Abstract: A sealant in its liquid phase is placed between attachment portions of paint coated metallic parts for subsequent in-place solidification into a gasket for both sealing and permanent bonding purposes. The attachment portions are then interconnected by screws extending through the gasket to increase its bonding strength.

Abstract: A packet-based wireless local loop includes a wireless router operable to communicate with a network and a fixed wireless unit operable to communicate with the router over a wireless interface. The fixed wireless unit is operable to transmit a first plurality of packet messages to the router. The first plurality of messages contains analog traffic and data traffic from at least one wired device. The fixed wireless unit is also operable to receive a second plurality of messages from the router. The second plurality of messages contains analog traffic and data traffic, and the fixed wireless unit is further operable to communicate the analog traffic and the data traffic in the second plurality of messages to at least one of the wired devices.

Abstract: A timber pile connector for splicing an upper and lower timber pile. Subsequent to driving the lower pile substantially into the ground, the connector is embedded into the exposed face of the lower pile. The upper pile is then coaxially aligned with the lower pile and the embedded connector and driven into the ground. Concurrent with the pile driving process, the connector is embedded into the upper pile. The timber pile connector utilizes a penetration-limiting member to limit the depth of penetration of the connector into the upper and lower timber piles.

Abstract: An apparatus for the creation of a spiral coil by extruding a hollow tube and cutting the tube in a fixed plane relative to the tube is provided. A fabric made from such spiral coils is also provided.

Abstract: A flotation agent including an oxidized paraffinic product which may be a Fischer-Tropach reaction product obtained by way of the Fischer-Tropsch reaction from carbon monoxide and hydrogen feed. A process for the production of a synthetic fatty acid suitable as a substitute for naturally derived fatty acid in various applications is also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a verbena plant named ‘Sunmaref TP-SAP’ having a broad spreading growth habit and long stems. The plant has abundant branching and forms a large number of flowers in clusters with a great profusion of blooms. The blooming period is from April to November and the flowering duration is long with the entire plant remaining in bloom for a considerable period of time. The flower size is medium and the petal color is a strong purplish pink. The plant is highly tolerant to cold, drought, rain and heat, and exhibits high resistance to pests and diseases, particularly to powdery mildew.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of (Lotus berthelotii×Lotus maculata)×Lotus maculata plant named ‘TiGo’, characterized by its pendulous growth habit and pan-seasonal production of yellow-red flowers.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Alstroemeria plant named ‘Staprisusa’, characterized by its compact and uniform plant growth habit; freely branching habit; freely flowering habit; and white, pink and yellow-colored flowers with dark purple-colored spots and stripes.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Cotinus plant named ‘Kolcot’, characterized by its upright and outwardly spreading plant habit; freely branching growth habit; dark green-colored leaves; early and freely flowering habit; and large showy and feathery inflorescences.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Alstroemeria plant named ‘Stapridani’, characterized by its compact and uniform plant growth habit; freely branching habit; freely flowering habit; and light yellow-colored flowers with dark purple-colored spots and stripes.

Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Argyranthemum plant named ‘Supamarg’, characterized by its compact, uniform, upright to outwardly spreading, and mounded plant habit; freely branching habit, dense and bushy plants; glossy dark green foliage; freely flowering habit with numerous inflorescences per plant; single inflorescence form; pink and white bi-colored ray florets and disc florets that are initially dark red at the apex and become bright yellow with development.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Alstroemeria plant named ‘Zanissa’, characterized by its erect flowering stems; light orange, red purple and yellow-colored flowers with dark purple spots; and excellent postproduction longevity.

Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Geranium plant named ‘Carol’, characterized by its compact plant habit; numerous purple-colored flowers; and long flowering period.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a new and distinct variety of Petunia plant having a decumbent habit and long stems. The Petunia plant has abundant branching, and great profusion of blooms, the whole plant remaining in bloom for a considerable period of time. The flowers are single and medium size, the petals having a light purplish pink ground color with a vivid reddish purple vein pattern. The bottom color of the corolla throat is brilliant purple and the outside of the corolla tube is very pale violet. The plant exhibits high resistance to rain, heat and disease.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Myrobalan tree (Prunus cerasifera). Its novelty consists of the following unique combination of features that are desirable in a new interstock when growing cherries: 1. Decreasing the height of the cherry tree for more economical harvesting. 2. Providing earlier production of fuit when growing cherries with the new interstock variety on Citation Rootstock. 3. Increasing the number of rootstocks available for cherries. 4. Improving the opportunity to match soil type with the desired rootstock by using an interstock.

