Abstract: A ski caddy includes a telescoping shaft coupled to a pair of wheels at one end and a handle at the other. The wheels are preferably dish shaped. A generally U-shaped cup resides between the wheels for holding the butt end of a pair of skis. A generally W-shaped member is provided beneath the handle to support the skis in the space the skis in the space between the front and rear boot bindings. Two cutouts, adapted to receive the upper portion of a pair of ski poles, are provided on each opposite side of the W-shaped member and allow the poles to be rotated and crossed into a tripod-like configuration with the shaft. A pair of pole receiving sleeves are provided on opposite sides of the U-shaped cup for receiving the sharp ends of the ski poles. The ski caddy moves easily through snow and on hard surfaces, and can be maintained in an upright position on virtually any surface.

Abstract: A hand trolley includes a chassis formed from side frames comprising parallel frame members, wheels and a base platform provided with a load lifting carriage having a lifting surface. The carriage can be raised from a low position on the base platform to an elevated position by operating a hand cranked winch with a crank handle rotatable about an axle located proximate to a hand grip on the chassis rails and parallel to the axis of the wheels. The positioning and orientation of the crank handle allows correct ergonomic use by an operator who can grip the trolley chassis with one hand while controlling and operating the crank handle in an ergonomically sound position.

Abstract: A collapsible refuse collection apparatus. The invention includes a body; the body includes a frame portion and a covering portion having predetermined dimensions. The frame portion has an opened and closed position, two sides and a base; the two sides being adjacently and pivotally attached to the base. The covering portion is surroundedly attached to the frame portion, wherein the covering portion protects the frame portion and, in the frame portion's opened position, forms an inner compartment, a top, an opened end and a closed end. The apparatus also includes a wheel assembly attached to the frame portion providing mobility for the apparatus, a flap pivotally attached to the opened end of the covering portion and having predetermined dimensions. The inner compartment, formed by the frame portion's opened position, has predetermined dimensions such that the inner compartment can accommodate a collection bag. The inner compartment and the collection bag are used to collect the refuse.

Abstract: The invention concerns an underframe with controlled deformation for a gliding craft, in particular for a skateboard, characterised in that it comprises a structure with a central platform (12), a front platform (14) and a rear platform (16), the platforms comprising a box-type arrangement with a pressure surface (12-1, 14-1 and 16-1) and a suction surface (12-2, 14-2 and 16-2).

Abstract: An all-terrain board comprises an elongate deck structure 10 having an upper surface on which front and rear axle assemblies 13,14 are mounted, such that the deck structure 10 extends under the axis of wheel rotation. The rear end 12 of the deck structure 10 is upturned and extends rearwardly beyond the rear wheel 15, thereby providing a rear position for one of the rider's feet, which can be used as a kicktail to raise the front end 11 of the board to perform turns and other freestyle maneuvers. The kicktail also enables the front of the board to be raised to clear or mount obstacles.

Abstract: A steering triangle (1) is provided for the axle suspension of motor vehicles for the articulated connection of a vehicle axle with a vehicle chassis with two control arms (2, 3). The control arms are connected to each other in a joint housing (6) formed by the control arms (2, 3) together for a rubber-metal bearing (11) for fixing the steering triangle (1) on the vehicle axle. The rubber-metal bearing (11) has a pivot axis (12) provided with a spherical surface and an elastomer body (14), which extends around the pivot axis (12) at least in the area of the spherical surface and which is accommodated in a recess (16) located within the joint housing (6), in which steering triangle two pressing rings (17, 18) are arranged within the recess (16) of the joint housing (6) on the axial outer sides of the elastomer body (14). The pressing rings can be moved toward each other by a tensioning device via the intermediary of stop faces (22) of the joint housing (6).

