Abstract: The collapsible trolley having one or two flat boards for displaying things, a plurality of casters and a side frame which consists of four frame sections: two non-collapsible sections and two collapsible sections located at the opposite ends of the trolley. The four frame sections are pivotally connected with a plurality of rods so as to allow two collapsible frame sections to be folded inward. The flat boards which fit properly to the interior of the side frame, help keep the trolley sturdy when the side frame is fully extended for use. When the trolley is not in use, the flat boards are lifted from their normal positions and allowed to stand against the non-collapsible frame sections while the two collapsible frame sections are pushed inward.

Abstract: For increasing the effectiveness of an arrangement for ventilating an assembly on a vehicle, it is provided that, upstream of the assembly to be ventilated, an air guiding element is arranged which, in the cross-sectional view, has a vane-type profile and is set to be relatively steep, and on which an upper air guiding channel and a lower air guiding channel are constructed for the air stream occurring in the driving operation.

Abstract: A sliding apparatus includes one or more stiffening plates mounted to the top surface of the sliding apparatus. The plates serve to stiffen localized areas on the snowboard in order to change the flexion and torsion characteristics of the snowboard in that localized area. The location of the stiffening plates can be adjusted to accommodate a wide range of riding stances and orientations. The stiffening plates can be utilized on a symmetrical sliding apparatus to provide asymmetrical flexion and torsion characteristics in order to accommodate the asymmetrical stance of the rider. The stiffening plates can also be adjusted to enable a ski or snowboard to perform well in both soft snow conditions and hard packed snow conditions. The stiffening plates can be positioned within a recessed channel in the top surface of the sliding apparatus in order to prevent snow from being forced under the stiffening plates during use.

Abstract: A system for mounting climbing fabric to a ski is described. A climbing fabric tensioner is attached to the front end of the climbing fabric by a tensioning cord. The climbing fabric tensioner is retained by a bracket attached to a top surface of a toe of the ski. A heel lock is attached to a rear end of the climbing fabric. The heel lock engages a boss in a top surface of the heel of the ski to lock the rear end of the climbing fabric to the ski. At least one Z-shaped bracket is attached to the underside of the climbing fabric between the heel lock and the climbing fabric tensioner. The Z-shaped brackets have upturned and inturned ends which engage opposite sides of the ski when the climbing fabric is mounted on the ski, to prevent the climbing fabric from sliding laterally from under the ski.

Abstract: Disclosed is a convertible multi-function stroller. The stroller includes a frame structure with a set of wheel rotatably secured to its lower extent. The device further includes a child seat which is adapted to be removably secured to this frame structure. More specifically, the frame includes a pair of seat securing means on each of its sides. The child seat is adapted to be removably secured to an opposed pair of such securing means. The securing means are positioned to enable to child seat to be secured at an upper, or in the alternative, a lower position. Furthermore, the child seat can be totally removed to be used as a child carrier.

Abstract: An attachment for a baby stroller of the type having a frame, an elongated transverse for a handle and wheels for rollably supporting the frame to a ground surface which enables the baby stroller to be propelled while jogging. The attachment includes a belt releasibly secured around the waist of the user and first and second elongated push bars. Each push bar has one end secured to the belt and their other end secured to opposite ends of the baby stroller handle so that, while jogging, the user propels the baby stroller through the belt and push bars. The baby stroller is steered by the user exerting a greater force on one push bar than the other.

Abstract: A dolly system for use in moving large, loaded, display cases and similar structures that includes several dollies and apparatus for lifting the cases onto the dollies. Each dolly includes a housing having typically four casters on one side with walls around each caster and spaced tapered walls along a surface for supporting a downwardly extending rail along the underside of the case. A surface for engaging and supporting a kick plate is included, with a ridge for retaining the kick plate in position. An extendable bar is positioned through holes in the rails so that the case may be lifted with a fork lift and the dollies placed in position. The dollies may also be fastened to a large sheet of plywood or to a wood gondola for supporting other types of cases. With this system, during store renovation fully loaded display cases may be moved as needed and can be used by customers while mounted on the casters.

Abstract: A release binding (20) is shown for releasably attaching a ski boot to a telemark or cross-country ski (22). A load spool (50) having a circumferential groove (56) is attached perpendicular to the bottom of a standard toe plate (24) used to secure the toe of the boot. A release plate (40) having a planar load spring (44) inside is attached to the ski. The load spring has two sides (62, 64) attached together at both ends forming an elongated aperture. To assemble the boot on the ski, the skier orients the load spool through a hole (48) in the top of the release plate into the elongated aperture of the spring and pushes down. A pilot surface (60) on the load spool pushes the two sides of the spring apart until the groove is reached whereupon the two spring sides snap into the groove retaining the toe plate on the ski.

Abstract: A portable work center includes a molded base panel having a plurality of clamping members, at least one wheel assembly support and at least one support leg in spaced relation to the wheel assembly support. A molded top panel is in spaced, parallel relation to the base panel, and has a plurality of clamping members, each corresponding to a clamping member on the base panel. A pair of opposingly oriented side panels extend between and connect the top and base panels to one another. A rear panel is positioned adjacent and between the side panels and extends between the top and base panels. A pair of pivotal front door panels is disposed in opposing relation to the rear panel and extends substantially between the top and base panels and the side panels. Together, the side panels, rear panel, top panel, base panel and door panels define an internal storage region and four corners. Corner support posts are positioned at each of the corners and extend between the base panel and the top panel.

