Abstract: A new plant variety of Corylopsis spicata characterized by having distinctively yellow colored foliage during the growing season.

Abstract: A new plant variety of Albizia julibrissin having burgundy colored foliage and pink and white flowers.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Disanthus cercidifolius substantially as herein shown and described, characterized as to novelty by its irregular cream and cream-yellow leaf margins surrounding greyed-silvered bluish-green leaf centers, splashed occasionally with cream color.

Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Spathiphyllum plant named ‘Emerald Beauty’, characterized by its large, upright, somewhat outwardly arching and symmetrical plant habit; glossy and broad dark green leaves; rapid growth rate; white-colored spathes that are positioned just above the foliage on erect peduncles; and good postproduction longevity.

Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Yovanessa’, characterized by its upright, mounded and rounded plant habit; freely branching habit; dense and full plants; uniform and freely flowering habit; decorative-type inflorescences; purple-colored ray florets; and natural season flowering in mid-October in the Northern Hemisphere.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Argyranthemum plant named ‘Supagem’, characterized by its compact, mounded, upright and outwardly spreading plant habit; freely branching habit, dense and bushy plants; freely flowering habit with numerous inflorescences per plant; and double inflorescence form with white-colored ray florets.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Poinsettia plant named ‘Eckakmal’, characterized by its inflorescences with light red-colored flower bracts that fade to pink with development; dark green-colored leaves; uniform and mounded plant habit; early flowering habit; and excellent post-production longevity.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Poinsettia plant named ‘Eckalcott’, characterized by its inflorescences with dark red-colored flower bracts with irregularly incised margins; dark green-colored leaves with irregularly incised margins; uniform and mounded plant habit; early flowering habit; multiple nectaries per cyathium; and excellent post-production longevity.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Petunia plant named ‘Duesurwi’, characterized by its upright and outwardly spreading plant habit; freely basal branching; and single flowers that are white in color.

Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Yoheidi’, characterized by its upright, mounded and rounded plant habit; freely branching habit; dense and full plants; uniform and freely flowering habit; decorative-type inflorescences; bright yellow-colored ray florets; and early flowering, natural season flowering in mid-September in the Northern Hemisphere.

Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Origanum plant named ‘Zorba White’, characterized by its compact and low spreading plant habit; freely branching growth habit; aromatic dark green foliage; and white-colored flowers subtended by light green-colored bracts.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Poinsettia plant named ‘Giant Red’, characterized by its inflorescences with red-colored flower bracts; dark green-colored leaves; uniform and rounded plant habit; early flowering habit; and excellent post-production longevity.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of New Guinea Impatiens plant named ‘Duepethoro’, characterized by its upright, rounded and uniform plant habit; freely branching and freely flowering habit; red purple-colored flowers that are positioned above and beyond the leaves; and dark green-colored leaves.

Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Petunia plant named ‘Kirimaji Double Rose’, characterized by its cascading and prostrate plant habit; freely branching growth habit; early flowering habit; red purple-colored semi-double flowers with brighter red purple-colored venation; and good weather tolerance.

Abstract: A new floribunda garden rose plant which has abundant, pink flowers and attractive foliage. 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 New Guinea Impatiens plant named ‘Duepetal’, characterized by its upright, rounded and uniform plant habit; freely branching and freely flowering habit; red-colored flowers that are positioned above and beyond the leaves; and dark green-colored leaves.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Zantedeschia plant named ‘Red Desire’, characterized by its upright and somewhat outwardly spreading plant habit; white-colored spathes with dark pink-colored throats and dark pink-colored spadices; and freely flowering habit.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Poinsettia plant named ‘Eckakeem’, characterized by its inflorescences with dark red-colored flower bracts; dark green-colored leaves; uniform and mounded plant habit; early flowering habit; and excellent post-production longevity.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of New Guinea Impatiens plant named ‘Duepetpich’, characterized by its upright, rounded and uniform plant habit; freely branching and freely flowering habit; red purple-colored flowers with a white-colored eye zone; flowers that are positioned above and beyond the leaves; and dark green-colored leaves.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of New Guinea Impatiens plant named ‘Duepetblue’, characterized by its upright, rounded and uniform plant habit; freely branching and freely flowering habit; red purple-colored flowers that are positioned above and beyond the leaves; and dark green-colored leaves.

Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Origanum plant named ‘Zorba Red’, characterized by its compact and low spreading plant habit; freely branching growth habit; aromatic dark green foliage; and white-colored flowers subtended by red purple-colored bracts.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of African Violet named ‘EverHarmony’ particularly characterized by its multiflorescence trait, white to very light pink flowers with darker pink around the green center and on some petal edges, wavy edges ending with a finely frilled greenish line that can be up to 2-3 mm, strong, upright flower stems that curve slightly toward the center to form a compact flower bouquet above the leaves, medium green, wavy and serrated, oval to heart-shaped leaves, vigorous and extra large growth habit, flowering 12-13 weeks after potting, and long-lasting and non-dropping flowers.