Abstract: The present invention involves an integrated wheel end assembly for a wheel suspension of a motor vehicle. The integrated wheel end assembly comprises a rotor portion and a hub portion connected to the rotor portion. The rotor portion has a braking surface and an inside surface defining a center bore formed therethrough. The hub portion is disposed in the center bore circumferentially connected to the rotor portion and has inboard and outboard sides. The hub portion has a plurality of extensions radially extending therefrom to radially connect the rotor portion about the hub portion. The hub portion has an inner joint wall formed therethrough having a contour to define a joint bore for torque transfer about an axis. The hub portion has a collar extending from the inner joint wall at the inboard side. The collar has inner and outer sides. The outer side has an inboard inner raceway to house bearings. The inner side defines a receiving bore for rotation about the axis.

Abstract: A front steering axle suspension for a wheeled vehicle comprises a leaf spring (15) mounted at its ends to a vehicle frame and an axle bracket (20) mounted to the leaf spring at a central portion thereof and having inclined air spring seats (38, 40). Air spring brackets are mounted to the vehicle frame having air spring seats inclined at an angle complementary to the air spring seats of the axle bracket. An air spring is (22, 34 mounted between the axle bracket and an air spring bracket so that the air spring is inclined with respect to the vertical in a substantially vertical plane.

Abstract: This invention generally relates to devices for an air ride suspension system for one or two axle light duty trailers. More specifically, this invention relates a novel air ride suspension system for light duty trailers that eliminates the need for leaf springs, dissipates normal road vibrations, dramatically reduces the stress on trailers and their fixtures and can be sold and installed in kit form for either above or below axle mounting.

Abstract: A suspension system includes a primary structural support such as an axle beam. To dampen movement of the beam, a leaf spring is attached to longitudinal mainframes which extend parallel to a vehicle centerline. A bracket assembly attaches the beam to the leaf springs by sandwiching the leaf spring therebetween. The bracket assembly also provides a support and mount for an air bag and a shock.

Abstract: A supporting structure of a stabilizer to a vehicle body including a twist-deformable torsion bar having a pair of arms at respective ends thereof, the arms being connected to a suspension and a supporting device supporting the near the ends of the torsion bar on a vehicle body and having boll joints for supporting the torsion bar rotatably relative to the vehicle body.

Abstract: An Apparatus for towing up to two bicycles with another bicycle when the first bicycle is also towing a baby jogging cart or, alternately, a bicycle trailer of trail-a-bike. Particularly useful for exercising a child (or two children) and allowing her to ride a bike until tired, and then towing the child bike while she rest in the jogging cart, the apparatus comprises a bracket assembly which is removable mounted on the rear wheel support structure of the towing bicycle. The bracket assembly comprises a hitch pin which is removable attached by a flexible connector to the to the towing arm. The latter is connected to the front of the jogging cart and its undercarriage. Prior to towing the child's or children's bicycle(s) one turns its front wheel approximately 90 degrees. There are provided two locations for mounting the bicycles: the first one between the rear axle and the back of the jogging cart's seat and the other is a wheel carrier behind the rear axle of the jogging cart.

Abstract: An improved adjustable wheel mounting assembly comprises a connecting member and a wheel-mounting member. The connecting member extends generally upwardly and downwardly between wheelchair frame members and is adapted to be secured thereto. The wheel-mounting member extends adjacent the connecting member and is secured thereto and to the side frame members. The wheel-mounting member has at least one formation for supporting an axle of the wheel.

Abstract: A trailer coupling for an agricultural or industrial vehicle includes two guide rails which extend vertical and parallel to each other. A support is slidingly received by horizontal extending guide grooves in the guide rails. Different couplers can be mounted on and exchanged on the support. The support may be inserted into the guides or removed from the guides.

Abstract: A ski attachment kit for a kick scooter having a scooter steering assembly that includes a front fork configured for attaching a front wheel, a scooter body that includes a stand-on area and a rear fork rearward of the stand-on area configured for attaching a rear wheel, and a coupling that couples the steering assembly and the scooter body. The kit includes a front ski assembly having a scooter steering assembly mount that receives and releasably retains the steering assembly while providing a clearance for an attached front wheel. The kit also includes a rear ski assembly having a scooter body mount that receives and releasably retains the scooter body while providing a clearance for an attached rear wheel.

