Abstract: An apparatus for use in footwear and the like, the apparatus having a primary body adapted to be mounted on a work object operable to perform a task; and at least two secondary bodies mounted on the primary body and adapted selectively to be moved by the work object in the performance of the task.

Abstract: A method for treating a work material containing a target constituent, including the steps of presenting the work material for treating in accordance with the method; and applying a treating agent to the work material operable to treat the work material to render substantially harmless the target constituent in the work material.

Abstract: A method for producing a work product including the steps of receiving a first fluid composed of a liquid, a target substance and at least one residual substance; passing the first fluid through a first work station for separating the residual substance from the first fluid to produce a secondary fluid substantially composed of the liquid and the target substance; and treating the secondary fluid to reduce the proportion of the liquid relative to the target substance in the secondary fluid to form the work product.

Abstract: A material handling apparatus having a substantially planar member with a central portion and an outer edge and wherein the cutting edge extends substantially to the outer edge of the substantially planar member and is scalloped including a series of convex arcs arranged in a plurality of segments of the series of convex arcs.

Abstract: A method for affixing a visual element on a workpiece, the method including the steps of selecting a visual element to be affixed on the workpiece; treating the visual element so as to render it transferable to the workpiece; transferring the visual element onto the workpiece in a target position; and curing the visual element on the workpiece in the target position so as to affix the visual element in the target position.

Abstract: A support apparatus having a main panel constructed of substantially elastic material and dimensioned to be positionable about a portion of the body of a person in supporting relation thereto, such as the protruding region of the abdomen of a pregnant woman; and fasteners operable releasibly to secure the main panel in the supporting relation to provide such support.

Abstract: A sensing apparatus having a body member with a portion engageable with a work object having a medium to be sensed; and a system for registering at predetermined criterion, relative to the body member, during engagement of the portion of the body member with the work object, as an index of the medium. A method for manufacturing a resultant work piece having at least one projection thereon, the method including the steps of cutting a first work material to form the projection on a portion of the first work material, mounting the projection on a second work material and removing the remainder of the first work material from the projection to form the resultant work piece.

Abstract: An apparatus for resisting adhesion by materials on a movable assembly, the apparatus having a body member adapted to be mounted on the movable assembly at a position susceptible to the adhesion and which is so constructed as to be capable of incurring contact from the materials substantially without the adhesion resulting from such contact.

Abstract: An apparatus for supporting a work object having a pair of deformable elongated members, a mount adapted to support the deformable elongated members in substantially side-by-side relation, and a securing member mounted on the deformable elongated members in spaced relation to the mount and movable therealong so as releasably to capture a work object between the deformable elongated members, the mount and the securing member.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach tree which is somewhat similar to the ‘Dr. Davis’ peach tree (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 4,861), but from which it is distinguished by producing fruit which are mature for harvesting and shipment approximately two weeks prior to the fruit produced by the ‘Dr. Davis’ peach tree and wherein the fruit is of a more uniform quality.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of pomegranate tree which is somewhat remotely similar to the ‘Granada’ pomegranate tree (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 2,618), but from which it is distinguished by producing fruit which are mature for harvesting and shipment approximately September 11 and in which the fruit is of higher acid content when ripe, producing more juice and arils that are moderate red to deep red coloration and softer chewability than those of the fruit of other pomegranate varieties.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of persimmon tree which is somewhat remotely similar to the Fuyu persimmon tree, but from which it is distinguished by producing fruit which are mature for harvesting and shipment approximately 10 days to 2 weeks prior to the fruit produced by the Fuyu persimmon tree and which is of larger size.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of plum tree Prunus Salicina derived as an open pollinated hybrid from the ‘Red Beaut’ plum tree (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 2,539), but from which it is distinguished by producing fruit of high quality having a distinctive flavor, a generally green skin coloration and regular bearing, the variety developed as a hybridized seedling from the aforementioned selected seed parent and an unnamed seedling as the selected pollen parent.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of grapevine which is somewhat remotely similar to the ‘Thompson Seedless’ grapevine, but from which it is distinguished in a number of respects by producing fruit with a delayed period of cluster ripening occurring in mid October for harvesting and shipment, or approximately four weeks after the fruit produced by the ‘Thompson Seedless’ grapevine and wherein the fruit is large, having a mild flavor, a light green skin coloration and a firm, crisp flesh.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of nectarine tree which is somewhat remotely similar to the ‘Spring Bright’ nectarine tree (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 7,507), but from which it is distinguished by producing fruit which are mature for harvesting and shipment approximately five days to seven days prior to the fruit produced by the ‘Spring Bright’ nectarine tree in the San Joaquin Valley of central California and wherein the fruit is of high quality having a skin coloration of dark garnet red over nearly the entire surface thereof.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of nectarine tree which is somewhat remotely similar to the ‘July Red’ nectarine tree (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 5,663), but from which it is distinguished by producing fruit which are mature for harvesting and shipment approximately two (2) to three (3) days after the fruit produced by the ‘July Red’ nectarine tree and wherein the fruit is of a high quality, large size, having a white flesh coloration and having a very thin, but distinctive, stripe of yellow skin coloration along the ventral suture of the skin thereof.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of nectarine tree which is somewhat similar to the ‘Summer Lion II’ nectarine tree but from which it is distinguished by producing fruit which are mature for harvesting and shipment approximately seven (7) days after ‘Summer Lion II’ fruit in the San Joaquin Valley of central California and wherein the fruit is of high quality and good flavor with dark red coloration over most of the fruit surface.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of nectarine tree which is somewhat similar to the ‘August Lion II’ nectarine tree (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 9,053) but from which it is distinguished by producing fruit which are mature for harvesting and shipment approximately five (5) to seven (7) days after ‘August Lion II’ nectarine tree (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 9,053) in the San Joaquin Valley of central California and wherein the fruit is of high quality, has a good flavor with dark red coloration over the skin surface.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of grapevine which is somewhat remotely similar to the ‘Crimson’ grapevine (not patented), but from which it is distinguished by producing fruit which are mature for harvesting and shipment approximately two (2) to three (3) weeks prior to the fruit produced by the ‘Crimson’ grapevine (not patented) and wherein the fruit are seedless berries which are juicy with an excellent flavor, red skin coloration and a moderately firm and tough skin. The berries of the new variety are borne on strong, woody stems which are well adapted to commercial handling.