Abstract: A method of and a device for controlling the orientation and the alignment of individual sheets of paper travelling on a sheet conveyor are provided. Each sheet passes over a pair of closely spaced rotating disks inserted between upstream and downstream sheet conveyor sections. Each sheet is locally engaged with each disk in a limited contact area. The contact areas between the sheet and each disk are varied so as to achieve a target orientation or alignment of the sheet.

Abstract: Stacker 1 for sheet-shaped objects is described having feeding device 3 for depositing sheet-shaped objects 2 in storage pocket 4 with variable capacity. Storage pocket 4 has contact surface 5 against which sheet-shaped objects 2 deposited in storage pocket 4 lie with one edge 6, and storage tray 7 on which sheet-shaped objects 2 are stacked in storage pocket 4 flat and parallel to storage tray 7. Storage tray 7 is mounted movably for changing the capacity of storage pocket 4. Storage pocket 4 is disposed with contact surface 5 at an angle to the horizontal so that sheet-shaped objects 2 stacked in storage pocket 4 rest with their edges 6 on contact surface 5 and the resulting frictional force between edges 6 of sheet-shaped objects 2 and contact surface 5 substantially compensates the slope descending force acting on stack 10 formed of sheet-shaped objects 2 in the direction of storage tray 7.

Abstract: A floor game similar to hockey played within a rectangular structure including goal holes at opposing ends of the structure and having a plurality of obstacle partitions with various openings inside the perimeter of the structure whereby the object of play must pass when propelled by the hockey stick with the intent of being hit into the goal receptacle. Each component that makes up the rectangular structure is specially designed to be easily disassembled for maximum utility, portability and compactness for ease of storage. The bottom playing surface is detachable. Each component that makes up the side walls and partitions are essentially the same size which is part of the unique design of it's disassembly and storage. The slot/connection design allows for there to be no screws or other hardware necessary for assembly. Each component is made of a durable high impact material to prevent splintering and/or deterioration of apparatus.

Abstract: A symbol display device includes a stepping motor, a drive gear attached to a drive shaft of the stepping motor, a reduction gear meshing with the drive gear, and a reel fixed to the reduction gear. The stepping motor, the drive gear and the reduction gear are contained in the housing disposed in the reel. As a pitch radius of the reduction gear is set so as to be larger than that of the drive gear, a velocity of rotation of the reduction gear is lower than that of the drive gear. The stepping motor causes to rotate the reel with reduction of the rotational velocity.

Abstract: Board game for two or more players comprising: a board with a circuit (7) made up of a series of squares, at least one counter identifying each of the players, a device producing random numbers, and achieved target counters each of which indicates a target that the player in possession of the achieved target counter will have performed satisfactorily, where the achieved target counters are at least two different types, each type indicating a different target. The game also includes target series cards, indicating a set of targets that the player in possession of one of the target series cards must perform.

Abstract: A board game can be played by persons of all ages, with minimal training. The board includes a set of coded spaces, and a set of home bases, each home base having indicia which correspond to the various coded spaces. Each home base is associated with a different player or team. The players or teams accumulate or lose game pieces, based on instructions received according to operation of a spinner. The first player or team to place game pieces on all of the spaces, belonging to that player or team, wins the game. The game allows players to develop intricate strategies for allocating and positioning game pieces. Also, players or teams may agree to become allies, enabling the game strategy to become as complex as desired.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is a method of awarding prizes, also known as progressive jackpots, in association with a wagering game such as a Poker game. A particular application of this method is in association with a Poker game on an electronic gaming device. For awarding the progressive jackpot, players must accumulate in a counter a number of point corresponding exactly to one of the predetermined criteria. To obtain points, players have only to play the Poker game as on any other Poker machine. The points are added in the counter along with the winning outcomes in the game. A particular embodiment consists of awarding two kinds of points: win points and no-win points. With this embodiment, only win points are effective to win the progressive jackpot. The no-win points increase the counter values but can not lead to winning the jackpot.

