Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of geranium plant named ‘Fisrosimo’, as described and illustrated, and particularly characterized by the combined features of light pink flowers with large rose eyes; uniform dark-green foliage; compact plant habit; fairly early spring flowering response; and rich flowering throughout the summer.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of a basil plant substantially as herein shown and described, characterized as to novelty by increased resistance to Fusarium wilt, a larger leaf, increased shelf life, and increased productivity.

Abstract: A new miniature rose plant which has abundant, pink flowers and attractive foliage. The variety successfully propagates from softwood cuttings and is suitable for year round production in commercial glasshouses. This new and distinct variety has shown to be uniform and stable in the resulting generations from asexual propagation.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hypericum plant named ‘Kolmpin’, characterized by its upright and outwardly spreading plant habit; dark green leaves; light red-colored fruits; good postproduction longevity; and resistance to rust pathogens.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Petunia plant named ‘Condopurple’, characterized by its outwardly spreading and uniform plant habit; freely branching habit; numerous double flowers that are dark red purple in color; and good garden performance.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Petunia plant named ‘Condoblue’, characterized by its outwardly spreading and uniform plant habit; freely branching habit; numerous large double flowers that are purple in color; and good garden performance.

Abstract: A new miniature rose plant which has abundant, golden-yellow flowers and attractive foliage. The variety successfully propagates from softwood cuttings and is suitable for year round production in commercial glasshouses. This new and distinct variety has shown to be uniform and stable in the resulting generations from asexual propagation.

Abstract: A new and distinct early flowering regal geranium plant with red-purple and white bicolored petals above medium green foliage.

Abstract: A new miniature rose plant which has abundant, yellow flowers and attractive foliage. The variety successfully propagates from softwood cuttings and is suitable for year round production in commercial glasshouses. This new and distinct variety has shown to be uniform and stable in the resulting generations from asexual propagation.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach tree (Prunus persica), denominated varietally as ‘Burpeachnine’, and which is characterized as to novelty by producing an attractively colored yellow-fleshed clingstone peach which is mature for harvesting and shipment approximately June 8 to June 18 under the ecological conditions prevailing in the San Joaquin Valley of Central California.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a nectarine tree, Prunus persica, and more particularly to a new distinct variety broadly characterized by a medium size, vigorous, hardy, self-fertile, productive and regular bearing tree. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described approximately the first week in July, with first picking on Jul. 3, 2001. The fruit is uniformly large in size, very good in flavor, globose in shape, freestone in type, firm in texture, white in flesh color, and red in skin color. The variety was developed as a first generation cross using ‘Red Glen’U.S Plant Pat. No. 7,193) yellow flesh nectarine as the selected seed parent and an unnamed white flesh nectarine as the selected pollen parent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a peach tree, Prunus persica, and more particularly to a new and distinct variety broadly characterized by a medium size, vigorous, hardy, self-fertile, productive and regular bearing tree. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described approximately the third week in June, with first picking on Jun. 18, 2001. The fruit is uniformly medium in size, very good in flavor, globose in shape, clingstone in type, firm in texture, white in flesh color, and full red in skin color. The variety was developed as a self pollinated seedling of ‘Ivory Princess’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 11,205) white flesh peach.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a plum tree, Prunus salicina, and more particularly to a new and distinct variety broadly characterized by a medium size, vigorous, hardy, self-unfruitful, and productive tree. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described approximately the third week in June, with first picking on Jun. 19, 2001. The fruit is uniformly large in size, good in flavor, oblate in shape, clingstone in type, spongy in texture, yellow in flesh color, and bright red in skin color. The variety was developed from an open pollinated seed from an unnamed red plum.

Abstract: A new variety of Narsissus, sub genus Tazetta, generated as a result of either a sport (mutant) or a natural cross of unknown Narsissus species, and having the unique properties of being exceptionally early flowering (late October to early November) from an August planting outdoors, and also being moderately winter hardy with distinctly elegant scented flowers, with good propagative and yield characteristics.

Abstract: A new and distinct Hemerocallis cultivar of the semi-evergreen type named ‘Red Hot Returns’ is provided. The new cultivar is very floriferous and forms attractive bright cherry red blossoms over an extended period of time that commonly begins during late May to early June and commonly ends during early to mid-October in Hardiness Zone No. 7. The new plant readily forms fans and readily forms a number of scapes per fan. The new cultivar is particularly well suited for growing as distinctive colorful ornamentation in the landscape.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of landscape shrub rose plant is provided which forms in abundance semi-double blossoms in clusters that are ruby red in coloration. The vegetation is strong and vigorous. A dense and compact mounding shrub growth habit is displayed. Attractive dense medium green foliage with a satin finish is formed. Very good disease resistance is exhibited. Attractive ornamentation in the landscape is provided that is smaller and more compact than that provided by the ‘Meikrotal’ variety (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 6,087).