Abstract: Disengageable ski binding having a carrying plate which is provided as a standing surface for a ski boot and is arranged on a ski-mounted base part such that it can be rotated about a vertical axis of the base part counter to an adjustable resistance of a first latching device, and having disengageable front and rear sole holders which are arranged on the carrying plate, it being the case that the rear sole holders can be disengaged counter to an adjustable resistance of a second latching arrangement, which is separate from the first latching device, and/or the front sole holders are locked within a predetermined angle-of-rotation region of the carrying plate, without affecting the resistance of the first latching device, and are unlocked outside the region of rotation.

Abstract: The invention provides a binding system for a snowboard comprising a boot (2) and a boot receiving plate (4), the boot receiving plate (4) having at least one engagement element (6), and the boot (2) having at least one boot gripping element (3) wherein the or each boot gripping element (3) and the or each engagement element are operable for flexible respective co-engagement.

Abstract: A collapsible, foldable support structure and conveyance has a frame assembly with multiple interconnected frame members, junction blocks located at intersecting ends of some of the frame members, and wheels attached to the junction blocks or directly to frame members. Fixtures are attached to or integrally formed with the junction blocks for mounting of wheels or other conveyances or components to the frame assembly. A support structure is attached to the frame assembly to support a load such as a human or cargo or both. In a folded configuration, the frame members are moved into a generally parallel arrangement and the junction blocks and conveyances attached to the junction blocks or frame members are drawn together. In one embodiment, two of the frame members are hinged, and the junction block associated with the hinged frame member is able to slide over the hinge. The hinged frame members also serve as a foot rest support when the frame assembly is in an unfolded configuration.

Abstract: A hand operated utility cart with an extended handle assembly capable of supporting extra long loads. The preferred embodiment includes a kick stand allowing for a free standing, horizontally level cart, a curved handle bar assembly with a threaded aperture allowing the load to remain in a horizontal position during operation and a locking hand break system. The hand operated utility cart can be quickly broken down and reassembled to allow for easy transportation and storage.

Abstract: A passenger protecting apparatus that prevents a submarine phenomenon of the passenger by the use of an air belt that is configured to inflate to form a sleeve wall. The apparatus includes a seat cushion that includes a seat pad, and an air belt disposed under the seat pad. The apparatus includes a buckle and a lap anchor. The rear end on the right and the left of the air belt are connected to the buckle and the lap anchor via a wire respectively. Upon collision, the air belt is inflated and the front portion of the seat pad is pushed up so that a submarine phenomenon is prevented and the buckle and the lap anchor are pulled down.

Abstract: An airbag module having a gas generator (14), an airbag (13), a housing (10), and a retaining part (20) for fixing the airbag fabric against the housing (10), whereby the gas generator (14), which is positionally fixed to the housing (10), and the retaining part (20) are arranged inside the airbag (13). The retaining part (20) is arranged without a force-absorbing fixation between the gas generator (14) and the housing (10) and, during deployment of the airbag (13), is pressed against the gas generator (14) by the airbag fabric extending between the retaining part (20) and the housing (10).

Abstract: An airbag module for restraining an occupant of a vehicle, comprising: a housing; an inflatable cushion being capable of being stored in an un-deployed position in the housing, the inflatable cushion having at least one vent opening disposed on an inboard side and an outboard side of the inflatable cushion, the outboard side being positioned closer to an exterior portion of the vehicle than the inboard side; an inflator for inflating the inflatable cushion, the inflator being in fluid communication with the inflatable cushion; and a biasing device being configured to restrict the deployment of the inflatable cushion in a first direction while allowing for deployment of the inflatable cushion in an inboard direction and an outboard direction, the outboard direction being towards an exterior portion of the vehicle and the inboard direction being opposite to the outboard direction, the biasing device restricts the deployment of the inflatable cushion when a portion of the biasing device makes contact with the oc

Abstract: An airbag device includes an airbag and an inflator disposed at a side of a base portion of the airbag for inflating the airbag. The airbag includes a left half airbag with a vent hole to be inflated at a front left of a vehicle occupant, and a right half airbag with a vent hole to be inflated at a front right of the vehicle occupant. The distal ends of the left half airbag and the right half airbag are spaced part from each other to form an empty space therebetween facing the vehicle occupant when the airbag is inflated.