Abstract: The new hop plant variety named ‘VGXP01’ is notable for its unique, pleasant aroma and relatively high alpha content. The cones of the new variety are small and compact, and grow abundantly on the mature plant.

Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Argyranthemum plant named ‘Supalight’, characterized by its compact, uniform, upright to outwardly spreading, and mounded plant habit; freely branching habit, dense and bushy plants; glossy dark green foliage; freely flowering habit with numerous inflorescences per plant; single inflorescence form; red purple-colored ray florets that fade to lighter red purple with development and disc florets that are initially red purple and become bright yellow with development.

Abstract: A new and distinct Chrysanthemum plant named ‘MN95-105-6’ is provided.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an asexually reproduced variety of perennial Zoysia matrella. The inventive variety demonstrates a unique combination of characteristics including white stigmas, purple-brown anthers, good shade tolerance and turf quality, and resistance to hunting billbug, fall armyworm, yellow patch disease, Rhizoctonia blight and zoysiagrass rust disease.

Abstract: A joystick, mouse, or trackball having a rotationally-symmetrical member. The joystick or the like can be braked by an appropriate control signal from data processing apparatus such as a computer. Mechanical feedback to the operator is thus realized. In accordance with the invention, the joystick, mouse or trackball also includes an accelerator which is capable of positively accelerating the joystick, mouse or trackball in a desired direction. The mechanical feedback is thus substantially improved.

Abstract: A plane light source unit is provided which comprises a first element having a light incident face at least at one side end thereof and a first light emitting surface extending perpendicularly to the light incident face, the first element further having a reflecting layer provided on a surface thereof opposite to the first light emitting surface, and a second element having a light incident surface which receives the light emitted by the first element and a second light emitting surface through which light is emitted in a predetermined direction, the first light emitting surface and/or the opposite surface of the first element having a directive function to cause incident light through the light incident face to emit through the first light emitting surface in a direction oblique to the direction of the light, the second element having a large number of prism units formed on the light incident surface thereof.

Abstract: A method of bypassing vocoders in a digital mobile communication system, comprising the step of appending bypass mode data to data transmitted from a plurality of mobile stations, the bypass mode data instructing the vocoders not to perform encoding/decoding operations, and the step of transmitting the resultant data. According to the present invention, the unnecessary encoding/decoding operations are omitted for a mobile to mobile communication. Therefore, the present invention has the effect of removing the delay time and enhancing the voice quality.

Abstract: The present headwear with eye protector is comprised of a helmet with slots on either side. The slots may be fixed to the helmet, or provided in housings hinged to the helmet. An eyewear is attached to the slots. The eyewear is comprised of a pair of lenses hinged to respective arms that slide into the slots. A pair of connectors attached to the inner ends of the lenses releasably connect the lenses together. The lenses are removable from the eyes by separating their inner ends, and pivoting them away without detaching them from the helmet. The lenses are adjustable fore and aft by sliding the arms within the slots, and are adjustable up and down by tilting the housings. Additional slots may be provided on the housing in a vertical column for further adjusting the height of the lenses.

Abstract: A neck collar and method are described for a two-ply neck collar for attachment to a neck opening of a garment body to help maintain a proper shape along the neck line. In one embodiment, the two-ply neck collar is made of two strips of knitted fabric material. The two strips of fabric material is sewn together along the top edge portions thereof such that one strip is lying flat against the other strip to form a joined unit. The joined unit is then opened flat to define two side edge portions with the stitched portion disposed extending longitudinally between to the two side edge portions. The joined unit is folded after being opened flat such that the two side edge portions are aligned with the stitched portion facing outward, after which, the two side edge portions are sewn together to form a tubular unit. Finally, the neck collar is formed by turning at least a portion of the tubular unit over the stitched portion.

Abstract: A mit designed to contemporaneously retrieve and store waste debris for ultimate disposal. The mit is divided into a hand portion and a heel portion that are integrated along a flared portion. The hand portion consists of finger sections that correspond to each of the finger tips of a hand. The hand portion flares inwardly toward the heel portion which then flares outwardly, in a direction opposite the finger sections, to terminate in a base. The mit is used to collect or retrieve waste debris and is then reversed into a tieable bag to secure the waste debris for ultimate disposal. Located at the base are two ties to secure the waste debris within the resulting bag that is formed from the reversibility of the mit.

