Abstract: A game board including a substantially rigid pair of panels each adapted for play, each of the panels defined by an outer surface, a top edge and a bottom edge, the top edges hinged together for pivoting, wherein the bottom edges are adapted to form a self-supporting means to allow the pair of panels to stand upright during play, a plurality of pegs adapted to be placed on the outer surface of the pair of panels, and a plurality of game pieces having a front surface with printed indicia, wherein the game pieces form apertures therethrough for receiving the pegs.

Abstract: A card game combines the play of Blackjack (“21”) with a side wager. Each player places a basic Blackjack wager and an optional side wager before the cards are dealt. Each player is dealt at least one hand of two cards with the dealer receiving a face-up card. A side wager hand consists of the at least one 2-card hand dealt to that player and the dealer's face-up card. The side wager hand is resolved according to a numerical total of the hand and in some embodiments also a Poker rank. Subsequently, the game of Blackjack continues in a typical fashion. The invention advantageously retains all the features and advantages of Blackjack as well as provides the dynamics of novel side wager, without interfering with the card sequence, for enhanced player anticipation and enjoyment.

Abstract: The present invention is an interactive mystery game that can be played anywhere (as there is no board to restrict playing venue) by any number of people of all ages. The objective of the game is to solve the mystery, as clues are eventually revealed such that a logical and unique solution to the mystery can be eventually discovered. Each player assumes a new and unique identity and instructions on what and when to say and do prescribed acts. Each player is encouraged and given the opportunity to improvise and integrate the character assigned to him or her.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a technical domain of a sliding element engaging a relative rotational motion. A primary objective of a sliding element of the present invention is to decrease a friction coefficient of the sliding face and to improve the seal performance. The element disposes dimples on at least one sliding face of a pair of relatively rotating sliding faces wherein the dimples are inclined towards a rotary direction when viewed along a radial direction. The sliding face of the sliding element also disposes a plurality of ring-formed dimple sections which form annuli of distinct diameters wherein the dimples are arranged along the individual annuli. The sliding face also disposes annular dam sections which are located between the individual dimple sections.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a seal arrangement for sealing off a slot between first and second mutually movable bodies, such as the rings of a bearing. The seal comprises a first and a second member, the first member being arranged on the first body and the second member being arranged on the second body, whereby a labyrinth-shaped slit is formed between the first and the second members. The slit being filled with a semi-solid material having lubricating properties so that, upon rotation of one of the members, the material will slide along one of the members thereby forming a very thin labyrinth between the member and the material, which labyrinth substantially prevents passage of air, moisture and dirt.

Abstract: The invention discloses a piston ring comprising a piston ring substrate. The piston ring substrate comprises at least 50 volume %, of at least one intermetallic alloy, based on the total volume of the wear-resistant composition. The invention further relates to a piston ring comprising a wear-resistant composite composition and a piston ring coating comprising a wear-resistant composition, the wear-resistant composite composition comprising a ceramic compound.

Abstract: The invention relates to a combustion gas seal for injectors and to a seal structure disposed therewith, for preventing leakage of combustion gas in a state in which an injector is mounted to an engine head. And, the number of parts is reduced, vibration and noise are reduced, and sealing performance is improved. A tapered surface, in which an clearance between the tapered surface and an inner peripheral surface of a mounting hole of the engine head narrows from an engine bore side towards an atmospheric side, is disposed at a groove bottom of an attachment groove of the injector, and an abutment portion that abuts against the tapered surface is disposed at the combustion gas seal for injectors.

Abstract: The invention relates to a sealing device for roll bearings in which a sealing element (9, 10) that interacts with a sealing surface is assigned to the rollpin (2). The aim of the invention is to improve a sealing device of this type so that a radial offset in the roll bearing results without significantly subjecting the sealing lip of the sealing element to stress. To this end, the sealing element is supported on the fixing device (8) thereof by means of an elastic supporting element (13), whereby the elastic supporting element has a rigidity less than that of the sealing lip (14, 15) of the sealing element.

