Abstract: The chassis for a skate for in-line wheels or for ice comprises two preformed main parts suitable for being assembled together by a fastener screw: a) a first part having, in its bottom portion, the body of the chassis for mounting the wheels or the blade, and, in its top portion, the heel cup; and b) a second part constituting at least the toe cup. The two parts include: longitudinal sliding means suitable for co-operating by the second part sliding relative to the first part from an insertion, front position to an assembled, rear position; and fastener means in which the fastener screw, having a longitudinal direction and accessible from the front face of the second part, serves to lock the two parts together in the assembled position.

Abstract: As is conventional, a steerable trolley (10), such as a supermarket trolley, has a pair of front wheels (16, 18), a pair of rear wheels (20, 22) and a handle adjacent its rear by which a user can push the trolley forwards. The rear wheels have a wider track (R) than the track (F) of the front wheels, and each of the wheels is mounted to the body as a trailing castor. In order to improve the ease with which the trolley can be cornered, at least one of the wheels (and preferably each of the wheels) is mounted to the body so that the height at which that wheel supports the body above the ground is dependent on the trailing angle of that wheel such that when the trolley is pushed forwards in a turn the weight supported by the front wheel on the inside of the turn increases. This can be simply achieved by providing the rear wheels with negative camber (<i>r</i>) and the front wheels with positive camber (<i>f</i>).

Abstract: A temporary shelter includes a rectangular base with underlying wheels and four peripheral edges. A tubular enclosure with a longitudinal axis and radial support legs. The tubular enclosure is pivotally mounted to one of the edges of the base for pivotal movement between a first position and a second position. In the first position, the longitudinal axis is in a substantially vertical collection orientation with the tubular enclosure resting upon the base. In the second position, the longitudinal axis is in a substantially horizontal sleeping orientation with the tubular enclosure resting upon the support legs adjacent to the base. A peripheral wall extends upwardly from three of the edges enclosing all but the one edge of the base where the tubular enclosure is mounted. A cover is provided which is adapted to overlie the peripheral walls. A closure is provided which is adapted to close a remote end of the tubular enclosure when in the second position.

Abstract: An alignment control device includes an actuator, and an eccentric camshaft member including a first shaft and a second shaft connected to either one of a wheel side member for rotatably supporting a wheel or a vehicle body side member for supporting a vehicle body. The eccentric camshaft member includes the first and the second shaft configured to be eccentric from each other. The alignment control device further includes an operational mechanism connected to the eccentric camshaft member at one end thereof. The operational mechanism is operated by the actuator for rotating one of the first shaft or the second shaft.

Abstract: A rollator including a main frame with a main part with a telescopic frame member being slidably adjustable in relation to main part, a handle bar with a brake handle bar for activating a brake via a brake pull wire, a brake wire connected to a brake wire fastener and brake, and a brake tensioner plate arranged in frame member. The brake tensioner plate includes upper, lower and brake tensioner sheaves, one of the brake tensioner sheaves being laterally displaceable and arranged for adjusting the running length of the brake wire, so that the brake wire may be tensioned and the brake activated, for displacement along the brake wire and for telescopic displacement of the frame member, so that tensioning of the brake wire may occur independently from the vertical position of the brake tensioner plate.

Abstract: A steering knuckle assembly for a steering apparatus in a motor vehicle has an attachable and separable connector for ball joint connection between a tie rod and a knuckle. Therefore, the tie rod can be more easily separated from the knuckle at improved work efficiency, and the entire knuckle assembly does not have to be newly developed to change a ball joint point of the end of the tie rod. As a result, manufacture cost is greatly reduced and work efficiency for the steering knuckle assembly is improved.

Abstract: A wheel suspension system having under powered acceleration a squat response that begins in the realm of anti squat and passes through a point of lessened anti squat at a further point in the travel.

