Abstract: An adjustable skate includes a boot, a liner, and a bladder. The boot includes an upper and a sole, the upper having a toe cap and a heel portion. The liner is mounted in the boot and includes a bottom plate slidably mounted on the sole and a toe box on a front end of the bottom plate. A chamber for receiving a foot of a wearer's foot is defined between the toe box of the liner and the heel portion of the boot. The bladder is mounted between the toe box of the liner and the toe cap of the boot. The bladder has a volume that is adjustable through inflation of air into the bladder or discharge of air out of the bladder, thereby moving the liner along a lengthwise direction of the boot.

Abstract: A shopping trolley has a passenger compartment, and an entertainment system such as sound or sound and video providing device. In use a child may be placed inside the passenger compartment and entertained while an adult shops using the trolley to carry goods as well as the child.

Abstract: A knock-down transport device (10) for retrieving downed game animals from remote locations wherein the transport device (10) comprises a plurality of generally rigid intermediate plate members (20) (20′) (20″) having leading (22) and trailing (23) edges that cooperate with one another to interlock the intermediate plate members (20) (20′) (20″) together; wherein, the forwardmost intermediate plate member (20) is operably associated with an elongated front panel member (40) having a curved front portion (49) and the rearwardmost intermediate plate members (20″) is operatively associated with a generally L-shaped rear plate member (30); and, wherein all of the plate members (20) (30) and (40) are provided with hinged loop members (27) (37) (47) adapted to receive an elongated tether member (50) for securing a load (100) to the transport device (10).

Abstract: A heeling apparatus includes a shoe with a unique feature in the heel that allows one to walk, run, or roll seamlessly. The appearance is that of normal footwear because of the covert wheel assembly. The stealth wheel in the heel gives one the ability to roll or slide in areas you could only walk. Heeling is a new activity that employs a unique method of rolling and requires a newly learned skill set of balance, positioning, and coordination.

Abstract: A step assembly for use on a vehicle comprises an elongate step support member, at least one mounting bracket and at least one brace. The support member defines a top side having a substantially flat surface. The at least one mounting bracket has a base and a pair of arms extending therefrom. The base is constructed and arranged to engage a portion of a vehicle. The at least one brace comprises a first end region and a second end region. The first end region is adjustably and removably engaged to the elongate step support member. The second end region is adjustably and removably engaged to the pair of arms of the at least one mounting bracket.

Abstract: A replaceable skate assembly includes a boot, a base mounted on a bottom of the boot, and a locking device mounted in the base. The locking device includes a positioning rod, a locking pawl, and a spring. Thus, the base may be assembled on and detached from the bottom of the boot quickly, easily and conveniently, thereby facilitating the user using the replaceable skate assembly. In addition, the bottom of the boot is integrally formed with the boot, without having to additionally provide an aluminum alloy structure on the bottom of the boot, thereby simplifying the procedure of fabrication, and thereby decreasing the cost of fabrication.

Abstract: A skid steer loader and like off-road vehicles with engine mounts having internally snubbed shocks and vibrations isolators, particularly for mounting three and four cylinder engines. The engine mount provides for minimized damage due to shocks from the chassis to the engine and due to vibrations from the engine to the chassis.

Abstract: A cart assembly has canvas top and side walls for transporting products on a base platform carried on wheels. Inversely U-shaped front and rear side rail skeleton structures, with vertically spaced cross rails, on the cart define a product compartment between them. Vertically spaced side straps loop around the side rail structures to correlate with the cross rails and have coupler ends. A unitary fabric cover is draped in inversely U-shaped configuration on the cart to provide a top wall and side walls. Cover straps carrying mating couplers project from the side walls of the cover in vertically spaced relation correlating with the cross rails to couple with the couplers on the side straps.

Abstract: A foldable three-wheel baby carriage includes an operation device mounted on the horizontal section of each of the two push bars, a front shock-absorbing device mounted between the front wheel and the two front frames, two rear connecting devices each mounted between a respective one of the two rear wheels and a respective one of the two rear frames, and two rear shock-absorbing devices each mounted between a respective one of the two rear wheels and a respective one of the two rear frames. Thus, the foldable three-wheel baby carriage may provide shock-absorbing and braking functions, thereby protecting the baby. In addition, the connecting devices and the operation device of the foldable three-wheel baby carriage are arranged in hidden manner, thereby enhancing the aesthetic quality of the foldable three-wheel baby carriage.

Abstract: A vehicle cooling system for a mobile vehicle consists of three essential parts. These are a compressed air reservoir, a heat exchanger and a duct connecting the reservoir and the heat exchanger. On demand, the compressed air will be released to the duct and will expand (as the end connected to the reservoir is expected to be lower in cross-sectional area compared to the end connected to the face of the heat exchanger). This expansion will lead to the reduction in air temperature. This helps in increasing the heat rejection capacity of the cooling system. The colder air passes through the heat exchanger and carries away the heat. This air exits from the other end of the heat exchanger into the environment. A fan is optional to operate behind the heat exchanger to help draw the air though it. The compressed air may originate in the vehicle air system for operating air brakes found on medium and heavy-duty trucks or the compressed air may originate from a separate air compressor.

