Abstract: An adjustable skate includes a boot and a liner. The boot includes an upper and a sole, the upper including a toe cap and a heel portion. The liner is mounted in the boot and includes a bottom plate slidably mounted on the sole and a toe box provided on a front end of the bottom plate. A chamber for receiving a foot of a wearer is defined between the toe box of the liner and the heel portion of the boot. A member is formed on the toe box of the liner. An adjusting member is mounted to the toe cap of the boot and engaged with the member on the toe box of the liner. The adjusting member and the member are so configured that rotation of the adjusting member causes the liner to move along a lengthwise direction of the boot.

Abstract: A rear carrying board assembly of a stroller includes a body, two joint devices, two connecting devices, and two shock-absorbing devices. Thus, the rear carrying board assembly is mounted on the rear portion of the stroller for supporting the baby or for placing an article, thereby enhancing the versatility of the stroller.

Abstract: A janitorial cart having zone separation to separate storage areas from water zones to help maintain clean and dry storage areas. Basically, a central trash unit separates the water zone from the supply storage zone. Additionally, an enclosed trash compartment is used to conceal a trash collection bag and improved the appearance of the janitorial cart when being used. The enclosed trash compartment is positioned above a pair of large central wheels for improved stability.

Abstract: A cambering vehicle includes a single steerable front wheel and a pair of rear wheels at the rearward ends of trailing arms extending from the front structure. The two arms are articulated to the front structure, and move arcuately in planes parallel to the steering column. In one embodiment the arms are linked by a yoke, and traverse equal arcuate distances in opposite directions relative to one another. In another embodiment the yoke is replaced by a transverse link, with elastomer bushings connecting the link ends to their respective arms. The vehicle operates using the principle of conservation of angular momentum, with the vehicle traveling a sinusoidal path and the operator leaning to the inside of the turn. This moves the center of gravity of the vehicle and operator to the inside of the turn, thus accelerating vehicle and operator along the turning path to increase velocity of the device.

Abstract: A steering knuckle assembly is provided that includes an axle beam having an end with spaced apart first and second surfaces and a hole extending therebetween. A knuckle includes spaced apart first and second cavities that have first and second bores respectively adjacent to the first and second surfaces. A pin assembly is disposed in the hole. That pin assembly includes first and second ends, one of which may be a knot and the other, which may be a head. The ends are disposed within the cavities to secure the knuckle to the axle beam end. First and second bearing assemblies are disposed within first and second bores and about the pin. The bearing assemblies engage the surfaces when the nut is tightened on the pin body to produce a compressive force urging the bearing assemblies into engagement with the surfaces of the axle beam.

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: 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 includes an oscillation center and an oscillation end portion. The oscillation center 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: A two-wheel drive bicycle includes a main frame having a steering head, a seat tube, a cross bar and a hollow downtube. A main drive mechanism includes a housing, a driving spindle, at least one driven ring gear, a first driven shaft and a second driven shaft. The first driven shaft is rotatably connected to the housing and operably coupled to the at least one driven ring gear. The second driven shaft is, likewise, rotatably connected to the housing and operably coupled to the at least one driven ring gear. Front and rear wheel drive mechanisms include a series of shafts that are themselves coupled to and between the first and second driven shafts and the front and rear wheels. The main drive mechanism preferably includes a plurality of driven gears comprising a series of concentrically spaced ring gears. Each ring gear of the plurality of driven ring gears has an inner diametrical surface and an outer diametrical surface.

Abstract: A alignment apparatus for assisting a driver in directing coupling engagement between a towing vehicle hitch and a trailer hitch. The apparatus includes a guide carried by the towing vehicle representing the position of the towing vehicle hitch for being visible to the driver. A target is carried by the trailer representing the position of the trailer hitch for being visible to the driver. The target has a pair of laterally spaced posts defining a target zone for receiving the guide to align the towing vehicle hitch with the trailer hitch for coupling engagement. A sensor is carried by the guide for determining whether the guide is within the target zone. An indicator is operatively associated with the sensor for indicating to the driver when the guide is within the target zone to alert the driver of alignment between the towing vehicle hitch and the trailer hitch for coupling engagement.