Abstract: A manually-propelled wheelchair having a frame having a forward-facing seat, two independently castered front wheels mounted to the frame, a rear axle suspended beneath the frame, and two rear driving wheels, each rotatably mounted upon an opposite end of the axle. Rotatably mounted upon opposite ends of the axle are two lever arm assemblies, each comprised of a discrete lever arm ending in a handle and extending far enough from the axle to allow an occupant of the seat to grip the handle. A discrete one-way clutch connects the lever arm to the wheel mounted upon the same end of the axle. The one-way clutches may be disconnected by the occupant by operating twist grip handles mounted upon the lever arms. Occupant-operable disk brakes are provided for each driving wheel, a rotor of each disk brake connected to a driving wheel so as to rotate with the driving wheel and a caliper of the disk brake mounted upon a corresponding lever arm.

Abstract: A bicycle electronic control device comprises a computer unit and a reset unit structured to provide a reset signal to the computer component in response to a non-contact operation.

Abstract: Abstract of the Disclosure A head tube for a bicycle frame that accommodates oversized frame tubing and the use of a standard sized head set. Preferably, the head tube includes a body defining a pair of lateral extensions that cooperate with the body to define an outer surface configured to receive at least a portion of a frame tube. In addition, preferably, the head tube defines a wall thickness that is thicker at the bottom of the head tube than the thickness at the top of the head tube. In addition, preferably, the wall thickness is greater at both of the top and the bottom of the head tube than the wall thickness of the middle of the head tube. Preferably, in at least a portion of the head tube, the wall thickness is thicker in a forward side than the thickness in a rearward side.

Abstract: A bicycle rear wheel suspension system in which plural interconnections are provided of rear wheel-supporting components, at which interconnections there occurs pivotal traverses contributing to urging the axle of the rear wheel along a path providing positions of movement therealong to achieve a desired extent of pressure feedback to the pedals, an easing of suspension reaction to bumps, and multiple chainstay lengths, all parameters to better suit the bicycle to its end uses and the terrain on which it is used.

Abstract: A rear suspension system for two-wheeled motor vehicles having a generally triangular configuration includes upper and lower pivot arm assemblies pivotally connected to a frame of the vehicle. A control arm is interconnected between the pivot arm assemblies. A rear wheel supporting unit, including upper and lower arm assemblies, is connectable to an axle of a rear wheel of the vehicle at a first end thereof. The upper arm assembly of the supporting unit is connected to the upper pivot arm assembly. The lower arm assembly of the supporting unit is connected to the lower pivot arm assembly. A compressible shock unit is provided to dampen movement of the system.

Abstract: A hitch for presenting different sized ball hitches for towing use. The hitch may include a first ball and pedestal extending in a first direction. A second ball and pedestal may extend in a second direction, distinct from the first direction. The first ball and pedestal and the second ball and pedestal may be homogenously formed of a single material to form a monolith. A stem may connect to the monolith to support and present the first ball and pedestal and the second ball and pedestal for towing use. The stem may extend away from the monolith in a third direction, distinct from both the first and second directions.

Abstract: A stroller includes a bottom frame, a support frame, a rear frame, two opposite folding devices, a front frame, two pull blocks, and two pull cords. Each of the folding devices includes a main body, a socket, a slide plate, and a locking plate. Thus, the stroller can be extended and folded easily and conveniently, thereby facilitating the user utilizing and folding the stroller. In addition, the stroller can be folded efficiently so as to reduce the volume of the stroller to the minimum value, thereby facilitating package, storage and transportation of the stroller.

Abstract: An inflator, in which a mounting work to a vehicle is improved, is provided. One or more first fixing members 21 which is a mounting means to a vehicle are fixed by welding to a circumferential surface of the housing 11 of an inflator 10. As to the first fixing member 21, part of a surface 25 is fixed along the circumferential surface of the tubular housing 11, the remaining surface 26 is radially extended, not contacting with the circumferential surface of the tubular housing 11, and the radial length a1 of the remaining surface is 0.5 to 1.5 times the diameter 2r of the housing 11.

