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: A snowboard binding for releasably connecting a boot to a snowboard. One embodiment of the invention includes inner and outer main bodies to receive a two-piece cleat. A second embodiment includes inner and outer hooks for hooking, and a latch for securing, a one-piece cleat. A third embodiment includes a front main body and a spring-loaded latch in a rear main body for engaging a one-piece cleat. A fourth embodiment engages a one-piece cleat with inwardly beveled, semi-circular inner and outer main bodies. A fifth embodiment engages a one-piece cleat with a front main body and a latch, fixedly mounted upon an axle, within a rear main body. The latch is biased toward the engaged position by a spring. In a sixth embodiment of the invention, a one-piece cleat is engaged with a front main body and two rear spring biased latches. In a seventh embodiment, among other things, the cleat is formed in two pieces.

Abstract: A hybrid vehicle in which a sufficient amount of oil can be discharged when an internal combustion engine is operated at low speeds, and which can prevent the oil from being excessively discharged when the internal combustion engine is operated at high speeds. The hybrid vehicle has an internal combustion engine, an electric motor, a generator, and an output shaft for transmitting drive force to drive wheels. The hybrid vehicle also has a differential gear unit which is connected to the internal combustion engine, the electric motor, the generator and the output shaft, a rotating unit, and rotation transmitting device for selectively transmitting to the rotating unit whichever is faster of the rotation transmitted from the internal combustion engine to the differential gear unit and the rotation transmitted from the differential gear unit to the generator. With this structure, the rotating unit can be operated by the electric motor when the internal combustion engine is stopped.

Abstract: A luggage system including a plurality of luggage pieces has a dolly connector unit including a latch plate member fixably located on each of the luggage pieces; and a dolly including a wheeled base. A handle frame including a parallel spaced pair of telescoping columns of first through last column members projecting from the base. A handle member being rigidly connected between the last column members of the columns for manipulation of the dolly. A platform is pivotally connected to the base on a platform axis proximate the handle frame and having an extended position perpendicular to the handle frame and a retracted position parallel to and proximate the handle frame, a support for contacting the roadway surface in the extended position of the platform for providing a rest position of the dolly wherein the platform is fixed parallel to the roadway surface with the wheels also contacting the roadway surface, the dolly also having an inclined transport position with the wheels rollably supporting the dolly.

Abstract: Roller mounted shoe including at least one front roller (3a, 3b) and at least one rear roller (4a, 4b). The front (3a, 3b) and rear (4a, 4b) rollers are movable between a first ground-engaging position and a second raised position. The front (3a, 3b) and rear (4a, 4b) rollers are connected to one another by means of a flexible link (11) extending through the sole (2), so as to simultaneously displace the front (3a, 3b) and rear (4a, 4b) rollers using pull members connected to the flexible link (11).

Abstract: A protective assembly for all terrain vehicles comprising a front end protector dimensioned to protect substantially all of the front end. It also comprises side rails having front and back ends which are parallel to and spaced away from the sides of the all terrain vehicle which tubular side rails are shaped to receive and have mounted thereon auxiliary front and rear fenders. There is also present a debris deflecting running board. Optional features are rear wheel mud guards and a high intensity light mounted on the steering assembly and a flood light on the rear of the vehicle.

Abstract: A table lift and transporter comprising a frame provided with wheels or casters for easy movement on a floor or pavement, a super structure mounted on the frame for movement between a first position closer to the frame and a second position further from the frame, such super structure having a clamping device for engaging the under structure of a table when the super structure is moved to said second position. The frame has rounded ends facilitating rotating it from a normal horizontal position to a vertical position.

Abstract: At least one walking member is adaptively coupled to an in-line skate to enable the walking member to be extended and retracted to and from the skate, thereby enabling the in-line skate to be converted from a rolling skate to a walking shoe. Two walking members can be provided on alternative sides of the in-line skate wheels to provide a more stable platform for the wearer of the in-line skate. The walking members do not detract from the aerodynamic and functional performance of the in-line skate, and can be manufactured together with the skate or, alternatively, can be added to the skate after purchase.

Abstract: A binding system for attaching a boot to a snowshoe wherein a greater percentage of the energy from the movements of the boot is transmitted to the snowshoe binding and the snowshoe which then assists in the more efficient movement of the snowshoe. The binding system also provides increased control of the snowshoe. The binding system comprises resilient elastic flexible material attached to the perimeter of the boot and straps looped through the front of the toe area of the boot to points in the front perimeter of the snowshoe and also a resilient elastic strap around the instep of the boot attached to the rear section of the snowshoe.

Abstract: A safety binding for snowboards has a base plate (1) on which the snowboarder's boot is fastened. This base plate (1) is fixed in its turning position by a spring plunger (8) and a stop pin (7), but can be turned out of this position when the torque acting on it exceeds a value preset by the initial tension of the spring (10) of the spring plunger (8). The base plate (1) is rigidly connected with the snowboard by means of a turning plate (2) and is not detached from the snowboard even in the case of a "turning release".