Abstract: A utility cart with the improvements including an adjustable height handle, a foot activated brake, an adjustable cart partition, and easy turning swivel front wheels to assist in guiding the cart. An inverted U-shaped telescoping handle, which curves outwardly from the backside of the cart is easily adjustable for desired height. A foot-activated brake mechanism is used to apply pressure to rather large, rubber tread wheels to prevent the cart from rolling when stopped on an inclined surface. An additional foot-activated lever is used to release the brake. Three embodiments of the utility cart are disclosed, these being (1) a rigid cart for general use, (2) a collapsible cart for storing, and (3) a low profile portable cart for fitting into the trunk of a car.

Abstract: A single-handed remote controller is disclosed. Such a controller is installed at the handle of an accordion frame and is connected to a lock mechanism of the frame through a flexible element. As the remote controller rotates relative to the handle, the flexible element is coiled around the handle, changing the relative position between the lock mechanism and the handle. The frame is thus changed to make the folding much easier.

Abstract: An adjustment mechanism is provided to a handle of a foldable golf cart; the adjustment mechanism includes a movable member secured to two lateral rod parts of the handle, and a stationary member secured to main support rods of the golf cart; the movable member will be secured to the stationary member for holding the handle in an in-use position when the golf cart is stretched; the movable member can be adjusted in orientation relative to the stationary member to change position of the handle to suit different users.

Abstract: A fastener for securing a gas bag module to a steering wheel includes two fastening arms and a fastener part. The fastening arms enter into a snap-action connection with the fastener part and clasp the fastener part in a connected condition.

Abstract: There is provided a side airbag for an automobile having airbag modules 100, 200, 300, which selectively includes reinforcing pads, an inner cushion pad, a tube-type tether and a tear seam, all of which are piled in multi-layers, so that the side airbag may be developed with regulating the gas pressure duration without eccentricity, in a useful and effective manner to successfully protect a driver and passengers seated in the vehicle. The cushion pads used in the side airbag require a small amount of materials, are easily seamed and easily folded, so as to reduce costs.

Abstract: An instrument panel for a motor vehicle comprises an ejection channel for a gas bag of a gas bag module. The ejection channel is constructed in one piece with the instrument panel. A mounting plate is provided on the instrument panel, the gas bag module being adapted to be fastened to the mounting plate.

Abstract: The ski pole has normal strength when the pole is normally gripped at its handle and reduced strength when not gripped. The poles permanently deform when a predetermined level of excessive bending force is applied. The pole shaft is hollow with a short circumferential segment having reduced cross-section. When the handle is gripped, a plug slideable within the shaft spans the reduced cross-section and reinforces the pole at that region. When the handle is not gripped, the plug slides away from the reduced wall segment and reduces pole strength. A button on the handle connects to the plug by a rod, cable, hydraulics, pneumatics, etc. Alternatively, button actuation electrically drives a magnetic solenoid to move the plug. The weakened portion is replaceable so the pole is reusable.

Abstract: A passenger car includes an engine that is mounted in the front end, from which a drive shaft leads to the rear wheels of the vehicle, and a fuel tank that is mounted between the vehicle seats and that extends in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle, the drive shaft running basically alongside the fuel tank from front to rear. An exhaust system of the engine, which is designed as an internal combustion engine, preferably runs from front to rear on the side of the fuel tank that is opposite the drive shaft. The fuel tank may be configured more narrowly in its top section than in its geodetically lower section and, in particular, have an approximately pear-shaped cross section and be designed to hold liquefied gas, especially liquid hydrogen. Preferably, the drive shaft of the vehicle engine runs in the vehicle longitudinal direction, and a gear reduction manual transmission that is provided between the engine and the drive shaft for the rear wheels is mounted on the side of the engine.

Abstract: A mud flap assembly includes a vehicle attachment bracket and an elongated support member of integral construction from which a mud flap depends extending outwardly from the attachment bracket. The elongated support member is inflexible in up and down directions and flexible in forward and rearward directions. The support member is positioned in a channel formed in the mud flap.