Abstract: An encoder-equipped sealing device, that is, the sewing device that has the encoder incorporated therein is disclosed, which comprises a combination of seal elements (3, 2), each of which includes an annular metal core (31, 21) having a substantially L-shaped cross section and including a cylindrical portion (31a, 21a) and a flange portion (31b, 21b) provided on one end of the cylindrical portion (31a, 21a) and extending in the direction perpendicular to the direction in which the cylindrical portion (31a, 21a) extends.

Abstract: An expansion ring assembly for sealing a gasket with respect to an annular wall of a rigid structure. The expansion ring assembly includes a drive mechanism for engaging and driving apart the opposing ends of an expansion ring to thereby radially expand the ring. The drive mechanism generally includes a pair of block members having threaded bores therethrough, and a bolt having oppositely-threaded ends which are threaded within respective threaded bores of the block members. The bolt additionally includes tool-receiving structure, such as a nut portion, which may be engaged by a suitable tool to rotate the bolt. The block members are respectively engaged with opposite ends of the expansion ring.

Abstract: A seal assembly comprising an elastomeric gland having insert openings and fastener openings. Elastomeric inserts are removably disposed in the gland insert openings. The inserts have removable portions to form cable openings. Cable(s) can be placed in the cable openings. End plates are disposed at each end of the inserts and gland. The end plates are formed of complementary plate members, which, when mated together, form an unitized end plate having fastener openings and cable openings. Upon installing the seal assembly in an elongate container opening, fasteners, which extend through the gland and end plates, are tightened. The gland expands outward and contacts the wall forming the container opening. The gland constricts on the inserts, and, in turn, the inserts constrict on the cable(s) located in an insert.

Abstract: A seal for sealing and load bearing a process tube in a vacuum system including a seal member and a load bearing spacer provided in a seal cavity. The seal generally includes a seal cavity provided in a housing, where the seal cavity is configured opposite the process tube. At least one load bearing spacer is received within the seal cavity and adapted to contact the process tube is mounted to the housing. Additionally, at least one seal member is received within the seal cavity and adapted to contact the process tube.

Abstract: In a sealing apparatus 1a for an expansion joint 2 between two structure bodies 4 with a flexible bridging unit 13a and two anchoring units 8a which are arranged on opposite sides of the expansion joint 2 and each comprise an integral flange 9a which can be connected with the associated structure body and a lapped flange 10a which can be braced by means of a clamping element 11a with the integral flange 9a in the manner of a dovetail connection, with the bridging unit being connectable with the anchoring units in such way that it is clamped between the integral flange 9a and the lapped flange, the clamping element 11a substantially has the same strength as the integral flange 9a.

Abstract: The invention relates to an insulating glazed element comprising at least two glass sheets, separated from each other by a space and joined at their periphery by a seal, and at least one section.

Abstract: A circular seal (19) for the end face of a substantially cylindrical canister, the seal (19) having a substantially rectangular cross-section, and a recess (21) in one side thereof to reduce the area of said cross-section. In use the recessed area (21) of the seal (19) constitutes a weakened portion which will blow out elastically to relieve excess pressure.

Abstract: A roll control system for a vehicle including: two double-acting rams (1, 2) at the first end of the vehicle and two single acting rams (3, 4) at the second of the vehicle; each double-acting ram (1, 2) including a first and a second fluid chamber (17, 18, 21, 22); each single-acting ram (3, 4) including a first fluid chamber (19, 20); a first lateral conduit (27) providing fluid communication between the first fluid chamber (17, 18) of the double-acting ram (1, 2) on a first side of the vehicle and the second fluid chamber (21, 22) of the double-acting ram (1, 2) on a second side of the vehicle, a first longitudinal conduit (29) providing fluid communication between the first fluid chamber (19, 20) of the single-acting ram (3, 4) on the first side of the vehicle and the first lateral conduit (27), forming a first fluid circuit; a second lateral conduit (28) providing fluid communication between the first fluid chamber (17, 18) of the double-acting ram (1, 2) on the second side of the vehicle and the second f

Abstract: A motorized lift for a trailer dolly that can be retrofitted onto an existing manual trailer dolly lift mechanism without disabling or impairing the manual lift capabilities of the lift mechanism comprises an electrical motor and an integral reduction gear assembly mounted on the leg of a trailer dolly and drivingly connected to an input shaft of the manual gearbox of the manual lift mechanism. An extension shaft on the input shaft makes the input shaft longer so that the manual crank can still be attached to the input shaft for manual operation of the lift. The motor drive assembly includes a manual disengagement button that permits the output shaft of the motor and reduction gear assembly to be disengaged and rendered free wheeling, so the motor drive does not impair manual crank operation.

