Abstract: A connector apparatus for connecting a work object in fluid communication with a first conduit which has a wall having an orifice formed therein, the apparatus including a first portion mounting a locking member, a second portion having a channel formed therein and a second locking member engageable with the first locking member for securing the first and second portions together, the first conduit secured between the first and second portions and a second conduit slidably received in the channel and in the orifice, and the work object mounted in fluid communication therewith, the second conduit connecting the work object in fluid communication with the first conduit. The invention also relates to a method for manufacturing an irrigation apparatus which includes the steps of determining the desired locations for sprinklers, making the conduit, marking the conduit so as to control positioning thereof and attaching connector apparatuses at the desired locations for the sprinklers.

Abstract: A ramp apparatus for causing a plurality of containers disposed in a staggered stack column to converge into a single stack column for subsequent dispensing by a single column dispensing mechanism, the ramp apparatus having an upper edge of a configuration such as not to contact a substantial portion of a container passing thereover at any one time and a supporting surface operable to cause the containers to converge to form the single stack column in a minimum of vertical distance while simultaneously inhibiting the containers from bridging with adjoining containers.

Abstract: An apparatus having a frame adapted for earth traversing movement in a direction of travel and having portions laterally positionable with respect to the direction of travel, a work implement pivotally mounted on the laterally positionable portion of the frame for motion therewith relative to a predetermined axis through a range of selected operative positions, and a device for securing the work implement relative to the predetermined axis in a selected one of the operative positions for operation during movement of the frame along the path of travel.

Abstract: A ladder apparatus adapted to be borne by a fixture, such as cabinet, including a bracket adapted to be mounted on the fixture, a pair of first support members individually, substantially pivotally mounted on the bracket, a pair of second support members individually slidably mounted on the first support members, and a pair of third support members individually, slidably mounted on the second pair of support members and at least one step mounted on and interconnecting the third support members whereby the apparatus can be disposed in a collapsed, stored attitude inside a cabinet or alternatively extended therefrom and disposed in an operational attitude extending outside the cabinet.

Abstract: An apparatus for cutting a work object utilizing high pressure fluid. The apparatus includes an orientation conveyor which is operable to transport and selectively position the work object in a work station; a water manifold is mounted at the work station and is operable to move along a predetermined path of travel and to deliver a stream of high pressure fluid in the work station to cut the work object; and a control system is borne by the apparatus, and is adapted to coordinate the operation of the water manifold and the orientation conveyor such that the orientation conveyor positions the work object in the work station for a predetermined period of time and the water manifold is energized and directed along the path of travel to cut the work object in a predetermined pattern.

Abstract: Apparatus for training skiers the apparatus including a frame mounting a pair of resilient cords which interconnect the frame and the tails of the individual skis for supporting the tails of skis in elevated relation, and pivot assemblies mounted on the tips of the skis and rested on a supporting surface and operable to allow a skier wearing the skis to swing the skis and pivot the skis about their respective longitudinal axes for purposes of simulating various ski maneuvers.

Abstract: A hand implement for cultivating the surface of the earth, the implement including an elongated shaft which mounts at its distal end a toothed assembly and a blade is mounted on the toothed assembly, the toothed assembly and blade so disposed relative to each other to form a pair of fulcrums interoperable to deploy the toothed assembly and blade for a multiplicity of earth working operations including weeding, permitting weeds to be cut off at uniform depths below the earth's surface or alternatively extracted from the earth in their entirety.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for servicing well casing and the like using a treating fluid, the apparatus having a first tool; a second tool having a pair of openings; conduit interconnecting the first and second tools in series relation so that a first of the pair of openings communicate through the conduit with the first tool and the second of the pair of openings communicates with the second tool; a source of treating fluid communicating with the second of the pair of openings; and a valve assembly borne by the second tool and engageable with the interior of the well casing and operable by such contact selectively to control the flow of treating fluid through the openings to the first and second tools.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of nectarine tree denominated varietally as "Harvest Sun" and which is somewhat similar in its date of harvesting with the fruit produced by the Ito et al. nectarine tree (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 4,518) but which is distinguished therefrom and characterized principally as to novelty by producing freestone fruit which have an attractive skin color and a yellow colored flesh, the subject variety maturing for commercial harvesting and shipment approximately August 20 through August 25 in the San Joaquin Valley of Central California.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Peach Tree which is denominated varietally as "Fancy Lady" and which is somewhat similar to the Sparkle Peach Treet (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 3,298) with which it is most closely related, the subject variety characterized principally as to novelty by producing fruit which are mature for harvesting and shipment approximately one month earlier than the fruit produced by the Sparkle variety of peach tree in the San Joaquin Valley of central California.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Almond Tree which is somewhat remotely similar to the Nonpareil Almond Tree (unpatented) but from which it is distinguished therefrom by producing a crop which is mature for commercial harvesting and shipment approximately Sept. 1 under the ecological conditions prevailing in Hickman, Calif.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Plum Tree denominated varietally as "Rancho Cinco" and which is characterized as to novelty by a date of maturity for commercial harvesting and shipment approximately August 6 through August 20 under the ecological conditions prevailing in Fresno, Calif. in the central part of the San Joaquin Valley of central California.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Plum Tree, denominated varietally as "Gar-Red" and which is characterized as to novelty by a date of maturity for commercial harvesting and shipment of approximately August 10 through August 15 under the ecological conditions prevailing in Fresno, Calif., in the central part of the San Joaquin Valley of central California.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of plum tree which is characterized as to novelty by producing semi-freestone fruit which are ripe for harvesting and shipment approximately June 20 through June 26 under the ecological conditions prevailing at Fresno, Calif. in the San Joaquin Valley of central California.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Plum Tree which is characterized as to novelty by a date of harvesting and shipment approximately May 27 through June 3 under the ecological conditions prevailing at Fresno, Calif. in the San Joaquin Valley of central California.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Plum Tree denominated varietally as "Gar-Belmont", and which is characterized as to novelty by a date of maturity for commercial harvesting and shipment of approximately June 1 through June 10 under the ecological conditions prevailing at Fresno, Calif. in the central part of the San Joaquin Valley of central California.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach tree denominated varietally as "Early Elegant Lady" and which is somewhat similar to the Elegant Lady Peach Tree (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 4,399) with which it is most closely related but which is distinguished therefrom and characterized as to novelty by producing fruit which are mature for commercial harvesting and shipment approximately June 22 through July 1 in Fresno County, Calif., the subject variety maturing for commercial harvesting and shipment approximately seven days earlier than that of the Elegant Lady Peach Tree.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Peach Tree which is characterized as to novelty by a date of maturity approximately May 3 through May 10 under the ecological conditions prevailing at Orosi, Calif. in the San Joaquin Valley of Central California.