Abstract: An enhanced fastening assembly may be used, for example, to attach an emblem to an airbag cover. The fastening assembly may include the emblem and a backing member. The emblem may have a panel with a decorative surface and one or more protrusions extending from the opposite side of the panel. Each protrusion has a proximal end adjacent to the panel and a larger distal end. The protrusions extend through openings in the cover. The backing member has open-ended slots that receive the proximal ends to interfere with withdrawal of the distal ends through the openings. Tabs adjacent to the slots snap into position to abut the distal ends to restrict removal of the backing plate from the emblem. In one alternative embodiment, the emblem also has hooks that pass through additional holes in the cover and engage supplemental slots of the backing member to provide for more secure attachment.

Abstract: This invention relates to active protective garments which are inconspicuously worn by an individual and which activate upon certain conditions being met. Activation causes inflation of regions of the active protective garment to provide padding and impact cushioning for the wearer. The invention is an active protective garment such as pair of shorts or pants, a jacket, a vest, underwear, and the like. The garments comprise multiple layers of material that constrain pockets or regions that are inflatable by a source of compressed gas or foam. The garments also comprise sensors to detect ballistic parameters such as acceleration, distance, relative acceleration, and rotation. The sensor information is used to determine whether activation is required. Detection and activation are accomplished in a very short time period in order to offer maximal protection for the individual wearing the garment.

Abstract: A security module for a motor vehicle security device includes a module housing, a belt take-up roller for the taking up onto, and the unwinding therefrom, of a safety belt operable to belt in a seat occupant seated in a vehicle seat in the motor vehicle, and a side airbag module having an airbag inflatable into a deployed position in which it provides lateral support for the seat occupant. The side airbag module also includes an associated gas generator for supplying compressed gas to effect deployment of the airbag. The take-up roller, the safety belt, and the side airbag module are commonly mounted in the module housing, which can be mounted relative to the seat back of the vehicle seat either during installation of the vehicle seat itself during the vehicle production or as an aftermarket installation.

Abstract: An airbag module including an airbag and an arrnagment for fastening the airbag in which the airbag is fastened by means of a clamping connection. The arrangement includes a form-fitting connecting section provided in the region of the clamping connection.

Abstract: The invention relates to a mechanism for triggering a gasbag which is arranged below the surface of a dashboard or a paneling of a vehicle. Gasbags of this type are generally referred to as airbags and are filled with a propellant. When the airbag is triggered, the pressure of the puffing-out sack actuates a flap 8 which is provided at its outer end with a connecting element 13. The connecting element can be designed as a slack tension cable, stiff lever or as a strap. When the airbag is actuated, the flap 8 is rotated about its hinge point and pulled rearward (i.e. away from the person to be protected) by the connecting element. This releases an opening in the vehicle interior paneling for the passage of the airbag. The arrangement of the airbag and of the flap require minimal depth dimensions for the airbag construction in the dashboard and therefore permits greater freedom in the configuration of the dashboard and therefore leads to greater space within the vehicle.

Abstract: A safety bag comprising a lower portion secured to a lap belt proximate an inflation source, a middle section and an upper section. The upper section is folded into the middle section and the middle section and upper section are folded into the lower section. When the bag inflates, the lower section first inflates to one side away from the inflation source, the middle section next inflates at approximately a right angle to the lower section, and the upper section inflates last back towards the inflation source. Upon inflation, the bag assumes approximately a “C-shape.

Abstract: One development described herein relates to a mechanical sensing arrangement, particularly suitable for use in crash detector devices, which converts mechanical motion to a reduced scale compatible with the signal characteristics of a low-grade commercial sensor. Another development described relates to a sensing system which determines optimum deployment conditions for automotive or vehicle safety systems, such as air bags, in the event of a collision or impact.

Abstract: A gas generator, comprising a first and a second combustion chamber, each of which is associated with a propellant charge and an igniter, an outflow chamber with inflow- and outflow openings, arranged between the combustion chambers, and a partition plate dividing the outflow chamber into two partial chambers is provided. An edge region of the partition plate lies at least partially against a boundary of the outflow chamber. Each partial chamber is associated with one of the combustion chambers. A central section of the partition plate surrounded by the edge region has a geometry deviating from a plane and has at least one projection which is directed into one of the partial chambers.