Abstract: A cabinet for housing a dart game board includes an upper portion and a base portion. The upper portion is provided with a slot sized to accept a light fixture and an eyebolt for securing the cabinet to a fixed support. A face board with an opening sized and shaped to receive the dart game board may be assembled with the upper portion. The base portion is provided with a hinged door and with a supporting member extending from the base portion. The cabinet is delivered to a consumer in an unassembled state.

Abstract: A device for practising ball sports comprising an enclosure (3) defined by a membrane supported from a self-supporting structure (7), the structure (7) comprising a base (8) having a playing surface (19) and having a forward edge (2) and a support means (9, 10) spaced forwardly and upwardly of the base (8) and supported at least in part from the base (8), the structure (7) further comprising an upstanding frame (11) supported from the sides (12,13) of the base (8) and extending over the base (8), the enclosure (3) being supported from the structure (7) to define a space (6) having an open end (4) and a closed end (5), the space (6) being of a general conical configuration, the open end (4) being supported from the base (8) to maintain the open end (8) in an open condition adjacent the forward edge (2) and the closed end (5) being supported from the support means in spaced relation to the open end (4), wherein the lower portion of the enclosure (3) is inclined downwardly from the closed end (5) to the base (8)

Abstract: A gas seal for providing a seal between a pair of relatively rotatable components is provided with a stand-still seal which will seal between the components when the components are stationary, the stand-still seal having a sealing element mounted in sealing relationship with respect to one of said components and being displaceable into sealing engagement with the other component when the components are stationary with respect to one another.

Abstract: Distributor sectors (25) on which fixed vanes are placed adjacent to a casing (31) by means of sealing sectors (32) alternating with them in the axial direction and provided with force resistant faces (37; 39) through which forces exerted on the distributor sectors are transmitted to the casing. The inner surface of the casing (31) is smoother and is not fitted with any hooks; consequently, this casing (31) is less complicated to make and is less mechanically stressed to retain the distributor sectors, and the distributor sectors may be installed by a purely axial movement.

Abstract: Preferred rod/piston assemblies (50, 50′, 150) comprise unitary rod members (52, 52′, 152) and compression rings (54, 54′, 154). In accordance with one preferred embodiment (50), the unitary rod member (52) comprises a connecting rod portion (60), a lower bezel portion (62) and a knob portion (66). The lower bezel portion (62) and the compression ring (54) define facing surfaces (82, 106) along which the compression ring (54) is secured to the unitary rod member (52). In accordance with a preferred method of manufacture, one or both of the facing surfaces (82, 106) are chemically treated to promote coupling of the compression (54) ring to the lower bezel portion (62). The unitary rod member (52) and the compression ring (54) are positioned in the mold or press with the compression ring (54) fitted over the knob portion (66) of the unitary rod member. Elevated temperature and pressure are applied to secure the compression ring (54) to the lower bezel portion (62).

Abstract: A radially compliant valve stem seal assembly for an internal combustion engine includes a metallic retainer having a plurality of circumferentially spaced, axially depending legs. Each of the legs includes at least one radially inwardly depending protuberance adapted to engage a valve guide surface. The legs are arranged and disposed on the retainer to be radially flexible, yet axially stiff, to balance forces of installation against those of securement of valve stem seal assembly over a wide valve guide diameter tolerance range. In one disclosed embodiment, the retainer has three separate circumferentially spaced legs, each including a single dimple in its structure. The dimples are adapted to provide the only direct contact of the legs with the valve guide circumference. The retainer legs are adapted to flex radially outwardly, and produce a spring tension between the dimples and the guide for maintaining the dimples in engagement with the valve guide.

Abstract: A sealing arrangement for closing off an end of a chamber formed between a plurality of rollers of a pressing apparatus, comprises a seal member made of a hard seal material such as carbon fiber material. The seating arrangement is preferably a self-loaded seating arrangement.

