Abstract: A carrier attachment for a handtruck is comprised of a simple, foldable, detachable panel system to laterally support and tightly secure carried articles. A back plate and two side plates, interconnected by hinges, may be secured against a carried load by straps that extend across the front of the two side plates. The hinges are restricted to 90-degrees of movement. The back plate includes hang brackets on its rear side which are fitted over horizontal cross braces of the truck frame to attach the carrier. The carrier may be easily collapsed into a folded position so that the unit is very compact and easily stored.

Abstract: A new and improved container carrier apparatus includes a first support assembly, a second support assembly, a third support assembly which is connected between the first support assembly and the second support assembly. The third support assembly is connected to the first support assembly and the second support assembly such that the third support assembly, the first support assembly, and the second support assembly are coplanar in a support plane. Pairs of lateral retention assemblies are connected to the first and second support assemblies. The lateral retention assemblies project perpendicularly from the support plane. A hinge assembly is connected to either the first support assembly or the second support assembly. A handle assembly is connected to the hinge assembly, and four wheels are attached to respective end portions of the first and second support assemblies.

Abstract: A go-cart includes a base, a plurality of wheels attached to the base and a restrainer operatively linked thereto the base for restraining the go-cart, wherein the restrainer includes two stands each including a shaft pivotably linked to the base of the go-cart and two feet projecting from the shaft. The feet are pivotable between a horizontal position for engaging the wheels with the ground and a vertical position for disengaging the wheels from the ground. The restrainer includes a device for retaining the feet in either of the vertical position or the horizontal position.

Abstract: A derailleur mounting assembly for a bicycle having a rear wheel suspension includes a chain stay having a first end connected to a bicycle crank in a manner so as to pivot about the crank axis, and a derailleur mounted on the chain stay. The chain stay is operable to pivot about the crank axis when the rear wheel suspension allows a rear wheel to move. This allows the derailleur to be maintained in a stationary position with respect to a bike chain extended between the bicycle crank and a sprocket attached to a rear wheel.

Abstract: A bicycle frame for bicycles with an upper cross bar is provided wherein the upper cross bar does not injure the rider as the rider straddles the cross bar after a stop. The bicycle frame also has an upper cross bar comprising an inner moiety slidably disposed within an outer moiety such that the first end of the inner moiety is outside the outer moiety. A spring is disposed within the upper cross bar to urge the second end of the inner moiety away from the outer moiety. The front end of the upper cross bar is hinged to the head post and the rear end of the upper cross bar is slidably attached to the seat post. A second spring is attached to the frame and adapted to urge the upper cross bar upwards. The springs are chosen so that no discomfort is caused to a rider of a bicycle having the bicycle frame when the rider dismounts the bicycle, straddles the upper cross bar and, by the weight of the rider's body, pivots the rear end of the upper cross bar downward until both feet of the rider touch the ground.

Abstract: A pair of toe thrusting blades for attachment to goalkeeper ice skates which are attachable to the underside of the toe of the boot and extend sideways and forwards at the toe of the boot which are normally clear of the ice but which will engage the ice when the goalkeeper rolls his foot at an extreme angle.

Abstract: Adaptive cruise control speed limiting consistent with sensor and system limitations ensures an adaptive cruise control source vehicle operates in adaptively controllable speed ranges including speed ranges corresponding to following distances within the sensor range and excluding speed ranges at which preceding targets are not reliably distinguishable by the sensing system.

Abstract: A skate (10) having a frame (14) that is adjustable with respect to the base (18) of the skate is disclosed. The base includes first and second rims (36, 38) and first and second base fasteners (44). The first and second rims form first and second transverse slots (32, 34), respectively. The first base fastener is transversely slidable within the first transverse slot. The second base fastener is slidable within the second transverse slot. The frame is coupled to the base and has first and second longitudinal slots (30) and first and second frame fasteners (42). The first and second frame fasteners are slidably engaged within the first and second longitudinal slots, respectively. The first and second frame fasteners engage with the first and second base fasteners, respectively. The first and second transverse slots each include a narrow slot portion (56) and a wide slot (58) portion having a greater width than the narrow slot portion. The narrow slot portion is centered below the wide slot portion.

Abstract: An actuating system is provided that includes a differential hydraulic cylinder containing a piston and a piston rod connected to one side of the piston. A first or head chamber (53) is defined in the cylinder and is bounded by the one side of the piston, to which the piston rod is not connected. A second or rod chamber (54) is also defined in the cylinder and is bounded by the other side of the piston, to which the piston rod is connected. An actuatable assembly is provided that is adapted to be connected to either the hydraulic cylinder or the piston rod. Finally, a proportional control valve is provided which is adapted to actuate the hydraulic cylinder by controlling the amount of fluid supply to the first chamber, wherein the supply pressure is connected to the second chamber.

Abstract: An adjusting device includes an upper and a lower ring element connected with each other by a pivotal device disposed therebetween, the pivotal device has two pairs of rods cross-pivotally engaged, the upper ring element has a plane portion which has a shoulder formed on an under side, the adjusting device includes a movable element engaged to one pair of rods of the pivotal device, a base engaged to the under side of the plane portion and an operation element pivotally engaged to the base. The movable element has a serrated portion defined in an under side and the base has an opening defined therein corresponding to the serrated portion of the movable element.