Abstract: A Plectranthus plant named ‘Sumcol 01’ particularly characterized by its strong fragrance and compact, rounded shape. The plant has an appealing leaf color. The plant has shown resistance to botrytis, snails, and caterpillars. Animals avoid the present plant because of its strong fragrance.

Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Anemone plant named ‘Party Dress’, characterized by its full and densely foliated form; mounded plant habit; showy flowers with numerous pink-colored sepals; and excellent garden performance.

Abstract: A method of treating hemodynamic disfunction by simultaneously pacing both ventricles of a heart. At least one ECG amplifier is arranged to separately detect contraction of each ventricle and a stimulator is then activated for issuing stimulating pulses to both ventricles in a manner to assure simultaneous contraction of both ventricles, thereby to assure hemodynamic efficiency. A first ventricle is stimulated simultaneously with contraction of a second ventricle when the first fails to properly contract. Further, both ventricles are stimulated after lapse of a predetermined A-V escape interval. One of a pair of electrodes, connected in series, is placed through the superior vena cava into the right ventricle and a second is placed in the coronary sinus about the left ventricle. Each electrode performs both pacing and sensing functions. The pacer is particularly suitable for treating bundle branch blocks or slow conduction in a portion of the ventricles.

Abstract: An improved electrical ceiling box including a top portion bounded by a peripheral side portion, with a pair of diametrically opposed ear lugs rigidly secured to the side portion. Each ear lug has a pair of ears integrally formed therewith extending inwardly into the interior cavity of the box. A first ear fits within a recess formed in the bottom edge of the box, while a second ear extends through a slot formed in the side portion of the box. The second ear has a mounting hole formed therein adapted for threaded engagement with a self-tapping screw, while the first ear has a receiving hole formed therethrough for supporting the distal end of the screw. In a preferred embodiment, the box has a substantially hexagonal configuration. In an alternative embodiment, the box has a circular configuration and is shallower, thereby eliminating the need for a pair of slots for receiving the first ears.

Abstract: A security vent, providing a housing assembly mounted to a support, the housing assembly including a side wall portion having first and second distal ends thereof and defining a passageway therebetween; a drawer assembly having a filter-receiving slot therein, the drawer assembly being slidingly received by the housing assembly second distal end, the drawer assembly being moveable within the housing assembly passageway between an open position and a closed position, wherein the filter-receiving slot is disposed within the housing assembly when the drawer assembly is in the closed position, and wherein the filter-receiving slot is in communication with a region outside the housing support when the drawer assembly is in the open position; and, a latch assembly mounted to the housing assembly, the latch assembly being moveable between a locked position and an unlocked position, the latch assembly being received by a latch-receiving notch provided in the drawer assembly when the drawer assembly is in the closed p

Abstract: A helmet, such as used by firefighters, includes a compass mounted on the inside of the helmet in a location that will be easily visible to the wearer when necessary but will be positioned so it will not distract the wearer at other times.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a handling device. The device has an elongated flexible body, a receiving loop, and first and second fastening apparatuses. The elongated flexible body has a first end, a second end, a first terminal end, a top surface, and a bottom surface. The receiving loop is formed at the first end by having the first terminal end securely interconnected to a predetermined position on the elongated flexible body to form an interconnection section on one of the surfaces. The first fastener apparatus is securely attached to the elongated flexible body on one of the surfaces and near the first end. The second fastener apparatus is securely attached to the elongated flexible body on the surface opposite the first fastener apparatus and near the second end, and releasably attaches to the first fastener.

Abstract: A disposable surgical gown of back-closable type includes a basic body composed of a front body, first and second rear bodies separated from each other and a pair of sleeves. The first and second rear bodies are in advance developed in a circumferential direction and folded back onto the front body so that free side edge regions of the rear bodies lie on the outer surface of the front body. The free side edge regions are connected to each other by a tape member which has its transversely opposite side regions bonded to the respective free side edge regions at longitudinally middle zones thereof so as to extend in the circumferential direction and a perforation extending in a longitudinal direction between the opposite side regions along which perforation 16 the tape member may be cut off in two in the circumferential direction.

Abstract: The inflatable clothing of the present invention includes a garment having a manually inflatable air capsule. The air capsule may be pivotally mounted to the back panel of the garment so that the air capsule may be pivoted between a raised position, wherein the capsule may be releasably secured by a fastener so as to remain in the raised position, and a lowered position disposed adjacent the buttocks of a user wearing the garment.

Abstract: A multi-purpose carry bag and method therefore capable of being easily configured into a hooded jacket, a backpack and a carry bag, with the hooded jacket coupled to the backpack and capable of being folded into and out of the backpack, and the backpack coupled to the carry bag and capable of being folded into and out of the carry bag.

