Abstract: A stroller is designed to have a multi-step foldable mechanism which includes a connector having holes for receiving a back support with a long slot, a locking member having a stepped protrusion, a blocker, a tubular projection and a plate, and a receiving member for pivotally receiving the back support and securely receiving a front support. After the back support is inserted into the connector through the tubular projection of the locking member and one of the holes of the receiving member, a resilient member is inserted into a bottom of the back support and is suspended within the back support by a pin inserted into the locking member and received within the long slot of the back support, such that, when the blocker is lifted upward by a cylindrical projection formed on an outer periphery of an outer tube which is enclosing an arm of a handle, the stroller is folded.

Abstract: A safety device for a stroller includes a first member with a first disk and a second disk which is pivotally connected to the first disk of the first member. The first member is connected to a segment of the stroller and the second disk has a connecting bar connected to another segment of the stroller. A torsion spring is disposed between the first member and the second disk with one end of the torsion spring connected to the first member and the other end of the torsion spring connected to the second disk. The first member has a first protrusion extending laterally from the first disk, the second disk having a second recess defined therein so as to receive the first protrusion therein. The first member has an extending portion extending laterally therefrom which has a first recess defined therein so as to receive a second protrusion extending radially from the second disk therein.

Abstract: An independent suspension apparatus suitable for use in a motor vehicle capable of decoupling longitudinal and lateral load transfers is described. The suspension includes upper and lower control arms (22, 24), each having first and second ends (30, 32, 40, 42) respectively, being pivotably attached to a vehicle structure. Each of the control arms also includes an outer end (34, 44) for attachment to a wheel support member (12). A toe link (26) is provided for controlling toe change during dynamic loading of the suspension. The upper and lower control arms (22, 24) are arranged so as to provide a decoupling of the longitudinal and lateral load paths between a wheel support member (12) and the vehicle structure (10). This allows the use of restricted motion joints in the lateral load path to reduce camber changes normally resulting from the necessary use of compliant bushings found in the lateral load path.

Abstract: An adapter plate having a central portion attached to a shoe body includes a depending peripheral sidewall forming a recessed cavity with the central portion which detachably receives a complimentary shaped attachment plate forming a part of an interchangeable attachment. A plurality of different attachments, each having a distinct use, may be interchangeably mounted in the adapter plate. The adapter plate is fixedly connected to the sole of the shoe body or integrally molded as a unitary part of the shoe body to the sole of the shoe body. Fasteners mounted on one of the adapter plate and the attachment releasably engage the other of the adapter plate and the attachment plate for releasably mounting one of the attachments to the shoe body.

Abstract: An inflatable cushion assembly for use with an inflator comprises an inflatable cushion having an inner surface, outer surface, and at least one protrusion extending from one of the inner or outer surfaces. The inflatable cushion defines an opening between the inner surface and the outer surface for receiving the inflator. An attachment member contacts the one of the inner or outer surfaces adjacent the opening and includes a groove for receiving the protrusion, the attachment member securing the inflator within the opening.

Abstract: A covering device for air-bag-collision-safety systems, including a cap formed of a frame and a cover. The cover is provided with predetermined tear lines forming cover sections, whereby the cover sections are connected in a hinge manner with the frame. The covering device is injection molded of a foamed thermoplastic material, especially an elastomer. Areas of various layer thicknesses lying in the gripping area of the user, such that the surface layers lying in the gripping area of the user, as well as the areas of the covering device used for attachment have a lower pore volume and correspondingly a higher density and hardness between 50 Shore A and 75 Shore D. A layer having a characteristic foamed structure is formed under the surface layers lying in the gripping area of the user, whereby the thickness ratio between the thicker surface layer and the foamed structure is 1 at the most.