Abstract: A sealing member is provided which has low permeability in the direction perpendicular to the compressing direction, has excellent water sealing capability, and can be elastically deformed at an increased rate. The sealing member is interposed between parts. The sealing member is composed of synthetic resin foam or rubber foam. The ratio of the permeability A in a compressing direction at non-compressed state to the permeability B in a direction perpendicular to the compressing direction at 50% compressed state in the compressing direction, that is A/B, is 1-40. The foam is punched to form needle holes from both sides in the compressing direction by needle punches 5, thereby manufacturing the sealing member.

Abstract: A multi-wheel heeling apparatus is provided. The multi-wheel heeling apparatus has a sole with a first opening formed in a heel portion of the sole and a second opening in the sole formed adjacent the first opening. The multi-wheel heeling apparatus includes a first and a second wheel assemblies. The first wheel assembly includes a first wheel mounted on a first axle, and a first mounting structure operable to support the first axle so that a portion of the first wheel resides in the first opening. The second wheel assembly includes a second wheel mounted on a second axle, and a second mounting structure operable to support the second axle so that a portion of the second wheel resides in the second opening.

Abstract: In a roller sport device, particularly a single-track skateboard or a single-track roller skate, having two roller axles disposed one behind the other with single-track rollers which run one behind the other and which are disposed thereon, which axles are disposed on a board or on a supporting frame, the rearmost of the two roller axles (rear axle) can swivel about an axle (steering axle) which points obliquely downwards and forwards and which forms a trailing angle. The running faces of the rollers are curved transversely to the direction of travel and have a high coefficient of friction similar to that of rubber.

Abstract: A sole plate structure of a roller skate, wherein, a sole plate is integrally formed by injection molding of plastic into a flat and elongate shape, and is provided on both the front and the rear ends thereof with two down protruding blocks; and every such two protruding blocks are placed therebetween a vibration absorbing member, two wheel axle covers are provided for the pairs of the front and the rear wheels on the roller skate to have their respective vibration absorbing members and protruding blocks enveloped, and locked with a bolt extending therethrough, the vibration absorbing members can completely absorb the vibrations induced in skating of the roller skate.

Abstract: The frame of an in-line skate (FIG. 8B) supports a wheel (10), allowing a skater to effectively slow down and stop, using an athletic stance that skiers on snow and ice skaters on ice use. The wheel (10) has a hub (20A), allowing a wheel to rotate around the axle (13A) vertically and at an inclination. The hub has axle roller bearings (23B). The wheel (10) includes friction band surfaces (11A) on the sides of the wheel. When rotating at an inclination the wheel's friction surface contacts a friction surface (11B), inside the wheel-well or an axle friction surface or a combination thereof to slow or break the wheel. The wheel (10) assembly includes self-aligning springs (14A/B). Individual parts can be technically designed to allow various model solutions that will satisfy the abilities of a beginner to an expert. The wheel assembly frame can be attached to an in-line skate, an in-line skateboard, a downhill in-line ski and a downhill in-line skateboard.

Abstract: An in-line skate comprises a plurality of replaceable rollers, a skate frame, and a shoe body. The skate frame includes a pair of lateral blades and at least a connecting plate that fixedly fastens the lateral blades parallel to each other. The shoe body further is fixedly attached on the connecting plate. Each lateral blade includes a plurality of roller-mount through holes distributed into a plurality of hole-sets. Each hole-set corresponds to a specific mounting configuration of the rollers to the corresponded through holes, and the hole-sets are distinct from one another by not having at least one common through hole. The in-line skate is thereby suitable for diversified types of skating practice such as leisure skating, hockey skating, and figure skating.

Abstract: Mount 10 for attaching a boot binding 120 to a snowboard 100 allows free swiveling of binding 120 in a plane parallel to the deck of snowboard 100. Mount 10 includes a swivel assembly 20 with an upper face 8 for attaching a boot binding 120, a lower face 5 for attaching a snowboard, and cant disk 60 for canting boot binding 120 to an angle non-parallel to the deck of snowboard 100.