Abstract: In the airbag device of the present invention, a cylinder-shaped inflator includes a discharge side end portion having a plurality of gas discharge ports. The discharge side end is connected with the airbag utilizing a clamp by being inserted into a tubular gas inlet port of the airbag. Each of gas discharge ports includes a circumferential opening and an end face opening. The end face opening emits inflation gas in an axial direction of the inflator when the inflator is connected with the gas inlet port. Between each of the circumferential openings is a supporting plane for supporting an inner surface of the gas inlet port. The discharge side end includes a guide portion for redirecting inflation gas flowing from inside to directions perpendicular to the axis of the inflator when the gas inlet port is not connected with the inflator, such that inflation gas is discharged from the circumferential openings of the gas discharge ports.

Abstract: A knee bolster apparatus comprises a knee bolster plate mounted on a instrument panel. A supporting frame transversely extends through an inner space of the instrument panel and includes a supporting bracket secured to the supporting frame and disposed to be opposite to the instrument panel. The supporting bracket is shaped as an “S” as a single body such that the supporting bracket is relatively light weight and improves the efficiency of production and the performance requirement regarding strength and buffering of an occupants knees.

Abstract: The steering column assembly includes a housing having a longitudinal axis, a support member supported by the housing for movement about a shift axis, and a shift lever operatively connected to the support member and extending radially from the shift axis for shifting movement in a limited space. The present invention includes a break-away device having a shear container that extends through a translating bracket and the support member for limiting movement of the shift lever upwardly toward a parallel relationship with the shift axis and for releasing the shift lever for the movement toward the parallel relationship in response to a crash condition.

Abstract: A vehicle occupant protection system (10) includes seat belt webbing (18) and a device (64) coupled to the seat belt webbing (18) for sensing tension in the seat belt webbing (18). The device (64) is decoupled from the seat belt webbing (18) in response to the tension in the seat belt webbing (18) exceeding a predetermined threshold.

Abstract: A seat security arrangement for a vehicle seat occupant sitting on a vehicle seat. The arrangement includes a three-point safety belt having an extent forming a shoulder belt extending from the outboard side of the vehicle seat that restrains one shoulder of the seat occupant and another extent forming a lap belt. The arrangement further includes a two-point safety belt extending from the inboard side of the vehicle seat past the respective non-belt restrained shoulder of the seat occupant and thereafter crossing the shoulder belt of the three-point safety belt. Additionally, the arrangement includes a support device located in the respective region of the seat back turned toward the inboard side of the vehicle seat, the support device extending in the direction of the vehicle's forward travel so as provide lateral support to the upper torso of the seat occupant.

Abstract: Four load cells supporting a seat or part thereof provide four signals that are added to determine the weight of the seat occupant. Each load cell has two flanged springs stressed to provide preload. The two springs operate in concert to resist side forces and moments, making the load cell responsive to both compressive and tensile forces while being substantially unresponsive to lateral forces and moments tending to cause angular misalignment between input elements. A preferred load cell has a liquid filled chamber and a pressure sensor providing an electric signal indicating the pressure in the liquid, which is related to the applied force. Preferred manufacturing methods make the cost low. A seat belt tension sensor may close a switch at a predetermined seat belt tension or may measure the seat belt tension. A preferred mounting limits side forces to the load cells.

Abstract: A customized cover for generic binders, folders and portfolios, which cover is adapted to change the exterior appearance of the aforementioned items. A user can essentially own a single binder, or the like, but can easily change the binder's exterior appearance simply by changing the cover. The covers are uniquely decorated and are made from different fabric types so that a user can select a cover to correspond with the aesthetics of the occasion. The fabric can also be water repellant if desired.

