Abstract: Carts capable of conversion between a powered-pull mode, a powered-ride mode, and a non-powered-pull mode are shown and described. In one embodiment, a cart comprises a platform have a seat-receptacle. A cooler is configured to be positionable in the seat-receptacle. A walled chamber is also positioned on the platform. The cart also includes at least one wheel in functional communication with a drive capable of rotating the wheel. The cart also includes a handle-system having a first operable position configured to allow a user seated inside the cart to control the drive, and a second operable position configured to allow a user walking in front of the cart to control the drive. The cart is further configured to be capable of rolling freely when the drive is off or disengaged.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an apparatus for testing a plurality of on/off solenoid valves and a plurality of proportional solenoid valves of an automotive transmission. The apparatus includes an on/off valve switch for each of the on/off solenoid valves and a series of preset current switches for each of the proportional solenoid valves. An on/off solenoid circuit is electrically connected to the on/off valve switches and includes a plurality of outputs for connection to the on/off solenoid valves. In response to actuation of the on/off valve switches, the on/off solenoid circuit is operable to generate electrical actuation signals for transmission through the outputs to the on/off solenoid valves, respectively. Proportional solenoid circuits are electrically connected to the series of the preset current switches, respectively. Each proportional solenoid circuit has an output for connection to one of the proportional solenoid valves.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an apparatus for testing a plurality of on/off solenoid valves and a plurality of proportional solenoid valves of an automotive transmission. The apparatus includes an on/off valve switch for each of the on/off solenoid valves and a series of preset current switches for each of the proportional solenoid valves. An on/off solenoid circuit is electrically connected to the on/off valve switches and includes a plurality of outputs for connection to the on/off solenoid valves. In response to actuation of the on/off valve switches, the on/off solenoid circuit is operable to generate electrical actuation signals for transmission through the outputs to the on/off solenoid valves, respectively. Proportional solenoid circuits are electrically connected to the series of the preset current switches, respectively. Each proportional solenoid circuit has an output for connection to one of the proportional solenoid valves.

Abstract: A snowboard includes a slide board and a step board which are joined by a connecting member in a substantially parallel and spaced relationship. Because of the elevated position of the step board, the snowboarder gains a leverage in controlling the edges of the slide board without any substantial effort. Therefore, the snowboarder is enabled to control the snowboard without requiring his or her boots to be fixed to the snowboard. Also, because the snowboarder can move his or her feet on the deck at will, this additionally increases the freedom in shifting of the weight. Therefore, as opposed to the conventional snowboard which does not provide any such leverage, and restrains the snowboarder's feet to fixed positions thereon, the snowboarder is allowed to shift his or her weight much more effortlessly, and perform a greater variety of tricks.

Abstract: The snowboard comprises a slide board and a step board which are joined by a connecting member in a substantially parallel and spaced relationship. Because of the elevated position of the step board, the snowboarder gains a leverage in controlling the edges of the slide board without any substantial effort. Therefore, the snowboarder is enabled to control the snowboard without requiring his or her boots to be fixedly secured to the snowboard. Also, because the snowboarder can move his or her feet on the deck at will, this additionally increases the freedom in the shifting of the weight. Therefore, as opposed to the conventional snowboard which does not provide any such leverage, and fixedly restrains the snowboarder's feet, the snowboarder is allowed to shift his or her weight much more effortlessly, and perform a greater variety of tricks.

Abstract: An apparatus for measuring tension of piston rings includes a cylindrical support fixture having a circumferential groove formed therearound for receiving and holding a piston ring. A rigid base supports a plurality of components of the apparatus. A strong, thin band, formed from a material sufficiently strong to withstand repeated applications of pulling force thereto, is mounted to the base, and is held between two clamps. The band has a loop formed therein, for receiving the support fixture with a piston ring mounted therein. The apparatus also includes reciprocally movable structure for tightening the band around the support fixture, such as a slidably movable clamp assembly at one end of the band. The apparatus further includes mechanism for measuring tension on the band, and fluid activatable mechanism for vertically reciprocating a portion of the support fixture. In a preferred embodiment, the reciprocating mechanism is pneumatically activatable, such as by compressed air.