Abstract: A seat-mounted side impact airbag module deployment door and a vehicle seat having such a deployment door are provided by a deployment door having a fabric outer panel, a fabric inner panel and an intermediate panel of rigid, resilient material, and in which the inner panel has spaced, parallel engagement elements held by retaining elements on the outer surface of sidewalls of a canister housing of an airbag module assembly placed in a seat recess and attached to an internal structural member of the seat. The fabric outer panel of the deployment door matches the adjacent fabric trim cover portion of the seat into which the deployment door is mounted.

Abstract: An instrument panel assembly has an airbag deployment door and a preformed seal member that seals against foam leakage at a retainer member and a rear edge of the door overlaps the retainer and sandwiches the preformed seal member in place to prevent leakage of foamed in place material between the retainer and the door; a connector member holds the seal member in place while providing for clean separation of the door from the retainer to enable the door to separate and swing outwardly from the main body portion of the retainer in response to deployment of the air bag.

Abstract: An air bag apparatus for a vehicle according to the present invention includes a bracket secured to an arbitrary position of the vehicle and an air bag module attached to the bracket. The air bag module has a base attached to the bracket, an inflator for generating gas, an air bag body which is unfolded with gas generated by the inflator and a guide for restricting a direction in which the air bag body is unfolded. The base and the guide are individual elements arranged to be assembled to create a space. The base and the guide are arranged to be assembled so as to be disposed in the space created by the base and the guide. Therefore, the guide can be disposed in a limited space in the air bag module without obstructing the other units. Moreover, the guide is able to appropriately guide the direction in which the air bag body is unfolded.

Abstract: A consumable igniter tube for a solid fuel passenger side airbag inflator is provided. The igniter tube is composed of a thin metallic material, such as aluminum foil, that has it walls being at least partially, and preferably essentially fully devoured, almost instantaneously upon ignition of the primary igniter charge that is initially confined within the tube. The entire combustion products produced from the burning igniter charge, including hot gases as well as hot burning particulates, are thereby released through the openings created in the consumed igniter tube walls and vented into the adjacent combustion chamber that contains the solid fuel gas generant. All of the burning igniter products are thus used to ignite the solid fuel gas generant, which, upon ignition, generates inflation gases that eventually exit the inflator into a folded airbag in order to inflate and deploy the airbag into the passenger compartment of the vehicle.

Abstract: In a pyrotechnic or hybrid inflator the combustion gas on its way to inflate the cushion is filtered through at least one layer of wire mesh in which the metal wire mesh is composed of wire having mechanically enhanced surface area. In particular, the strands of wire of the wire mesh is formed with and irregular, roughened peripheral surfaces.

Abstract: An airbag module including an inflator assembly and an airbag cushion. The inflator assembly has an inflator and at least one fastener for mounting the airbag module within a vehicle. The airbag cushion includes an inboard cushion sheet and an outboard cushion sheet having an outer periphery secured to an outer periphery of the inboard cushion sheet. The outboard cushion sheet defines an open mouth receiving the inflator assembly, and a first tether and a second tether extend between the outboard cushion sheet and the inboard cushion sheet on opposite sides of the open mouth. The first tether and the second tether divide the airbag cushion into a first airbag segment for cushioning a first seat occupant of a vehicle, a central segment containing the inflator assembly, and a second airbag segment for cushioning a second occupant of a vehicle seat occupant, and each of the first and second tethers define at least one inflation gas passage.

Abstract: In order to achieve the curtailment of costs by simplifying the manufacture of parts, the custody of parts and the assembling work, a vertically movable bracket of a tilt mechanism, a mounting bracket for mounting combination switches, and a cylinder bracket of a steering lock mechanism are all formed integrally with an outer column. Also, when the tilt mechanism is omitted, a fixed bracket and the outer column are formed integrally with each other.

Abstract: The assembly is useful in protecting occupants of a motor vehicle in the event of a collision. It includes a substantially closed rigid tubular metal element connected to a source of generating fluid pressure, such as a gas-generating inflator. The element is in flattened condition when installed. At the time of an imminent accident, the inflator generates fluid pressure to enlarge the flattened tubular element to increase its rigidity, strength, and resistance to buckling.