Abstract: A composite business card sheet stock micro perforated to define a plurality of business cards and comprising first and second sheets sandwiching between them a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer. The second sheet is die cut to define a plurality of removable labels, the adhesive remaining with the labels when the latter are peeled from the first sheet. The micro perforations enable the composite business card sheet stock to remain as an integral sheet during a printing operation, but to be easily separated after printing to provide a plurality of business cards with smooth edges, each card having a plurality of removable labels.

Abstract: A junction element for a hydraulic fluid circuit, comprising a body (1) which is provided with inner channels (2,3) leading in an outer direction through a plurality of connection elements (7,8,9,10) which can cooperate with outer channels and with the support (12) of at least one sensor (13) for the value of a physical parameter of the fluid circulating in one of the inner channels (2,3) of the body.

Abstract: An end fitting for tubular member and a method of applying an end fitting to a tubular member, according to which an end portion of the tubular member is placed in an annular space defined between an outer ferrule and a tubular insert having a tapered inner wall and a radially outwardly-directed force is applied to the insert to force it into engagement with the tubular member.

Abstract: A latch device intended for use with sliding and hung window systems. The latch device has a body (10) and a latch element (11) which is moveable between a latching position where it projects from the body (10) and a non-latching position where it is retracted into the body. A slide element (15) in a body (14) is coupled to a movable sub-housing (12) so that movement of the sub-housing (12) by the slide element (15) causes the latch element (11) to be moved. The body (10) is insertable into an opening in a window section and snap locks in place by the action of fingers (27) and face plate (18) acting on opposite sides of the window section adjacent the opening. The latch device can thus be fixed into a window section without any additional fasteners.

Abstract: A unibody style automobile has bumper attachment pads for a crash bar and bumper cover assembly of conventional configuration. Removal of these bumper components provides access to these pads for a load carrier or beam that defines two coupling connections for a frame selected from a plurality of frames, each designed for a different load. All the frames have one fixed slide bolt received in one of the two sockets in the beam. A second bolt provides a very secure attachment point for each of these frames.

Abstract: A device for picking up animal excrement or other refuse that includes a disposable replaceable collection box placed in a saddle box. The saddle box is attached to an elongated handle which includes an outer tubular member surrounding an inner shaft. The saddle cooperates with chambers molded outward on the exterior of the disposable box to control opening and closing of the disposable box. A button like switch protrudes through the outer tubular member of the handle and is attached to the inner shaft member. Downward force applied to the switch transmits the force through the inner shaft, and causes downward motion of a pusher plate attached to the end of the inner shaft. The pusher plate applies the force to the disposable box through a ridge on the top of the box, thereby causing outward deflection of the side walls of the saddle box and inducing the box to open to receive dung.

Abstract: Apparatus for deploying decorative wiring upon elevated locations. The apparatus, packaged in kit form, utilizes a pole for installing wiring from a stable ground position. An installation nut screws unto the pole for manipulating accessory tools that deploy the clips and wiring. The nut comprises captivating slots to which a clip controller and wire tool are alternately coupled. A prong projecting from the controller forcibly engages the wiring clips. After clip installation, wires are installed with the wire tool's arms. The controller and wire tool both comprise flexible legs fitted within the nut slots that are snap-fitted by detents. Each clip comprises a baseplate, and an outwardly angled cradle for holding wiring. The gutter clip has a projecting latch terminating in a gutter-engaging barb. The adhesively-backed clip is press fitted to the target. A control region formed between the cradle and the baseplate of each clip receives the controller prong.

Abstract: A manipulating arm has an inward end configured as a sleeve for fitting around the forearm of an operator and an outward end having a tubular projection with an axially moving rod slideable therein. The rod has a hook at the outward end thereof for grasping razor ribbon, and is moveable between a retracted position and an extended position and is urged to the extended position by a spring. The distal end of the rod extends from the outward tubular member and is configured as a hook. The device includes a handle oriented perpendicular to the axis of the tube and a moveable trigger that can be grasped by the fingers of the operator while his palm is against the handle. Retracting the trigger retracts the rod within the tubular member, compresses the spring, and closes the hook of the claw around a piece of razor ribbon so that it can be positioned by the operator.

