants of the new cultivar grow quickly to marketable size. The above features combined make the new cultivar particularly well-suited to commercial production and marketing practices.

Abstract: Hybrid tea rose plant having large, bright pink and light yellow striped flowers having a spicy fragrance; dark green, glossy foliage and vigorous, upright growth.

Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Royal New Yoorleans’, characterized by its uniform and upright plant habit; strong and vigorous growth habit; dark green foliage; uniform flowering response; early and freely flowering habit; daisy-type inflorescences; purple and white bi-colored ray florets and bright yellow-colored disc florets; and good postproduction longevity.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Lavandula angustifolia plant named ‘Walvera’ that is characterized by variegated foliage with gray-green centers and cream-white margins, a mounded, semi-open habit, and compact violet-blue flower spikes. In combination, these traits set it apart from all other existing varieties of Lavandula.

Abstract: A new and distinct Phalaenopsis Orchid plant named (Ken Peterson×Mama Cass) ‘Pine Ridge #6’ which produces numerous dark pink-colored flowers on sturdy, upright, and frequently branched racemes. The flowers are long lasting and of good substance. The plants flower early in the season and have been observed to flower off-season. The foliage is dark green and glossy. Plants of the new cultivar grow very quickly to marketable size. The above features combined make the new cultivar particularly well-suited to commercial production and marketing practices.

Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Fall Concerto’, characterized by its upright plant habit; freely branching growth habit; uniform and freely flowering habit; decorative-type inflorescences; and golden bronze ray florets.

Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Dreamy Yolinda’, characterized by its upright plant habit; freely branching growth habit; uniform and freely flowering habit; decorative-type inflorescences; and light yellow-colored ray florets.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Fuchsia plant named ‘Kiewilidiv’, characterized by its numerous white and purple bi-colored flowers; upright plant habit; and freely branching growth habit.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of New Guinea Impatiens plant named ‘Fisnics Fuchsine’, characterized by its outwardly spreading, rounded and uniformly mounded plant habit; freely branching and freely flowering habit; large rounded bright purple-colored flowers that are positioned above and beyond the foliage; and medium green-colored leaves.

Abstract: In the preferred embodiment, an inkjet printer includes a replaceable print cartridge which is inserted into a scanning carriage. The print cartridge contains a regulator valve. An ink tube extends from the scanning carriage to a separate, disposable ink supply cartridge located within the printer. A second valve connected between the ink tube and the ink supply cartridge is automatically actuated when it is determined that the printer is not being used. The valve seal is more reliable than the inexpensive one-way valve seal in the disposable ink supply cartridge. The reliable valve seal prevents any air bubbles in the tube from expanding toward the ink supply cartridge, enabling the use of more flexible tubes which have less stringent air diffusion characteristics. In another embodiment, instead of a valve, a pressure source is connected to the ink tube to maintain the partial air pressure within the tube at approximately ambient pressure.

Abstract: Solid objects are formed in an imagewise layering process in which components of a dispersion are homogenized to form an alloy. Imagewise exposure of the layers to radiation to form an alloy permits separation of the exposed, homogenized regions from non-exposed, non-homogenized regions. As each layer is formed and imagewise homogenized, contiguous layer regions are bonded together to form a homogenized, three-dimensional object which may be separated from surrounding dispersion.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for switching between two power supplies, a primary power supply and a secondary power supply. The present invention generates a first reference voltage using the voltage of the primary power supply and the secondary power supply, wherein the primary power supply voltage is variable. The present invention also generates a second reference voltage based on the voltage of the primary power supply. The first and second reference voltages each have a different slope and the crossing point between these two reference voltages indicate that a switch between the primary power supply and the secondary power supply should occur.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for eliminating an interference signal from a desired signal where a difference of polarization exists or can be made to exist. The desired signal is received on a first antenna of appropriate polarization and the interference signal is received via another port of the same antenna or a second antenna polarized ninety degrees away from the first. The signal received via the other polarization is adjusted for amplitude and phase so that all interference will be cancelled when both signals are subtracted in a summing junction. In the case where the interference and desired signals do not have polarization differences, provision is made to change the polarization of the desired signal.

Abstract: A pointing device including a ball engaging one or more shaft encoders, each shaft encoder having an encoding wheel, including a monolithic photosensitive array for detecting light pulses representative of rotary movement of the ball. The photosensitive array provides a plurality of resolutions and permits accurate tracking of rotary movement of the ball without need for a mask. Comparator and latch means operate on the output of the array and provides digital hysteresis.

