Abstract: A single pivot shock absorbing wheel suspension system includes a seat stay and chain stay attached at their rearward ends to a rear wheel axle, and attached at their forward ends to a linkage assembly. The linkage assembly is formed from a single piece of material and generally has an elongated body with attachment elements to attach the forward ends of the seat stay and chain stay. The linkage assembly constitutes a lightweight device that resists torsional forces occurring on the suspension system, and permits optimal alignment of the pivot point and the average chain line to improve bicycle performance. Related methods, including methods for manufacturing the linkage assembly, are also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention involves a connector apparatus for attaching a trailer to a towing vehicle. The invention has a base structure with a kingpin-receiving plate attached with respect to the top of the base structure and pivotable with respect thereto about a substantially horizontal cross-axis.

Abstract: The trailer hitch has a pair of tubular housings 22 and 23, a coil compression spring 29 in each housing, and a cable 30 or 31. Each cable is telescopically slidable with respect to its housing, through its spring 29, and its proximal end 45 is connected to the inner end of the spring by the cable/spring connector 32. When the hooks 49 at the distal ends of the cables 30 or 31 are disconnected from the towing vehicle, the springs urge the cables into the housings.

Abstract: A trailer hitch uses a draw bar to interconnect tractor and trailer vehicles. The draw bar includes an elongated shank with a transverse throughway. A resilient cushion is disposed in the throughway. A passageway is associated with the throughway to receive a hitch pin such that longitudinal motion of the shank is resiliently resisted by the cushion. The cushion may be disposed in a rigid casing to form a cartridge that inserts into the throughway, and the passageway may be provided by a reciprocating slide member in the casing. Cushions may be employed in the casing to resist motion during both braking and acceleration. Cartridges having differing performance may be interchanged in the system. A method employing such structures is described.

Abstract: A multi-use motorcycle apparatus and method therefor capable of being easily transported and configured into any of three different apparatuses usable for motorcycles: (a) a towing trailer for a motorcycle where the trailer is dimensioned to be coupled to a vehicle receiver hitch; (b) a frame lift for lifting and supporting the frame of a motorcycle; and (c) a motorcycle lock.

Abstract: A tow hitch rear bumper assembly for a motor vehicle includes a rear bumper for attachment to a frame of the motor vehicle and a tow hitch extending through and integral with the rear bumper.

Abstract: A device for raising at least one element of a binding used on a board for gliding, including: a zone for mounting the binding, integral with the board for gliding; a bearing zone, extending the mounting zone in the direction of the end of the board, wherein the end of the bearing zone facing toward the end of the board is secured to the upper face of the board by an attaching means in such a manner that the forces exerted at the location of the element of the binding are partially transmitted to the board at the location of said end of the bearing zone, and which includes a transverse groove located between the mounting zone and the bearing zone so as to allow the deformation of the bearing zone when the board is bent.

Abstract: A foldable stroller includes a main frame with two front legs and two suspending rods pivoted, to the front legs to be turnable between folded and unfolded positions. Two handle rods are pivoted to two linking levers which are mounted pivotally to the suspending rods so as to be turnable relative to the main frame. A guarding rail has two pivoted ends pivoted to the handle rods. A backrest frame has two lower stile ends pivoted to the linking levers. A holding member is secured to the guarding rail and the backrest frame. Thus, when the handle rods are pushed forward, downward movement of the guarding rail induces a force to the holding member so as to fold the backrest frame.

Abstract: The present invention provides an airbag cover with controlled movement during deployment of an airbag. The airbag cover includes a panel member configured to cover a compartment housing the airbag apparatus. The airbag cover further includes a breakaway hinge leg connected to the panel member and engaging an anchor device to secure the airbag cover during normal operations. The breakaway hinge leg is further configured with a tear seam which separates the breakaway hinge leg into first and second parts upon inflation of the airbag. The airbag cover further includes a retaining hinge leg connected to the panel member and engaging an anchor device to retain the panel member during normal and accident conditions. The retaining hinge leg is configured with a plurality of energy-management apertures. During deployment of an airbag, the energy-management apertures receive energy from the impact of the airbag with the airbag cover and controls the energy to prevent separation of the retaining hinge leg.

