Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus may include a housing detachably couplable to a sighting device. The housing has a first opening and a second opening defining a viewing axis, and a sight shade disposed adjacent the first opening. The second opening is configured to engage an end of the sighting device. The viewing axis of the housing is coaxial with a viewing axis of the sighting device. The housing also includes at least one elongated member coupled with the housing and extending away from the second opening in a direction that is parallel with the viewing axis. The housing also includes a coupling device that is slidably coupled with the at least one elongated member, and configured to couple the at least one elongated member to the sighting device.

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus may include a housing detachably coupleable to an end of a sighting device. The housing may include a channel protruding from a side of the housing. The apparatus may include a one-way mirror disposed inside the housing. The one-way mirror may be positioned to allow an image from the sighting device to pass through the one-way mirror and reflect the image from the sighting device through the channel. The apparatus may include a mounting plate coupled to the housing. The mounting plate may include one or more adjustment bars that may be engageable with a visual recording device.

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus may include a housing detachably coupleable to an end of a sighting device. The housing may include a channel protruding from a side of the housing. The apparatus may include a one-way mirror disposed inside the housing. The one-way mirror may be positioned to allow an image from the sighting device to pass through the one-way mirror and reflect the image from the sighting device through the channel. The apparatus may include a mounting plate coupled to the housing. The mounting plate may include one or more adjustment bars that may be engageable with a visual recording device.

Abstract: An amusement ride apparatus includes a suspended cable and a carriage that supports a user. The carriage is supported on and movable along the suspended cable. Additionally, the apparatus includes a load/unload mechanism that includes a tethering portion and a retractor. The tethering portion is removably coupleable to at least one of the suspended cable and carriage. The retractor is selectively operable in a first mode to retract the tethering portion when removably coupled to the at least one of the suspended cable and carriage to lower the carriage relative to the platform from a raised position to a lowered position and in a second mode to extend the tethering portion when removably coupled to the at least one of the suspended cable and carriage to raise the carriage relative to the platform from the lowered position to the raised position.

Abstract: An amusement ride apparatus includes a suspended cable and a carriage that supports a user. The carriage is supported on and movable along the suspended cable. Additionally, the apparatus includes a load/unload mechanism that includes a tethering portion and a retractor. The tethering portion is removably coupleable to at least one of the suspended cable and carriage. The retractor is selectively operable in a first mode to retract the tethering portion when removably coupled to the at least one of the suspended cable and carriage to lower the carriage relative to the platform from a raised position to a lowered position and in a second mode to extend the tethering portion when removably coupled to the at least one of the suspended cable and carriage to raise the carriage relative to the platform from the lowered position to the raised position.

Abstract: The present invention provides a speed control system, a speed control wheel mechanism and a spring compression system where magnetism is used as a unique speed reduction means to control excessive speed of a free rolling wheel, roller or pulley. The action takes place where a plurality of braking fins between two side plates are forced outward by the means of centrifugal force into one or more magnetic braking calipers. The braking fins are retained by the means of springs that are overcome by inertia of the centrifugal force with increasing speed. With the addition of the spring compression system using multiple springs of different compressive resistance over a wire rope or cable, a cushioning effect can be achieved over any given distance depending upon the speed and weight of the vehicle or device.

Abstract: A suspension for a tracked vehicle providing a wide range of performance characteristics via a user-adjustable spring system within a rear suspension portion. An optimum spring force can depend on the both operator characteristics and local operating conditions. A user is afforded the ability to adjust a rear suspension system to provide desired ride characteristics. A suspension system particularly for long-tracked snowmobiles is disclosed.

Abstract: A ski for a snowmobile or other snow machine is provided with a pair of lateral wings and a central channel for increasing the flow of snow under a gliding surface at the bottom of the ski. The increased flow of snow enhances flotation of the ski. The channel may be formed by two downwardly extending keels. The wings are defined between the keels and outer edges of the ski.

Abstract: A wear bar assembly is disclosed for aiding in the steering of a snow machine. The assembly may include a wear bar for attachment to a bottom of a snow machine ski and one or more hardened inserts, each insert extending outward from the bottom of the wear bar. The one or more inserts extend outward from the bottom of the wear bar with a varying height. An apparatus for use as a snow machine ski is also disclosed. The apparatus may include a base, a tip formed integrally with the base and extending longitudinally forwardly from the base, a tail formed integrally with the base and extending longitudinally rearwardly from the base, at least one keel disposed to extend downwardly from the base, and the wear bar assembly with progressively varying inserts extending downwardly from the keel.