Abstract: A roller skate with a micro adjustment device includes a wheel frame, a quarter and a vamp, the wheel frame has a first chain and slots on both sides, and a second chain on top surface thereof, the vamp also comprises a third chain and holes on both sides as well, a quick release device is inserted with its shaft through the holes of the vamp and the slots of the wheel frame that aligns the first chain and the third chain, the shaft secures a gear aligns with the second chain, by tightening and loosening of the quick release device, the gear is adjustable with regard to the second chain, thus the third chain of the vamp is adjustable along the first chain of the wheel frame.

Abstract: Rigidly attached to the bottom of a dogsled runner is an elongated housing. The housing has a cavity that runs internally for substantially the full length of the housing. A passage extends downwardly from the cavity, and is bounded on its bottom by a mouth and bounded on its top by two spaced-apart and parallel ledges. The passage has two smooth and slanted sidewalls that extend upwardly from the mouth to the two ledges. The separation distance between the two ledges is less than the width of the mouth.

Abstract: A multiple use convertible vehicle modified manually into various configurations, including a hand-towed cart, a hand truck, a hitchable trailer, a bicycle rack, a bed and a chair. The handle is attached to the main frame structure in an extended fashion and at an angle from a hitch bracket to use the vehicle as a hand-towed cart. Or, the handle is attached in a retracted fashion beneath the main frame to allow use of the vehicle as a hitchable trailer or a hand truck. Or, the handle is attached to the main frame at an angle from the hitch bracket to obtain a chair configuration. Or, the handle can be attached to the main frame in an extended fashion to form a bed configuration. Finally, the handle can be detached from the main frame structure, which can be mounted on a bike rack accessory, for use as a bicycle rack.

Abstract: A small writing tablet device which can be installed as an accessory device for new shopping carts from a manufacturer or can be added to existing shopping carts at the various markets and stores without any difficulty.

Abstract: An in-line wheel, all-terrain skateboard includes an elongate rigid frame having a forward member. The forward member has a front end and an opposite rear end. A laterally spaced apart pair of rigid struts defining a rear wheel well therebetween is rigidly mounted to the rear end, so as to extend rearwardly from the forward member. A headset is rigidly mounted to the forward end of the forward member. At least one front fork is rotatably mounted to the headset for rotation about a front fork axis of rotation. A front wheel is rotatably mounted to the at least one front fork for rotation about a front wheel axis of rotation. The front wheel axis of rotation is orthogonal to, and offset forwardly from, the front fork axis of rotation. The front fork axis of rotation is inclined rearwardly from the front wheel.

Abstract: The invention concerns the securing of the wheel carrier of a driven wheel of a motor vehicle, especially a racing or sports vehicle, on the chassis, wherein the force transfer of the drive runs from a chassis-side part of an inside universal joint (6), then through the shaft-side part of the universal joint, a drive shaft (7), a shaft-side part of an outside universal joint (5), and a wheel carrier-side part of this universal joint, to the wheel carrier (3).

Abstract: A trailing arm suspension is formed as a one-piece stamped body having a central web and two laterally spaced side walls. A wrap is to be secured to an axle and received in a recess between the walls. The integrated wrap has radially outwardly extending ledges which are welded to the walls, and which provide support surfaces along the axle axis. In further features, closing plates are mounted to the spaced side walls.

Abstract: An assembly that includes a mounted component that is suspended from a mounting component by a novel suspension-system in such a manner that relative movement between the mounted component and the mounting component is allowed only in certain directions and only within certain ranges. The novel suspension system comprises a travel-limiting link that is engaged to the mounted component at one connection point and also engaged to the mounting component at another connection point. The travel-limiting link is pivotally engaged to the mounted component at its connection point thereto and/or is pivotally engaged to the mounting component at its connection point thereto. The travel-limiting link comprises a first snubber that cooperates with a first bump-stop structure of the assembly to limit the rotation of the travel-limiting link relative to the mounted component and/or the mounting component.