Abstract: An airbag arrangement has an airbag flap which is arranged in a closed position in an airbag outlet opening in a vehicle interior paneling, and which, as a consequence of triggering of the airbag arrangement, can be moved with respect to a vehicle occupant out of the airing outlet opening into an open position behind the vehicle interior paneling by driving devices. The airbag flap is held in its closed position in the airbag outlet opening in a form-fitting manner by engagement devices and locking devices. The engagement devices are assigned only to one side of the airbag flap and the airbag outlet opening, and as a consequence of triggering of the airbag arrangement the locking devices can be released by the driving devices. A vehicle interior paneling and an operating method for an airbag arrangement are also provided.

Abstract: An occupant sensor system 12 is coupled to an airbag deployment system 14. Occupant sensor system 12 has an occupant sensor 24 that comprises a seat belt and a plurality of wires extending a predetermined length within seat belt 26. Wires 28 are coupled to a controller 22 that is used to sense a changing electrical characteristic of wires 28 such as capacitance or inductance to determine the presence of an occupant. Controller 22 in response to the signal from occupant sensor 24 may then adjust the deployment of an airbag 18.

Abstract: An apparatus (10) for helping to protect a vehicle occupant (52) includes an inflatable device (20). The apparatus (10) also includes a primary inflation fluid source (32) and a secondary inflation fluid source (34) that are actuatable independently of each other. The apparatus (10) includes means (60, 70, 80, 90, 100) for actuating the primary inflation fluid source (32) to inflate the inflatable device (20) to help protect the vehicle occupant (52) without actuating the secondary inflation fluid source (34). The apparatus (10) also includes means (60, 70, 80) for sensing the position of the vehicle occupant (52) subsequent to actuation of the primary inflation fluid source (32) and for providing an output signal (64, 71, 82). The apparatus 10 further includes means (100, 38) for actuating the secondary inflation fluid source (34) in response to the output signal.

Abstract: A satellite sensor and a floor sensor are provided in a forward portion and a central portion, respectively, of a vehicle body. A calculated value and a speed are determined through predetermined processing of a deceleration detected based on an output signal of the floor sensor. If a value determined from the relationship between the calculated value and the speed exceeds a predetermined threshold changing pattern, an airbag apparatus is activated. The threshold changing pattern is set by selecting a map from a Hi map, a Lo1 map, a Lo2 map and a Lo3 map based on a deceleration determined from an output signal of the satellite sensor. If a map different from the current map is to be set as a threshold changing pattern, the threshold changing pattern is set to the desired map after a state that allows the map to be set continues for a time corresponding to a difference between the two maps.

Abstract: An apparatus (10) for helping to protect a vehicle occupant includes an inflatable vehicle occupant protection device (16) and a inflator (12) for providing inflation fluid to inflate the vehicle occupant protection device (16). A non-azide gas generating material is in the inflator (12). The non-azide gas generating material when combusted produces inflation fluid which comprises carbon monoxide (CO) and nitrogen oxides (NOx). A catalyst system which contacts the inflation fluid is also in the inflator. The catalyst system is reactive with the carbon monoxide (CO) and nitrogen oxides (NOx) in the inflation fluid. The catalyst system comprises a zeolite and a catalytic material. The catalytic material is supported by the zeolite.

Abstract: The invention relates to a gas bag module comprising a gas bag which has, with respect to its inflated sate, a front wall including a middle portion. The middle portion features a depression in an inflated state of the gas bag, by a restraining means being provided which engages the middle portion and at least partly prevents the same from moving in a direction out of the gas bag module. The restraining means is formed such that it is able to release the middle portion after an initial restraint.