Abstract: An expandable trailer for recreational use includes hinged sidewalls that are capable of moving between a storage configuration and a deployed configuration. In the storage configuration, a reinforced storage surface is available to support heavy cargo, such as a personal watercraft, an off-road vehicle, or a snowmobile. In the deployed configuration, an enclosed living quarters is available for camping and stowing smaller pieces of cargo. A tent assembly may be erected upon the expandable trailer when the hinged sidewalls are in the deployed configuration. The expandable trailer is adapted to be towed behind a car, light truck, jeep, or other automobile.

Abstract: An engine operation controller for a hybrid electric automobile is equipped at least with a motor and an engine. The engine operation controller is provided with a speed detection section for detecting the speed of the vehicle, a control section for controlling operation of the engine, and a decision section for deciding whether or not a stop of the vehicle is a stop at a stopping place. If it is detected by the speed detection section that the speed is less than a predetermined value, operation of the engine is prohibited by the control section. Furthermore, a delay section is provided for delaying removal of the operation prohibition of the engine when it is decided by the decision section that the stop of the vehicle is a stop at a stopping place.

Abstract: A utility cart which is capable of being readily converted from a first configuration as a conventional utility cart with the area above a bottom table being open into a second configuration as a bin cart, including a number of outwardly extending storage bins. In addition, the utility cart in accordance with the present invention includes end members having “I” beam type construction, the top table and the bottom table have panel members which pivot from an upright position to form a recessed top table and/or a recessed bottom table to a downward position to form a substantially flat top table and/or a substantially flat bottom table and a handle having an organizer integrally built therein, including a beverage container holder, a storage tray and one or more storage compartments.

Abstract: A heeling apparatus includes a shoe with a unique feature in the heel that allows one to walk, run, or roll seamlessly. The appearance is that of normal footwear because of the covert wheel assembly. The stealth wheel in the heel gives one the ability to roll or slide in areas you could only walk. Heeling is a new activity that employs a unique method of rolling and requires a newly learned skill set of balance, positioning, and coordination.

Abstract: An improved truck for use with a skateboard or roller skate. The truck has a truck hanger attached to a mounting bracket. The truck hanger has opposed axle elements for mounting a pair of opposed wheels. The truck hanger also has a hanger flange and a hanger pivot. The mounting bracket has a base plate, a pivot bore and a king pin. The truck hanger is affixed to the mounting bracket with the hanger pivot disposed within the pivot bore and with the hanger flange disposed over the king pin. A hanger flange is sandwiched between an inner cushion element and an outer cushion element. Both the inner cushion element and the outer cushion element have an elastomeric outer portion and a substantially rigid liner portion.

Abstract: The locking device for a detachable skate of sports shoe in accordance with the present invention mainly comprises a rotatable hook, an elastic member, a lever and an engaging wall. The rotatable hook is provided on the detachable skate being adapted to releasably engaging with the engaging wall provided under the sports shoes. The elastic member is provided to bias the rotatable hook and the lever is used to rotate the rotatable hook for assembling or disassembling by means of overcoming bias force of the elastic member.

Abstract: A klop skate with pushing and pulling capabilities. In one alternate, the skate includes a glide member (110) for traversing a surface. The skate includes a shoe portion (112) for receiving a skater's foot. The skate has a base secured to the shoe portion (112) and underlying the received foot. The skate has a base lever (114) secured to the shoe portion base. The base lever (114) has a forward end portion and a forward base attachment structure (124) defined by the forward end portion. The base lever (114) has a longitudinal base lever axis aligned with a longitudinal axis of the received foot. The skate also includes an elongate frame (116) for mounting the glide member (110). The frame has a longitudinal axis, a forward end portion, and a forward frame attachment structure (136). The skate has a canted hinge (126) for connecting the forward end portion of the base lever (114) to the forward end portion of the frame (116).

Abstract: A highback for controlling a gliding board, such as a snowboard, through leg movement of a rider. The highback is comprised of an upright support member including at least two portions that are to be contacted by and to support a rear portion of the rider's leg and that are movable relative to each other for setting a desired forward lean of the highback. The support member may include a lower portion with a pair of mounting locations for mounting the highback to a gliding board component, such as a snowboard binding, and an upper portion movably supported by the lower portion to vary the forward lean of the highback. The highback may include a forward lean adjuster that that prevents the upper portion from moving in the heel direction beyond a predetermined forward lean position. The forward lean adjuster may be coupled to the upper portion and the lower portion of the highback to maintain the upper portion in the selected forward lean position independent of the gliding board component.

Abstract: A snow skiing device on which a skier may sit and/or stand. The device includes a frame having a front end and a rear end. A ski system which, in one embodiment, includes a steerable front ski attached to the front end and a rear ski attached to the rear end of the frame. The skis can be in linear alignment with one another. The device further includes a platform extending from the front end to the back end of the frame and is positioned above the skis. The platform, in one embodiment, is parallel to the skis.

Abstract: A powertrain for a hybrid vehicle includes an engine, a transmission and an electric machine disposed therebetween. The electric machine includes a stator housing, a stator mounted within the stator housing and a rotor mounted radially within and coaxial with the stator. The electric machine further includes a first clutch disposed between the engine and the rotor, and a second clutch disposed between the rotor and the transmission. The first and second clutches include non-ferrous clutch plates which are adapted to be immersed in hydraulic fluid. The electric machine has a first mode wherein the electric machine provides torque to the engine, a second mode wherein the electric machine is driven by the engine and a third mode wherein the electric machine provides torque to the transmission. The first and second clutches are positioned radially within the stator housing and axially within the length of the stator housing.