Abstract: A boat transporting device comprising a pair of L-shaped longitudinal members positioned along top surfaces of and proximate the bow end of a boat to be transported. A first cross member is adjustably secured, at opposed ends thereof, to first ends of the longitudinal members and secures, via a first clamping member, the first end portion of the longitudinal members to the gunwales of the boat. A second cross member is adjustably secured, at opposed ends thereof, to an intermediate section of the longitudinal members for and securing, via a second clamping member, the second end portion of the longitudinal members to the gunwales of the boat. A third cross member is adjustably secured, at opposed ends thereof, to a second end of the longitudinal members. An axle is attached to the longitudinal members, via a pair of brackets located intermediate the first and second end of the longitudinal members, and a pair of wheels are attached to opposed ends of the axle.

Abstract: A sulky comprises two wheels (7) which are attached via frame members (3) to the sulky's support structure, which consists of a beam section (1) which connects the wheels (7), a seat section (2) and shafts (4). In order to give the horse which is harnessed between the shafts (4) an impulse by means of swinging movements from the driver who is sitting on the seat (2), the shafts (4) are designed with an arm member (6) which is facing the wheel (7). This arm member (6) is rotatably connected to the frame member (3). From the shaft (4) to the beam section (1) there is maintained a connection (9) for transfer of tensile force.

Abstract: A portable dolly, has a substantially horizontal platform having an upper surface and a lower surface, a plurality of wheels provided on the lower surface of the platform, and a handle connected with the platform so as to be turnable between a substantially horizontal position in which the handle is located in the vicinity of the platform substantially coextensive with it and a substantially vertical position in which the handle extends substantially perpendicularly to the platform, the platform being provided in the region of the upper surface with a groove formed so that when the handle is in the substantially horizontal position it does not extend upwardly beyond the upper surface of the platform.

Abstract: Novel tempered rust resistant steel wheels for installation on conventional in-line four wheel roller skates, parallel four wheel roller skates, and, in-line five wheel roller skates that convert traditional ground roller skates into ice skates. The novel wheels can have different diameters, thicknesses and varying concave edges. The diameters and sizes of the tempered rust resistant steel wheels must be the same as the roller skates' composition or rubber type wheels, except for the thickness of the wheels can be 1/4 inch, 3/16 inch for in-line skates and 1/4 to 1/2 inches for a parallel wheel roller skate. The heights of the sharpened concave edges for the steel wheels can be approximately 30/1000" to approximately 40/1000". Optional scraper bars can be used. The wheels can be used for making ice skates used for figure, dance, pair, freestyle, and recreational skating.

Abstract: A mudguard comprises a first portion that is fixed relative to the frame of a bicycle and a second arcuate portion mounted to tracks associated with the first portion to be extended from or telescoped therein as desired. The distal end of the second portion is supported by struts which are rotatable about a rim forming a part of a mount secured to the wheel axis in concentric relation therewith. The arrangement permits a relatively rattle free attachment of the mudguard.

Abstract: A portable collapsible work station for quick set up and storage is provided. The work station comprises an elongated frame structure including a pair of side frames. A collapsible wheel carrying frame is pivotally mounted at a first intermediate position of the elongated frame structure. The collapsible wheel carrying frame being pivoted on the elongated frame structure from a storage position lying within a horizontal plane through the elongated frame structure to an extended operating position for supporting the elongated frame structure. A support leg structure is pivotally mounted at a second intermediate position of elongated frame structure enabling the support leg structure to be moved from a storage position coplanar with the collapsible wheel carrying frame to the extended operating position for supporting the elongated frame structure.

Abstract: A cradle assembly for a motor vehicle comprises a pair of spaced side frame members, a front cross frame member and a rear cross frame member. The front cross frame member is connected with front ends of the side frame members. The rear cross frame member extends between rear ends of the side frame members. The frame members are formed from tubular metal blanks by a hydroforming process in which each blank has fluid pressure provided internally thereto and thereby radially expanded so that the frame members have a peripheral configuration modified with respect to an original peripheral configuration of the associated blanks.

Abstract: A hospital support cart for supporting intravenous fluid dispensing systems includes a rectangular frame having a lower base with multiple corners and an upper table with a work surface thereon spaced above the base, the base and the work surface provide generally rectangular periphery. The work surface table provides X and Y axes that intersect at the center of the table work surface and which respectively bisect two parallel sides of the work surface. Each of the axes is parallel to two sides of the table work surface. A plurality of telescoping fluid container support poles are supported by the frame each being vertically oriented and including at least two poles being placed on opposite sides of the Y axis and at least one pole that is placed on one side of the X axis. The frame is preferably wheeled so that the apparatus can be moved about a hospital room or the like.

Abstract: A child's safety seat for attachment to the rear of a conventional shopping cart. The seat having closed sidewalls that do not allow for children to slide out from the seats. A U-shaped restraining bar wraps about the front of the seat and includes a release knob such as a bolt and depressible button on the exterior of the sidewalls which is child proof allowing only adults to release the child from the chair. Clamping cylindrical halves wrap about resilient gaskets to form a secure attachment to the handlebars of the shopping cart. The safety seat includes a pair of vertical height adjustable telescoping legs with swivel wheels underneath. The vertical legs can be attached to one another and be attached to legs on the shopping cart by a novel length adjustable sandwiching clasp. The invention can be performed from pre-injection molded plastic and the like and fits various sizes and types of conventional shopping carts.