Abstract: A suspension arm adapted for use in a suspension system of an automotive vehicle, the suspension arm being in the form of a single structure made of sheet metal pressed in an approximately L-shape and having a rear arm portion formed at one end thereof with a rear mounting portion mounted on a vehicle body structure and at the other end thereof with a support portion supporting a road wheel mounted thereon and a front arm portion bifurcated from an intermediate portion of the rear arm portion and formed at a distal end thereof with a front mounting portion mounted on the vehicle body structure at a position spaced from the rear mounting portion in a fore-and-aft direction of the vehicle, wherein a crotched portion between the front and rear arm portions is in the form of a lower stiffness portion to be buckled or deformed when applied with an impact force in the fore-and-aft direction of the vehicle, and wherein the front and rear arm portions are reinforced at their outer peripheries except for a region of t

Abstract: A belt tensioner for a 3-point vehicular seat belt system comprises a belt webbing, a belt retractor as a first anchoring point, a belt buckle as a second anchoring point, an end fitting as a third anchoring point of the seat belt system and a tensioner drive. To offer various possibilities of accommodation even under restricted space availability conditions in the vehicle, the tensioner drive engages the end fitting, or the webbing next to the end fitting. Upon activation of the tensioner drive, the tensioner drive exerts tension on the belt webbing.

Abstract: A fuel tank mount for forklift trucks is adapted to hold a fuel tank over the top of a counterweight in a manner that the tank may be easily lifted up and lowered down. The fuel tank mount includes a swing arm replaceably carrying the fuel tank and mounted to the counterweight for swinging movement about a tilted pivot axis between a home position wherein the fuel tank is held over and laterally across the counterweight, a neutral position wherein the fuel tank remains at its highest elevation and a tank changing position wherein the fuel tank is oriented substantially vertically. The pivot axis remains tilted both forwards at a first tilt angle, e.g., 26 degrees, and outboards at a second tilt angle, e.g., 25 degrees, with respect to a vertical axis. A latch is provided to keep the swing arm in the home position against unwanted swinging movement into the neutral and the tank changing positions.

Abstract: A clip binder for holding paper which does not require damaging the material to be held within the clips. The clip binder has a front cover, a binder spine, a back cover and a pair of clips mounted on each end of the binder spine. The clips have a clip spine and two retainer walls which together define the jaws within which the paper is inserted. The clips are positioned perpendicularly to the binder spine such that the jaws face each other and are at right angles to the binder spine. The height of the retainer walls are constructed low so that the papers can be easily leafed through and without and fold back problems. In an alternative embodiment, the clips are slidably mounted to the binder spine. In yet another embodiment, the clips are rotatably mounted to the binder spine.

Abstract: A bill comprises a first sheet of paper having two or more information panels and a remittance panel defined therein. Information (e.g., text) in the information panels is oriented in a first direction, and information in the remittance panel (e.g., text) is oriented in a second direction, perpendicular to the first direction. In one embodiment, first sheet comprises two information panels on a first side, and two information panels on a second side. A first information panel comprises summary information; second and third information panel comprises billing information, and a fourth information panel comprises advertising information. The bill is folded such that information in the information panels reads like a book (excepting the remittance panel which is generally torn off). In another embodiment, information in side-by-side panels comprise information in two languages, for example English and Spanish.

Abstract: A hybrid male coupling member adaptable to couple with at least two types of female coupling members includes a one piece integrally molded housing having a front engagement wall, a fluid path being defined by an inner wall. The inner wall has an engagement section disposed proximate a front end of the housing. The male coupling member further includes a first groove being disposed around an outer wall of the housing and a second groove being disposed in the first groove. When the male coupling member couples with the first female coupling member, the engagement section of the male coupling member engages with a spring-biased poppet of the first female coupling member and forces the poppet toward a back end of the first female coupling member so as to allow the fluid to flow therethrough, a plastic clip being received in the first groove to latch the male coupling member and the first female coupling member together.