Abstract: A plurality of die cut labels formed on a label substrate attached on the surface of a carrier for the die cut label substrate. A protective cover, preferably but not necessarily formed of transparent material, is adhesively secured over the die cut label substrate by way of a dry peel adhesive deposited on the surface of the die cut label substrate. The dry peel adhesive is such that when the protective cover is removed from the die cut label substrate, no tacky adhesive residue remains on the protective cover or the label substrate.

Abstract: A cylindrical joining member is fitted into a member to be joined that is made of a material different from the joining member. Plastic deformation is effected in a soft material of the member to be joined to hermetically join the two members together. Joining faces are provided to the two members that face and are joined to each other by the plastic deformation and with an elastic deformation pressure in an axial direction. The soft material of the member to be joined, which is located in at circumferential direction of the member, bites into a joining portion of the joining member by the plastic deformation and with the elastic deformation pressure.

Abstract: A sleeve (1) which can house at least a portion (2) of cable or a pipe (4) comprises an internally hollow body (6) having at least one flexible portion (22) which can be clamped around the said portion of the cable or pipe, and a sealing element (26) provided in the region of the flexible portion of the sleeve body, deformable together therewith and produced by co-moulding. The sleeve (1) can be associated with a clamping ring nut (100) which can deform the assembly formed by the flexible portion (22) of the sleeve body and the scaling element (26) onto the portion of the cable or of the pipe which is housed in the sleeve body (1).

Abstract: A pipe coupling for joining a first pipe to pipes of varying diameters includes first and second hollow fittings which are secured together in end-to-end relationship by a crimping process to rigidly hold the fitting members together to form a continuous fluid passageway. The first fitting member is comprised of metal, and a second fitting member is comprised of plastic material. The second fitting member has a pair of well openings with the outer well adjacent one end thereof being of a greater diameter than the inner well. The outer well is adapted to receive the end of a hollow plastic pipe of greater diameter, e.g., ¾?. The second well is available alternatively to receive the end of a plastic pipe of reduced diameter, e.g., ½?.

Abstract: A piping elbow capable of facilitating a fluid flow direction change in a smaller space than conventional piping elbows, without causing the larger pressure losses found when using conventional elbows in the equivalent space. Piping elbows of the present invention comprise a substantially-cylindrical body having a first end, a second end, and a substantially-constant inside diameter; a tangential inlet attached to the body near the first end of the body and having an inside diameter smaller than the inside diameter of the body; and a tangential outlet attached to the body near the second end of the body and having an inside diameter smaller than the inside diameter of the body. Fluid flows linearly through the tangential inlet and enters the body. Inside the body, linear motion of the fluid is converted into a rotational or spiral motion. The fluid in the body continues its spiral motion as it also moves axially through the body toward the tangential outlet.

Abstract: A connector for forming a connection between the tubular end of a first fluid conveying member and a threaded end of a second fluid conveying member as a threaded portion for engagement with a threaded end of a second fluid conveying member. The connector is provided with means for engaging an external circumferentially extending groove located on the tubular end of the first fluid conveying member. Means are provided for effecting sealing engagement with said threaded end of the second fluid conveying member.

Abstract: A locking ring designed to work in a self restraining pipe joint.

Abstract: A coupling for connecting flexible hoses together is provided. The coupling includes male and female fittings both of which include integral shank and quick disconnect coupling portions. The shank portions of the male and female fittings each being insertable at least partially in a respective one of the flexible hoses for securing the fittings to the hoses. The coupling portion of the male fitting including a stem and the coupling portion of the female fitting being configured to receive and non-threadably engage the stem of the male fitting. The coupling portion of the male fitting including a collar movable between locked and unlocked positions such that in the locked position the male and female fittings are securely engaged and in the unlocked position the stem portion of male fitting can be selectively decoupled from the coupling portion of the female fitting.