Abstract: A device for effecting height and longitudinal adjustment of a steering column of a vehicle and including first and second adjustment devices for adjusting, respectively, height and length of the steering column, with the first adjusting devices including a lamella stack formed of alternating large and small lamellas through which a locking bolt extends, with the large lamellas being arranged in or on the bracket with a possibility of changing of spacing therebetween but without a possibility of displacement in a direction of the height adjustment of the steering column, the large lamellas having each an inner recess for enabling displacement of the locking bolt relative to the bracket in the open position of the first adjusting device to enable the height adjustment of the steering column, and with the small lamellas being arranged for displacement in an axial direction of the locking bolt but without a possibility of displacement relative to the locking bolt in the direction of the height adjustment of the

Abstract: A steering wheel system (10) for a steer-by-wire vehicle includes a lower subframe (52), an upper subframe (54), and a steering wheel (20). The lower subframe (52) is attached to the vehicle body (36) and moveable with respect to the vehicle body (36) by a translational sliding mechanism (38). The upper subframe (54) is attached to said lower subframe (52) through a translational sliding mechanism (34) to allow movement of the upper subframe (54) with respect to the lower subframe (52) upon application of a predetermined amount of force.

Abstract: A vehicle cockpit assembly, comprising: a cross-car support having leftward and rightward ends, each end being adapted to connect to respective left and right A-pillars of a vehicle; a wall member having a central area defined by a periphery and a support mount disposed at the central area, the wall member being connectable to the vehicle such that the wall member at least partially separates an engine compartment and a passenger compartment of the vehicle; a steering column support having a body connected to the cross-car support; and a brake sled including a body having a forward end, a rearward end, a first mount located at the forward end of the body and being operable to couple to the support mount of the wall member with forward-to-rearward adjustability, and a second mount located at the rearward end of the body and being operable to be fixedly couple to the steering column support.

Abstract: A vehicle safety restraint system for a vehicle that allows transfer of tensile force from a transferor belt to a transferee belt. One end of the transferor belt is secured to the vehicle and the other end is attached to a transferor plate. One end of the transferee belt is secured to the vehicle and the other end is fed through a transferee plate and attached to a tension transfer latch plate. During normal use conditions, the transferee plate and the tension transfer latch plate are united, the transferor plate and the tension transfer latch plate are engaged using a quick release mechanism, and the transferee plate is engaged in a buckle that is secured to the vehicle. When the vehicle experiences a sudden deceleration that exerts a tensile force on the transferor belt, the tension transfer latch plate is separated from the transferee plate if the tensile force exceeds a design value. When the tension transfer latch plate is separated, the tensile force is transferred to the transferee belt.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a buckle device in which usability and seating comfort of a vehicle occupant on a seat are improved, and which can correspond to seat movements. In the buckle device, due to a torsion coil spring applying urging force to a buckle member, the buckle member is disposed at a swiveling position at which the buckle member stands. In this way, when a tongue plate is inserted into a buckle, there is no need for a vehicle occupant to hold the buckle with his/her hand. Moreover, when a vehicle occupant sits down on a rear seat, the buckle is pushed downward against the urging force and is accommodated in the rear seat. Further, when a seat movement is carried out on the rear seat, the buckle member swivels against the urging force so as to be able to correspond to the seat movement.

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel book cover which is used together with the known firm bindings, that is U-shaped steel bars. According to the invention, a flexible support material is arranged in two layers and in parallel to the flanks of a U-shaped bar. The layers of the book cover that are in parallel to the flanks are intimately glued together except for a flexible connection of two layers, that is either the support material is flexibly arranged in relation to its two layers or—as shown in FIG. 1—the inner surface of the flank is flexibly arranged in relation to the layer. The resin layer usually fixes the leaves, the resin layer being applied on the transversal insert of the support material. The transversal insert rests against the base of the U-shaped bar, that is it is not firmly linked with it, when the book is closed. When the book is opened, the bound leaves are vertically moved, thereby allowing the leaves to be turned so that they lie flat.