Abstract: A wagon assembly for use in gardening and lawn care comprises a wagon body structure which provides a main compartment. The main compartment accommodates the carriage of items and materials used in gardening and lawn care. A handle structure is pivotally connected to a forward end of the wagon body structure such that the handle structure moves between a stacking position and a range of operating positions. Wheel structures are rotatably connected to the wagon body structure and are constructed to enable the wagon assembly to be rolled manually by exerting force on the handle structure. Upwardly facing supporting surfaces are constructed and arranged to support a first similar wagon assembly aligned above the wagon assembly in a stable stacking and nesting relation with the handle structure of the wagon assembly in the stacking position such that portions of wheel structures of the first similar wagon assembly are disposed between upper peripheral edges of the wagon body structure.

Abstract: A method for implementing an intelligent cruise control using standard engine control modes includes determining the distance and closing rate relative to a forward object or vehicle and using this information to implement a distance control mode and a speed control mode. The distance control mode maintains a selectable headway range relative to a forward object or vehicle and may include accelerating the vehicle or decelerating the vehicle by defueling, engaging an engine brake, or downshifting the transmission when engine speed permits. The speed control mode maintains a selectable cruising speed if no target vehicle is detected. This cruising speed set point also functions as an upper limit while in the distance control mode. The system and method effect the intelligent cruise control functions utilizing control logic external to the electronic engine control module utilizing the engine speed control mode or engine speed and torque limiting control mode of SAE J1922 or SAE J1939 standards.

Abstract: A hybrid drive arrangement for a motor vehicle including an internal combustion engine (1), which is connected or can be connected in a wheel-driving manner, via a first torque transmission path (11, 13), to a driving wheel (15) of the motor vehicle. An electric machine (19), which is operable at least as a motor, is fed from an electrical energy source (7, 29) of the motor vehicle and is connected or can be connected in a wheel-driving manner, via a second torque transmission path (21, 23, 13), to the driving wheel (15).

Abstract: A gliding board for use in snowboarding. The board includes two off-centered portions located on either side of a central portion or middle sole along a longitudinal axis of the board. At least one off-centered portion of the board includes at least one reinforcement that provides the off-centered portion with a greater mechanical resistance during torsion, along the longitudinal axis, than the mechanical resistance during torsion of the middle sole along the same longitudinal axis.

Abstract: Jaw-type binding consisting of two arms (5, 6) which are mounted in order to pivot independently and forming a lever acting on the end of a rod (12), the other end of which is connected to a stop (14) which is secured to the rod and is retained by a spring (16) whose preload can be adjusted by moving the stop, on which there is an index (15) cooperating with a graduation (22) on a plate (20). The front end of this plate bears elastically (24, 25) against the body (3) of the binding, so as to follow movement of the rod when the boot is engaged, in such a way that the display of the preload of the spring is not modified by the engagement of the boot.

Abstract: A hamper (10) includes a body portion (11) having a front wall (15), a rear wall (16) and two side walls (17, 18) all extending upwardly from a bottom surface (14) to form an open top. A cover portion (12) is pivotally mounted to the body portion (11) to close the open top. Wheels (21) are positioned at the bottom of the rear wall (16) to render the hamper (10) mobile. For such purpose, a handle assembly (13) is provided in the form of a U-shaped handle (33) having opposed branches (35) interconnected at one end by a grip area (34). The other end of the branches (35) are pivotally connected to the body portion (11). A bar (40) extends between the branches (35) and carries a pull tab (41) and a lock lug (42). The lock lug (42) is received in a slot (45) formed in the body portion (11) to hold the handle (33) in an upright position so that the hamper (10) can be transported on the wheels (21).

Abstract: A suitcase has first rollers mounted thereon to at least partially support the suitcase when in an upright position and to enable rolling movement of the suitcase across a surface. The first end of an arm is pivotally mounted to a rigid body portion of the suitcase. Second rollers are mounted about adjacent to the second end of the arm to enable rolling movement of the suitcase across the surface. A first link is pivotally mounted to the rigid body portion, and a second link is pivotally mounted to the first link and the arm. The arm is alternately retractable to a retracted position about adjacent to a rear panel of the suitcase, and deployable to a deployed position spaced outwardly from the rear panel. The first and second rollers cooperate to fully support the suitcase when the second rollers are deployed and the suitcase is in a rolling position. A push/pull handle is mounted on the suitcase to enable a user to roll the suitcase across the surface.

Abstract: A binding assembly for attaching a boot to a snowboard, designed in a manner to avoid cavities that can accumulate ice and snow and defeat its operation. The system includes first and second boot mounted bales in the form of rigid loops that extend from each side of the boot soles, and a pair of bindings attached to the snowboard. Each binding has a base including elongated, slotted holes located on the circumference of a circle through which bolts are placed to secure the base to the snowboard with a friction washer therebetween. The elongated holes allow for rotational adjustment of the binding. A hook-shaped structure extends from one side of the base with the hook facing outward. On the opposite side of the base is a camming structure with a downward and outwardly sloping surface ending in a bale-receiving notch.