Abstract: A coupling for pressurized medium comprising a stud member and a socket member, the stud member and the socket member are mutually locked together in a completely coupled position by a locking ring which engages with circumferential locking ring grooves in the stud and socket member, two sealing rings sealingly engage the stud member and socket member and the stud member and socket member have second grooves into which a safety ring is fitted, the second groove in the socket member has a larger axial extent than the safety ring so that when the locking ring is engaged in the locking ring grooves, the safety ring is not effective to retain the stud and socket members together but is only effective prior to the locking ring engaging the locking ring grooves when the stud and socket members are incompletely coupled together.

Abstract: A threadless interconnection system for sections of pipe as provided by a male/female interconnection in which the male member and female members have mating tapered surfaces providing both the camming action for inset snap rings that engage concurrently upon assembly of the interconnection. The tapered section includes angles which assure that snap rings are precentered within tolerances before being gradually opened during the assembly process, while also providing a metal-to-metal seal after assembly. Sealing is facilitated by composite seals that include O-rings arranged with compatible actuator and backup rings so as to avoid destruction of the O-ring geometry because of bending, flexure and torsional forces.

Abstract: A coupling system for corrugated, flexible metal hoses includes fitting and washer assemblies. The fitting assembly comprises inner and outer fittings, the inner fitting being received on the hose and having a bore adapted to receive the washer assembly. The washer assembly includes an O-ring, a backer washer and an expandable washer. The O-ring forms a seal connection with the flexible metal hose and the fitting assembly. The expandable washer provides a stop against which the backer ring is pushed by the O-ring. The expandable washer is also clamped between the fitting assembly and a corrugation of the flexible hose to resist withdrawal of the latter. Modified embodiment hose coupling systems are also disclosed and include inner and outer gaskets, compression gaskets, termination plates mounting the outer fitting and different combinations of retainer rings, backer rings and gasket rings.

Abstract: The invention relates to a molded plastic lever for a door latch, and more particularly, provides a serviceable retainer bushing for connecting an operating rod to the lever.

Abstract: A bumper system for vehicles having a bumper beam formed from ultra high strength steel rolled formed into a tubular body having a generally D-shaped cross-section. The D-shaped cross-section has a top and bottom flat surface area and a parabolic center area therebetween.

Abstract: A snow shovel comprises a longitudinally elongated handle and a curved generally rectangular blade receiving an end of the handle on the convex surface of the blade. The blade is curved respecting a transverse axis and includes a scraper support edge extending transversely to the handle, defining a blade extremity remote from the handle. The blade further includes an upstanding lip on its periphery not defined by the scraping edge, extending transversely to the blade in the direction of the blade concave surface, with the portion of the lip being parallel to the handle, preferably being canted inwardly towards the handle. The blade further has upstanding triangularly configured reinforcing gussets formed in the blade and protruding from the blade concave surface, generally parallel with the handle, with the gussets having heights and widths at least initially increasing with distance from the scraping edge.

Abstract: A pneumatically actuated magnetic workpiece/article holder is for use with a lifting assembly. The article holder comprises a housing having a magnetic assembly translationally mounted within the housing. The magnetic assembly comprises two opposed pole pieces and a permanent magnet centered and mounted between the pole pieces. A pneumatic actuator is mounted on the housing and is operatively connected to the magnetic assembly. The article holder may further comprise brackets for operatively mounting the article holder on the lifting assembly. The magnet may be formed from a rare earth metal having very strong magnetic properties, such as neodymium.

