Abstract: An electric power source device including a plurality of battery cells accommodated within a battery casing installed on an automotive vehicle, such that the battery cells are cooled air introduced from a compartment of the vehicle into the battery casing, wherein the battery casing is disposed adjacent to the vehicle compartment and is generally isolated from the compartment by a floor or covering member which partially defines the compartment or covers the battery casing, and the floor or covering member has an inlet of an air intake passage, through which the air is introduced into the battery casing, for cooling the battery cells.

Abstract: A motorcycle foot peg having a body portion adapted to bear the weight of a rider. The body portion is partially rotatable about a shaft, which is connected to the frame of the motorcycle. When in use, the angular position of the body portion of the foot peg can vary, so as to present a surface on which the rider's foot makes contact with a substantial portion of the surface of the body portion, not-withstanding the angle of the foot relative to the motorcycle frame.

Abstract: A tracked vehicle (18), or a kit (10) for converting a standard bicycle (14) into a tracked cycle, includes a track assembly (22) with a bogie assembly (84) for riding on snow, mud, sand, etc. The track assembly includes a continuous track (60) movably disposed about a drive wheel (64) coupled to a frame (34) of the vehicle or bike, and a bogie wheel (68) disposed rearward of the drive wheel. The bogie assembly includes a compliant and resilient arm (80) coupling the bogie wheel to the frame of the vehicle or bike. The arm exerts a force against the bogie wheel, which forces the track towards the riding surface.

Abstract: A semi rigid golf bag having a hollow cylindrical main section, a plurality of storage compartments for golf equipment. The main section is formed from two semicircular half sections having semi-rigid walls attached by hinges to allow a user to open the main section to access the storage compartments. There are two insertion slots formed in the cylindrical main section, an insertion slot capable of retaining a cylindrical insertion bar when the insertion bar is inserted into the insertion slot; two wheel assemblies, each wheel assembly having a wheel attached to metal tube, the tube having an open end capable of receiving the insertion bar; an. outside circle and an inside circle defined concentrically on said top end of cylindrical main section. The circles define a golf club storage area and a second storage area for golf ball and glove storage.

Abstract: A front grill structure includes a cover interposed between a front grill and a front bumper opening, which is formed in the upper portion of a front bumper to introduce engine cooling air, so as to cover the upper surface of the front bumper. A front bumper opening end and a bumper reinforcing flange are not visible through the front bumper opening because they are covered with the cover, and thereby the external appearance of the front grill structure can be improved. Further, since the bumper reinforcing flange is covered with the cover, it can be formed at any arbitrary height, and thereby the rigidity of the front bumper can be improved.

Abstract: A telescoping bicycle fender for use on the rear wheel of a bicycle can be easily and quickly mounted and removed. The fender has three sliding sections which can be telescoped between a compact position in which the sections are nested together and an extended position in which the sections are telescoped out to extend around a substantial part of the wheel.

Abstract: An invalid mobile cart with enclosure (10) having a cart (12) which has a cart top (12T), cart bottom (12A), cart left (12L), cart right (12R), cart front (12F), cart back (12B), at least one cart front wheel, cart rear right wheel (12DRR) and cart rear left wheel (not shown) rotatably and extending downwardly from the cart bottom (12A). At least one wheel is connected to a motor (not shown). A transparent or translucent enclosure (14) is securely mounted on the cart top (12T). The enclosure (14) has an enclosure housing (14A) having a enclosure left door (14L) and enclosure right door (14R) hingeably connected thereto. A steering/control (16) means is positioned on the cart top (12T) at the cart front (12F). The steering/control (16) has a steering/control wheel (16A) connected to a steering/control column (16B) which is connected to the at least one cart front wheel and the motor. A support (18) positioned on the cart top (12T) at the cart back (12B).

Abstract: An invention relates to an inflatable gas bag (10) for an occupant restraint system of a vehicle, in particular of a motor vehicle. In order to avoid the formation of creases in the inflated state, which occurs with conventional gas bags and in order to be able to employ more lightweight textile materials for the manufacture of a gas bag, the gas bag (10) consists of a multilayered textile composite material which comprises at least one layer of a textile material and one layer of a polymer material whose melting range is lower than the melting range of the textile material. The textile composite material is formed into a specified three-dimensional shape which is to develop during inflation of the gas bag (10), and the individual layers of the textile composite material are joined together in this three-dimensional shape.

Abstract: A ski includes an elongated body having a bottom surface and a surface modifier having a first surface with a smooth texture and a second surface opposite to the first surface with a rough texture. The surface modifier is reversibly attached to the bottom surface of the elongated body thus providing the bottom surface with a smooth texture suitable for downhill skiing when the second rough textured surface is attached to the bottom surface and with a rough texture suitable for uphill and cross country skiing when the first smooth textured surface is attached to the bottom surface.

Abstract: A mobile tri-modal trailer having a load bearing earth-traversing mode, a felled game processing mode and an equipment transport mode. When the three distinct modes are combined into the tri-modal trailer user may, if desired, transport substantial weight to a hunting location via a any convenient vehicle. Once the user has arrived at the hunting location, the tri-modal trailer is parsed into its three distinct operational functions and supporting apparatus. The felled game processing mode in concert with the equipment transporting mode's supporting apparatus i.e., the felled game processing equipment, is removed from a substantially rectangular member and a retractable A-frame is removed from the confines of its storage chamber. The retractable A-frame is erected into a selected upright position. The felled game processing equipment is attached to the retractable A-frame. After processing the felled game the parsed three modes are recombined into the tri-modal trailer.