Abstract: A forearm support device (10) for use in lifting an object (100) having a handle (102). The support device includes a U-shaped frame (12) with first, second and third supports (14, 16 and 18). The frame extends the length of the user's forearm (150) from the wrist (152) of the user to adjacent the elbow of the user. The device can be used in combination with an insulated oven mitt (20) to allow for use with hot objects. The support device enables a user to lift objects with a handle and transfers the lifting force from the user's hand and wrist to the forearm of the user.

Abstract: A headband apparatus includes a flexible, resilient C-shaped core member. A first absorbent layer is attached to the core member. A cloth layer is attached to the first absorbent layer, and a second absorbent layer is attached to an inside portion of the first absorbent layer under the cloth layer. The first absorbent layer jackets the core member. The core member is comprised of a flexible, resilient plastic material. The first absorbent layer is comprised of foam first material. The cloth layer jackets the first absorbent layer. The cloth layer is comprised of terrycloth material. The second absorbent layer is comprised of loose foam second material. When the midportion of the apparatus is placed on the forehead of a person, the first absorbent layer, the cloth layer, and the second absorbent layer are all capable of absorbing perspiration from the person's forehead.

Abstract: A headgear designed for releasably securing a golf ball marker by magnetic attraction is provided. The headgear includes a head band, a head strap attached to the head band for adjusting a circumference of the head band, and a buckle through which the head strap extends for securing an adjusted position of the head strap. The buckle is designed to releasably secure a golf ball marker thereto by magnetic attraction.

Abstract: A sock is protected against wear due to rubbing against a wearer's toes by a sleeve that is placed over the wearer's toes in order to be interposed between the wearer's toes and the inside of the sock. The sleeve fits inside the sock and covers only the wearer's toes so the protected sock is comfortable to wear.

Abstract: Apparatus, particularly adapted to covering and protecting the ankles of off-road bicycle riders from injury, has an ankle-length sock made of elastic knitted fabric covering each of the rider's feet and a pair of bicycling shoes having low-cut uppers. A thin guard of a hard, flexible material passing around the rider's ankle is retained at the outside of each sock, extending from the top of the sock to a line proximate the top of the shoe upper so as to protect the inside and outside of the ankle joint.

Abstract: Provided herein are articles of headwear which comprise a top portion, a bottom portion, a right side portion, a left side portion, a front portion, and a rear portion, which collectively define a casing having an inner volume. The bottom portion is equipped. with a removable closure means which has a flat surface to enable the headwear articles of the invention to rest in an upright position when placed on a flat surface. The headwear articles according to the invention have the dual function in that they are useful as feeders or shelters for small birds and other animals, and thus include at least one hole in either of the top portion, a right side portion, a left side portion, a front portion, and a rear portion to enable birds and/or small animals to enter the article when it is placed in a location where such small animals inhabit.

Abstract: Protective wrestler headgear having straps fully adjustable by the user with the headgear in place on the head. To allow adjustment of each strap, the adjustment is spaced from the ear cover an amount sufficient to permit some small spacing from the head thereby providing sufficient room for the strap to be moved through the adjustment element that is attached to the ear cover. In the embodiment described below, the adjustment element comprises a “D-ring” attached to, but spaced from, the ear cover. The strap extending from the other ear cover passes through the D-ring with enough clearance from the head and nearest ear cover to permit movement of the strap relative to the D-ring with the headgear in place on the wrestler's head.

Abstract: A convertible toilet seat and the method for its use, including a child seat section that is rotatably attached to a posterior section of the convertible toilet seat. The child seat section fits receivably onto an anterior section of the toilet seat. By lowering the child seat section, a typical adult user thereby increases the size of the aperture to accommodate his or her use. By raising the child seat section, a small user such as a young child creates a smaller aperture in the toilet seat to accommodate his or her use. The convertible toilet seat may be a separate component of a conventional toilet, or may be integral to a unitary toilet.

Abstract: A bath mat comprises a base member made from a first elastomeric material and at least one contrast member differing from the base member but manufactured to be integral with the base member through an over-molding or co-molding process. The contrast member differs in color and/or hardness or feel from the base member providing improved aesthetics and functionality.

Abstract: A splash guard for a sink is set forth which includes a panel having a longitudinal dimension substantially co-extensive with the front of a sink. At the top the panel has an upper margin and at the bottom a trough. The guard is adapted to be removably secured to the cabinet containing the sink at the upper margin such that the panel is disposed in front of the cabinets below the sink to prevent splashes from falling on the cabinets. The trough directs any splashes away from the cabinets.