Abstract: A lever operated bag holder used to stabilize a plurality of bags being transported. The invention is used to prevent the contents of the bags from being spilled. The device is designed to be used with various sized bags which are equipped with handles such as plastic grocery bags or other bags with handles. A lever device allows the apparatus to be operated with one hand. In the open configuration as viewed from the end the device has the shape similar to an inverted Y. In the closed configuration the invention is relatively flat and suitable for storage. The base has two parts acting as legs that are hinged to a central body. Extending from the top of the body are a plurality of inverted U shape hangers where the bag handles are placed and held together. On the ends of the body are dowel shaped hangers extending upward. In the central area of the invention is located a lever and its operating parts which open and close the apparatus by the use of a handle, rod and hinge sub-assembly.

Abstract: A storage unit for a vehicle having a cargo bed defined by a floor and a plurality of side panels is provided. The storage unit includes a first upper cabinet, a first lower cabinet, a second upper cabinet, and a second lower cabinet. A floor plate is secured between the first and second lower cabinets so as to define a drawer receiving space beneath the floor plate. A drawer is slidably mounted in the drawer receiving space. A plurality of clamp assemblies are utilized to connect the first and second upper cabinets to the flange of the adjacent side panels of the vehicle such that the first and second upper cabinets, the first and second lower cabinets, and the drawer are removably secured to the vehicle without structurally altering the vehicle.

Abstract: A pick-up truck bed divider including a first frame section comprising a pair of outer cross members and a pair of interior cross members extending therebetween. A right side interior cross member has a central cross member extending outwardly therefrom in an orthogonal relationship. At least one divider panel is slidably disposed between the interior cross members. A second frame section comprises a pair of outer cross members having an interior cross member extending therebetween. A central cross member extends inwardly from the interior cross member for adjustable coupling with the central cross member of the first frame section. Four holding assemblies extend between outer ends of the outer cross members of the first and second frame sections and the side walls of the pick-up truck bed for securement to the pick-up truck bed.

Abstract: A glove box assembly is designed to allow the glove box to be moved from a fully closed position to a partially open position and from the partially open position to either a fully open position or the fully closed position. The glove box assembly includes a pair of guide pin elements each positioned on one of the sides of the glove box for engaging guide track elements. The guide track elements are specifically configured to guide the guide pin elements during the opening movement of the glove box.

Abstract: A motorcycle windshield and mounting system. The shield includes upper and lower portions, and the attachment includes a pair of lower, rearwardly extending brackets connected to each other by a transverse element. The front of the windshield is covered by two vertically extending clamping elements and one horizontally extending element. The transverse front element includes a pair of slots, and the vertically extending elements include a tongue for the slots and an arcuate relief, whereby the vertical elements partially overlie the transverse elements.

Abstract: An auto-windshield shelter apparatus with mounting device includes a receiver having a first end and a second end, an extensible means connected on the first end of the receiver for flexibly adjusting a length of a mounting device during installation, a supporting means connected on the second end of the receiver for providing support to one end of said mounting device, a shelter which is normally received within the receiver, and a shelter locking means is connected to an outer end of the shelter for affixing the shelter in position when the shelter is in used. The auto-windshield shelter apparatus with mounting device provides the extensible means to firmly affixed the automobile windshield shelter apparatus in place, so that the user would not have to worry about the fall off or dry out of the suckers of the conventional mounting device.

Abstract: A retractable canopy and supporting structure for mounting onto the load bed of a vehicle wherein the supporting structure may be selectively slid along longitudinally extending guide rails on opposite sides of the load bed and wherein the primary supporting structure is sufficiently stable so as to resist one side of the primary support structure member from sliding along its corresponding guide rail without there being corresponding sliding movement of the opposite end of the primary structure member on the opposite guide rail when the primary structure member is urged longitudinally along the guide rails from only one side of the load bed, and wherein when the canopy is deployed over the load bed and the primary structure latched to the rearmost end of the load bed, the canopy is maintained taut over the supporting structure by resilient springs mounting the forward end of the canopy to the forward end of the load bed or to the vehicle cab.

