Abstract: The invention features a soft foam sled board for use by a sitting or kneeling rider to slide over a snow or ice covered surface. The sled is prepared from a shaped polyethylene foam core, and at least the bottom surface of the core is covered by a slick, polyethylene film/polyethylene foam sheet laminate which provides little frictional resistance between the sled board and sliding surface, and provides an impervious outer surface to the board so as to resist puncture and water infiltrate. The sled board has one or more rails, ribs, or fins embedded below the body weight of the rider so as to either protrude from, or jut into, the board. The fins enhance the ability of the sled board to travel down the hill in a straight, forward direction.

Abstract: A hand trolley for transporting materials in tubs or bins having frame with an upper and lower sections that are rotatably connected about a lower base section. The trolley includes a number of bracket lugs that are removably connected to the frame for attaching tubs or bins of various shapes and sizes. Attached to the trolley for moving the cart is a pair of wheels connected by an axle through the lower base section. The trolley also includes a locking mechanism wherein, engagement of the locking mechanism holds the lower base section in a transport position transverse from the upper section and disengagement of the locking mechanism allows the lower base section to rotate from a position transverse from said upper section to a storage position that is substantially parallel to the upper section.

Abstract: An apparatus that is a multi-purpose device that provides the caretaker of an infant a mobile, collapsible frame that can convert to a stroller, a walker, a high chair, a carrier, a bassinet and a backpack and that can accommodate the placement of car seats made by third party manufacturers.

Abstract: An improved snow plow dolly having a low center of gravity for improved stability when supporting a snow plow, together with front and lateral support members to retain the snow plow in place during movement.

Abstract: A support structure for table machine includes a top frame unit holding a table machine, and a folding mechanism movable between an extended position to support the top frame unit in horizontal and a received position to hold the top frame unit in vertical. The folding mechanism has two first legs and two second legs and two first connecting members respectively pivoted to the top frame unit, and two second connecting members and two third connecting members pivotally coupled between the front legs and the first connecting members such that when the folding mechanism is moved toward the receiving position, the first, second and third connecting members are moved with the second legs toward the first legs smoothly.

Abstract: A binding, in particular a snowboard binding comprises a base plate; a heel-cradling element; a toe-cradling element; an instep-strapping arrangement having a long part connected to one side of the base plate and a short side part connected to the other side; a closure device for the instep-strapping arrangement; and a flexible linkage connecting the closure device of the instep-strapping arrangement and the toe-cradling element. In an open position the toe-cradling element is free to move, and in a closed position the flexible linkage pulls the toe-cradling element, so the foot is secured between the toe-cradling element, the heel-cradling element and the instep-strapping arrangement. In this closed position the held-together parts of the instep-strapping arrangement hold a foot securely by forces acting between these parts through the closure device, independently of the need to maintain tension in the flexible linkage.

Abstract: A support device for use in supporting a person on the side a vehicle extends from the side of a vehicle below the main body thereof and has a support member, which is clamped at one end to the vehicle frame. A step unit is attached to the other end of the support member. A panel for supporting the person is attached to the step unit. The support member has a pair of opposing rods at the end attached to the vehicle frame, these rods running along the opposite sides of the vehicle frame. The rods are clamped to the frame by bolts. The support member has a pair of arms which run at right angles to each other and a third arm running angularly between the pair of arms to form a triangular configuration. One of said pair of arms forms one of the rods running along the side of the vehicle frame. The step unit is attached to the end of the other one of the pair of arms. This attachment is made to permit pivotal movement of ninety degrees of the step relative to the other one of the pair of arms.

Abstract: A binding for a boot includes a platen (4) which is manually mountable to a snowboard in a selected angular position. The platen includes a central hole (4a) and a circular array of upwardly facing teeth (4c). A base (9), mounted to the snowboard, has a spindle (16) and locking arms (16a, 16?a) which extend through the platen central hole. A central pivot body (5) includes a circular peripheral surface (5a) and downwardly projecting teeth (5b) which interact with the central hole and teeth of the platen. Ramping cam elements (8d, 8?d) on a locking disk engage the locking arms and progressively clamp the pivot body to progressively press the teeth of the pivot body against the teeth of the platen to prevent rotation. A clamp (22) having cam ends (22a, 22?a) is pivotal between a vertical release position which permits the central locking disk to rotate and a flat position which locks the central locking disk against rotation.

Abstract: The quad parabolic snowmobile ski is an elongated body having a top side, a bottom side, a tip at the front end, a rear end, a pair of symmetrically opposed ski parabolic cutting edges disposed longitudinally along the bottom of the ski, and a keel. The keel is attached to the bottom of the ski and has a central median ridge, i.e., a keel rail, a substantial portion of which protrudes below the bottom of the ski to form a central and longitudinal point of contact with the snow. The keel defines symmetrically opposed snow-funneling channels along the opposite sides of the central median ridge. Varying radii of curvature of the channels form parabolically-shaped channel outer sidewalls. Symmetrically opposed keel parabolic cutting edges are formed by contouring a keel body width to follow the contour of the parabolic shaped outer sidewalls at a constant cutting edge width.