Abstract: An image control device for use in a computer system which includes a microprocessor, a bus coupled to the microprocessor, a video memory coupled to the bus and a display device. A write controller is also provided which is coupled to the bus and which controls writing of an image signal into the video memory by supplying a write address to the video memory. The write controller operates to change a range of the write address according to a plurality of write address parameters set by the microprocessor so that a memory area of the video memory into which the image signal is to be written is changed according to the range of the write address. Further, a size of an image represented by the image signal to be written into the video memory is changed.

Abstract: Projection display apparatus 1 includes light source lamp unit 8, optical lens unit 9, projection lens unit 6, and power supply unit 7. Projection lens unit 6 is disposed in the front part of outside case 2, light source lamp unit 8 is disposed in the back part of the outside case of the apparatus, and between these units 6 and 8 optical lens unit 9 and power supply unit 7 are disposed in a vertically stacked arrangement with optical lens unit 9 on the top and power supply unit 7 on the bottom. Because these large units 9 and 7 are vertically stacked, the front-back and right-left dimensions (i.e. length and width) of the overall apparatus can be reduced. An apparatus 1 that is easily portable and does not require a large installation space can therefore be achieved. Because the heavy power supply unit 7 is on the bottom, apparatus 1 is also stable when placed on a table, etc.

Abstract: A single deck dual tape path videocassette recorder/playback system enabling near simultaneous multiple functions with respect to a broadcast or cable communicated television signal. The system consists of standard elements which allow the receipt of a videocassette, the extracting and return of video tape from and to the videocassette, and the recording of a broadcast or cable communicated signal. The system also consists of two tape path assemblies and a videotape compartment consisting of a tape feed channel, a storage assembly, and a vacuum system. All elements are included within a single housing utilizing a common power supply, tuner, controls, and switching and control circuitry enabling simultaneous multiple functions using both tape paths, as well as additional function selections.

Abstract: With a semiconductor device manufacturing method, a lower-layer interconnection is formed on a circuit board on which a plurality of semiconductor chips are mounted. Using a screen plate with openings corresponding to desired positions on the lower-layer interconnection, screen printing of a metal paste is effected, and the printed metal paste is dried and calcined by heat treatment to form a metal pillar on the lower-layer interconnection. An insulating film covering the lower-layer interconnection and the metal pillar is formed so that the tip of the metal pillar may be exposed. An upper-layer interconnection is formed on the insulating film so that this layer may contact with the exposed tip of the metal pillar.

Abstract: A chuck for a meat encasing machine has an elongated body having an inlet end and a discharge end. The body has an elongated hollow bore extending therethrough and an exterior cylindrical surface. A plurality of radially extending flutes are in the bore of the body for purposes of grasping and imparting rotational motion to a filled meat casing. An annular groove extends around the exterior cylindrical surface of the body member. A resilient O-ring is mounted in the groove and slightly projects outwardly from the groove to frictionally engage a socket into which the chuck is inserted.

Abstract: A transmitter-receiver system including a transmitter unit installed in an audio equipment, and a receiver unit installed in an earphone, wherein the transmitter unit includes an automatic electric level regulator to regulate the electric level of the output signal of audio equipment to a predetermined range, a power control circuit controlled by the output signal of the audio equipment to provide the necessary working voltage, and an inductance antenna to transmit output signal from the audio equipment to the receiver unit; the receiver unit is of low working voltage design, including an automatic 24-time frequency divider circuit to effectively discriminate left and right sound tracks, and an auto-shut off circuit to automatically cut off power supply when the audio equipment does no work; the transmitter unit and the receiver unit further use a respective dual oscillation frequency regulating circuit consisting of an oscillating transistor, a dielectric resonator, and two variable resistors for regulating

Abstract: A system for monitoring and configuring gaming devices interconnected over a high-speed network is disclosed. The system can support a file server, one or more floor controllers, one or more pit terminals, and other terminals all interconnected over the network. Each gaming device includes an electronic module which allows the gaming device to communicate with a floor controller over a current loop network. The electronic module includes a player tracking module and a data communication node. The player tracking module includes a card reader for detecting a player tracking card inserted therein which identifies the player. The data communication node communicates with both the floor controller and the gaming device. The data communication node communicates with the gaming device over a serial interface through which the data communication node transmits reconfiguration commands.

Abstract: This invention concerns the compounds of formula the N-oxide forms, the pharmaceutically acceptable addition salts and the stereoisomeric forms thereof, as substance-P antagonists; their preparation, compositions containing them and their use as a medicine.