Abstract: A wheeled dolly for storing and transporting a plurality of recycle boxes has an inverted U-shaped tubular frame and a pair of plastic shelves mounted on the frame and extending in a cantilever fashion therefrom. A lid is pivotally mounted on the frame for closing the open top of the top-most box. A metal mesh basket is mounted on the rear of the frame for receiving and storing paper products. A roll of cord is mounted on the lid for discharging a length of cord to tie the paper products into bundles. A cord cutter is mounted on the lid to cut the cord from the roll after it is tied about the paper products.

Abstract: A device for adjusting the position of suspension control arm and, consequently, wheel caster is provided. The device includes a fastener that couples a suspension control arm between a pair of support members in a vehicle frame. Shim packs are supported on the fastener on either side of the control arm between the control arm and the frame support members. The shim packs include shims having open-ended slots for easy addition or removal. Each shim pack may further include a pair of ring shaped members disposed about the fastener, and coupled to the shims of its respective shim pack. The shims are held together using a coupling element such as a cotter pin, however, to prevent the shims from becoming dislodged. The position of the control arm may be adjusted by swapping shims between the first and second shim packs.

Abstract: It is an object of the invention to provide a wheel-driving unit which is small in size and weight, can facilitate its assembling operation, and can prevent generation of jarring teeth striking sounds, and a method for manufacturing the same.

Abstract: A vehicle suspension system includes features which reduce stress in an axle connection. In a described embodiment, a vehicle suspension system includes a sleeve which is clamped on an axle. The sleeve is retained in its clamped position and is welded to opposing side walls of an arm. A bottom plate of the arm may also be welded to the sleeve.

Abstract: A rear wheel suspension device for saddle ride vehicle which does not influence the riding space for the rider even where the stroke of rear wheels is enlarged. A suspension arm having a oscillation center end and an oscillation end portion. The oscillation center end is vertically oscillatably fitted to a vehicle body frame, and the oscillation end portion is fitted with the axle of a rear wheel. The oscillation axis of the suspension arm is inclined so as to be higher on the front side than on the rear side of the saddle ride vehicle. As a result, the moving direction of the rear wheels is rearwards and upwards. With this configuration, the vertical stoke of the rear wheels can be enlarged, without having the rear wheels interfere with the rear fenders.

Abstract: To make steerability more satisfactory in conformity with actual operation, by correcting the regulation of a damping force based on a variable quantity which has a close relationship with the magnitude of kick-back and with which the steering conditions at the time of actual operation can be grasped appropriately, in contrast to the system in which the regulation of the damping force is controlled linearly in proportion to a variable quantity related to the magnitude of kick-back. In a steering damper system of the liquid pressure type in which a damping force is exerted on a front wheel steering system provided at a front portion of a vehicle body and which comprises a control valve for making the damping force variable, the damping force is controlled based on the steering speed.

Abstract: A bicycle headset of the type having upper and lower bearing assemblies for facilitating relative rotation between a steerer tube of a bicycle front fork and a head tube of a bicycle frame, each of the bearing assemblies having a bearing cup with cup-shaped portion for holding an annular rotary bearing unit and an axially extending insertion portion for insertion into the head tube, is improved by a stress-relieving undercut being formed as a transition between the cup-shaped portion and the insertion portion. The undercut can extend around the outer periphery of the insertion portion, the underside of the cup-shaped portion or the junction of the flange and cup-shaped portions.

Abstract: Suspension system for a bicycle has a damper assembly coupled to a first portion of the bicycle relatively movable to a second portion of the bicycle and includes a hydraulic damper made of polyurethane material. The damper assembly has an outer casing from which extends an arm for applying a torque to the damper. The arm may be segmented or include a series of apertures for coupling to the second portion of the cycle so that the effective length of the arm and the torque applied to the damper can be adjusted to suit the rider's requirements. A link couples the arm to the second portion of the bicycle and the link maybe adjustable in length so that the bicycle geometry can be adjusted.

