Abstract: A barrier for appliances and the like having a substantially rigid panel, a mount adapted to be secured in fixed relation to the appliance and fasteners for securing the panel on the mount to proscribe a protected zone relative to the appliance.

Abstract: A securing apparatus for drawing a pair of work objects toward each other in interoperation with a first line borne by at least one of the work objects, the apparatus having a second line for attachment to the other of the work objects; and a member having holes for attachment to the first line, holes for receiving the second line in sliding movement therethrough in such a fashion as to dispose a section of the second line in overlaying engagement with another portion of the second line whereby the second line can be drawn through its holes to draw the work objects toward each other and said section of the second line into motion resisting engagement with said other portion of the second line for releasibly securing the work objects in selected positions relative to each other.

Abstract: An apparatus for mounting a work object in substantially fixed relation in a predefined area, the apparatus having a substantially planar member adapted to confine the work object therein, a second member adapted to retain the second member in substantially fixed relation to the predefined area; and a fastener for interlocking the planar member and the second member.

Abstract: An apparatus for positioning work objects having a frame adopted to receive the work objects and to direct them along a course, a plurality of work members mounted on the frame in position for engagement by the work objects in the course, and a drive mechanism for rotating the work members while in engagement with the work objects to propel the work objects along the course and substantially into single file with the longitudinal axes thereof disposed in substantially coaxial alignment.

Abstract: A recovery apparatus having a frame adapted for earth traversing movement along an elongated sheet bearing a crop to recover the crop; a first conveyor mounted on the frame for receiving the sheet and conveying the sheet therealong; a second conveyor mounted on the frame for overlaying the sheet and the crop borne thereby on the first conveyor and moving in a complementary direction to the first conveyor; finger members mounted on the second conveyor to maintain space between the second conveyor and the crop borne by said sheet to feed the sheet and the crop borne thereby along the first conveyor without damage to the crop; a vacuum system borne by the frame for removing extraneous material from the crop; and a mechanism for separating the crop from the sheet.

Abstract: A method for treating fibrous material containing matter to be separated therefrom, the method including the steps of passing fibrous material containing the matter and having a given temperature along a path of travel in a fluid stream; and directing a jet of fluid, having a temperature substantially greater than that of the fibrous material and matter, onto the fibrous material and matter to release the matter from the fibrous material.An apparatus for treating fibrous material containing matter to be separated, the apparatus having a housing with a path of fluid movement therethrough; a system for passing fibrous material containing the matter to be separated along the path through the housing; and a system for discharging a gas, having a temperature substantially greater than that of the fibrous material and matter, onto the fibrous material and matter during passing thereof along the path to release the matter from the fibrous material.

Abstract: A pump with a tubular housing having a predetermined inlet and outlet, a convoluted stationary member mounted in the tubular housing and a rod extending in a substantially spiral course received within the housing for rotation about the stationary member to move fluid from the inlet through the housing and from the outlet thereof.

Abstract: A container having a housing enclosing an internal compartment and having a wall bounding the compartment with an opening therein and a substantially transparent band for extending across the opening for retaining the container in a sealed condition after filling while permitting viewing of the contents of the compartment through the band.

Abstract: A vending apparatus for facilitating passage of a vendable object through a vending machine, the apparatus including a main body borne by the vending machine and mounting a pair of ribs which are disposed in spaced relation one to the other and which are individually adapted to support the vendable object in spaced relation to the main body, the ribs operable substantially to inhibit the vendable objects from bridging with adjoining vendable objects and thereby increasing the reliability of the vending machine so equipped.

Abstract: A fastening apparatus operable to secure a pair of work objects to each other and wherein one of the work objects mounts an engagement member, the fastening apparatus having a mount adapted for attachment on the other of said work objects in substantially a predetermined position; and a grasping assembly borne by the mount and operable to expand upon movement of said engagement member therewithin and subsequently to contract for engagement with said engagement member to interlock the work objects.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of nectarine tree which is somewhat remotely similar to the Sun Grand Nectarine Tree (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 974) with which it is most closely related but from which it is distinguished therefrom by producing fruit which are mature for harvesting and shipment approximately five weeks following the fruit produced by the Sun Grand Nectarine Tree and which further produces globose shaped fruit which is clingstone by nature and which further exhibits a yellow and red skin color and a pleasing yellow-colored flesh.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of almond tree denominated varietally as "Cruz" and which is characterized as to novelty by a date of maturity for commercial harvesting and shipment of approximately September 5 under the ecological conditions prevailing at Hickman, Calif., in the Central part of the San Joaquin Valley of Central California.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of nectarine tree which is somewhat remotely similar to the Red Jim nectarine tree (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 4,518) with which it is most closely related but from which it is distinguished in several respects including that of producing fruit which is mature for harvest and shipment later than the Red Jim nectarine tree, or approximately August 30 through September 20 in the San Joaquin Valley of California.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of pear tree which is somewhat remotely similar to the Bartlett, Forelle, and Comice pear trees (all unpatented), but from which it is distinguished as a large, vigorous, upright and hardy pear tree which is a regular and very productive bearer of large symmetrical fruit of good dessert quality having a thick, smooth, waxen, glossy skin; the skin having an occasional yellow ground color nearly all overspread, in maturity of ripening, with a burgundy red coloration, and the flesh being distinctly white.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of plum tree derived as an open pollinated hybrid of the `Red Beaut` plum tree (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 2,539) producing a medium red, semi-clingstone fruit having noteworthy shipping and handling characteristics for an early plum and which are mature for harvesting and shipment approximately May 10 to May 15 in the San Joaquin Valley of central California, or approximately ten days before the fruit of the `Red Beaut` plum tree.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of nectarine tree which is believed to be a mutation of the Early May Grand nectarine tree and is somewhat remotely similar to the May Grand nectarine tree of U.S. Plant Pat. No. 2,794 but from which it is distinguished by producing fruit which are mature for harvesting and shipment approximately one week later than the fruit produced by the May Grand nectarine tree and which fruit is more rounded, of superior firmness and exhibiting a superior color than the more yellow fruit of the May Grand nectarine tree.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of plum tree which produces fruit which is mature for harvesting and shipment approximately September 20 to September 25 in the central San Joaquin Valley of Calif. which is very large for plum fruit, which is freestone by nature and which further exhibits a distinctive red and yellow coloration is very firm having very good storage and handling attributes.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach tree which produces fruit which is mature for harvesting and shipment approximately August 20 to August 25 in the central San Joaquin Valley of California, the fruit being freestone by nature having a round shape and which further exhibits a full red coloration in shades of light red to dark red and a pleasing, very crisp yellow flesh.