Abstract: A movable concrete pump comprising a structural frame (14) that is mounted on a truck undercarriage (10) of a truck chassis (12), a boom stand (22) which is disposed on the structural frame (14) and can be rotated about a vertical axis (20), and a concrete distribution boom (24) embodied as a multi-member articulated boom. In order to be able to use a distribution boom having a great range, a trailer (34) is provided that has its own undercarriage (34) and is connected to the truck undercarriage (10) via a coupling member (36). The trailer (32) comprises a prop (40) which is rotatable about a vertical axis (38) and accommodates the set of arms that protrude from the rear end of the truck undercarriage (10) while driving on the road. The set of arms forms the coupling member (36) and encompasses a first boom arm (1) and additional boom arms (2 to 4) that are in a folded position relative to the first boom arm.

Abstract: A manufacturing method of a supporting structure for vehicle has steps of preparing a casting mold having: a first and a second casting mold, which are matched to each other at casting, and has forming faces which form at least sides of first and second fixing portions and the connecting portion and a third casting mold having a forming face which forms a fixing face of the second fixing portion and a protruding body which forms a recess hole penetrating to an interior of the connecting portion from the fixing face of the second fixing portion; matching the third casting mold together with the first and the second casting mold so as to form a cavity for integrally forming the first fixing portion, the second fixing portion and the connecting portion in the casting mold; and pouring molten metal into the cavity so as to mold the supporting structure.

Abstract: A combination of two folding lounge chairs and a cooler which, in a folded form, acts as a compact lightweight unit for ease of portability. The chairs are folded and connected to the back of the cooler and interlocked with each other to form a compact unit until ready for sitting. In the folded position, the chair frames act as handles for pulling the cooler, which rolls along on a set of wheels. In the expanded position the two chairs swing out on hinges from the back of the cooler, one unfolding to the right side and the other unfolding to the left side in a sitting position. The entire combination of chairs and cooler is constructed of strong but lightweight materials so that the entire assembly, when folded, forms a compact, portable unit that can be easily rolled on wheels by one person.

Abstract: A wheel barrow consisting of left and right rear axles, left and right rear wheel assemblies and a hitch coupler for towing at high speeds on public roads having left and right structural rails. Both axles are assembled to the left and right structural rails supported at the front by a structural member bracket. Both structural rails serve as handles at the rear. Left and right coupler brackets are assembled to the structural rails to support a coupler which is mounted on both coupler brackets above the front axle, wheel assembly and structural members. Left and right front axle brackets are assembled to both structural rails to support the front axle and wheel assembly. A tub is assembled to both structural rails for loading and unloading. The wheel barrow couples to a vehicle hitch by raising the front off the ground and lowering on the vehicle ball and hitch.

Abstract: A novel three-wheeled straddle type vehicle for operation by at least one rider is disclosed having a split radiator (52, 53) located on opposite sides of the vehicle frame. The location of the split radiator (52, 53) on the sides of the frame create a storage compartment in the front portion of the vehicle frame.

Abstract: A system, method and vehicle using the same for increasing regenerative power recovered during vehicle deceleration. The system includes first and second sets of vehicle wheels, a controller, an electric machine, a regenerative power source, and a driveline. The electric machine performs as a motor/generator in a first/second mode of operation, respectively. The regenerative power source is electrically coupled to the electric machine and is configured to supply/receive power to/from the electric machine when the electric machine is in the first/second mode of operation, respectively. The driveline is coupled to the electric machine and the first set of vehicle wheels for transferring torque. The driveline includes a controllable coupling apparatus in electronic communication with the controller for selectively coupling, during vehicle deceleration, the electric machine to the second set of vehicle wheels.

Abstract: A recreational motor vehicle capable of accommodating a driver of varying sizes. Embodiments can also be modified for use on circular or in-line tracks or multiple racing formats. The external appearance of the vehicle may be readily modified through the switching of a exterior body which is supported on a rigid frame that completely encloses and protects the driver. Further safety features may be provided such as; a firewall between the engine and seat, fire suppression system, and escape hatch.

Abstract: The invention includes a step device for assisting entry into and/or exit from a vehicle such as, for example, high road clearance truck. The step device comprises a generally “W” shaped bar which is separable into said two generally “U” shaped elements for easier packaging, shipping and manipulation of the device. Each of the “U” shaped elements include a cross-bar fixedly attached between, and spanning across, an interior of the generally “U” shaped element. The cross-bars are configured for separately mounting to the vehicle such that the generally “U” shaped elements are independently supported and the generally “U” shaped elements may be adjustable to multiple angles with respect to said vehicle.

Abstract: A tire protecting apparatus mounted on a vehicle provided with a wheel having a tire on a wheel filled with pressurized air, which protects the tire from abnormally deforming while the vehicle is running, is provided with a tire temperature sensor that detects a temperature of the tire, and a determinator that determines whether it is necessary to cool the tire based on the tire temperature detected by the tire temperature sensor when there is a possibility that abnormal tire deformation will occur. Accordingly, the invention protects the tire from abnormally deforming by considering the temperature of the tire while the vehicle is running.

Abstract: A drive unit assembly for a vehicle wheel includes a rigidly mounted electric motor coupled to the vehicle wheel via a gear drive. The gear drive includes a cycloid or epicycloid gear arrangement that provides significant speed reduction at the wheel.

Abstract: A carrier mounted on a cart for transporting a bag or a sack containing loose or granular materials. The carrier is comprised of a pair of jaws having gripping surfaces for retaining an upper portion of a bag or sack and a handle for carrying the bag or sack in a slightly elevated position or by dragging on a surface. In a first aspect of the invention, the gripping surfaces are formed by shearing and bending a plurality of triangular tabs in metal strips which are attached to the jaws. In a second aspect of the invention, the carrier is attached to a 2-wheel cart in a manner which allows the carrier to be used in combination with the cart or detached and used independently.