Abstract: A smoke-proof headgear has a headgear body. The headgear body is made of aluminumized oxide fiber cloth. A window is seamed to a predetermined position through a connecting fire-proof wire. The lower side of the window has a filtering piece of a gauze mask and a neck tighter is placed at the inner side of the headgear body. All the components are made of heat-tolerable materials. In use, the user wears the headgear at first; and the filtering piece is used to mask the mouth and nose. A press-able switch adjusts the spanner band to a correct position for preventing smoke from entering into the body so as to protect the head, eyes. and breathing system of the user from being harmed. Moreover, the user breaths through the breathing tube so as not to feel hot and the user may clearly see the situation of the scene of a fire.

Abstract: An improved apparatus and/or system and method of use is disclosed for a lens for covering at least a portion of a ANSI Z87.1 approved full face shield that fits any mounting that has at least one post and/or bracket.

Abstract: The invention provides clothing wherein the hip hemline is prevented from rising during bending and stretching. When standing, loose wrinkles and bagginess in the buttock lower portion is not produced. Lower end portions of right and left edges of a front body, wherein leg openings are bilaterally formed, intersect with hip hemline lower end portions. Lower end portions of right and left edges downwardly extend from vertical intermediate positions in an outward convex curved line (16a). Portions (16b) of curves (16a) lower than a vertical intermediate position are linear or curved shape. A back body has lower portions (19a) of right and left edges that extend spreadingly downward from a vertical intermediate position. Seamlines between right and left edges of the front body and corresponding edges of the back body elongate from back waist portions to the hip hemlines with an outward detouring around the top of the buttock.

Abstract: A multiply configurable hat having a visor assembly joined to a double thickness knit stocking cap. The visor assembly is formed of a visor or bill portion joined to an adjustable headband and is separable from the stocking cap and is independently wearable as a visor. The visor assembly is installed into the annular space between the inner and outer knit fabric tubes of the double thickness knit stocking cap and is movable therein relative to the inner and outer knit fabric tubes. Furthermore, the inner and outer knit fabric tubes are configurable relative to the visor assembly, such that the visor portion is arranged in proximity to the brim and the headband is movable along a length of the annular space. The inner and outer knit fabric tubes of the stocking cap are thus configurable relative to the visor assembly into a variety of different arrangements.

Abstract: The safety straps for high trousers integrates a life jacket, wherein the life jacket is integral with a belt by at least one belt fastener, the trousers comprise at least one front flap and are held in position by the straps. The straps are U-shaped and include a cover and the life jacket enveloped between an internal layer and an external layer of the cover. The straps are fixed toward the top of the flap by two removable antero-lateral fasteners connected on the external layer of the cover at a distance from the extremities of both branches of the U. The straps at the rear are fixed toward the top of the trousers by at least one removable postero-median fastener connected to the base of the U provided on the rear and lateral sections of the user's neck. The trousers include at the waist loops intended for accommodating the belt.

Abstract: In a protective garment, a facing and backing layer are positioned adjacent one another with a layer of insulating material interposed therebetween. The layers are sewn together in a quilted pattern defined by lines of stitching, portions of which include closely spaced patterns of reinforcing stitches. The facing and backing layers as well as the insulating layer of material are sized to extend around and partway along the limb of a wearer with fasteners extending along opposed lateral edges to releasably attach the garment to the wearer's limb.

Abstract: A toilet ventilation system is disclosed. The system includes a manifold which is connectable to a toilet near an opening of a bowl thereof, and in one or more embodiments, a hollow toilet seat. The manifold has an inlet through which gasses may be drawn from the toilet area, at least one outlet, and a hollow interior through which gasses are routed from the inlet to the at least one outlet. The system also includes an elbow connected to the manifold at the outlet, an exhaust conduit connected to the elbow, and an air flow inducing element for drawing air from the toilet area through the manifold from its inlet to outlet and then through the elbow and exhaust conduit to an exhaust point. In one or more other embodiments, manifold has a bottom surface adjacent the inlet which slopes downwardly in the direction of the inlet, causing fluid which enters the inlet to drain back out of the inlet.

Abstract: A simple structured water-saving device of stool water box comprises: a toggle having an inner wall being formed with a plurality of strips; and a press firmly secured to one side of the toggle. The toggle is engaged to a lower end of a water drainage tube of a stool water box; and the press is adhered to a top of a plug of the water box. A chain is used to connect the plug with the flush handle. When the flush handle is pressed downwards, the plug will be pulled by the chain to be opened, so that the press bends through an angle and generates an elastic force. When the flush handle suffers from a force, the plug will seal the water outlet of the water box by an elastic force of the press. Therefore, the object of saving water is achieved.

