Abstract: A snowboard binding (6) has an adjustably positioned toe ramp (44) mounted to the front end (32) of the base (18) with an upwardly curving front portion (62) shaped to conform to the toe (14) of the boot sole (12) to increase the toe-side edge responsiveness. A dampened, energy absorbing heel pad (66) is mounted to the rear end (28) of the base to help absorb impact. Arm channels (84,86) are formed in each of the left and right side flanges (22,24), extend upwardly from the baseplate (20), and are sized to contain the left and right mounting arms (94,96) of a heel support (26). A pair of threaded fasteners (104,108) clamp the mounting arms within the side flanges over a range of upwardly and rearwardly extending portions. Front-and-rear forces on the heel support are resisted by the two fasteners and by engagement of the upper and lower edges (122,124) of the arms with upper and lower channel walls (88,89).

Abstract: The invention relates to a boot-retaining unit of a ski binding or snowboard binding, having a boot-retaining element which is retained compliantly by virtue of a spring mechanism, and having a hydraulic impact damper which is arranged parallel to the spring mechanism and is in the form of a piston/cylinder unit. According to the invention, the impact damper contains a hydraulic medium of high viscosity in the rest state and has virtually no tendency to flow, and accordingly, cannot escape at the impact-damper seals even in the course of long rest periods. The cylinder of the impact damper is preferably provided with an external thread and is provided as an adjustment screw for the purpose of changing the spring stressing.

Abstract: A fishing system for quickly setting up including a cargo container for hauling fishing equipment with the cargo container supported by independently mounted skis with a set of support members operable for carrying in an upright condition with at least some of the support members pivotal to a lateral support condition for supporting an forming an enclosure for a fisherperson to ice fish therefrom.

Abstract: An air intake apparatus is mounted on a motorcycle provided with a V-type engine having a front cylinder and a rear cylinder. Carburetors are provide for the respective cylinders, and a sub-chamber is interposed between an air cleaner and the side of the engine. Communication tubes for feeding air from the air cleaner to the respective carburetors are disposed inwardly of the air cleaner in the width direction of the motorcycle body and outwardly of the carburetors in the width direction of the motorcycle body. The sub-chamber is extended downward, and the communication tube extending from one of the carburetors is connected projectedly into the sub-chamber. In this way, the volume of a sub-chamber is secured and the air intake characteristics of a plurality of communication tubes for air intake are equalized by equalizing the length of the communication tubes.

Abstract: In in-line skating boots of the type incorporating an assembly in which roller wheels are held in alignment one-behind-another, a combination is described for replacing the roller wheels of the skating boot with an ice skating blade. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, several individual blades are employed in alignment one-behind-another, with each individual blade held in position between two half-sections of a plurality of discs utilized in locking the blade in place.

Abstract: A cart for a refuse bag has a base panel with left, right and rear upright panels attached to it. The panels have top flaps that fold over into the boxy structure formed by the panels to engage the inside of a refuse bag to hold the refuse bag upright. The cart has wheels and a handle for moving the cart and easily transporting the refuse bag.

Abstract: Vent structures are provided on the upper and lower sides, and lid of an organic waste cart so that wet biomass deposited in the cart is dried by convective air currents passing through the cart. The lid vent is hooded to prevent moisture from passing into the biomass. A perforated false bottom within the cart elevates the biomass above the lower vents to assure that drying air can circulated throughout the biomass.

Abstract: Skate comprising a chassis (1) equipped with rollers (2, 3, 4, 5), a boot (6) attached removably to this chassis and a brake (9) operated by bending of the leg via a lever (11) articulated to the chassis and having, at the back, an operating rod (14) which is placed facing a buffer (16) of the boot when the boot is secured to the chassis.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a device for securing a piece of chalk to a skate. The device includes a chalk holder defining a chalk opening sized for receiving a piece of chalk. The device also includes an arrangement for connecting the chalk holder to the skate such that the chalk is adapted to contact a ground surface when the skate is used by a skater.

Abstract: An in-line roller skate comprising an upper chassis (2) on which a boot (1) is fixed, and a lower chassis (4) bearing at least two rollers (5, 6, 7, 8). The upper chassis (2) is articulated onto the lower chassis (4) in the anterior region of the two chassis, within the perimeter of a square (A) which has a side length of 150 mm, which rests on the ground, which contains the front roller (5) and whose anterior vertical side passes just in front of this front roller. The upper chassis is further mounted elastically on the lower chassis. The suspension of the skate is provided without prejudicing the stability and the capacity of the skate for being steered.

Abstract: The stroller includes a frame inclined downward and forward, the frame having left and right side frame members joined by a handle at their upper rear ends. A single front wheel is mounted on an axle at the lower front end of the frame. Left and right swing arms extend downward and rearward from pivotal attachments on the left and right side frame members, respectively. Left and right rear wheels are mounted on axles at the lower ends of the swing arms. There is no rigid connection or horizontal member between the front and rear axles, thereby permitting the stroller to clear higher curbs or carry cargo that extends into the space between the front and rear axles, while also reducing the weight of the stroller. On each side of the stroller a resilient member is detachably connected between the swing arm and a point on the side frame member above and to the rear of the point at which the swing arm is attached.