Abstract: In a gripper device for manually operated or automatic handling devices, having a gripper housing, at least one base jaw displaceably seated in the gripper housing, and a drive for the base jaw, wherein the drive comprises a hydraulically or pneumatically chargeable piston displaceably seated in a cylinder and a spline hook gear, an optimal sealing of the base jaw in the gripper housing is achieved in that the base jaw has a sealed, for example circular or polygonal, cross section at least in the section extending from the gripper housing when the gripper device is opened.

Abstract: A vehicle security partition for use in vehicles to form a barrier between front and rear occupant areas.

Abstract: A cargo area extender is provided that consists of a top panel, a bottom panel and two side panels. When the tailgate of a truck or SUV is opened, hinged pins in the side panels pull the side panels into channels on the bottom panel. Once the tailgate is lowered, the top panel, which is adjacent to the bottom panel and connected to the bottom panel with hinges, is rotated upward and outward around the hinges. A latch on the bottom panel is then deployed to extend and lock the side panels into an open position. The top panel is closed to form a temporary tailgate. A handle on the top panel latches the top panel to the cargo area extender sliding side panels and the cargo area extender is fully deployed.

Abstract: A module is disclosed for storing articles in an overhead system of a vehicle. The module includes a housing to engage an elongated member positioned on an interior overhead portion of the vehicle, a closure panel coupled to the housing to provide access to a storage area within the housing, and a first pattern of connection points adapted to interface with a corresponding second pattern of connection points on a sub-module. A method of providing a sub-module for use with a module in an overhead system for a vehicle is also disclosed and includes positioning the sub-module within a storage area of the module, aligning a first pattern of connection points on the module with a second pattern of connection points on the sub-module, and coupling the sub-module to the module.

Abstract: The present invention provides a cargo organizer system and liner for use with a truck bed. The liner system is formed of molded plastic and includes sidewalls disposed with cargo bins for the storage of tools, containers and various other objects or materials. Each sidewall includes a flat support surface for supporting objects thereon above the liner floor. The system includes means for partitioning the cargo area such that multiple types of cargo may be separated as desired.

Abstract: A tailgate assembly is provided for use with a utility vehicle having a cargo area formed by first and second sidewalls and a bed floor, with a tailgate opening at a rear end of the cargo area. The tailgate assembly includes a tailgate positioned in the tailgate opening. The tailgate is pivotally connected to the sidewalls along upper and lower axes to facilitate pivotal movement about the lower axis to a lowered position extending the bed floor, and pivotal movement about the upper axis to a raised position. At least one load assist mechanism is connected to the tailgate to provide a force to assist pivotal movement to the raised position.

Abstract: A child seating apparatus is provided. The child seating apparatus includes a child seat having a lower seat portion and a substantially upright seatback portion; a frame configured to directly support the child seat in a raised position above a vehicle floor without a standard adult seat therebetween; and a locking or fastening element configured to removably connect the frame to the floor. Interchangeable child seating apparatuses may be employed to provide enhanced flexibility in vehicle interior arrangements. Accordingly, a method for exploiting the child seating apparatus is also provided.

Abstract: A seat arrangement structure for a vehicle including a pair of right and left first side seats; a first center seat disposed between the pair of first side seats; a pair of right and left second side seats; and a second center seat disposed between the pair of second side seats. The first center seat is made slidable only within a range at a back of a position where a front end portion of the first center seat is aligned with that of the pair of first side seats. Each of the pair of first side seats is made slidable only within a range in front of the position where the front end portion of the pair of first side seats is aligned with that of the first center seat. The width of the first center seat is made narrower than that of the pair of first side seats.

Abstract: A cover for the bed of a truck/trailer including a plurality of cover segments carried by and secured to a frame secured to the portion of the truck/trailer surrounding the bed. Each of the segments being secured to and overlying the frame and a trough is formed between adjoining segments to channel water away, with the trough passing through slots in the frame and extending beyond the same.