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of nectarine tree (Prunus persica var. nucipersica). The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on ‘Nemaguard’ Rootstock (non-patented), grown on Handford sandy loam soil with Storie Index rating 95, in USDA Hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto, Calif., with standard commercial fruit growing practices such as pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization. Its novelty consists of the following unique combination of features that are desirable in a new variety. 1. Heavy and regular production of fruit. 2. Fruit maturing in the early maturing season. 3. Fruit with good handling and shipping quality. 4. Fruit with attractive red skin color. 5. Fruit with good flavor and eating quality. 6. Vigorous, upright growth of tree.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of interspecific tree. The following features of the 6 year old tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on ‘Nemaguard’ Rootstock (non-patented), grown on Handford sandy loam soil with Storie Index rating 95, in USDA Hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto, Calif., with standard commercial fruit growing practices, such as pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization. Its novelty consists of the following combination of desirable features: 1. Heavy and regular fruit production in the late maturity season. 2. Fruit with an attractive red skin color. 3. Fruit with firm flesh, having very good storage and shipping quality. 4. Fruit with very good flavor and eating quality. 5. Vigorous, upright growth habit. 6. Fruit with high Brix of 18.3°, with good balance between acid and sugar.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of interspecific tree. The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on ‘Nemaguard’ Rootstock (non-patented), grown on Handford sandy loam soil with Storie Index rating 95, in USDA Hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto, Calif., with standard commercial fruit growing practices, such as pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization. Its novelty consists of the following combination of desirable features: 1. Vigorous, upright growth of the tree. 2. Fruit with excellent flavor and eating quality. 3. Fruit with unique maroon-red skin color. 4. Heavy and regular production of fruit. 5. Unique maroon-red growth of the new leaves.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of apricot tree (Prunus armeniaca). The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on ‘Nemaguard’ Rootstock (non-patented), grown on Handford sandy loam soil with Storie Index rating 95, in USDA Hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto, Calif., with standard commercial fruit growing practices, such as pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization. Its novelty consists of the following combination of desirable features. 1. Heavy and regular production of fruit. 2. Fruit with a high degree of soluble solids, average Brix 18°. 3. Fruit that has firmer flesh than most standard commercial apricots in California. 4. Vigorous, semi-upright growth of tree. 5. Fruit with very good flavor and eating quality. 6. Fruit with an attractive, uniform, yellow skin color.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of interspecific tree (Plum×Plumcot). The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on ‘citation’ Rootstock (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 5,112), grown on Handford sandy loam soil with Storie Index rating 95, in USDA Hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto, Calif., with standard commercial fruit growing practices such as pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization. Its novelty consists of the following combination of desirable features: 1. Fruit with very good flavor and eating quality. 2. Fruit maturing in the early maturity season. 3. Fruit with an attractive dark magenta skin color. 4. Vigorous, upright growth habit. 5. Fruit with a good balance between sugar and acid, having soluble solids of 14.8° Brix.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of plum tree (prunus salicina). The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on ‘Nemaguard’ Rootstock (non-patented), grown on Handford sandy loam soil with Storie Index rating 95, in USDA Hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto, Calif. with standard commercial fruit growing practices, such as pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization. Its novelty consists of the following combination of desirable features: 1. Heavy and regular production of medium size, yellow flesh, clingstone fruit. 2. Fruit with an attractive red skin color. 3. Fruit with good flavor and eating quality. 4. Fruit with relative uniform size throughout the tree.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach tree (Prunus persica), which is denominated varietally as ‘Burpeachten’, and produces an attractively colored yellow-fleshed clingstone peach which is mature for harvesting and shipment approximately June 13 to June 22 under ecological conditions prevailing in the San Joaquin Valley of Central California.

Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘White Yograceland’ characterized by its uniform, upright and outwardly spreading plant habit; strong, dark green foliage; uniform flowering response; early flowering, eight-week response time; large daisy-type inflorescences that are about 11.7 cm in diameter with large anemone centers; white-colored ray and white-colored disc florets with bright yellow apices; and good postproduction longevity with plants maintaining good substance and color for about three or four weeks in an interior environment.

