Abstract: A support for a self-balancing vehicle that allows users to operate the vehicle while standing or sitting. The support includes one or more sitting platforms connected to the vehicle. The sitting platforms are rotationally movable between standing and sitting positions. The sitting platforms are connected to the vehicle by support bars that run vertically from the sitting platforms to the body of the vehicle. Displaceable rods moveably attached to the support bars contact the underside of the sitting platforms when in the sitting position and extend past the support bars to the standing platform to activate the vehicle. A plate system interposed between where the displaceable rods extend from the support bars and the standing platform help to evenly distribute pressure exerted by the support bars on the standing platform.

Abstract: A vehicle-mounted cargo lift including a frame and carry arms suitable for carrying a scooter, a personal transportation device, or other cargo. The frame includes a power inverter/converter, which provides power to a motorized worm drive, which raises and lowers the carry arms. Wheel chocks on the carry arms hold in place the scooter wheels. The cargo lift attaches to the back of a vehicle via a trailer hitch.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a support for a self-balancing vehicle that allows users to operate the vehicle while standing or sitting. The support includes one or more sitting platforms connected to the vehicle. The sitting platforms are configured so that they are rotationally movable and can be in a standing position or a sitting position. The standing and sitting positions permit users to either stand or sit, respectively, while operating the vehicle. The sitting platforms are connected to the vehicle by support bars that run vertically from the sitting platforms to the body of the vehicle. Displaceable rods moveably attached to the support bars contact the underside of the sitting platforms when in the sitting position and extend past the support bars to the standing platform to activate the vehicle.

Abstract: An articulated frame movable between a collapsed position and an extended position. A main wheel assembly is attached to the frame and movable between a support position where the main wheel assembly supports the frame and enables the asphalt seam heater to be towed behind a towing vehicle when the articulated frame is in the collapsed position, and a retracted position wherein the main wheel assembly does not support the frame. At least one asphalt heater of a defined configuration is disposed within and supported by the frame.

Abstract: Disclosed is a trailer which is self-propelled via a powered tongue jack and which optionally includes a light-weight, high-efficiency asphalt heater. The trailer is moved long distances, such as to and from work sites, using a towing vehicle, in conventional fashion. When at the work site (or storage site), the tongue jack is lowered to support the trailer in a generally horizontal position, and, by virtue of a powered jack wheel, can be used to position the trailer easily, quietly, and confidently, in either the forward or reverse direction. The jack is powered by any conventional means, including an ac or dc electric motor or an internal combustion engine. A reversible, variable-speed, dc electric motor powered by a conventional 12 Volt battery supply is preferred.

Abstract: Disclosed is a powered tongue jack for maneuvering trailers and a trailer and tongue jack combination including an asphalt heater.

Abstract: A trailer is self-propelled via a powered tongue jack and which includes a light-weight, high-efficiency asphalt heater. The trailer is moved long distances, such as to and from work sites, using a towing vehicle, in conventional fashion. When at the work site (or storage site), the tongue jack is lowered to support the trailer in a generally horizontal position, and, by virture of a powered jack wheel, can be used to position the trailer easily, quietly, and confidently, in either the forward or reverse direction. The jack is powered by any conventional means, including an ac or dc electric motor or an internal combustion engine. A reversible, variable-speed, dc electric motor powered by a conventional 12 Volt battery supply is preferred.

Abstract: The invention provides a fiber-reinforced rubber asphalt concrete composition suitable for paving applications and a method of making the composition. Also provided is a method for converting a conventional asphalt plant to one capable of producing the fiber-reinforced rubber asphalt concrete composition of the invention and an apparatus suitable for doing same.