Abstract: A C-pillar assembly for a vehicle that lacks a B-pillar, the C-pillar assembly including an inner reinforcement member, an outer reinforcement member, upper and lower hinge assemblies, and an outer garnish member. The outer reinforcement member is disposed over the inner reinforcement member. The inner and outer reinforcement members are secured to one another so as to define a C-pillar having, in cross section, a generally box-like shape. The outer reinforcement has an upper mounting location to which the upper hinge assembly is secured and a lower mounting location to which the lower hinge assembly is secured. A portion of the lower hinge assembly is disposed within a hinge pocket formed in the outer reinforcement member. The outer garnish member is secured to the outer reinforcement member and defines a slotted opening through which the lower hinge assembly extends.

Abstract: A vehicle soft top with a main body and removable panels. Each panel is at least partially received in a conforming cutout section in the main body and has a plurality of sides with the upper side preferably secured to the upper side of the cutout section by a pair of interconnecting, sliding members. The interconnecting members have mating hook portions that can be aligned with one another and slid axially relative to each other to hold the upper sides of the panel and main body together. A zipper is preferably used to secure second sides of the panel and cutout section together and the remaining sides are preferably secured together with either belt and channel arrangements or additional zippers.

Abstract: An open air system (21) for an automotive vehicle includes a roof panel (23, 25), which can be retracted to a stowed position below a storage compartment cover (29). In another aspect of the present invention, two or more generally rigid roof panels (23, 25) are movable from above a passenger compartment (33) to below a generally horizontal plane (261). A further aspect of the present invention provides a back window (27), which can be raised and lowered.

Abstract: In a motor vehicle, a strut is arranged between the cowl cross member and the center console cross member. The strut is supported in the cowl cross member on a junction element by way of a holder. The junction element includes a profile element and a structural foam part arranged above the latter, which structural foam part swells as a result of a heat treatment, and a precisely fitting filling-out of the interior of the cowl cross member is achieved.

Abstract: A vehicle seat system includes a first-row seat as a driver seat, a second-row seat rearward thereof, and a third-row seat further rearward thereof. The second-row seat can be slid and reclined in a vehicle longitudinal direction. The third-row seat with a seat back folded is stored within a space immediately below the second-row seat. The second-row seat with the third-row seat stored can be slide and reclined in a vehicle longitudinal direction.

Abstract: A safety lock for folding chair includes a top portion and two lateral wall portions to define an open-bottomed receiving space therebetween. The safety lock is mounted to a rear end of a seat frame tube of the folding chair by extending a shaft pin through two shaft holes provided at a rear end of the safety lock and two through holes provided on the seat frame tube, so that the safety lock may be pivotally turned about the shaft pin between a lock position, in which the seat frame tube is clamped in the receiving space and the folding chair is prevented from collapsing, and a release position, in which the safety lock is turned away from the seat frame tube. The two lateral wall portions have two bottom edges that are always located at finger accessible open positions to facilitate easy turning of the safety lock.

Abstract: A collapsible casual chair including first and second stabilizer bars individually positioned forwardly of the front and rear legs of the chair in supplementing its support, and a substantially U-shaped bar extending rearwardly from the front legs around the second stabilizer bar and the rear legs, with a manually operated suction hand cup enclosing the U-shaped bar, operable to releasably secure the chair to a flat surface at the front of a powerboat by vacuum action.

Abstract: An adjustable bicycle seat, which comprises a seat, a locking system, and a boom, allows for simultaneous longitudinal and angular adjustment of the seat position, when user is using the seat and with one hand. The locking system comprises a locking mechanism, friction lock, and release lever; the locking system relies on friction to keep the seat in a locked position until the user applies pressure to the releasing lever to unlock the locking system and to move the seat to a desired second position.