Abstract: An antifriction bearing includes a fixed ring which comprises a steel containing up to about 10% of residual austenite. An alternator for vehicles includes a stator mounted on a frame, a rotor having its rotary shaft rotatably supported by a pair of bearings on the frame and a drive pulley mounted on one end of the shaft projecting outward from the frame. The outer ring of at least the bearing toward the pulley comprises a steel containing up to about 10% of residual austenite.

Abstract: The present invention is a device and apparatus to protect a welder's eyesight, including a protective shield in a window frame, the frame having a pivotable slotted flange acting as a socket for a rotatable wire rope anchor connected, through the flange, by a wire rope to an automatic or manual, remotely operable actuator. The actuator can be conveniently mounted to welding equipment, such as a cutting handle, using an interchangeable base. The base has means for attachment to the cutting handle, and means for removable and/or adjustable attachment to the actuator device using interlocking mounts. The invention further includes a means to inhibit energy flow to welding equipment while the vision-protecting window is open.

Abstract: A garment in the form of a knee pad or elbow pad protects a wearer during athletic activities. A toughening patch is applied to the outer surface of a nylon shell with the application of heat and pressure. A mixture of Teflon powder and plastisol ink is applied to a release liner and is applied to the nylon shell with the application of heat and pressure. Excess ink is removed from the patch with a blotting paper to impart a relatively low coefficient of friction to the patch.

Abstract: The combination of a headwear piece and at least one holding element. The headwear piece has a front and rear and consists of a crown with a surface which is grippingly engageable with a wearer's head and a visor projecting in a forward direction away from the crown. The visor has a relaxed state, wherein the visor has a first width dimension taken transversely to a fore-and-aft line, and a deformed state. With the visor in the deformed state, the visor has a second width dimension that is less than the first width dimension. The at least one holding element maintains the visor in the deformed state in which the visor has the second width dimension.

Abstract: A portable container device for providing a user with a portable receptacle for spitting tobacco juice. The portable container device includes a housing that has a bottom wall, a top wall, and a peripheral wall that extends between the top and bottom walls. A slot extends through the top wall and opens into an interior of the housing. A door is selectively positionable between an open position opening the second portion and a closed position.

Abstract: A multi-function base unit for an outdoor portable restroom cabana that is molded from a plastic material to form a combined cabana floor, waste-holding tank, and pallet skids for support and for forklift access. The unit includes a base that defines a holding tank and a pallet that supports the cabana. The base includes a top floor panel enclosing the base holding tank. The panel may be removed for storing restroom components therein when the toilet cabana is in a knock-down state, and for storing waste when the cabana is assembled and used, and for stabilizing the cabana as the holding tank is filled. The base unit is designed with a floor on which either an Asian style or Western style toilet unit may be mounted with or without flushing capability.

Abstract: A small child's bath station that provides support for a child during bathing. The bath station collapses to a smaller volume for storage and transport. The bath station includes at least two tub sections having an operative position defining a bath tub with a bath cavity and an inoperative position wherein the volume of the bath cavity is reduced for storage and transportation. The bath station may also include a bath ring assembly moveable between an inoperative position and an operative position for providing support to a child in a sitting position within the bath cavity.

Abstract: A safety fixture includes mounting brackets that are mounted on the walls adjacent to a tub or shower and support a support bar that extends for the length of the tub or width of the shower. The mounting brackets include a plurality of spaced apart support bar accommodating channels so the support bar can be moved into a position that is most efficient for a user. The support bar includes a knurled outer surface and a mounting flange can be included on each mounting bracket to support a curtain rod.

Abstract: An elevating mechanism for assisting patient in using a toilet alone includes a base having a left and a right side frame, on which four links and an extension arm are symmetrically provided. When the two symmetrical extension arms are actuated, the four links on both side frames are lifted to ascend a seat and two armrests, so that an aged or a patient sat on the seat is lifted to an almost upstanding position without the need of supporting his or her weight completely on two weak legs.

Abstract: A bed platform and winch system having a sleeping platform for supporting a mattress, a ceiling support attached to the ceiling and having a winch contained therein, and wires connecting the winch to the sleeping platform and extending through the ceiling support, such that the sleeping platform may be raised out of the way when not needed for sleeping and lowered when needed for sleeping.

Abstract: A patient transport system for transporting a patient from a bed to a stretcher or vice versa, using a bed sheet and a conveyor attached to the bed or the stretcher. A first end of the sheet is removably attached to the conveyor and a second end of the sheet is free. The sheet is adapted to be positioned onto the patient supporting member of the bed or stretcher. The conveyor includes a roller received by bearings. The roller can be removably received by the bearings. The roller can also include a telescopic arrangement so that its length can be adjusted. A pawl and ratchet assembly can be provided on the conveyor to prevent unwinding of the conveyor. The sheet is removably attached to the roller by adhesive tape or a clip arrangement. A flexible belt attaches the clip to the conveyor and is removably secured to the roller. The clip includes a body member having a recess with a plug received therein.