Abstract: A motor vehicle transport cover is made of a vapor permeable, water impermeable, synthetic nonwoven sheet. The transport cover includes a mechanism for firmly attaching the nonwoven sheet in a position on a motor vehicle that covers substantially all of the roof, hood, and front bumper fascia of the vehicle and remains attached at air speeds along the major axis of the vehicle of at least 50 mph. The attachment mechanism is readily releasable and it leaves no visible adhesive residue on the vehicle at the moment the nonwoven sheet is removed from the vehicle. The transport cover may be a unitary cover that covers substanstially all of the finished surfaces of a covered vehicle. The transport cover does not prevent driver access to a covered vehicle and it does not unduly obstruct the view of a driver of a covered vehicle.

Abstract: A slide tilt roof apparatus in which an engagement protiona to the rear end of a rising/falling link can be guided when the rising/falling link forwardly pivots and also when the link pivots up, whereby the posture of the rising/falling link can be changed by a single member, and the apparatus can be manufactured simply and easily is obtained. In particular, a panel (4) is upwardly tilted from a closed position of an opening portion (3) by a forward movement of a rising/falling link (9), downwardly tilted from the closed position by a forward tilt pivoting of the rising/falling link while moving it rearwardly, and can be moved to a fully open position by a rearward movement of the rising/falling link (9) from the tilt lowered position.

Abstract: A rear spoiler attached to the roof of an automobile is so designed that the ratio of outflow width to inflow width is 0.5.about.0.9 while the vehicle velocity ratio is made 30 or greater.

Abstract: An improved dual leg rest assembly is disclosed which is adapted for use in single and multi-person articles of furniture (i.e., chairs, sectionals, sofas, loveseats, etc.). More particularly, an improved linkage mechanism is provided for causing coordinated articulating movement of a primary leg rest panel and a secondary leg rest panel (i.e., mid-ottoman) which as disclosed, also includes a selectable height ottoman.

Abstract: A foldable chair has a seat support, a seat plate disposed on the seat support, a first support pipe disposed beneath the seat support, a second support pipe disposed beneath the first support pipe, a first knuckle connected to a first end of the first support pipe, a second knuckle connected to a second end of the first support pipe, a third knuckle connected to a first end of the second support pipe, a fourth knuckle connected to a second end of the second support pipe, a first leg tube connected to the first knuckle, a second leg tube connected to the second knuckle, a third leg cube connected to the third knuckle, a fourth leg tube connected to the fourth knuckle, a first leg pad connected to the first leg tube, a second leg pad connected to the second leg tube, a third leg pad connected to the third leg tube, a fourth leg pad connected to the fourth leg tube, a fifth knuckle connected to the seat support, a sixth knuckle connected to the seat support, a first spindle connected to the fifth knuckle, a sec

Abstract: A walking chair having a pair of opposed arcuate side frames and a front rod pivotally connected with corresponding first distal ends of the arcuate side frames, a rear rod opposed to the front rod and pivotally connected with corresponding second distal ends of the arcuate side frames, such that when a folding device which is provided at joints of the front rod and the first distal ends of the arcuate side frames and of the rear rod and the second distal ends of the arcuate side frames is activated, the arcuate side frames are able to be folded and then positioned in place to allow the arcuate side frames to engage with the ground to allow a walking chair converted into a rocking chair.

Abstract: A writing tablet assembly for attachment to a chair comprising: a writing tablet; a frame for supporting the writing tablet and for attachment to a chair, and a swivel joint interposed between the writing tablet and the frame to define a first predetermined plane of rotation of the swivel joint with respect to the frame and a second predetermined plane of rotation of the writing tablet with respect to the swivel joint.