Abstract: A one-piece slipcover for covering pieces of furniture. The slipcover includes first and second pouches where the first pouch defines a seat cushion covering and the second pouch defines a furniture base covering portion. Each of the portion has its own perimeter adjusting portion in the form of a cinching element. The outer cinching element for the main body portion circumscribes the inner cinching element for the seat cushion covering with a portion of the two cinching elements extending substantially parallel to one another with a predetermined spacing therebetween, so as to allow the entirety of the first cinching elements to be tucked under the seat cushion.

Abstract: A child safety seat comprises a seat body having a seat portion (12), a backrest (14) with an outwardly facing rear surface, and a support mechanism comprising an abutment member (24) and a link (32) having one end connected to the abutment member (24) and another end pivotally connected to the outwardly facing rear surface. The abutment member (24) is movable through a predetermined angle of greater than 90° between a stowed position in which the link (32) and the abutment member (24) are parallel to and in close proximity to the outwardly facing rear surface and a deployed position in which at least one edge of the abutment member (24) is held by the link (32) in a position spaced apart from the outwardly facing rear surface. A limit device prevents angular movement of the link (32) beyond the deployed position.

Abstract: A comfort system for use at middle seat of a vehicle having a pair of seats laterally on either side of the middle seat, with each lateral seat including a conventional seat belt, a backrest and a support surface. The comfort system comprises a base section having a pair of sides, an upwardly directed section having a pair of padded sides, and a pair of padded headrests located on respective sides of the upwardly directed section. With this arrangement when an occupant, e.g., a child, is seated on either lateral seat and wearing the seat belt the child may comfortably lean against the comfort system so that the occupant's head engages the headrest on the adjacent to side and at least a portion of the occupant's upper torso engages that side of the upwardly directed section.

Abstract: A rocker mechanism is provided for implementation with a chair assembly to enable forward and rearward rocking thereof. The rocker mechanism includes upper and lower castings resiliently interconnected by a pair of leaf springs extending at an angle therebetween. The leaf springs are assembled between the upper and lower castings to define first and second effective lengths of each leaf spring for providing first and second spring rates of each leaf spring. In this manner, rocking motion in a first direction may be more difficult than rocking motion in a second direction. Further, the angular configuration of the leaf springs between the upper and lower castings enables maximization of the lengths of the leaf springs within the rocker mechanism.

Abstract: The invention relates to a chair with adjustable seat depth, wherein the seat of the chair consists of a rigid seat support plate (1) and a sliding and ductile seat cushion plate (2), on which the seat cushion is arranged. The invention is characterized by the fact that the seat cushion plate (2) contains a flexible area (7), which forms a seat trough, that on the seat support plate (1) two lateral guide rails (8) are arranged, in which the seat cushion plate (2) can be displaced with guide ribs (6) that are incorporated in said plate and that between the seat support plate (1) and the seat cushion plate (2) a device (15) for improving the sliding characteristics, preferably a polyethylene foil that is coated with Teflon, is arranged. The chair is characterized by very good sitting comfort.

Abstract: A seat structure with latching-unlatching mechanism for enabling smoothly operating releaseable locking and unlocking actions between a seat-base and an inclinable seat-back hinged to the seat-base in the seat structure. Two interengageable arcs of gear teeth forming part of the mechanism engage and release selectively under rocker-lever seat-occupant control to lock and unlock the seat-back for inclinational fixation and adjustment, and, as determined by tooth-pitch in the arcs, enable positive locking to take place in a large number of specific, small-angular-difference, seat-back inclinations.

Abstract: A fold flat vehicle seat comprises a seat assembly mounted on a movable track member slidably engaging a fixed track member, and lockable by a track lock. The seat assembly includes a seatback member mounted on a seat cushion member for forward folding between a substantially upright occupiable design position and a substantially horizontal load supporting position. A downwardly and rearwardly sloped ramp is mounted on the fixed track member. A drive link assembly is mounted on the seatback member for translational engagement of a ramp contact member with the ramp. As the seatback member is forwardly folded from the upright occupiable design position to the load supporting position the track lock releases and the ramp contact member moves downwardly and rearwardly along the ramp to thereby cause rearward longitudinal movement of the seat assembly relative to the fixed track member to a predetermined rear longitudinal position.