Abstract: Hair washing apparatus which can be selectively adjusted depending on the height of the person performing the hair washing and the person whose hair is being washed. A hair washing unit includes a bowl unit at which a hair washing is performed by the hair washer, a hair washing chair detachably connected to the hair washing unit via a chair supporting arm and a frame. A mechanism for moving the bowl up and down is provided at an upper end of the frame and a mechanism for moving the washing chair up and down is provided at a lower front side of the frame.

Abstract: An accessory for a bathtub has a tubular conduit that is placed around the rim of a bathtub and connected to the faucet. The conduit has outlets at locations along its length. When the faucet is turned on, fresh water is conveyed through the conduit to the outlets where the water leaves the conduit and enters the tub by washing down the sides of the tub in the manner of a waterfall. The conduit is non-metallic and supported by plastic or rubber elements. It can be conveniently installed and removed.

Abstract: By means of a shower cabinet (1) which can be packed up and mounted at use. It is possible to take a shower under housing conditions where there is no or cannot be established permanent bathing facilities. The shower cabinet comprises a folding covering (4) of a flexible material, and a bottom trough (3) having a bottom (10) and a side wall and made of a solid material, such as plastic or metal. In the bottom trough (3) is placed a pump (11) for successively removing water supplied to the cabinet during showering. The covering (4) is at the end opposite the bottom trough (3) connected to a cap (2) of a solid material, such as plastic or metal. The cap (2) fits the bottom trough (3) as a cover and together with this forms a box for storing the covering (4) and the rest of the equipment of the cabinet. When the cabinet (1) is to be used, the cap (2) is lifted together with the covering (4) and secured with an elastic suspension (22) on e.g.

Abstract: An automatic shower and bathtub cleaning device, with no connection to the water supply piping, that directs cleaning fluid through nozzles that are positioned or adjusted to allow coverage of the entire inside surface of the shower or bathtub enclosure. The device consists of a main body, cleaning fluid reservoir, electric pump, nozzles, and a control circuit that allows either local or remote initiation of the device's cleaning cycle operation.

Abstract: A bed linen and garment rinsing and laundering apparatus including a cabinet with an externally-controlled water supply and access to its interior by “dry box” gloves. The cabinet includes clear, waterproof material that forms a rectangular opening at the bottom surrounded by a flange and seal for positioning the apparatus on common fixtures such as toilets, service sinks/hoppers, and sewer drains. Internal to the cabinet is a shelf with holes separating the top and bottom portion and providing drainage and to prevent loss of garments to the lower portion of the cabinet and the drain and sewer below. A hinged door in both the top and bottom portions provides access to the interior for cleaning the cabinet interior and for placing soiled linens and garments on the shelf for rinsing and laundering.

Abstract: Sofa bed comprising innovating mechanisms for position adjustment and quick assembly. It comprises padding elements supported by two hinged frames and is characterised by a mechanism which allows the wheels of the front legs to touch the floor in both position said “bed” and “sofa. Moreover, said sofa bed comprises a mechanism which locks the rotation of the seat frame respect to the back frame and to obtain a lever which makes easier to convert the bed into a sofa. Finally, according to a subsequent aim, the assembly of a spacing bar to the right and left sides is less difficult; this spacing bar is needed to provide a sufficiently rigid base for the bed.

Abstract: A convertible bed/seat which includes a first section positioned as a seat, to accomodate the convertible wall bed/seat mattress in its folded seat configuration, a second section which rolls outwardly on locking casters and drawer guides from the first section and a third storage drawer section which rolls outwardly on locking casters and drawer guides from the second section to form a bed configuration for the convertible wall bed/seat mattress in its bed configuration. The first section is covered by a flat surface which is lowered into place on friction-type lid stays. A two-piece hinged cover is utilized to cover the second section and third storage drawer section to form a substantially flat surface on the convertible wall bed/seat when in its bed configuration for its convertible wall bed/seat mattress in its unfolded bed configuration.

Abstract: A reconfigurable bedding, container and transportation apparatus configured to provide sleeping support for a person when in a rolled-out configuration, and serving as a transportable personal belonging enclosure when in a rolled-up configuration. At least one wheel is attached to a platform at one end of a sleeping cushion, where the wheel and platform are suitable for supporting a weight of the sleeping cushion and a tubular blanket positioned thereon when in the rolled-up configuration and when towed by a person. An interior portion of the sleeping cushion and tubular blanket containing at least one compartment configured to hold for safe keeping personal belongings of the person when either in the rolled-out configuration or the rolled-up configuration.