Abstract: Broadly, the present invention is an article, such as a glove or watch, to be worn by a user. The article includes at least one removable element with a health enhancing component, a comfort enhancing component, or an electronic component. Upon mating the element to the article, the element is removably connected to the inside of the article. When the user disposes their a hand within the article, the element is in contact with the user's skin. The element can be disposed about the user's wrist or adjacent the back of the user's hand. In another embodiment, the invention includes a replacement watch band with the health enhancing, comfort enhancing, or electronic components. The health, comfort or electronic features of the components can be appreciated by the user, when the article or watch band is worn.

Abstract: A banded earmuff for protecting a worker's hearing, includes a band (12) formed of a wire frame (34) and a flexible polymer sheath (32) around much of the wire frame and a pair of pods (14,16) that press around the wearer's ears. The wire frame includes parallel wire lengths (50, 52) with opposite end parts joined by loops (70, 72). Each pod that seals around the ear has a mount (40) that is coupled to the wire length end parts. Each mount has a groove (42) with opposite sides that receive the pair of wire length end parts. This allows the pod to pivot on the wire length end parts, and to also slide along them. The sheath is molded with a pair of slits (114, 116), and middle length parts of the wire frame are installed through the slits into passages (54, 56) in the sheath.

Abstract: A product and process involving pants having customized bands or stripes at their sides. The pants include gaps extending down the sides of the legs. A decorative band fits within the gap and is attached by continuous fasteners, such as zippers and/or discrete fasteners, such as snaps. The process comprises acquiring a relatively small inventory of pants of different sizes, acquiring a relatively large inventory of decorative bands of different colors and/or designs, and receiving and fulfilling orders for the customized pants by inserting and attaching the bands within the gaps as needed to fulfill orders.

Abstract: Safety goggles for sports and work includes a frame, two lenses, two female fasteners and an elastic band. The frame has two opposite edges and a connector is formed integrally from each edge of the frame. Two socket holes are defined through the frame. A lock hole is defined in each lens, and a lens is mounted in each socket hole in the frame. Each female fastener has a lock hook that is formed integrally on an attachment element. The elastic band is coupled to the connector by means of the female fastener, and the lock hook is hooked in the lock hole in the lens to prevent the lens from popping out of the socket hole in the frame.

Abstract: Goggles include an inner lens plate, an intermediate lens plate and an outer lens plate. A space between the inner and intermediate lens plates and a space between the intermediate and outer lens plates form heat-insulating layers. The intermediate lens plate has a through hole and at least one of the inner and outer lens plates has a vent hole. The vent hole is covered with a moisture blocking member which prevents moisture from passing and allows air to pass.

Abstract: A dump bucket toilet that enables the construction of a toilet that has a low profile and that avoids splashing of water. A barrier (90) lies over much of the first side portion of the bucket to prevent the very rapid discharge of water from the bucket into the surrounding tank when the bucket is tipped, but to instead allow water to be discharged through an opening (92) of moderate size. This avoids splashing and keeps the bucket in it dump position for a few seconds to avoid the bucket scooping up water at the bottom of the tank. A return wall (120) at the bottom of the middle of the tank retains water at a second side portion of the tipped bucket to urge the bucket to tilt back to the filled position.

Abstract: The preferred embodiments relate to a system for replenishing water (e.g., due to evaporation, leakage, etc.) in a body of water (e.g., a pool, pond, etc.) via a discharge unit displaced from the body of water. The discharge unit is preferably laterally displaced. Preferably, a timer mechanism is provided to adjust the amount of water discharged into the body of water. In preferred embodiments, the discharge unit is configured in the shape of a natural object, such as a animal native to the locality (e.g., frog, turtle, rabbit, etc.), a non-native animal (e.g., a dolphin, whale, seal, bear, etc.), a natural or unnatural object or the like.

Abstract: An alcove whirlpool seat including a seat member, a seat back, and arm portions on opposite sides of the seat back. The seat back and at least part of the arm portions substantially define a whirlpool area and the arm portions define an open span through which the legs of a user extend when he is seated in the alcove whirlpool seat. At least one jet nozzle is used to direct a stream within the whirlpool area. The at least one jet nozzle, the seat back, and the arm portions together create a whirlpool within the whirlpool area. Exemplary alcove whirlpool seats may be an angled-arm embodiment or a horseshoe embodiment. An alcove whirlpool seat spa system has an interior spa area. One or more whirlpool areas are defined by one or more alcove whirlpool seats within the interior spa area. Within the interior spa area (and outside the whirlpool area) is a spa water flow. The whirlpool flow within the whirlpool area is substantially separate from spa water flow.