Abstract: The present invention is a padded cover that prevents a wheelchair user's legs from coming into contact with a wheelchair footrest units' hinges when the footrest units are removed from the chair. The padded cover mounts onto the frame of a wheelchair directly over the hinges which hold the footrest units to the chair. The padded cover includes a rectangular board which is covered with padding on all of its surfaces. The padded cover is further covered with a durable outer covering. Attached to one side of the padded board are at least one fastening means which fasten the padded board to the tubular frame of the wheelchair directly over the exposed hinges. The padded cover protects the wheelchair user's legs and prevents injury caused by the user's legs coming into contact with the footrest unit hinges.

Abstract: The wheelchair wheel cover includes a cover hub, radially extending disk and an integral radially outer wall that extends axially from the disk to a cover inboard edge. The cover hub includes a bore that receives a fixed bolt. The bolt passes through a wheel bearing with an inner race and an outer race. The bolt also passes through the frame of a wheelchair and screws into a nut. When the wheel cover is non-rotating, tightening the nut forces the cover hub against an inboard washer, forces the inboard washer against the inner race and forces the inner race against the frame. If the wheel cover is to rotate a thrust bearing is provided between the head of the axle bolt and the cover hub and the inboard washer is forced toward the outer race. The disk can be flat or sculptured and protects hands and fingers.

Abstract: A ski construction such as a ski, monoski, or snow board includes a principal base support (2) which has a sliding sole (6) that is raised to form a tip (8) at its front end. An upper surface of the ski defines a housing or pocket (20) with a central contracted region defined by lateral projections (18a, 18b). One of a family of elongated complementary elements (3) with hollow profiles (12a, 12b) is frictionally received in the pocket. The complementary elements can have different lengths, thicknesses, stiffness, constructions, or material properties. By selecting among the family of complementary elements, a common principal support base can be configured to have a variety of skiing characteristics which complement the skiing abilities of a variety of skiers, skiing conditions, and the like.

Abstract: The invention relates to a binding mechanism (1) for sports devices (2), in particular for a snowboard (4), provided with a base plate (11) for fixing to a sports device (2) and for supporting a sports shoe (3), on which a support (25) is retained, aligned substantially perpendicular thereto for supporting the rearward cuff region or back region of a sports shoe (3). This support (25) is mounted so as to be pivotable about a pivot axis (27) and is restricted by stops extending substantially parallel with the standing plane (19) of the base plate (11) and substantially transversely to the binding longitudinal axis (18). This support (25) consists of at least a first and a second support part (38, 39), at least partially overlapping, and arranged one after the other in the direction of the binding longitudinal axis (18).

Abstract: A device which functions as a conventional wheelchair, a dynamic seating device, a stander and a hands-free walker. The device raises the user to a standing position from a seated position, allowing the user to propel the device by the user's legs and feet. The seat carriage is slideably attached to vertical support members such that the seat carriage may be slid and positioned from a lower position to an upper position and from the upper position to the lower position. As the seat carriage is raised, the seat swings from generally horizontal first position to a generally vertical second position. As the seat carriage is lowered, the seat swings from the second position to the first position.

Abstract: A combination unit of a golf cart with a golf bag, wherein: the golf bag is provided fixedly on an inner housing thereof with a frame, the inner housing has a bottom portion which has on the lateral sides thereof two receiving spaces, the inner housing has a groove on the abdomen thereof; the golf cart has a central receiving seat to carry struts for the wheels and a stretchable and contractible hand pull-bar; the central receiving seat is embedded in the groove and has an upper and a lower positioning hole, so that the hand pull-bar can be positioned in the upper or the lower positioning hole in its stretching and contracting stroke.

Abstract: An air bag housing for use with an air bag inflator is provided. The air bag housing is formed from an elastically deformable material. The air bag housing comprises a cushion area, an inflator area, and an inflator locking mechanism. The cushion area is configured to receive an inflatable cushion in an un-inflated state. The inflator area is configured to receive the air bag inflator. The inflator area defines a receiving area that conforms to a cross section or exterior configuration of the inflator. The housing and the receiving area flex and elastically deform from an open position to a closed position. The inflator locking mechanism locks the housing and receiving area in the closed position securing the inflator therein.