Abstract: A file folder blank can be folded to form a file folder. The file folder blank is designed for single side printing. The file folder blank can be folded to reveal printed indicia to two directions of a single panel. The printed indicia can be printed by a standard desktop type of printer. The printed indicia can include graphics, location indicator, content indicators, pictures, graphs or the like. In addition, top taps or side tabs are integrally formed with the file folder blank that can be printed with identifying indicia. In some applications, the identifying indicia comprises a repeating set of color bars that can be individualized during printing of the folder blank.

Abstract: The present invention provides a tubular label with pre-printed fixed information adapted to be wrapped around a container body of a container with an inwardly facing surface of the tubular label contacting the container body and the pre-printed fixed information being visible from the outside of the container. The tubular label includes printed arbitrary information such as lottery indicia provided on the inwardly facing surface by a non-impact printer in such a manner as to be invisible through the outwardly facing surface of the tubular label. An elongated tubular member and method of manufacturing the same, as well as a labeled container are also provided.

Abstract: A double blind study label for use in, e.g., a drug study. A first portion of the label, identifying the test drug, is coupled to a vial containing either the test drug or a placebo. The second portion of the label identifies the actual contents of the vial, along with instructions in case of an adverse reaction, but all of which is concealed by an scratch-off, opaque layer. The second portion is severed from the first portion and held by the testing agency. Thus, every participant believes he/she is taking the drug under test. Should the participant suffer and adverse reaction, the testing agency can be contacted whereby the opaque layer is scratched off the emergency instructions relayed to the participant.

Abstract: The disclosed swivel adaptor (20) is assembled into two sections: tool member (40), and adaptor member (60). These two sections are pivotally attached, and can pivot with respect to each other around pivot axis (54). Pivot axis (54) is angled off-axis with respect to the longitudinal axises of the adaptor sections to allow various angled positions for adaptor (20). The angle between the tool port end (42) and adaptor port end (64) being adjustable between an in-line position where members (40) and (60) form a relatively straight adaptor, and a plurality of angled positions where the longitudinal axises of ports (42) and (64) are not parallel. Adaptor (20) has an pivotal air passageway connecting end (45) to end (65). In the straight position, tabs (72) snap into place to provide a holding force to keep the two sections from pivoting during use. By applying a sufficient twisting force on the two sections, tab (72) slips loose and the two sections can rotate about axis (54).

Abstract: System for loading and unloading of cold media, for example LNG or LPG, to or from a vessel, through pipes (1) connected with ball joints, where the pipes are insulated, and when each ball joint's inside part (4) has an inside pipe (3) which is sealed against the inside part (4) substantially over the letter extent, and which thereby forms an inside annulus (6) which can be evacuated, and that each ball joint's outside part (10) is surrounded by an outside annulus (9) which also may be evacuated.

Abstract: A swivel (40) includes an outer (41) and inner annular wall (42). A toroidal chamber (44) is defined between the outer and inner walls and opposing peripheral faces of the walls define an upper (45) and lower gap (52) extending respectively upwardly and downwardly from the toroidal chamber. The upper and/or lower gap has a first section (46) extending axially, a second section (47) transverse to the first section (46) and a third section (48) extending substantially parallel to the first section (46). A seal (50, 51) is placed in the second (47) or the third (48) section of the upper and/or lower gap (25, 52), the seal having two flexible legs (61, 62) arranged in a generally u-shaped or v-shaped orientation. The gap near the area of the seal is filled with a sealing fluid during use.

Abstract: A segmented pipe coupling includes traction bolts that permit movement of shanks of the traction bolts into an attitude in which the head and nut of the traction bolts engage their respective bolting faces in continuous engagement, thus to eliminate a drop in tensile stress in a shank of the traction bolt due to shifting of the head of the bolt or the nut subsequent to initial torquing down of the nut.