Abstract: The invention relates to a bath for generating water vibration wave which may massage the whole body, facilitate blood circulation, and increase the effects of a diet and various treatments by vibrating as well as circulating water by means of vibration blades. According to the aspect of the invention, there is provided with a bath for generating water vibration wave comprising a bath 2 which has a water reservoir portion 3, a vibration generation means 10 which is positioned at one side of the bath 2, a vibration member 20 which is connected to the vibration generation means 10 and extended downwardly into the water reservoir portion 3, and a plurality of vibration blades 23 which are mounted at the vibration member 20 in a predetermined interval and vibrate as well as circulate the water in the bath 2; wherein the vibration generation means 10 includes a support member 14 fixed at the bath 2 and a piezo actuator 16 which is fixed at the support member 14 and vibrated when the electricity is supplied.

Abstract: A wall mount provides the normal hose connection for attachment of the hose of a hand-held spray head while integrating a backflow preventer in an aesthetically pleasing unit. The wall mount preferably uses two spring-biased check valves with an integral air inlet and check valve to form redundant backflow prevention as well as an active vacuum breaker which substitutes ambient air for dirty water in the case of vacuum build-up. The wall mount includes a seal and locking technique which permits exact set-up of the orientation and wall fit of the unit with simple tools. An alternate embodiment of the wall mount also integrates the hook which holds the handle of the hand-held spray head.

Abstract: A sink comprising a basin and a faucet assembly foldably mounted relative to the basin. The faucet assembly is rotatable between an upright position wherein the faucet assembly protrudes out from the basin and a folded position wherein the faucet assembly is received within the basin. Another embodiment comprises a sink assembly including a sink housing including a conduit rack and a receptacle for a sink with such a foldable faucet assembly. The sink assembly may further include one or more slidable table portions or a pivotable lid for covering the sink when the faucet assembly is in the folded position. A serving cart, a gardening cart and a barbecue station, each including a sink with a foldable faucet assembly and a slidable table portion or pivotable lid for covering the sink when the faucet assembly is in the folded position.

Abstract: A bedding assembly having a storage area integrated therewith. In one aspect, the assembly comprises one or more platforms having a recessed storage area and a deck pivotably mounted to the platform. The deck may be pivoted generally over the platform between a horizontal position where a use can lie upon the deck, such as for sleeping, and a non-horizontal position to allow access to the storage area of the platform. In another aspect, the bedding assembly provides a storage solution for a bunk bed type arrangement. The assembly comprises upper and lower platforms, a deck pivotably mounted at least one of the platforms, a pair of end frames extending between the upper and lower platforms, and a pair of base supports. The upper and lower platforms have sleeves formed therethrough, and at least one of the platforms has a recessed storage area with a pivotably mounted deck thereon to allow access to the storage area.

Abstract: A transport mechanism for supporting and laterally moving a bed mattress over the bed frame. The bed frame is divided between a longitudinally extending central frame and a longitudinally extending lateral frame pivoted thereto. Chain drives mounted in the head and foot of the central and lateral frames are attached to the head and foot ends of a flexible mattress support. The lateral frame is pivotal to cause the courses of the chains over the lateral frame to form variably adjustable angles with the courses thereof over the central frame.

Abstract: A motorized bed assembly for allowing a user to easily transport individuals with various physical challenges. The motorized bed assembly includes a bed assembly that includes a support assembly and a frame assembly. The support assembly is pivotally coupled to the frame assembly. A drive assembly is coupled to the bed assembly such that the drive assembly is for propelling the bed assembly along a surface. A control assembly is operationally coupled to the drive assembly such that the control assembly is for controlling the drive assembly. The control assembly is coupled to the frame assembly of the bed assembly.

Abstract: Concealed hardware for controlling the raising and lowering of the crib side, permits the construction of a crib which includes no projecting or exposed parts. The hardware comprises a channel member embedded within the end stiles of the crib side and an engaged coupling element fastened to the adjacent crib end. The channel member restricts movement of the crib side to vertical translation, and includes a latching chamber at the bottom which selectively traps or releases the coupling element when it is desired to secure the crib side in an elevated position.

Abstract: A frame apparatus made of two side frames and four interlocking cross arm supports, held together with a locking member with leg support feature. This configuration provides a frame apparatus that is less complex to assemble, and when the components are in place and locked together, the shape of the frame apparatus will not become distorted. In a preferred embodiment the frame apparatus is used as a bed frame.

Abstract: A patient support apparatus comprises a frame and a deck that is laterally movable relative to the frame between a central position and extended positions away from the central position. The patient support apparatus may further include a mounting mechanism that is configured to secure the deck to the frame. The mounting mechanism allows lateral movement relative to the frame to the extended positions away from the central position.