Abstract: An electric propulsion system for a vehicle having an electric drive motor. A generator supplies electric current to the motor. A dual shaft turbine engine having a compressor and a gasifier coupled with a first shaft and a power turbine, flywheel and generator coupled to a second shaft provide electric current to the electric drive motor. The first and second drive shafts are uncoupled and are allowed to spin independently of one another. Exhaust gases from the gasifier turn the power turbine, thus the turning power turbine turns the generator and flywheel as a unit.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a wheelbarrow with an improved wheel assembly. The wheelbarrow includes brackets which are fixedly positioned with respect to the wheelbarrow adjacent to the front end thereof. An axle is formed of a rod with external threads, the axle having a center and opposed ends. Brackets are secured to the front legs adjacent to their lower extents with apertures for receiving the axle adjacent to its center. Cylindrical wheels are secured to the axle adjacent to the ends with tires thereon for rotation. Two internal bracket nuts are threadedly secured to the axle on opposite sides of the center in contact with the brackets at their internal faces. Two external wheel nuts are threadedly secured to the axle adjacent to their ends in contact with the wheels at their external faces. Intermediate nuts between the brackets and wheels are in contact with the external faces of the brackets and the internal faces of the wheels.

Abstract: A hand truck for easy removal of carried objects. A hand truck has a frame with a front face and a rear face and an upper end for handling and lower ends positionable near the ground. Also provided are a pair of supports having upper ends secured to the rear face of the frame adjacent to upper regions thereof and having lower ends secured to the rear face of the frame adjacent to lower regions thereof. Support brackets are located on each side of the frame coupling the lower portions of the frame to the central regions of the supports. A pair of wheels are rotatably supported about horizontal axes secured to the supports near lower regions thereof. A retainer has an elongated generally horizontal portion and a generally vertical portion secured to the front face of the frame adjacent to the lower ends thereof.

Abstract: A power transfer system including a variable speed electric motor and a single speed transmission is disclosed for transferring power from a source of power to a pair of driven wheels. This arrangement is particularly adapted for use in electric vehicles incorporating a high speed electric motor. In a preferred embodiment, the single speed transmission includes a housing, an input shaft for receiving drive torque from the electric motor, at least one output shaft and an intermediate shaft supported for rotation of the housing between the input shaft and the output shaft. The single speed transmission further includes a parking sprag arrangement for preventing rotation of the output shaft when a park mode is selected.

Abstract: A miniaturized single-seater motor-vehicle, in particular for sports and recreative use, comprises two half-frames (2a) identical with each other and substantially extending according to longitudinal vertical planes, each half-frame (2a) being formed of a plurality of sections (9, 11, 12, 13, 14) defining a substantially closed line. The frame (2) supports a motor (19) disposed forwardly of a rear axle (10) and at alowermost position relative to a seat (10). A steering wheel (20) comprises a forward half portion (20b) and a rear half portion (20a) which are asymmetrical relative to an axis of rotation (21). Two side footboards (18) project laterally from the opposite sides of the frame (2) base.

Abstract: A dolly is provided for facilitating removal and installation of brake drums on vehicles. The dolly includes a frame having a cradle portion for supporting a brake drum. Wheels are rotatably mounted on the frame for moving the frame over a support surface into position beneath a brake drum. A handle projects from the frame for manually manipulating the frame into and out of position relative to the brake drum. An elevating linkage is provided for raising and lowering the frame relative to the wheels to lift and lower the brake drum relative to the vehicle.

Abstract: A braking device, particularly for skates, including a shoe composed of a quarter that is articulated to a shell which is in turn associated with a frame to which two or more wheels are pivoted. The braking device is constituted by a substantially U-shaped elastic support that has V-shaped lateral wings; a brake pad is associated with the ends of the wings. The support also has a base that is pivoted transversely to the quarter.

Abstract: A dolly for lifting and transporting an automobile. The dolly is provided with a generally U-shaped frame including a base member and a pair of arm assemblies pivotally attached thereto. Each of the arm assemblies includes a load-bearing arm extending at substantially right angles from the base member and a torsion arm secured to the load-bearing arm. A pry bar is removably attached to the torsion arm for pivoting the load-bearing arm, which engages the wheel assembly of the automobile, to lift and transport the automobile. Secured to each of the load-bearing arms are casters to facilitate pivoting of the load-bearing arm and to provide for movement of the dolly over the ground surface. Latching mechanisms secured to the base member selectively secure the arm assemblies in a fixed position in which the automobile is in an elevated position and the casters are in rolling engagement with the ground surface.

Abstract: A push/steering bar accessory for a camera pedestal has upper and lower elongate plates forming a straight bar. Sprockets within the bar are linked by a belt. The outer sprocket is joined to a tube for receiving the pushing/steering handle. The inner sprocket is attached to a kingpin on the pedestal. A positioning pin may be adjusted to change the angle of the bar relative to the pedestal. The pedestal accordingly may be pushed and steered from different positions on the side and behind the pedestal.

Abstract: A foldable creeper for supporting a person, the creeper articulated along a line which extends transversely along the approximate longitudinal centerline for movement between an open position and a folded storage position, and comprising articulating joints, a framework comprising longitudinal and transverse frame members, the longitudinal frame members constructed with a plurality of arches sized to accommodate the attachment of casters, the transverse frame members rigidly connecting left and right longitudinal frame members, the lower surface, and preferably the upper surface, of said transverse frame members positioned below the apex of the concave portion of the arched caster attachment points when said creeper is in the open position, support panels having top sides and bottom sides and connected to said transverse frame members, and casters connected to the frame members for supporting said frame members above the ground when said creeper is in the open position.