Abstract: Fruit or vegetables still maturing on a parent plant are protected from damage due to soft freeze by enclosing the fruits or vegetables within a bag made of flexible, thermally insulating, water and air permeable material that remains stable in prolonged sunlight. The bag is globular in shape and has a single elasticized opening. Examples of suitable bag materials include wool, acrylic, modacrylic, polyester, polypropylene, and fiber blends containing these materials. Other suitable materials include jute, flax, and hemp, for use in burlap material.

Abstract: An improved wheelchair which allows the wheelchair occupant to travel easier and faster over varied terrain, for longer distances and in a more sanitary environment. The invention includes a wheel for providing rolling ability to the wheelchair. A support is connected to the wheel for supporting the occupant of the wheelchair. A drive assembly is included for applying rotational force to the wheel. The drive assembly includes a gearing assembly for varying the ratio of rotational movement of the wheel to the movement of the drive assembly.