Abstract: Disclosed is an improved cover or door for a bin type refuse container. In a preferred two-piece embodiment the invention comprises an upper member and a lower member joined together to form a generally unitary structure. A plurality of water channeling troughs or ribs are formed on the upper surface (upper member) of the cover. A plurality of support ribs are formed on the lower surface (lower member) of the member. In a preferred single piece embodiment, the invention comprises a ribbed, grooved, channeled, or corrugated platform member with lips or flanges extending downwardly from the periphery thereof so as to form a grooved, ribbed, channeled or corrugated platform like member with a slightly concaved underside. A plurality of support rods, tubes or other members extend across the underside of the platform like member abutting against the opposing edge lips or flanges.

Abstract: A skating shoe including a rigid structural member embedded within the sole of the shoe which permits the selective mounting of one or more wheel truck assemblies throughout the length of the shoe. The embedded beam design provides a rigid soled skate shoe having a low center of gravity which increases skating maneuverability and facilitates the use of a single mount truck and wheel assembly hanger. A plurality of attachments are additionally provided which allow the shoe to be utilized in ice skating, mountain climbing, and skiing applications.