Abstract: A power transmitting system for a motor vehicle having a manually operated member for selecting one of operating states of the power transmitting system, which include a neutral state, wherein a power transmitting path between a drive power source and a drive wheel of the motor vehicle is electrically disconnected by a first power disconnecting device, and is mechanically disconnected by a second power disconnecting device which is operated in response to an operation the manually operated member to the neutral state. Also disclosed is a hybrid drive system including a start-up control device operated upon operation of the manually operated member from a non-drive state to a drive state, for controlling the reaction torque of a motor/generator to rise according to one of predetermined rise characteristics which is selected depending upon a vehicle running condition.

Abstract: A combined cart and chair assembly includes a front support, a seat frame, a rear leg frame, a container retaining frame, and a container. The front support has a handled upper section and a wheeled lower section. The seat frame is mounted pivotally to the front support between the upper and lower sections. The seat frame is foldable rearwardly and is stretchable forwardly. The rear leg frame has a top end mounted pivotally to the front support between the upper and lower sections above the seat frame so as to extend downwardly and rearwardly from the front support when the seat frame is stretched. The rear leg frame is pivoted to the seat frame and is foldable toward the wheeled lower section. The container retaining frame is provided behind the seat frame and is mounted pivotally to the front support above the top end of the rear leg frame for turning away from or toward the front support.

Abstract: A ski has an elongate body with an upper surface and a binding mounting portion on the upper surface of the elongate body. The binding mounting portion has a front end and a rear end defining a boot support surface. The binding mounting portion has a first height at the front end and second height at the rear end with the second height being greater than the first height to dispose the boot support surface at an angle with the rear end higher than the front end of the boot support surface.

Abstract: A device and method for converting a golf bag to a golf cart. The device has a hardside rectangular shaped main portion. The bottom is canted with a plate having a connector for a removable axle. The axle is locked but can be attached or removed as desired. The top has tubing for receiving the clubs, accessories, and the axle when detached from the connector. Wheels can be joined to the axle or else stored in internal storage compartments within the device. A cover having zippered access to the clubs extends above the device. When opened, the cover falls to the side, out of the way.

Abstract: A personal cart for easily transporting several shopping articles when shopping or small packages, files, tools, and other small articles by other users such as professionals. The personal cart includes a lower frame structure having a lower frame extending vertically and a lower platform pivotally connected to and extending at an angle to the lower frame. A lower platform face extends about the lower platform when the personal cart is in an open position and forms a shelf resting an object. An upper frame structure extends from and is supported by one end of the lower frame structure. The upper frame structure includes an upper frame and an upper platform pivotally connected to and extending at an angle from the upper frame. An upper platform face extends about the upper platform when the personal cart is in an open position and forms a shelf for resting additional objects. The upper platform is completely collapsible within the upper frame and lays flush with the upper frame in the collapsed position.

Abstract: An improved horse drawn sulky for harness racing, which is inexpensive to manufacture, and which compensates for the lateral forces caused by banking of the track and turning. The frame of the sulky is formed so that the wheel on the outside of the track is forwardly offset relative to the wheel on the inside of the track. In addition, the frame affords each wheel a camber which more nearly aligns the wheels with the surface of the track. The simple offset design improves traction on a banked track and improves tracking in turns.

Abstract: A sunshade mounting bracket assembly for mounting a sunshade to a vehicle without the use of tools or fasteners. The bracket assembly includes an outer bracket, an inner bracket, and an elbow to which the sunshade is attached. The outer bracket is mountable to an apertured panel such as the sheet metal interior roof of the vehicle. The inner bracket includes resilient locking prongs which define an interior cavity into which the elbow is inserted. The resilient locking prongs are structured to be insertable into an opening in the outer bracket. After their insertion into the outer bracket, the prongs engage the outer bracket when the inner bracket is axially rotated relative to the outer bracket from a first rotational orientation to a second rotational orientation for use. During their engagement with the outer bracket, the prongs are compressed radially inward and drawn axially into the outer bracket.

Abstract: A storage compartment for mounting to a snowboard having a plurality of pre-existing threaded mounting holes includes a base member, a lid member hinged to the base member, and an insert fitted within the base member for receiving loose objects such as a wrench, wax, a locking cable and/or personal items. An anchoring post is secured to the base member. A closed loop end of a locking cable is passed around the anchoring post and the other end of the locking cable extends through an aperture formed in an end wall of the lid or base member where it is secured to a fixed object. A lock is provided to lock the lid member to the base member to prevent removal of the locking cable and theft of the snowboard when the snowboard is secured to the fixed object.

Abstract: A tool transport assembly is provided including a base having a swivel wheel mounted to each of the corners thereof for transporting purposes. A first side portion of the assembly includes a peripheral lip coupled thereto and extending upwardly therefrom a first predetermined height for defining a shallow compartment with an open top. Also included is a second side portion having at least one side wall defining an open top. The side wall is equipped with a height at least four times the first predetermined height.