Abstract: A method for pay-per-use, self-service charging of electric storage power systems of electric automobiles, said automobiles charged via electrical connections to a provided curbside charging station, said charging station automatically modifying grid electricity to be suitable for charging an array of said automobiles, said charging station also automatically securing electricity at off-peak rates when available and storing same for subsequent use.

Abstract: A extremely lightweight hand-pull cart made of connected panels of leather-tough corrugated plastic sheet material primarily intended to assist the physically marginal to move groceries from car to kitchen, said cart having an extended pulling tongue, a very low center of gravity, commodious fabric-sided cargo compartment, a plurality of small roller-wheels and stair sliding-runners strategically affixed to underside of said cargo compartment which in unique interplay with said pulling tongue enables easier negotiation, both up and down, of stairs and stoops, lastly said cart to fold upon itself into a flat, lightweight, compact package for hand carrying, or for virtual abuse-proof storage in car trunk till needed.

Abstract: An improved automobile tire inflater gauge for tankless air systems having vandal-resistant locking means for attaching gauge accessories comprising a smooth-bore female cylindrical chamber suitable for accepting accessory insertion members, said insertion members having o-rings and circumscribing lock notch groove. Said insertion member locked in chamber by a spring-ring mounted on exterior of chamber housing, said spring-ring having notches which penetrate said housing wall and enter lock groove on insertion member. The gauge additionally having a replaceable barrel cushion sleeve to reduce impact damage and an internal checkvalve to prohibit explosive tire gas migration.

Abstract: A hand-held automobile tire inflator valve-gage assembly having means to release undesired system pressure when not being applied, thus reducing compressor stress and power consumption.

Abstract: A coin-operated automobile tire inflator apparatus encompassing a weather/vandal resistant enclosure topped with customer-attract strobe light, containing compression device with vibration free suspension, inflation pressure regulator, hose retractor reel and vandal-proof coin vault embedded in said enclosure re-inforced concrete mounting base, said base housing vertical traffic guard post with work area flood light.