Abstract: A beach mat for maintaining a beach towel in a flat deployed position provides a barrier to the movement of sand onto the towel surface and comprises spaced side members interconnected at their ends by spaced end members and having an inner periphery defining a generally rectangular central opening. In one embodiment, the frame is filled with self-inflating resilient foam and has an air valve for allowing expulsion of air during compaction of the frame and maintenance of the frame in compacted condition for transportation and storage. In another embodiment the foam frame is folded for transportation and storage. Handles and a cup holder are provided. The frame provides a large upper surface for placement of advertising or other indicia for display.

Abstract: A hydroentangled nonwoven fabric exhibiting cross-direction extensibility and recovery comprises a nonwoven web of staple length fibers of about 0.8 to 3.0 denier having a basis weight of about 1.0 to 4.0 ounces per square yard. A polymeric binder composition substantially uniformly applied to the nonwoven web imparts desired elasticity to the web, with the fabric exhibiting at least about 50% extensibility in a cross-direction thereof, and at least about 90% recovery in a cross-direction. The nonwoven web may comprise synthetic fibers, natural fibers, and blends thereof, as well as continuous filaments. Patterned hydroentanglement of the web acts to entangle the fibers to provide the fabric with desired performance characteristics. A method of making the nonwoven fabric is disclosed. The nonwoven fabric is particularly suited for use in a mattress pad assembly, as also disclosed herein.

Abstract: A mattress support, in particular a bed lath grid with a neck support that can be raised with respect to an adjustable backrest has an adjustment mechanism that can be produced easily and economically and that ensures a direct support on the backrest. This is achieved with an adjustment mechanism which has an adjustment lever that is pivotally positioned on a rotational axis. The adjustment lever has a guidance arc that is guided in a restricted guidance fixed on a longitudinal or a transverse beam and a lever arm which is supported on the neck support, so that the adjustment lever can be pivoted around the rotational axis by guiding the guidance arc in the restricted guidance when raising the backrest, and so that the neck support, which moves together with the backrest through the use of the lever arm, can be raised.

Abstract: An arm-supporting and hand-warming multipurpose pillow system having a pocket defined between an outer surface of the main pillow body and an inner surface of a panel covering at least a portion of the main pillow body.

Abstract: A rake for moving an air bubble entrapped between the surface of the water in and the underside of the top of a waterbed mattress to a vent through the top of the mattress is provided consisting of an elongated member and a handle. The elongated member has a lower surface lying in substantially a single plane and spaced apart beginning and end points. A straight line connecting the beginning and end points defines a geometric area for surrounding the bubble. The handle has one end connected to the member and another end extending above the plane defined by the lower surface of the member. The handle is used for manually urging the member downwardly against an upper side of the top of the mattress to trap the bubble within the geometric area. The handle is also used for guiding the geometric area with the bubble trapped therein into communication with the vent so that the air can be released to the atmosphere.

Abstract: A multi-chamber airbed reduces the effect of weight movement by one or more persons sleeping or sitting on the airbed. In the multi-chambered airbed of the present invention, there are at least two chambers inside the airbed, each chamber having its own air valve and representing its own portion of the airbed. The chambers are completely sealed off from each other by a barrier or septum within the airbed. Thus, when one person shifts his or her weight on the portion of the airbed over one chamber, air does not flow to the other chamber or portion of the airbed.

Abstract: An apparatus that prevents an undesirable chemical reaction between different liquid chemical streams in a dispenser comprising a dispenser having a common manifold leading to a use locus. The common manifold has a pumping station directed to the common manifold and the pumping station has at least two chemical input lines. The dispenser is controlled by an electromechanical controller that prevents pumping two liquid chemical streams in sequence without an intervening water flush and prevents pumping two liquid chemical streams simultaneously. The liquid inputs to the pumping station are keyed such that the inputs can be connected only to containers that fit the keyed inputs.

Abstract: A bladder usable in the sole of a shoe for supporting the plantar area includes a plurality of chambers designed to provide a resilient resistance force. In the fabrication of the bladder, each of the chambers is formed in fluid communication with each other, and fluid is supplied into the chambers at a selected location. After the chambers have been pressurized to the desired internal pressure, the fluid communication port(s) is sealed. Although certain of the chambers are pressurized to the same internal pressure, different resistance forces are provided by forming the chambers with different volumes.