Abstract: A braking apparatus for a skateboard (10) having an axle (36), wherein a braking member (42) is disposed about the axle (36), and is actuated by an actuating device (44) to engage with a wheel mounting assembly (92) of the skateboard (10) so as to effect braking of the skateboard (10).

Abstract: A tack cart for transporting and storing tack. The cart includes a conveying member and a storage member mounted thereto. The storage member may be detached from the conveying member and may be mounted onto an independent support located remote from the tack cart. The storage member includes at least one saddle support member which may be detachably mounted on one of the conveying member and the storage member. The cart may further include a detachable bridle support that is receivable on one of the conveying member, the storage member and the independent support.

Abstract: An electronic or musical instrument carrier for supporting and facilitating transport of such equipment. The carrier comprises a rigid base sufficiently strong and large to support the equipment, and the base preferably has a plurality of casters mounted to the bottom thereof. The top of the base has laminated or otherwise secured thereto a layer of hook and loop fastener material. A plurality of corner cleats, which have a mating hook and loop fastener material secured to the bottom thereof, are provided and can be removably attached on the material which is secured to the base to cradle and resiliently support corners of the electronic equipment. A strap or other device can be provided to secure the electronic equipment onto the base. In an alternative embodiment, a cover for the electronic equipment can be provided and which fits within suitable mating grooves in the top of the base.

Abstract: A footboard which can be used in case of necessity by drawing out a footboard main body as a tread from a lower portion or a vicinity of the lower portion of a portion for getting on and off and then by lowering the footboard main body to an intermediate position of a height from a drawn out position to the ground below the footboard in order to make it extremely easy not only for general well-built adult men but also children, women, elderly people, people with leg or lumbar disabilities to get on and off a step portion and especially an automobile with a large vehicle height, called a van or a recreational vehicle, and having a door for getting on and off in a relatively high position. This is formed by assembling attachment members for attaching the footboard to the step portion, e.g.

Abstract: A compact exercise scooter supported by a pair of wheels is propelled by the cyclic operation of a pair of stabilized pedals by a standing user with hands on a handlebar. The elongate pedals are connected to a crank and guide for predetermined pedal angles configured to maintain heel contact during the cyclic operation. The feet are positioned on pedal extensions with the heels of the feet rearward of the crank pivots to develop superior crank torque imposed upon the wheels for faster speed and better startup acceleration. A means of adjustment is provided to change the predetermined pedal angles.

Abstract: A connector plate for ski bindings of snow skis and snowboards consists of two connecting segments (1), constructed from an elastic layer (2) made of an elastic material, for example rubber or silicon, within which located along its lateral axis which lies perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the ski (4) or snowboard, is at least one solid supporting element (3), which divides the elastic layer (2) into two regions, one region is compressed and the other expands during the flexing of the ski (4) or snowboard, in addition the construction allows for longitudinal movement in the elastic layer (2) of the connecting segments (1), all of which takes place while both connecting segments are interconnected via their upper surface.

Abstract: An internal combustion engine (12) having a crankshaft (20) is coupled to a transmission (14) through an assembly (10) comprising a rotary electric machine (16) and an engine disconnect clutch (17). The stator (38) and rotor (40) of the machine are separated by a radial air gap (42), and the machine is selectively operable as an electric motor to source torque to the powertrain and as an electric generator, or alternator, to sink torque from the powertrain. The organization and arrangement provides a powertrain and method of making a powertrain for establishing and maintaining precision in the radial air gap to secure optimal efficiency of machine operation on a production basis.

Abstract: A hybrid vehicle drive system including (a) an engine, (b) an electric motor, (c) a planetary gear device having a first rotary element connected to the engine, a second rotary element connected to the electric motor and connected through a first clutch to an output member connected to vehicle drive wheel, and a third rotary element connected through a second clutch to the output member, (d) a forward-motor-drive control device for engaging the first clutch and releasing the second clutch to thereby establish a forward motor drive mode in which the vehicle is driven in a forward direction by the electric motor, (e) a forward-engine-drive control device for engaging at least the second clutch to establish an engine-drive mode in which the vehicle is driven in the forward direction by the engine, and (f) a second-clutch control device operable upon switching of a vehicle drive mode from the forward motor drive mode to the forward engine drive mode, for engaging the second clutch only after the engine speed has

Abstract: A shock-absorbing apparatus disposed between a binding and a board has a bottom plate for coupling to the board, a top plate or binding platform to receive the binding, and bearing-biasing assemblies coupled between the bottom plate and the top plate. Each bearing-biasing assembly includes a bearing assembly and a biasing assembly where the bearing assembly is disposed coaxially with the biasing assembly. The bearing-biasing assembly is responsive to mechanical energy encountered by the binding platform or the board during use by enabling the binding platform to swivel or pivot from or move along an axis intersecting a top surface of the board.

Abstract: An inflatable tube ski vehicle with steering mechanism comprises an inflated, torus-shaped tube or bladder and a ski insert disposed in the central opening of the bladder. The ski insert may be dish-shaped, or it may partially wrap around the top and/or bottom of the bladder. In either case, the ski vehicle has a steering/braking mechanism comprising left and right lever arms pivotally attached to and extending down through the ski insert. To turn, a rider simply pulls on one of the lever arms, causing a lower portion of the lever arm to extend past a bottom of the insert. To brake, both arms are pulled simultaneously. Because the ski vehicle is round and because the weight of the vehicle and rider are largely uniformly distributed over the center of the vehicle, a pivot or fulcrum point occurs directly under the rider's seat, affording a significant degree of control.