Abstract: A bed having a base, a pedestal mounted on the base and a patient supporting member mounted on the pedestal. The pedestal is generally centrally oriented relative to the base and to the patient supporting member and includes a mechanism for effecting an elevating of the patient supporting member relative to the base. A stabilizing mechanism is provided for enabling the pedestal to accommodate differing elevations between the base and the patient supporting member and yet facilitate a maintaining of longitudinal axis congruency between the relatively movable components of the pedestal so that an orientation of the patient supporting member will remain relatively fixed with respect to the base independent of a height of the patient supporting member relative to the base.

Abstract: The present invention teaches a washing machine having improved cleaning efficiency by adding a generator of functional waster such as ozone water or electroylzed water to a full-automatic washing machine. The washing machine includes a water supplier for supplying washing water, a washing tub containing the washing water and a laundry, a functional water generator inside the washing tub, and an agitator for agitating the washing water and the laundry. When the washing water supplied to the washing tub reaches a predetermined level, the functional water generator generates ozone water or electrolyzed water, which is then mixed by the agitator. Thus, partial decolorization or damage of laundry can be prevented. Also, since ozone water or electrolyzed is maintained in the washing tub in a constant concentration, the laundry can be sterilized, disinfected, bleached and deodorized without being heated, which avoids damage to the laundry.

Abstract: An apparatus for cooking and dispensing starch to laundry machines has a hopper (10) holding dry starch and a stirrer (15) and auger (25) for delivering predetermined amounts of dry starch to a mixing chamber (35) to be mixed with water. The mixing chamber (35) has a circulation pump (60) for circulating the starch and water mixture. A pressure pump (70) delivers starch and water mix from the mixing chamber (35) to a cooking chamber (80). The cooking chamber (80) also receives steam, which cooks the starch and water mix. A programmed computer (100) causes the apparatus to receive a request for starch from a laundry machine and dispense a predetermined amount of cooked starch to the requesting machine through one or more discharge valves (125) connected to a manifold (120). The computer (110) starts and stops the stirrer (15), auger (25), pressure pump (70), a steam valve (100), and discharge valves (125) to particular laundry machines in a programmed sequence.

Abstract: A control device for a laundry appliance includes a member which need only be manually shifted through a limited range of travel, from a neutral position to which the control member is biased, in either of first and second opposing directions, to establish a desired cycle and to adjust an operational time for the cycle. The control member is provided with numerous movable contacts which are interposed between fixed contacts. Shifting of the control member a limited amount in either direction will function to engage a single pair of the contacts, while shifting the control member a further amount in the same direction causes another pair of the contacts to become engaged. In this manner, the contacts are paired to slowly increase or decrease the operational time and to also select either the next or previous operational cycle. User feedback of the selected setting is preferably provided through the use of a illuminated indicator that shifts around a track adjacent operational indicia.

Abstract: An air barrier or skirt apparatus for a surface treating machine having a brush chamber and a rotatable brush substantially disposed within the brush chamber. The air barrier or skirt apparatus is disposed adjacent either end of the rotatable brush and extend from the brush chamber to a surface to be cleaned. The air barrier or skirt apparatus comprises an inner flexible member and an outer flexible member. The inner flexible member and the outer flexible member are coupled to each other at predetermined attachment regions, with the predetermined attachment regions defining first and second dimensions on the inner and outer flexible members, respectively. The first dimension of the inner flexible member is less than the second dimension of the outer flexible member, so that when the inner and outer flexible members are coupled to each other at the predetermined attachment regions the inner flexible member is formed into a non-planar configuration.

Abstract: A machine for washing containers comprises a base structure and a plurality of brushes mounted able to rotate on the base structure to clean the outer surface of the containers. Also provided are grip organs in the form of jaws movable between an open position and a closed position and fitted with rollers interposed between the grip organs and the neck of the container. The rollers are mounted idle about an axis of rotation to generate sliding elements and allow the rotation of the container itself through the rotary action of the brushes.

Abstract: An electrical connection brush and tester assembly for cleaning electrical contacts to facilitate the flow of electrical current and verify the presence of a voltage at a specified contact. The electrical connection brush and tester assembly includes a handle, a testing rod extending from the handle, a grounding clip, an electrical wire extending between the testing rod and grounding clip, a testing lamp positioned on the handle and illuminated when electric current flows through the testing rod and grounding clip, and a plurality of bristles coupled to the handle.