Abstract: An axle mounting assembly including a steerable axle having a pair of opposing steerable wheels pivotally connected to the respective transverse ends of said steerable axle for pivotal movement relative thereto about respective wheel pivot axes. An axle support. A substantially rigid connecting member extending between and attachable to the axle support and a steerable element of the steerable axle. The steerable axle being attached to the axle support by first, second and third flexible coupling. Each coupling providing for three planes of movement, the first flexible coupling attaching the axle to the axle support rearward of said axle, the second flexible coupling attaching the axle to a first end of a link forward of said axle and the third flexible coupling attaching a second end of said link to said axle support upwardly of said axle.

Abstract: A shackle assembly is shown to include a shackle bracket, wear pads, a shackle stop, shackle plates and elastomer bushings. The shackle bracket includes legs forming portions thereof, which serve as contact surfaces for the wear pads and the shackle plates. By providing conical and lateral stiffness, the shackle bracket legs allow for the use of a more versatile elastomer bushing. The elastomer bushing preferably includes voids vertically separated with respect to each other and the elastomer layer preferably is in the form of a bowtie-shaped configuration, which enhances vertical, conical and torsional performance. A first redundancy feature is in the form of a shackle stop secured between the shackle plates. The shackle stop provides longitudinal control of the axle in the event the opposite limb of the leaf spring is broken, the vehicle is generally traveling in a given direction and the vehicle is subject to deceleration.

Abstract: An air spring suspension for a rear axle of truck is stabilized using a trailing link constructed from a hollow, rectangular tube. The air spring is positioned between a portion of the trailing link extending beyond the rear axle and turning inwardly on the vehicle and the frame rails of the truck's chassis. An auxiliary spring is provided by a half leaf mounting beneath the trailing link. The suspension can provide cornering stabilization by providing a connecting link between the ends of the trailing links.

Abstract: A wheelchair access system includes a wheelchair having a frame, rear wheels, front wheels, a seat, and a backrest. An extension extending rearwardly of the wheelchair frame includes a bracket coupled to an adjacent rear wheel, which allows the rear wheel to be moved horizontally away from the side of the wheelchair seat. A platform, coupled to a slide bracket attached to the wheelchair, can be positioned to the side of the wheelchair to facilitate access into and out of the wheelchair. The wheelchair access system according to the present invention is designed so that the physically impaired can access the wheelchair without the assistance of another person.

Abstract: A wheelchair has actuation plates provided in juxtaposition with the seat to descend when a user sits on the seat to lower the seat with the weight and to ascend when the user rises from the seat to permit the seat to return with removal of the weight, brake means mounted on the axle shafts to brake the axle shafts and energized constantly in a non-braking direction, and levers coupled directly or indirectly to the brake means to move according to descending motions of the actuation plates to act on the brake means to put the brake means in a non-braking state and to move according to ascending motions of the actuation plates to act on the brake means to put the brake means in a braking state.

Abstract: A tricycle, including at least one frame, at least one front wheel, which is disposed in the front region of the frame, when viewed with respect to the preferred travel direction of the tricycle, and is steerable via a steering handle, and at least two rear wheels which are disposed in the rear region of the frame when viewed with respect to the preferred travel direction, wherein pivotal means are provided, which permit the rear wheels to be pivotable.

Abstract: Tow connection system for use with a vehicle having a steel bed. The tow connection system includes a mounting assembly rigidly coupled to the steel bed and interchangeable pintle hook and hitch ball assemblies that can be releasably coupled to the mounting assembly via a locking pin.

Abstract: Trailer hitch and security system employing interchangeable coupling hitch and security plug that can be locked in a receiver tube rigidly coupled to the trailer.

Abstract: An outrigger edge enhances ability to turn and maintain control of a ski or snowboard on ice or snow. The outrigger edge is provided outside and above the normal edge of a ski so it only makes contact with the snow or ice when the ski is tilted through a sufficient angle with respect to the surface of the snow or ice. The angle is preferably in the range from about 30 to about 60 degrees, more preferably around 45 degrees, to reduce or avoid contact during skiing on flat terrain but to allow contact when needed on ice.