Abstract: A bed for a person is provided. The bed includes a frame, a deck, a mattress, a pair of head end siderails, and a pair of foot end siderails. The deck includes a retractable foot section. The mattress includes a foot portion positioned over the retractable foot section. The foot portion includes a calf support portion and a heel-pressure relief portion.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a custom-contoured cushion for a wheelchair or other seating device and a method of making the same. In one embodiment, the novel custom-contoured cushion is comprised of a stretchable bag filled with soft and resilient closed-cell foam pellets adhered together by and/or embedded within an elastomeric polymerizable adhesive. The pellets do not absorb a significant amount of the adhesive and, after molding, remain sufficiently soft and resilient to provide a comfortable and durable cushion. Alternatively, the cushion contains soft and resilient pellets, but does not contain the elastomeric polymerizable adhesive. In the first embodiment, the custom-molded, custom-contoured cushion is made by mixing the pellets with the adhesive to form a pellet/adhesive mixture, positioning the user on a bag filled with the pellet/adhesive mixture, molding the mixture around the user to provide cushioning around the user's seating surface, and allowing the adhesive to cure.

Abstract: An improved air mattress includes an inflation air pouch located on one side of the air mattress for pumping air into the air mattress. The inflation air pouch is made from an air impermeable upper layer and an air impermeable lower layer bonded together on the periphery by high frequency fusion. There is a sponge layer located inside the inflation air pouch. A one way first check valve is located between the upper layer and the sponge layer. An one way second check valve is located on one side of the inflation air pouch. The second check valve has another end located in the air mattress. When to inflate the air mattress, an user compresses the inflation air pouch with hands on the first check valve. Air in the inflation air pouch is squeezed and flows towards the second check valve and through the air passage to enter the air mattress for inflation. By contrast, when user's hands release from the first check valve.

Abstract: A military quick launching bridge system has a bridge with two track supports and a laying mechanism, having an advancing support with two support sections A laying device cooperates with the laying mechanism and has a hydraulic device, a cable pull, and an electronic control. The track supports have parallel ramps with transverse pipes near their ends, and the support sections have transverse beams near their ends engaging the transverse pipes of the ramps. A pin wheel gear is provided on the advancing support. The support sections have running surfaces for supporting rollers of the laying device. The laying device has a transverse transporter with a telescoping pipe on gliding plates, supporting rollers for the ramps on the telescope pipe, and drivers adjacent to the supporting rollers. Expanding cylinders extend and retract the telescoping pipe and the ramps.

Abstract: A tool for safely dislodging packed material from a discharge chute which includes an elongated shaft having a handle at one end and a probe tip at the other end. One or more plates depend from one side of the shaft intermediate the ends of the tool. The pointed probe tip is off center with respect to the center line of the shaft in a direction opposite the direction which the plate or plates depend from the shaft. The upper edge of the tool is preferably convex in configuration and may include a brush.

Abstract: A toothbrush having a hinge located between its head and its handle, provided by first and second hinge parts extending respectively from the head end of the toothbrush toward the handle end, and from the handle end toward the head end, in a longitudinally overlapping side by side relationship, the overlapping parts being able to rotate relative to each other through a restricted angle about an axis generally perpendicular to the longitudinal axis, the two parts being linked by a torsion element between them.

Abstract: The inventive cleaning card for magnetic track and chip card read/write devices has a card-shaped support (2) which consists of a nonwoven material and which is partially layered with a soft cleaning material (6). Said cleaning material (6) is located on several predetermined surface areas of the support (2) and consists of a fibrous flock with densely stuck-on individual fibres of predetermined length and with a predetermined diameter, which project essentially perperdincularly away from the support (2).

Abstract: This invention is directed to a disposable cleaning pad dispenser system. The system comprises a pad dispenser having an elongated member with a chamber therein. The chamber is surrounded by side walls and has an open top that optionally has a closure. A plurality of disposable cleaning pads are stacked one upon the other to form an elongated column. The column is of a size and shape that fits through the open top and fits within the chamber. The sides of the so formed column may slidably engage the side walls of the chamber. A cleaning wand is provided. The wand includes a hollow cylindrical member that has a near end and a distal end. An end plate is mounted to the open distal end, the end plate being substantially the same size and shape as the disposable cleaning pad, and slidably engageable with the side walls of the chamber of the dispenser. The wand further comprises a rod having a near end and distal end slidably mounted within the cylindrical member.