Abstract: A tubular connector adapted to extend between two tubular components comprising a tubular body having an internal diameter, a first free end including an annular radial flange having a tapered surface adapted to engage a complementary seating surface on a first of the two tubular components, the internal diameter remaining constant through the first free end; and a second free end having an annular bulbous shape adapted to seat within a cylindrical end of a second of the two tubular components.

Abstract: The spiral pipe joint comprises a nipple 1, a caulking ring 2 and a flexible string-shaped pressure contact member 3. After an inserting portion 11 of the nipple 1 is inserted into a pipe body P, the pressure contact member 3 is wound once or more times around the outer peripheral surface of the pipe body P existing above the inserting portion 11, and the caulking ring 2 is placed on the outside of the thus wound pressure contact member 3 and is compressed in the center direction of the pipe body P to thereby reduce the diameter of the caulking ring 2 in such a manner that the caulking amount thereof on the small-diameter stepped portion 13 is larger than the step level difference between the inserting portion 11 and small-diameter stepped portion 13.

Abstract: The surface areas available for absorbing compressive loading of a threaded connection are increased by increasing the engaged area of a torque shoulder in the connection and by reducing the spacing between the stab flanks of the threads. The areas are increased by increasing the dimensions of the components and by decreasing the machine tolerances permitted in manufacturing the components. The gap in the connection adjacent the torque shoulder is reduced so that the contact surface area of the torque shoulder is increased while the close proximity of the surrounding cylindrical walls of the connection reduces voids that can receive plastic deformation of the torque shoulder corners. The surfaces adjacent the torque shoulder are cylindrical in shape rather than being tapered to reduce machining costs and increase the speed of manufacture of the connection.

Abstract: A female fitting for pipes or tubes, particularly indicated for use in cramped quarters and under highly restrictive environmental conditions, has a split front section threaded with tapered translation-type threads. A hex-nut with commensurate and similarly tapered threads is used to cinch the split front section over an engaging pipe or tube. A circular groove within the fitting can nest an O-ring or other sealing collar. A flange with flattened parallel peripheral zones surround the fitting for reinforcement and to provide a convenient clamping surface. A cutting tool with dual pairs of cutting wheels is used to score two parallel channels around the end of the pipe or tube to receive a first sealing-ring made of compressible material and a second made of the same material as the pipe or tube.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for connecting a pipe (2, 31) in the region of its pipe end to a pipe coupling (1), comprising at least one support sleeve (3) with engagement elements (5, 65, 67, 124), in which context the pipe (2, 31) and the support sleeve (3) are first pushed into one another, the pipe (2, 31) then being pressure deformed, thereby bringing about a form-fitting connection with the engagement elements (5, 65, 67, 125) and bringing about a sealing relationship with sealing surfaces (7, 66, 68, 122), mutually adjoining each other in axial direction. The process is characterised in that an axial force, bearing on the sealing surfaces (7, 66, 68, 122) is applied to the pipe (2, 31) by way of a spring device (20, 52) deriving support from the pipe coupling (1) and that a facility for expansion is provided for the pipe (2, 31) on the side of the engagement elements (5, 65, 67, 125) oriented towards the pipe.

Abstract: A fitting or a mounting part, particularly for the connection with a tube-shaped component, comprises an end section, which can be pressed together for establishing a connection. At the end section, a ring-shaped elevation is arranged in which a sealing ring is disposed. According to the invention, a bulge is provided on the elevation. By means of the bulge, a space is formed between the sealing ring and the wall of the end section, such that a fluid can flow between the tube-shaped components. Only by pressing together this leaky point, will a sealed-off connection arrangement be established.

Abstract: A corrugated spiral pipe with a coupling device comprises a pipe body 10, a pair of flanges 20, and a pair of binding bands 30. The pipe body 10 has a cylindrical shape and is prepared to have a spirally corrugated shape 11. The pair of the flanges 20 are formed in one body of outer circumferences of both end portions of said pipe body 10, each of the flanges 20 having a large outer diameter portion at an end portion of the flange 20 and a small outer diameter portion 21 at a longitudinally inside portion of the flange 20.