Abstract: An airbag has an inflator at a base side thereof, and the inflator ejects gas to inflate the airbag such that a distal side thereof is deployed in a direction away from the base side. The airbag includes a left half airbag to be deployed on a left side of an occupant and a right half airbag to be deployed on a right side of the occupant. The airbag further includes a constraining member for constraining lateral widths of the left half airbag and the right half airbag when the airbag is deployed. The airbag further includes a connecting member for connecting the left half airbag and the right half airbag at facing portions thereof.

Abstract: A side impact protective apparatus is incorporated into a side wall of a motor vehicle, such as a motor vehicle door, and includes a pressure gas source as well as a gas bag inflatable by the latter. The folded together, extended gas bag is arranged along the upper edge of the side wall behind an internal covering in the resting state. The gas bag exits upward upon unfolding in the region of the railing of the side wall through a slot formed between the upper edge of the covering and the side wall and extends upward along the interior of a side window as impact protection for the head region of the motor vehicle occupant. The covering is fastened on the side wall at a distance to both long-sided ends of the gas bag, and a defined weakening is present on the front face of the covering approximately at the height of the pivotal upper edge region. As a result, a great stability of the covering is attained, and a defined exit is assured over a large temperature range when the gas bag unfolds.

Abstract: An airbag module comprises an airbag inflatable through an opening and an airbag inflator in communication with the opening. A block selectively diverts inflation gas away from the airbag opening. The block may move from a first position and a second position, the first position permitting the inflation gas to flow to the opening and the second position deflecting the inflation gas away from the opening.

Abstract: An airbag module comprises an airbag inflatable through an opening in the airbag. An airbag inflator provides an inflation gas into the opening in the airbag. A flap has a first position permitting gas to flow to the opening in the airbag and a second position deflecting inflation gas away fro the opening in the airbag. A propellant discharges into a discharge space moving the flap between the first position to the second position. A hood at least partially covers the discharge space.

Abstract: The present invention provides a gas generator for an air bag capable of easily adjusting a volume ratio of two combustion chambers while reducing the gas generator in size. A diameter of an inner cylinder 15 disposed in a housing 11 is increased and reduced depending upon its vertical position. Thus, the volume ratio of the first combustion chamber 20 and the second combustion chamber 25 can be changed without changing the height of the housing 11 itself.

Abstract: An airbag deployment rate sensor employs a tape or string that is wound on a spool and connected to the fabric of an airbag cushion so that as the airbag deploys, tape or string is pulled from the spool causing it to rotate. A brake is applied to the spool to prevent the buildup of momentum and so the tape and the spool will come to a rapid stop when the tape is no longer being withdrawn from the spool because the portion of the airbag to which the tape is connected has collided with an object. A sensor is positioned to detect rotation of the spool and so to monitor the rate at which tape or string is being withdrawn.

Abstract: A passenger protecting apparatus that includes an air belt configured to inflate along a back surface of a seat back to provide protection to the lower body a passenger sitting behind the seat. The apparatus includes a buckle and a lap anchor. The rear end on the right and the left of the air belt are connected to the buckle and the lap anchor via a wire respectively. Upon collision, the air belt is inflated and the buckle and the lap anchor are pulled down to thereby pretension the seat belt.

Abstract: An inflatable bolster system is provided for supporting a body portion of a vehicle occupant such as the knees and lower body or pelvis during a collision. The inflatable bolster includes a decorative substantially rigid front panel and an expandable metal rear panel attached to the non-metal decorative front panel. The inflatable bolster has an inflation orifice, and may have at least one vertical expansion fold and at least one horizontal expansion fold on the rear panel.

Abstract: An adjustable steering column comprises a steering spindle (1), a shell unit (3) bearing the steering spindle (1), a console unit (4), stationary on the chassis, with at least one side wall (5), which extends bilaterally along the shell unit (3) and supports the shell unit (3), and a securement device, which can be opened and closed, in the opened state of which the shell unit (3) is adjustable relative to the console unit (4) at least in one adjustment direction, and which has a tension bolt (11) penetrating openings in the shell unit (3) and in the at least one side wall (5).