Abstract: A extremely lightweight hand-pull cart made of connected panels of leather-tough corrugated plastic sheet material primarily intended to assist the physically marginal to move groceries from car to kitchen, said cart having an extended pulling tongue, a very low center of gravity, commodious fabric-sided cargo compartment, a plurality of small roller-wheels and stair sliding-runners strategically affixed to underside of said cargo compartment which in unique interplay with said pulling tongue enables easier negotiation, both up and down, of stairs and stoops, lastly said cart to fold upon itself into a flat, lightweight, compact package for hand carrying, or for virtual abuse-proof storage in car trunk till needed.

Abstract: A module configured to be mounted in a vehicle instrument panel is disclosed. In one embodiment, the module has a reaction plate and a plurality of snap locking fasteners that extend from the reaction plate and are engagable to a vehicle mounting member. The module may be used to attach an airbag to an instrument panel. The module provides for a module cover without fastener openings or holes. The invention also includes a module having a mounting bracket that is pivotally attachable to a vehicle mounting member. The pivotal attachment may include tongue and groove members.

Abstract: The head-protection airbag device comprises an airbag stored along a roof side rail and including a gas-introducing path at its upper edge. A gas is supplied from a gas supplier into an inflation chamber through a gas distribution pipe provided within the gas-introducing path, whereby the airbag is inflated and deployed like a curtain along a sidewall of a vehicle compartment so as to protect a head of an occupant. Gas outlets of the gas distribution pipe are oriented in different directions in a region corresponding to a door glass portion and in a region corresponding to a pillar garnish portion.

Abstract: An airbag module (10; 110) for a vehicle occupant restraint system comprises a gas lance (22; 122) that can feed gas from a source of compressed gas (40; 140) into an airbag (20; 120), and a housing (12; 112) which accommodates the gas lance. The gas lance (22; 122) has a connection extension (36; 136) for being connected to the source of compressed gas (40; 140). The connection extension (36; 136) projects so far out of the housing (12; 112) that it can penetrate into the source of compressed gas (40; 140) installed outside of the housing. The connection extension serves to supply the gas lance (22; 122) with compressed gas from the source of compressed gas (40; 140) as well as to mechanically attach the source of compressed gas (40; 140) to the airbag module (10; 110).

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of attaching an inflator to a module case.

Abstract: This protection device for lawn mowers, lawn tractors, and “all terrain vehicles” (ATVs) consists of (3) one inch heavy duty metal tubeing bars that are bent and curved to provide a means of protection from falling from either side or the back of the machine. An optional horizontal bar could be secured to the back bar for added support. Heavy duty screws and clamps (or L braces) are used to secure the bars to the fenders or main part of the machine. This device is not intended to be used as roll bars are used, but can be used as grab bars to be firmly grasped in case of dizziness or accidental balance problems. The “Vertigo Protection Bar Cage” kit is offered in two sizes—large for lawn tractors and medium for lawn mowers and ATVs.

Abstract: A hitch mounted cargo carrier is used in combination with a vehicle having an adapter. The cargo carrier has a connecting bar received in the adapter. An extending arm on the connecting bar is connected to a channel on the lower side of a body of the cargo carrier. Accessories are removably connected to the cargo carrier to provide various use of the cargo carrier. A method of use of the cargo carrier is disclosed.

Abstract: A pull structure of a skateboard comprises a buckling ring installed on a center of a gravitation of a plate body of the skateboard; and a pull strip. A lower end of the pull strip has a buckle. The buckle can be buckled to the buckling ring; and a top end of the pull strip has a handle. In use, a first user stands on the plate body, and than a second user pulls the skateboard to move forwards. The handle is enclosed by a holding cover. Two ends of the skateboard are installed with buckling rings, respectively. A buckling ring is installed at a front end of a wheel seat at a lower side of the skateboard.