Abstract: A console assembly in an automotive vehicle has a center console positioned between a pair of seats, a storage bin having a storage compartment therein accessible through an opening in an upper portion, and a lid covering the opening which is movable to provide an adjustable armrest. A hinge attached between the lid and the storage compartment allows the lid to pivot between a closed position covering the opening and an open position uncovering the opening. The hinge has a lid plate which fits into a sleeve on a bottom surface of the lid for allowing the lid to move longitudinally with respect to the console over the storage compartment between an aft position in which the lid covers the opening and a fore position in which a rear portion of the opening is uncovered. A cover plate covers the rear portion of the opening when the lid is in the closed and fore positions.

Abstract: A vehicle seat assembly (10) including a side impact air bag module (40) mounted to one of the side bolsters (32,34) of a seat back (14). The seat back (14) having a layer of foam cushion (24) encased by a trim cover (26) and an opening (38) therein for receiving the air bag module (40). A trim ring (46) includes a flange (50) extending partially into the opening (38) and a lip (48) fixedly secured to the trim cover (26) around the perimeter of the opening (38) to provide a rigid entrance to receive and facilitate mounting of the air bag module (40) to the seat back (14).

Abstract: A molded booster seat has an upper back portion and a lower seat portion connected to an integral hinge. The upper and lower portions are pivoted about the integral hinge toward each other to form a rigid body, and cooperate to form a plurality of mortise and tenon joints. The upper and lower portions are locked in the rigid body configuration by a pair of side plates and a pair of locking rods extending through the seat between the side plates. The booster seat also includes an adjustable belt positioner that is configured to move between a plurality of different adjustments. The upper and lower positions are located to accommodate the fall range of sizes of children of a child sitting in the booster seat. The booster seat further includes indicia for indicating height limitations of a child sitting in the seat. The indicia can be labels attached to a seat cover disposed on the seat.

Abstract: A safety seat for enabling a child to use an adult vehicle seat belt has a seat portion and respective guides on each side of the seat portion for locating the lap portion of the adult seat belt. A backrest is movable between a deployed position in which it projects upwardly from a rear edge of the seat portion and a stowed position within the seat portion.

Abstract: A rolling beach chair is provided which is electrically insulated and that is quiet when rolled on a hard surface. The frame of the beach chair is curved to fit the curves of the human body so that the weight is evenly distributed over the whole body surface. Thus, edema due to excessive pressure on small body surface areas is eliminated. The open, hollow construction of both the frame and the rollers allows water to enter and exit easily. In this way the chair remains stable and does not float away with wave action.

Abstract: A stackable arm chair is constructed from the combination of a frame which supports woven material to form the chair's seat, back and side arm portions. Openings provided in the side arm portions enable passage of the rear legs of an adjacent arm chair to provide a nested forward stack occupying a minimum of volume. The openings are configured and dimensioned so as to cooperate with a conventional cushion to block the openings from view thereby eliminating the conventional stackable chair appearance.

Abstract: A side dump trailer comprising a trailer body pivotally mounted on a wheeled frame to enable the material within the trailer body to be dumped from one side of the trailer. The body of the trailer is constructed to permit it to transport loose bulk materials or to support elongated rod members or spool members therein.

Abstract: A wheel having a decorative member with a central opening for accommodating passage of a threaded shank extending from a securement cap is disclosed. The cap includes a holding flange adapted to bear against the outside surface of the decorative member while a retaining collar threadably receives the threaded shank and bears against the inner surface of the decorative member. The collar includes an inner flange with holes for accommodating fasteners that engage with the central hub region of a conventional wheel. Threaded engagement of the cap with the collar clamps the decorative member therebetween and a lock bolt may be employed to secure the cap in position with the decorative member.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for assembling to an automotive wheel an overlay composed of a solid plastic panel member that is directly attached to the surface of the wheel. In one aspect, an intermediate positive fixing element is provided for temporarily positioning and securing the overlay to the wheel during an interval in which a slow-curing, high strength adhesive that permanently adheres the overlay to the wheel is allowed to cure. An interrelated aspect involves the selective placement of adhesive between the overlay and the wheel so as to improve the overall manufacturability, performance, and consumer-perceived quality of the resulting wheel assembly.