Abstract: This toothbrush would operate normally only when the user brushes in a correct manner. It has a brush member slidably mounted to a handle. A latching arrangement is provided between the brush and the handle such that when the toothbrush is operated incorrectly in the direction along its longitudinal axis, the toothbrush would either slide freely in and out or completely detach from the handle rendering it inoperable. When brushing with the correct motion in the up and down direction perpendicular to its longitudinal axis, the latching arrangement would maintain the brush member securely mounted to the handle.

Abstract: Assembly of a cleansing device and one or more substantially flat cleansing elements for single use, in particular intended for the cleansing of a toilet bowl, the cleansing device comprising at least a handle with a head, while the cleansing elements are provided on one side, at least locally, with an adhesive for temporarily attaching the cleansing element to the head of the cleansing device, in which assembly the cleansing device comprises release means for releasing the cleansing element after use.

Abstract: A heated wiper system is provided for mounting on a wiper arm of a windshield wiper assembly of a vehicle. A wiper blade selectively mounts on the free end of the wiper arm having a resilient wiper element arranged to slidably receive a heating element therein. A connector selectively mounts the heating element and an associated thermostat to an electrical supply of the system enabling the thermostat and heating element to be replaced independently of the wiper blade. When more that one wiper blade is provided, the respective heating elements preferably have lengths which correspond to the length of the respective wiper elements within which they are mounted. When the heating elements are of different length, a longest one of the heating elements preferably has a lower electrical resistance per unit length thereof than a shortest one of the heating elements. Total electrical resistances of the respective heating elements may thus be substantially equal.

Abstract: A dust collector includes a main frame, a suction device, a hollow support member, upper and lower dust collecting bags, and a plurality of clamping plates. The suction device includes a housing formed with an inlet and outlet, and a blade unit for drawing and discharging dust-laden air into and from the housing via the inlet and outlet, respectively. Each clamping plate includes a mounting segment secured on an outer wall surface of the support member, a clamping segment that cooperates with the outer wall surface of the support member so as to clamp a mouth portion of the lower dust collecting bag therebetween, and a guide segment that guides the mouth portion of the lower dust collecting bag for insertion between the clamping segment and the support member.

Abstract: A retractable caster system comprises a rectangular, steel box defining a chamber, a plurality of which may be attached to the bottom of a storage container to elevate the container above a surface upon which it rests. Inside the chamber, a caster is mounted to a hinged plate which pivots near the bottom of one sidewall of the chamber. The plate articulates between a substantially vertical position, with the caster fully retracted into the chamber, and a horizontal position with the caster wheel protruding beneath the chamber. A coiled spring biases the plate toward a vertical position, and an automatic locking mechanism holds the caster in its extended position. The caster may be raised and lowered without separately supporting the weight of the container.

Abstract: A damper device includes a damper main body, and a grommet fixed to a fixing member. The damper main body includes a shaft portion having a plurality of engagement projection portions extending along a peripheral direction at predetermined intervals in an axial direction thereof. The grommet has a tube portion, an engaging device to be fixed to the fixing member formed outside the tube portion, and an elastic anchor piece disposed inside the tube portion to engage the engagement projection portions of the shaft portion pressed into the tube portion. When a stopper is formed outside the shaft portion and tightened to the grommet, the damper main body can be securely fixed to the grommet.

Abstract: A computer hinge has a sleeve and a shaft. The sleeve has a tubular portion with an inner surface, an outer surface, a slit peripherally defined through the tubular portion, grooves and a receiving recess defined in the inner surface of the tubular portion. The shaft has a journal with an outer surface integrally formed with the second connection plate and has at least one meander-line recess defined in the outer surface of the journal and a flange formed on the outer surface of the journal to correspond to the receiving recess in the tubular portion.

Abstract: A housing for receiving electrical components, having a housing body with two lateral walls, a bottom and a cover, wherein a handle arrangement with at least one handle is fastened on the exterior of the housing body. The handle has a base handle element with end pieces on both ends, to each of which a fastening element is connected. The fastening elements are connected with the housing body. In order to provide a visually pleasant connecting device between the base handle element and the fastening elements, wherein simultaneously diverse handle design variations can be created in a simple way with small constructive outlay, the base handle element is designed as a curved or straight pipe section. Clamping pieces of the fastening elements are inserted into the pipe section through open ends of the end pieces. The clamping pieces have an adjusting member, which can be adjusted with respect to the clamping piece by a fastening arrangement.