Abstract: A flushable bowl protecting liner for reducing the need for manual cleaning by providing a barrier between the bowl of the toilet and solid waste. The flushable bowl protecting liner includes a barrier material that is flat and rigid when dry and rendered flexible when in contact with water. In its' dry state the liner may set into a toilet bowl above the water level. As solid waste is deposited onto the material the moisture would allow the material to wrap about the waste material. By reason of the barrier's design pattern of radial incisions the waste would be fully enclosed. The material would provide not only a barrier to prevent the deposit of solid waste on the toilet bowl but a low friction package that would prevent plumbing blockages. The material may also be designed to be biodegradable.

Abstract: The present invention provides a cot assembly that includes a frame, supporting corner pieces and bedding material. The frame is preferably of a one or two piece construction and is shaped into a perimeter defining an interior area. Corner pieces support the frame above an external support surface. The bedding material extends across the interior of the frame and into the corner pieces without any gaps between the material, the frame and corner pieces, thereby protecting against injury which could otherwise result from the presence of such gaps. The continuous frame maintains the cot's rigidity while the corner pieces lower the cot's profile for stacking. The cot includes at least a number of corner pieces corresponding to the corners of the polygonal shape. A pedestal extends downwardly from each corner piece to engage the floor or other supporting surface.

Abstract: A bracket is provided for use in pairs to secure a headboard to a bed frame. The bracket includes a first bracket assembly defined by relatively U-shaped pivotally connected first and second bracket members and a second bracket assembly defined by pivotally connected relatively shallow U-shaped third and fourth bracket members. The second and fourth bracket members are interconnected by relatively slidable first and second connector members of a connector assembly which can be fixed in selective positions of relative adjustment. The first and third bracket members are secured to a respective bed frame and headboard and the relative pivoting and sliding connections allow two such brackets to be utilized for any sized bed, be it single, queen, king, etc.

Abstract: A foldable bed frame device has a leg support frame, a flexible rectangular net disposed on the leg support frame, and a plurality of elastic fastening buttons. The flexible rectangular net has a plurality of through apertures. The leg support frame has a plurality of leg devices and a plurality of connection rods. Each connection rod is connected to two of the leg devices. Each leg device has a telescopic tube, and a connector disposed on the telescopic tube. Each connector has a round hole to match the corresponding through aperture of the flexible rectangular net. Each elastic fastening button has a click post inserted through the corresponding through aperture of the flexible rectangular net and inserted in the corresponding round hole of the connector.

Abstract: A crib bumper pad comprises an upper and lower barrier portion conjoined centrally by a zipper. The lower barrier portion is a plurality of non-removable, rectangular-shaped reinforcement plates encased within cloth and having a zipper on its top edge. The upper barrier portion is comprised of padding. Within the padding is a cloth-lined cavity with a sealable aperture whereby a removable reinforcement plate can also be inserted therein to provide for a sturdy barrier between a child and the crib's bars. The upper barrier portion attaches to the crib by a plurality of double straps. Additionally, the upper barrier portion connects to the lower barrier portion and crib by means of a zipper and a plurality of single securment straps. Also provided on the upper barrier portion is a securable releasable member whereby a pacifier may be placed thereon and attached thereto to prevent loss or misplacement of the pacifier.

Abstract: A liftable side rail for a lying table such as a bed, comprising a side rail proper, being pivotally rotatably connected with a pair of support arms pivotally rotatably supported at side rail installation points of the lying table, to be supported in such a manner that the side rail proper may be lifted and lowered by the pivotally rotational motion of these support arms along the pivotally rotational loci between an upper service position and a lower stored position, and each of the support arms, having protrusions functioning as auxiliary side rail members on both sides of the straight line connecting said installation point and the connection point with the side rail proper. When the side rail is held at the lower stored position, the protrusions provided for the support arms are placed along the side rail proper without protruding above and below. So, the tops and bottoms of the protrusions do not constitute any obstruction.

Abstract: A labor grip mechanism on each side of a main frame of a birthing bed, each labor grip mechanism having a post with a free end and a hand grip mounted on the free end. A first mounting construction is provided for slidably supporting each post for simultaneous movement between a first position wherein the hand grip is stowed underneath the patient support and a second position wherein the hand grip is oriented wholly out from underneath the patient support. A second mounting construction is provided for supporting each post for simultaneous rotational movement between the second position wherein the hand grip is also oriented in a plane beneath the plane of the patient support and a third position wherein the hand grip is oriented in a plane above the plane of the patient support. A hand grip positioning device is provided for facilitating the rotational movement only when the posts are in the aforesaid second or third position.

Abstract: A surgical table has an articulated leg section with accessory attachment rails on opposite sides thereof. A shoulder surgery attachment for the surgical table includes a chair back assembly having a base on one end thereof and a cooperating second connector at each of its sides. Each second connector is releasably attachable to its corresponding first connector. A pair of mounting blades are provided on opposite sides of the base. A rail clamp is positionable along the attachment rails to be fastened to each of the attachment rails to provide a first connector at each side of the leg section.