Abstract: An advertising ski paraphernalia basket is securely mounted in non-rotatable relation to a safety bar of a chair ski lift. The basket includes one or more surfaces on which is placed indicia, usually advertising. The advertising is preferably replaceable, making the basket a site for third party paid advertising exposed to a captive audience that produces a continuing revenue source. The chair ski lift safety bar is moveable in an arcuate path between a passenger safety position whereat the safety bar is disposed forwardly of an apex balance point in blocking relation in front of the chair portion of the chair ski lift, and an entry-exit position whereat the safety bar is disposed above and rearwardly of the chair portion of the chair ski lift and rearwardly of the apex balance point. The basket comprises a floor suitable for receiving ski paraphernalia, and walls extending upwardly from the floor about the periphery thereof.

Abstract: The invention is a method of obtaining a gift list, and a system for doing the same. The method includes the steps of folding an outer card along a fold line, and removably attaching an inner card to the outer card so that the outer card substantially envelops the inner card, thereby forming a pair. The method also includes the steps of completing the gift chart, folding the inner card along a crease, thereby substantially concealing the gift chart when the inner card is in a folded position, and returning the inner card to the sender. The system includes a greeting card and an inner card removably attached thereto. A sender sends the system to the recipient, who returns the inner card to the sender after completing the gift list chart.

Abstract: A greeting card comprises a telephone number and a receiving zone for receiving an Identification code. In use, the sender of the card dials the telephone number and is prompted to leave a voice message for the addressee of the card. Once the message has been recorded, the sender is provided with an identification code, which is entered in the receiving zone. The message and associated identification code are stored in a central database. Once the addressee receives the card, he or she needs to dial the telephone number indicated on the card to retrieve the sender's message. Upon dialing the indicated telephone number, the addressee will be prompted to enter or provide the identification code. Once this is done, the pre-recorded message, which was left by the sender, is retrieved and played to the addressee.

Abstract: In a connection of a hose clamp and a hose that is provided with projections, wherein the hose clamp surrounding the hose is pre-positioned between the projections before tightening of the hose clamp on the hose, the projections are arranged on opposed sides of the hose clamp and have gaps. A locking strip with laterally projecting tabs is fastened on an inner side of the hose clamp. The laterally projecting tabs engage in a positive-looking way the gaps.

Abstract: A flange (62) includes a first flange section (64) configured for coupling with a first tube (102), and a second flange section (66) configured for coupling with a second tube (104). A first mating portion (70) of the first flange section (64) connects to a second mating portion (74) of the second flange section (66) to form the flange (62) for retaining the first tube (102) beside the second tube (104). The flange (62), first tube (102), and second tube (104) form a subassembly (100). The subassembly (100) is subsequently assembled so that a third tube (112) is retained in fluid communication with the first tube (102) and a fourth tube (114) is retained in fluid communication with the second tube (104) to form a tube joint assembly (110) for roughly parallel sets of tubes.

Abstract: A common rail, in which a flow passage in a main pipe rail and portions of branch holes are improved in durability while the portions of branch holes are enhanced in fatigue strength for inner pressures, is provided. A common rail for diesel engines, comprising branch holes made in a main pipe rail having therein a flow passage in an axial direction, to be communicated to the flow passage, wherein stress concentration in the vicinity of the branch holes is relaxed, and then a whole inner peripheral surface of the main pipe rail and the branch holes are subjected to autofrettage processing.

Abstract: The present invention provides for a pipe fitting for a panel, especially for a panel of a lid for a container, as on a container wall. A pipe section protruding from the panel is provided wherein the front of the pipe fitting is fastened to the panel in the assembled state. A flange having a groove for a seal and a pipe socket extend from the pipe section for passing through an opening in the panel. The pipe socket forms a positive fit connection to the panel through deformation to the assembled state and the seal provides a non-positive fit against a surface of the panel.

Abstract: A pipe saddle having an elongated band with a radially outward extending hub on one end and a set of teeth extending along a latching member. The hub includes a finger engagement region and an internal tooth for engagement with one of the teeth in a set of teeth on the latching member. A finger engagement region on the latching member allows a user to use one hand to extend the latching member into the hub and to push the latching member into locking engagement in the hub by compressively squeezing on the two finger regions. In order to prevent withdrawal of the latching member from the hub a stop in the hub maintains the teeth in engagement with each other thereby maintaining the band in pressure engagement with a circumferential region of a pipe. Use of multiple teeth permits the pipe saddle to be used on different diameter pipes.