Abstract: An airbag module has a base plate, an inflator and an airbag. To manufacture the airbag module in the most cost effective manner, the airbag is attached to the base plate or the inflator with a clamping connection. The inflator is attached to the base plate by a clamping connection. Alternatively, at least one through opening is located in the base plate, a through opening via which during the manufacture of the airbag module at least one bar can be inserted, to stretch the airbag fastened to the base plate prior to folding the airbag.

Abstract: A vehicle seat comprises a back rest and a gas bag module integrated into said back rest extending in an upward direction to have an upward extent. The gas bag module includes a gas bag and a gas generator. When installed, the gas bag is arranged within the back rest so as to be extended in the upward direction of the back rest and one of folded and rolled up transversely to the upward direction. A height of said gas bag when inflated corresponds substantially to said upward extent of the back rest.

Abstract: A vehicle occupants protection system wherein a front pillar garnish is mounted on a passenger compartment side of a front pillar which supports a roof with a predetermined amount of space being maintained therebetween for accommodating a side airbag, as well as a small impact absorbing member for absorbing an impact of such a small magnitude that the side airbag remains unopened, whereby the side airbag is inflated by gas generated when an impact of a predetermined magnitude or more is applied to a side of a vehicle so as to expand into a passenger compartment while forcibly opening one end portion of the front pillar garnish. Of positions of a bottom surface of the small impact absorbing member, not a position which is located closer to the side airbag but a position which is located farther away from the side airbag is attached to the front pillar garnish.

Abstract: A vehicle body structure with a head protecting airbag includes a rear pillar garnish having a frame portion disposed in such a manner as to extend along an upper portion of a rear side window glass frame member, and a rear projecting portion projecting upwardly from a rear end of said frame portion to a rear window glass, the rear projecting portion being attached to a vehicle body panel via a clip boss; a roof lining having a side portion and a rear portion disposed so as to overlap a back surface of the frame portion and a back surface of the rear projecting portion, respectively; the head protecting airbag disposed on a back surface of the roof lining; and a supporting bracket attached to a back surface of a vicinity of a rear portion of the roof lining, the supporting bracket being attached to the vehicle body panel.

Abstract: To provide a protective cushion for a vehicle occupant's head which can introduce gas into chambers simultaneously or with desired time lags among the chambers. A cushion 1 comprises an occupant-side sheet 2 and a body-side sheet 3 which are superposed on each other and sewn together so as to form vacant chambers 11 through 14 between the sheets 2 and 3. A cylindrical member 20 is disposed between upper portions of the sheets 2, 3. Gas supplied through a rear end 21 of the cylindrical member 20 is introduced into the chambers 11 through 14 through openings 22, 23 and a front end 24 of the cylindrical member 20.

Abstract: This invention relates to an air bag system for accommodation behind a vehicle covering. The air bag system contains an air bag, which advances in a main inflating direction when the air bag system is triggered, and a gas generator for supplying the air bag with pressure gas during triggering of the air bag system. The gas generator and the air bag are connected by a gas distributing duct which extends at least partially at an angle with respect to the main inflating direction of the air bag. In this case, the gas distributing duct is formed of air bag material. Furthermore, the invention relates to a manufacturing process and a triggering process for such an air bag system as well as to a motor vehicle having such an air bag system, of which at least the air bag is arranged on a sliding roof frame part.

Abstract: Disclosed is a portable air bag system. The portable air bag system comprises impact sensing means operated independently from or in cooperation with at least one fixed air bag mechanism mounted to a motor vehicle, for sensing a vehicle collision; a portable air bag mechanism capable of being carried and moved by a vehicle occupant, the portable air bag mechanism having arranged therein an air bag which is inflated and deployed upon occurrence of the vehicle collision; and control means for applying an actuating signal to the portable air bag mechanism when the vehicle collision is sensed by the impact sensing means, and thereby allowing the air bag arranged in the portable air bag mechanism to be inflated and deployed.