Abstract: A fuel tank mount structure (24), to be placed in a lower area of a floor formed in a vehicle body, is provided including a rear suspension member (13) disposed rearward of the fuel tank and having a front edge portion formed with a front suspension cross member (27) formed in a configuration contoured along a rear profile of the fuel tank (24).

Abstract: An apparatus and method are provided for adjusting the position of a movable seat belt through the use of a motor operatively attached to the movable seat belt anchor, and a controller operatively connected to the motor for providing a motor drive signal to the motor for moving the seat belt anchor. The controller includes a memory for storing one or more desired positions of the anchor.

Abstract: A seat-belt-restraint-system (40) for a vehicle occupant (30) seated in a vehicle seat (32). Seat-belt-restraint-system (40) includes two shoulder belts (42) and (46), a middle portion belt (52), a seat belt buckle (60), a seat belt latch (58), a connect mechanism (50), and a lap belt (54). The upper end of shoulder belt (42) is extendable and retractable to the upper portion of the vehicle adjacent the occupant's shoulder. The upper end of shoulder belt (46) is extendable and retractable to the upper portion of seatback (34) adjacent the occupant's shoulder. The lower ends of both shoulder belts (42) and (46) lead to connect mechanism (50). The first end of middle portion belt (52) leads to connect mechanism (50). The second end of middle portion belt (52) is connected to the first end of lap belt (54). The second end of lap belt (54) is anchored to the vehicle and disposed on the outboard side of occupant (30).

Abstract: A personal success system includes a system loose-leaf binder (1) of a convenient size containing predeterminedly formatted sheets that can include a Flash! Action Marker (39) used in conjunction with Flash! Action Sticky Notes (37), a life-goal sheet (2), monthly overview sheets (4), daily repeat task sheets (12), weekly repeat task sheets (20), special project sheets (28), a key contact card (40) and an attendance roster (41) for recording, updating and evaluating tasks of plans for personal-interest factors that include life-long achievement, life-period achievement, education, healthcare, mental development, finance, family, community, religion, nation and any other personal-interest factor selectively. The formatted sheets include organization for yearly, monthly, weekly, daily and hourly scheduling by task for effective and convenient recording, updating and evaluating by hand and by computer selectively.

Abstract: A container having an outer removable overlying label which covers an underlying permanently affixed label. The outer label is at least partially translucent, or preferably transparent. Use of a removable outer label permits the consumer to remove some or all of the verbiage which is important for the label, but which need not be present on the container in use in the consumer's home. In an alternative embodiment, the outer label is removably affixed to a wall of the container.

Abstract: A sheet of embossed paper including a sheet-like body portion, at least one embossed or depressed line located on the body portion, and at least one printed line located on and extending at least partially along the embossed or depressed line. The invention may also include notebook including a plurality of sheets of paper, each sheet including a sheet-like body portion, at least one embossed or depressed line located on the body portion, and at least one printed line located on and extending at least partially along the embossed or depressed line. The notebook may include binding means binding the plurality of sheets together.

Abstract: An adapter for connecting a hose to a hose receptacle of an object in a locking relationship. The adapter includes a first end adapted to be fixedly attached to one of the hose receptacle or the hose and a second end having a first locking element adapted to selectively engage a second locking element to establish a locking relationship. The adapter is suitable for adapting a friction-based vacuum appliance hose connection receptacle such that it can be used with a hose-locking mechanism to selectively, securely lock the hose to the vacuum appliance.

Abstract: The invention relates to a connecting arrangement (1) for coolant lines (2) and especially for motor vehicle climate control systems operated with CO2. The connecting arrangement (1) includes a first coupling piece (4) connected seal-tight to a first line endpiece (3) and a second coupling piece (6) connected seal-tight to a second line endpiece (5). Both coupling pieces (4, 6) are joined to each other via an attachment device in such a manner that the line endpieces (3, 5) are connected to each other via respective bores (16) in the coupling pieces (4, 6). For this purpose, the two coupling pieces (4, 6) each have a radially extending sealing surface (8, 9) on the side facing toward the other coupling piece (6, 4). A sealing ring (10) is mounted between the sealing surfaces (8, 9). Only a single screw (11) is provided as attachment device and is arranged laterally offset from the sealing surfaces (8, 9).

