Abstract: A swimming shoe composed of a shoe body, several water-resisting flanges and an attached swimming-assistance device. The shoe body has the shape of a sandal which has a shoe bottom, a shoe surface, two fixing plates and a fastener. In the vamp of the shoe there are two fixing sets which both have a fixing set and a button to attach the water-resistant flange. In the shoe body, the fixing plate can hold the swimming-resisting device. This new device will not interfere with walking on land and also can be used as an aid to help the swimmer to swim faster.

Abstract: A tire valve is disclosed which includes an automatic pressure releasing device and comprises an inlet assembly and an outlet assembly. The inlet assembly includes a valve pole biased closed by a spring to allow air input. The valve includes an inlet/outlet assembly which has an inlet valve room and a pressure release room. These rooms utilize ball valves and springs to control the air flow. A pressure releasing device is provided and comprises an adjusting screw, a spring and a ball valve. The pressure releasing device will function when the tire air pressure exceeds a specified range, so as to ensure proper air pressure in the tire.

Abstract: A ball and socket joint for a vehicle steering control system, which includes an inner ball head received in a ball socket which simultaneously serves as an outer ball head and is received in a casing which has a shank connected to a drag link of a vehicle steering control system. The ball socket has a unitary connecting rod connected to a wheel steering knuckle arm. A holder plate and a spring are respectively set in the casing to support the inner and outer ball heads for free positioning of the inner ball head in the outer ball head so that steering control operation can be more smoothly performed.