Abstract: A vehicular inflatable restraint system inflator device, particularly a passenger inflator device is provided which includes a housing having a disk form and defining a first chamber. The first chamber in a static state contains a quantity of a first gas generant material ignitable to produce first combustion products including a first inflation gas. The housing has at least two rows of spaced apart gas exit ports adapted to permit passage of the first inflation gas from the inflator device into an associated inflatable airbag cushion. The first chamber also contains at least one inflation gas-permeable treatment element disposed adjacent the spaced apart gas exit ports, wherein passage of gas through the treatment element results in treatment thereof. The first chamber further contains a second chamber which, in a static state, has an enclosed volume containing a quantity of a second gas generant material ignitable to produce second combustion products.

Abstract: A closure is inserted into a casing for closing one end of the casing. A projecting portion projecting from an inner peripheral surface of the casing is formed at a position slightly away from the one end of the casing. The projecting portion is formed as a projecting rib around a periphery of the casing. After the closure is inserted into the casing, the closure engages the projecting portion. An edge of the casing is bent toward the inside of the casing, so that the closure is sandwiched and fixed by the projecting portion and the edge. The closure may be subjected to a coining process to closely fix the closure to the casing.

Abstract: A method of folding an airbag of an airbag module includes the steps of: arranging the airbag and a base plate on a receiver of a folding device, with the airbag secured to the base plate, and stretching the airbag out. In order to make the device low-cost and to give a reliable procedure, a central portion of the airbag remote from the base plate is secured to a holding device of the folding device, and the airbag is stretched out by pulling the secured central portion by a movement of the holding device relative to the receiver.

Abstract: An inflatable vehicle occupant protection device (10) includes first and second panel portions (12, 14) each having a plurality of discrete openings (44, 54). The first panel portion (12) overlies the second panel portion (14) when the device (10) is in the deflated condition. A tether (30) interconnects the first and second panel portions (12, 14). The tether (30) includes a single thread (60) extending through the plurality of openings (44) in the first panel portion (12) and through the plurality of openings (54) in the second panel portion (14) in a serpentine manner. The single thread (60) has loop thread portions located outside the inflation fluid volume (16). The panel portions (12, 14) move relative to the single thread (60) as the device (10) is inflated from the deflated condition to the inflated condition. Preferably, stop members (120, 122) on the end portions (62, 64) of the tether (30) block movement of the end portions through the openings (44, 54) in the panel portions (12, 14).

Abstract: A mounting system for a boom (14) of a landsailer (1) includes a resilient flexible member (12), at one end engageable with a rearward portion of the landsailer frame (2) and at the other end with the main sheet (13). A steering mechanism includes a shaft (6) which extends through an aperture (5a) in the mast (3) or mast receptacle (3a) and an aperture (5b) in the frame (2). A wheel (8) is connected to one end of the shaft (6) and the driver operates the other end of the shaft (6). The frame (2) includes a cockpit section (20), mast receptacle (3a), saddle frame (10) and steering section (21) each engageable to form the landsailer frame (2). The dimensions of each part of the mast receptacle (3a), saddle frame (10) and steering section (21) are equal or smaller than the dimensions of the cockpit section (20). The sail (4) includes a pocket (17) to receive the boom (14), and a lower sail portion (4a) extending below the pocket (17).

Abstract: An adaptor (11) for converting a bulk solids container (13) for fluid storage/transportation comprising a rigid tank (23) secured to a base member (27) and moveable between a raised position in which the container (13) can hold bulk solids, and a lowered position in which the rigid tank (23) can contain fluid.

Abstract: A tube container with an integral panel for carrying a label includes a tube container having a product dispensing end, an intermediate sealing portion, and a filling end opposite the product dispensing end. The sealing portion is capable of being sealed subsequent to filling the tube container with a selected product. A label panel is provided in proximity to the sealing portion, with the label panel being integrally formed from material forming the tube container between the sealing portion and the filling end. An expanded content label may then be secured to the label panel.