Abstract: The invention relates to a connecting element (1) comprising a first body with a through-going axial opening (3) situated in the first body (2) for liquid communication between the first end portion (4) of the first body (2) and the second end portion (5) of the first body (2), said first end portion (4) comprising a cavity (6), and wherein the cavity (6) comprises a female part (9) with a through-going opening (10) and manufactured from a first plastics material and comprising an inner area (35) for mounting of a tube (24) by means of first attachment means (8); and wherein the first body is manufactured from a second plastics material different firm the first plastics material.

Abstract: A locking segment for use in connecting two lengths of pipe has a radically extending heel that serves as a rotational brake. By mating the brake into an annular trough, that is, by placing it between two walls, the rotation of the segment can continue only until points on the brake mure between the two walls. Rotation of the segment in response to increasing thrust pressures can thereby be arrested before the rotation causes the segment to bear on the spigot with a radially inward force great enough to penetrate the spigot.

Abstract: A first adapter is configured so as to include a cylindrical body. The cylindrical body of the first adapter is formed with a tube connecting portion on one axial side thereof and a hose connecting portion on an opposite axial side thereof. A first resin tube is connected to the tube connecting portion. A rubber hose is fitted on the hose connecting portion of the first adapter so as to overlap a connecting end portion of the first resin tube. And then a tightening band is tighten around an outer periphery of the rubber hose on the tube connecting portion.

Abstract: A duct (1) for feeding water in a shower head, the duct being accommodated within an enclosure (2a,2b) and being meant to convey water between an inlet connector (1a) and a dispensing head (1b), the duct comprising, in an intermediate position, an articulated hermetic joint (3) that allows the two sections (4,7) of the duct, located upstream and downstream of the articulated joint, to divaricate with respect to an aligned configuration.

Abstract: A coupler includes a coupler member having two ears extended outward to form a channel between the ears, each of the ears includes an orifice, a lever includes one end received in the channel of the coupler member, and has an aperture for aligning with the orifices of the ears. An integral one-piece locking pin is engaged through the orifices of the ears and engaged through the aperture of the lever, to pivotally secure the lever to the ears, the locking pin includes one end having a head to engage with one of the ears, and an opening formed in the other end and defined by a peripheral wall. The peripheral wall of the locking pin will be expanded and deformed radially outward to engage with the other ear, to solidly secure the locking pin to the ears, and to rotatably secure the lever to the coupler member.

Abstract: A connector for securing tubular members or conduits in sealed end to end relationship is disclosed. A split ring biased to an unlocked position is carried on the pin connection member in a recess. After the connection is made, the split ring is expanded through a window in the box connection member and locked in place. Alternative embodiments showing a split ring biased to a locked position and a split ring with an articulated joint are shown. A fourth embodiment that allows preloading of the split ring is shown also.

Abstract: Fitting connections for corrugated metal tubing. The connection includes a body having an externally-threaded end, a nut or other fastener which is threadably engageable with the body end, and a collet which is receivable coaxially within the fastener. The collet is formed as a series of individual, arcuate tangs which are joined together by a retaining collar, the collar allowing the segments to be resiliently opened within the fastener so as to allow the crests of the tubing to pass therethrough. The fitting may be pre-assembled with the collet segments being received coaxially within the fastener with the collar extending rearwardly from the fastener, and with the fastener then being partially threaded onto the fitting body.

Abstract: A coupling for connection of a tube or hose by pushing-in, comprising a coupling housing formed by two parts (1, 2) which are screwed together or of a single part, said coupling housing containing a clamping ring (6) and a sealing ring (5), for instance an O-ring, where at least the clamping ring is in engagement with an inner conical surface (9) in the coupling housing.

Abstract: Fatigue-resistant threaded element for threaded tubular connection

Abstract: A load monitoring apparatus for monitoring the load applied to a portable generator. The apparatus includes a sensor, and a humanly perceptible indicator that indicates at least one discontinuous load power frequency.