Abstract: A transportation system has several guide strips for unmanned vehicles. The guide strips define an intersection, and a mark warning of the intersection is disposed adjacent each guide strip before the intersection. Each of the vehicles has a detector for the respective mark, a signal transmitter, a receiver for signals coming from the other vehicles, and a timer for measuring a timed interval shorter than the time required to travel from the respective mark to the intersection. The transmitters and timers begin to operate in response to detection of the respective marks. After a selected vehicle passes the respective mark, its receiver attempts to pick up signals from the other vehicles. If no other vehicles are detected before the selected vehicle reaches the intersection, the selected vehicle passes through the intersection without stopping.

Abstract: A portable cart for transporting highly sensitive equipment such as an excimer laser is disclosed. The portable cart includes a first frame support including spaced feet for supporting the equipment on a floor surface. A second frame support includes rollers for rolling movement of the equipment. The first frame support is vertically movable relative to the second frame support. Expandable/retractable shock absorbing element are positioned between the first and second frame supports. The shock absorbing elements when expanded lift the first frame support including the spaced feet above a floor surface while rollers of the second frame support to engage a floor surface for rolling shock absorbing movement of the equipment. The expandable/retractable shock absorbing elements when retracted lower the first frame support to cause the spaced feet to engage a floor surface for fixed support of the highly sensitive equipment on a floor surface.

Abstract: A collapsible golf bag cart including a seat and easily moved between collapsed and uncollapsed positions. The cart includes a bag support frame, a wheel support frame and a seat support frame. The support frames are pivotally secured to one another at three distinct joints to allow the cart to collapse and uncollapse in a single motion. One of the joints includes an offset hinge that swings to allow the cart collapse and uncollapse. The seat support frame is of a one-piece construction and rests directly upon the ground when the cart is uncollapsed.

Abstract: A vehicle body of an electric vehicle driven by a battery includes a floor structure partitioned into a plurality of frame members. The frame members serve as side frames, reinforcing frames and also as battery accommodating frames into which batteries are accommodated. Further, the problem of the generation of heat in the battery is overcome by the use of holes provided in the frame members to permit the passage of air or the use of a passage to permit the flow of a cooling fluid.

Abstract: A footrest/cover member is attached to the frame of an infant or child carrier such as a stroller. The footrest/cover member is pivotally attached to the stroller frame by a bar traversing the two front leg portions. The footrest cover member can serve as a footrest for a stroller or may be rotated upward to engage a resilient tab on a grab bar, thus enclosing the stroller leg area when the carrier is serving as a bassinet/carriage.

Abstract: A snowboard binding with step-in function holds a boot by means of front and heel brackets. The heel bracket is preferably coupled to a driving element that moves the heel bracket in the direction toward the other bracket and simultaneously downward, namely in the direction toward the snowboard surface, during the movement from the open position to the closed position. A spring piston locks the driving element directly or indirectly in the closed position. This locking effect is realized in such a way that the closing force of the binding does not depend on the force of the spring of the spring piston.

Abstract: A stacking dolly system where each dolly comprises a central platform with outwardly projecting legs having downwardly depending rollers. Through the use of mating protrusions and indentations, successive dollies are brought to an engagement position with one another. Large numbers of dollies can be stacked to aid in warehousing, trucking and handling functions.

Abstract: A snow board binding with an attached base, which comes between the rider's foot and the snow board, that may be mounted to a snow board. The binding base features a pivoting mechanism comprised of a spinning disk, a locking lever, a tension wire, and two static bolts, i.e., a first static bolt and a second static bolt. The spinning disk, located in the center of the binding base, contains four holes by which the binding is fastened to the snow board. The outer edge of the disk contains a groove large enough to accept the tension wire. The lever is located at the outer edge of the binding, held fast by the first static bolt. The tension wire, extended from the fastened edge of the lever, arcs around the spinning disk, terminating at and fastened to the second static bolt. When engaged, the lever pulls on the wire, tightening tension. This creates a heightened friction between the wire and disk, thereby preventing the disk from spinning.

Abstract: A retrofittable wheeled support for a dolly in which adjusting the length of the upper and lower frames adjusts the tilt angle at which the dolly is supported. Dolly ends of support tubes are detachably attachable to receivers that are mounted to the dolly frame so that the device can be easily removed or folded for storage. Dual wheel assemblies are provided for stability.

Abstract: A novel skate platform wheel truck and wheel design which permits reconfiguration of the wheels and truck to incorporate two, three, four, or more wheels per truck with the wheels incorporating novel designs which provide stability and control configurable to the skill of the user.

Abstract: Ski-binding arrangement to fix a ski boot to a ski, in particular a touring or cross-country ski, with a latch mechanism to fix the front end of the ski boot to the ski in such a way that the metatarsus and heel can be raised freely from the upper surface of the ski. The latch mechanism can be attached to a holding plate (10). The holding plate (10) in turn is so disposed that it can swing out to the sides about an axis perpendicular to the surface of the ski against the action of spring-braced elements (12) of a locking mechanism (11), the lateral swinging movement being so extensive that the plate is completely freed from the ski. The holding plate (10) is supported by way of its extreme front end (13) on a retaining part (14) mounted on the upper surface (19) of the ski, the plate (10) being so disposed that it can swing sideways about said front end. The locking mechanism (11) is associated with the back end of the holding plate (10).