Abstract: A backrest positioning arrangement for a stroller includes a positioning plate securely mounted to each of two limbs of the backrest frame member of the stroller and has a pushing piece extending toward a front direction of the stroller and a flexible operative piece having a recess therein which faces the front direction of the stroller. The stroller has a pair of mounting seats for mounting the canopy frame member and the rear members thereof to the handle thereof. Each mounting seat has a peg thereon for releasably engaging with the recess of the associated flexible operative piece.

Abstract: A utility cart is disclosed for holding a collection bag. The device comprises a frame, a support ring, and an integral ring clamp for clamping the rim of the bag to the support ring. The cart may additionally comprise wheels for transporting the cart along the ground, and a pivoting handle for grasping the cart. The cart may be folded for convenient storage. An enclosed cover for the cart with an optional hose attachment for connection to an external vacuum or blower is disclosed.

Abstract: A flexible cover for releasable attachment over the wheels of an in-line roller skate which is portable, flexible, and can be easily stored. The device contains an elongated holding channel for engagement with the wheels of an in-line skate along with a mechanism to allow the user to easily store the device during non-use.

Abstract: A skid attachment for a carrying cart has an arcuate cross-section engageable with a pair of wheels at the front of the cart, and is held in position by the engagement of an edge of the attachment with the underside of the frame of the cart as forward motion of the cart is begun. The wheels rotate about the inner periphery of the attachment during this preliminary movement, in which the attachment simply rolls along the ground a few inches until the contact with the frame is made.

Abstract: A child's toy vehicle having a safety device includes a vehicle having a receiver circuit which may be enabled by an electromagnetic signal emitted by a remote control, handled by an adult, and a pushbutton, in series with a motor, to be depressed by the child driving the vehicle. A switch breaks the supply to the receiver circuit thereby disabling it at the same time as it makes a bridge across the power supply and the child operated pushbutton. The invention is applicable to children's toy vehicles driven by very young children, so that an adult located remotely can break the motor supply to stop the vehicle at any given time, for safety purposes.

Abstract: A power steering apparatus having a hydraulic pump for outputting a pressurized fluid, an assist force generation mechanism hydraulically connected to the pump through a supply passage to generate an assist force in response to rotation of a steering wheel, wherein the assist force generation mechanism has a characteristic that the back pressure thereof increases when the steering wheel is rotated. The power steering apparatus further comprises a flow control valve having a spool which is moved in response to a pressure drop at a metering orifice disposed in the middle of the supply passage, so as to control the flow rate of the pressurized fluid to be constant.

Abstract: A braking system for an in-line roller skate includes a generally U-shaped brake bracket and a brake pad mounted thereon. The brake bracket is pivotably mounted on the wheel bracket of the in-line roller skate such that the bracket pivots about a generally transverse horizontal pivot axis. A brake actuator including a handle and lever is provided. A cable extends between and is connected to the brake actuator and the brake pad, the cable operative to pivot the brake bracket upon engagement of the brake actuator, thus causing the brake pad to frictionally engage a wheel of the skate. Finally, a spring extends between and is connected to the brake bracket and the shoe of the in-line skate, the spring operative to bias the brake bracket away from the wheel of the skate thereby stopping frictional engagement between the brake pad and the wheel.

Abstract: An in-line roller skate including a soft, pliable, and comfortable shoe body having structural foot support components positioned in selected strategic areas such as the ball, heel and ankle areas. The shoe body may be made of a material that allows air circulation for coolness. In one embodiment, the structural components are made of semi-rigid plastic which may be heat moldable to conform to the user's foot. The sole of the shoe may also include heat moldable materials so that it can be anatomically formed to the user's foot. The shoe is mounted on a frame that supports a plurality of in-line roller wheels and includes structure for easily removing and replacing the wheels. The shoe-frame connection may be laterally and longitudinally adjustable. A speed control or brake, which applies a frictional force downwardly onto some or all of the in-line roller wheels, is mounted on the frame. Canting adjustment is provided to allow the ankle support to be canted laterally or longitudinally.

Abstract: Braking device particularly usable for skates including a shoe composed of a quarter articulated to a shell which is in turn associated with a supporting frame for two or more wheels. A brake is associated with the quarter and selectively interacts with the ground upon a backward rotation of the quarter.

Abstract: A new and improved bucketeer on wheels containing a bucket having a closed bottom, an open top, and an intermediate surrounding sidewall therebetween. Also having two handle brackets, each handle bracket has a flat first end and a hollow second end. Each flat end is secured to the surrounding sidewall of the bucket by a fastening means. A U-shaped handle has two extending arms. Each extending arm is received in one of each hollow second end of the two handle brackets. A back support has a flat first end, a second end, and an intermediate extent therebetween. The flat first end is secured to the surrounding side wall of the bucket by a fastening means. A support extension having a first end and an off-set second end. The first end is secured to the intermediate extent. The off-set second end is secured to the closed bottom of the bucket. A back caster wheel is secured to the second end of the back support. An axle has two end portions and an intermediate extent therebetween.