Abstract: The description relates to a latch closure for walls, doors, shutters which are articulated at frames, housings or the like by hinges, wherein the frame surfaces, housing surfaces, door surfaces or wall surfaces which are connected with one another by the hinges are essentially flush with one another in the closed position, comprising a first closure housing which can be fastened to the frame or the like and which has a rear-engagement portion for receiving the latch of the latch closure in a locking manner and a second closure housing which can be fastened to the door or the like and in which the latch is arranged so as to be displaceable against spring force by means of a handle, wherein, according to the invention, the second closure housing forms a projection which contacts an end face formed by the first closure housing essentially parallel to the door plane when the door is closed.

Abstract: A bayonet locking system for vending machines is provided to lock and unlock the machine preferably with a remotely controlled electronic operating unit. It includes at least one motor driven axially and rotationally movable bayonet with an enlarged shaped head being mounted preferably on a gasketed door and at least one receptacle receiving device disposed within the machine interior positioned for engagement by the bayonet when the door is moved to an intermediate position. The bayonet advances into the receptacle and rotates to capture it in the receptacle and then axially retracts to pull the door into the closed position wherein a gasket disposed between the door and the machine is substantially uniformly compressed and sealed around its periphery. An axially rotatable pin with fins may be used with a bracket on either the door or machine to prevent prying of the door at opposite corners.

Abstract: A latching mechanism for selectively retaining a closure having a striker is provided that includes a housing forming a vertically extending groove for receiving the striker, first and second axles located on opposite sides of the groove, a striker spring located at the groove, a pawl pivotable about the first axle and defining a notch, and a ratchet pivotable about the second axle and defining a protrusion adapted to cooperate with the notch of the pawl to selectively retain the ratchet in a locked position. The ratchet defines a pocket for receiving the striker and retaining the striker in the groove when the ratchet is in the locked position. The housing is adapted to accept an over slam force from the striker at a bottom end of the groove. Preferably, the striker spring is substantially in-line with a path of the striker into the groove.

Abstract: A latch (10) having a housing (12, 14, 16, 18) to which a ratchet (38) is pivotably mounted by a rivet (40) for rotation about a first axis between a latched and unlatched configuration. A slot (44) extents through the latch and has a first arcuate portion (100) and a first radial portion (102). A pawl assembly (48, 58, 60, 70) has a roller (48) extending through the slot (44). The pawl assembly is mounted to the housing for movement of the roller relative to the ratchet (38) between a first arcuate portion and a first radial portion of the slot. The rivet (40) is deformable to allow the ratchet (38) to rotate about the roller axis upon the ratchet (38) being exposed to an unlatching force above a predetermined level. A flange (108) extends from the housing across the ratchet (38) to limit the pivotal movement of the ratchet (38) about the roller axis.

Abstract: A safety release device comprises a release handle and a flexible cable having first and second end portions each for removable connection to the release handle, and an intermediate portion disposed between the first and second end portions. The intermediate portion of the release handle is capable of engagement with a detent lever of a closure latch so that the detent lever may be released by manually pulling on the release handle.

Abstract: A power-closing bolt assembly for a motor-vehicle door latch has a housing, a bolt pivotal in the housing about a pivot axis between a pair of angularly offset end positions, and interengaging bolt and housing abutments respectively on the bolt and on the housing bearing angularly of the pivot axis on each other in each of the end positions. A drive displaces the bolt between the end positions. The housing abutments are spaced apart relative to the pivot axis by more than 180°.

Abstract: A door latch actuator and methodology actuates a mortise-type dead latch that has a spring latch to reciprocally engage and disengage the door latch actuator, and a dead latch pin to operate movement of the spring latch. The actuator's housing has a cavity to receive the spring latch and dead latch pin when the door is fastened, and a reciprocally movable spring latch plunger and dead latch plunger mounted therein. The spring latch plunger's head portion selectively engages the spring latch at different locations when the door is fastened. A striker assembly has arrangeable strike elements defining a strike surface for the dead latch pin and portals for the spring latch for different spring latch and dead latch pin arrangements. The actuator also includes a drive to reciprocally drive the dead latch plunger and advance the spring latch plunger.

