Abstract: A non-aqueous, reduced toxicity diol based heat transfer fluid is provided comprised of at least one diol that acts as an antidote for ethylene glycol poisoning, such as for example propylene glycol. The heat transfer fluid may also include corrosion inhibitors that are soluble in the diols used for the heat transfer fluid. The heat transfer fluid may be used as a coolant in internal combustion engines such as automobile engines.

Abstract: An alpine ski boot is provided that consists of a rigid sole and a shell-less substantially flexible upper portion that is attached to the sole. The upper portion is partially reinforced around the lower heel area by a semi-rigid plastic support piece that surrounds, on three sides, the lower heel region, excluding the anklebone areas. The support piece has a pivot point on each of two sides at opposite locations below the anklebone areas and two semi-rigid mid-foot region securing ears. The boot is secured to the wearer's foot by laces or buckles. The boot is further secured to the wearer's foot by closure of the semi-rigid mid-foot securing ears by closure means such as a lever actuated ribbed nylon strap attached to an adjustable buckle. The sole is comprised of rigid plastic and the heel and toe portions of the sole may be manufactured to conform to the requirements of ISO 5355 for ski boots.

Abstract: A device for selectively controlling the height of a snow blower auger housing relative to the surface from which snow is being removed. Glide wheels are attached to the sidewalls of the auger housing of a snow blower to support the snow blower auger housing and to provide for clearance between the scraper blade and the surface to be cleared of snow. A glide wheel assembly may be fixably appended to the side walls of the auger housing and provides for easily adjustable height to set and maintain the height of the scraper blade in the auger housing at a desirable distance above the surface.