Abstract: A tuck mounted attenuator (TMA) is constructed to minimize length during use in a horizontal position and height in a vertical transport position, as well as to minimize wind resistance and buffeting at highway speeds. A modular construction is employed, so that only damaged portions of the TMA can be removed and replaced in the field after a vehicle impact The TMA comprises a plurality of outwardly curved tubular structural members which are designed to buckle upon application to the TMA of forces resulting from vehicular impact. The rigid tubes buckle at a high initial force, then proceed to crush at a lower force once the sides have buckled outwardly sufficiently to protect vehicle occupants during the critical first two feet of travel after impact. This design also provides increased protection for errant vehicles which impact the TMA device from an angle (i.e. “coffin corner” impact).

Abstract: A system designed to store an implant together with the tools necessary to implant the stored implant, and a method of using the system. Such system includes an implant storage tool adapted to retain the implant within a storage container. The implant storage tool is operable to provide an implant applicator.

Abstract: A specialized tool for utilization within the chute of a concrete truck enabling efficient direction of liquid concrete via an elongated handle and strategically shaped, replaceable head, wherein a generally semi-circular shaped head facilitates compatibility with the discharge chute of a cement truck for assisting in the direction and placement of concrete, an elongated handle facilitates an extended reach into the discharge chute of a cement truck for shoveling, pulling, plugging or otherwise controlling the flow of concrete and a replaceable blade head provides long-term efficient usage thereof, thereby enabling a user to efficiently deposit, apply and manage fresh liquid concrete from a concrete truck's chute as the concrete is being discharged.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hoist arrangement (10) for a dragline rigging. The hoist arrangement includes a triangular framework comprising a hollow fibreglass spreader bar (14) and two fibreglass ties (12) which are attachable to the spreader bar. The fibreglass ties (12) are connectable to a pick-up link on a dragline rigging, and a pair of lower hoist members in the form of wire-reinforced, synthetic rubber belts (16) depend from the spreader bar (14) and include attachment formations (42) at lower ends thereof for attaching the hoist arrangement (10) to trunnions on a dragline bucket.

Abstract: A lifting system for hoisting heavy pre-cast panels includes an anchor-lifting device permanently secured within a connection recess formed in the panel, and a connecting apparatus that attaches to the anchor-lifting device. The anchor-lifting device presents a laterally disposed connection pin for attachment to a pair of laterally spaced lifting hooks that form the connecting apparatus.

Abstract: Chopsticks formed by two separate chopsticks that during their use are detachably joined to each other, whereby the combination thereof is formed by two blanks called the joint portion blank (1) and the picking portion blank (2). The invention is implemented through having the joint portion blank (1) fabricated by providing at least one of sticks with a notch (3) on which the other stick is superimposed thus allowing the sticks to function as pincer-like pair.

Abstract: An improved carrier apparatus for use by fire fighters to carry fire hose and to serve as a personnel carrier includes an elongate bottom, a first end wall connected to the bottom and first and second opposed and spaced apart side walls connected to the bottom and to the first end wall. A second fire hose retaining end wall is movably connected to the first side wall for removable connection to the second end wall. A gap is formed between a lower edge of the second end wall and the elongate bottom when the second end wall is removably fastened to the second side wall to permit water and debris to pass out through the gap while preventing the fire hose from falling out of the carrier prematurely.

Abstract: The volume capacity of a hook lift or roll-off truck container body is increased temporarily by vertical extension of the container body's walls and rear door. The extension includes three walls and another door which are firmly attached to the top edges of the container body's walls and doors. The extension is conveniently secured to the body and the doors of the body and the extension open and latch in concert.