Abstract: The invention is directed toward methods for operating a series hybrid vehicle in a manner that responds to the operator's demand for power output, while maximizing engine efficiency and minimizing disruptions in vehicle drivability. According to principles of the present invention, when the driver of a series hybrid vehicle makes a demand for power output, whether the secondary power source(s) is supplied with secondary energy stored in an energy storage device(s), direct input energy generated by an engine(s), or both, depends on the amount of available secondary energy stored in the vehicle's secondary storage device(s) alone, and in combination with vehicle speed. During the time that the engine is used to generate secondary energy, the power efficiency level at which the engine is operated also depends on the vehicle speed and the amount of available secondary energy stored in the vehicle's secondary storage device alone, and in combination with vehicle speed.

Abstract: One or more tethered platforms, each comprising three or more, mill rotors, are operated at altitudes in relatively high winds to generate electricity. These windmill kites use one or more electromechanical tethers on each platform. Their position, attitude and orientation are monitored by one or more GPS receivers and/or gyros and controlled through differential thrusts and torque-reactions produced by the mill rotors. The kites can be electrically powered from a ground supply during relatively calm periods, or landed if desired. During windy periods the kites may be used to generate electricity by tilting the rotors at an angle, or incidence to the on-coming wind. In this generate mode the mill rotors simultaneously develop thrust while generating electricity.

Abstract: Latches including a housing, a rotary pawl, catch means for releasably holding the pawl in a closed configuration, and means for operating the catch means are disclosed. The pawl is pivotally attached to the housing and is rotationally movable between a closed or engaged configuration and an open or disengaged configuration. The pawl is provided with a torsion spring member that biases the pawl toward the open or disengaged configuration. In some embodiments the catch means includes a locking member. In other embodiments the catch means includes a pivotally movable trigger. The means for operating the catch means may be electrically powered.

Abstract: A latching system and method are provided for facilitating an easier and/or smoother latching of a locking mechanism, such as a latching and catching mechanism for use with the closing of doors. In accordance with an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary latching system comprises a catch device and a latch handle configured for maintaining closure of a door. To reduce or prevent any undesirable “kick-back” of the latch handle during closure of the door, the catch device can comprise a catch spring mechanism configured to facilitate engagement with the latch handle. To provide for a substantially even balance against the catch device and/or to provide for a substantially even pressure against a door gasket, the latch handle can comprise a latch spring mechanism configured to allow engagement of the latch handle to the catch device as well as facilitate engagement of the door during closure.

Abstract: A tubular door lock includes a dead bolt and a follower slidably received in a housing and coupled together. The follower included a groove formed between two levers, two actuators are rotatably received in the housing and each includes one or more actuating fingers engageable with the levers of the follower, for selectively actuating the levers of the follower to move the dead bolt relative to the housing, when the actuators are rotated relative to the housing. The provision of the actuators in different positions relative to the housing allows the lock device or the knob to engage with either of actuators, for allowing the lock device and the knob to be secured into the door panel at different positions.

Abstract: A lock mechanism (20) for a door comprising: a door handle (110) manually movable from a rest position to an activated position; a first bias spring (170) biasing the door handle to automatically return to the rest position; a lock button (210) movable from an unlocked position to a locked position, wherein when the lock button is in the locked position an associated door lock is locked, thereby preventing the door from being opened and when the lock button is in an unlocked position the door lock is capable of being opened by the door handle when it is moved to the activated position, whereby a quick release of the door handle from its activated position initiates movement of the lock button from the unlocked position to the locked position; the lock mechanism further includes a lever assembly comprising: a programmed lever (300, 302) for blocking the lock button from moving to its locked position in response to the quick release of the door handle, wherein when the lock button is in the locked position an a

Abstract: In a vehicle with a bumper which is attached to the vehicle transverse to the longitudinal direction of the vehicle via a deformation element, the deformation element exhibits two first side walls that are spaced apart, and are joined to second side walls that are spaced apart. The first and second side walls have first and second grooves that run transverse to the longitudinal direction of the vehicle and are arranged in pairs opposite each other, each in a common plane. The first grooves extend over the whole breadth of the first side walls and the second grooves extend over only a middle part of the second side walls leaving a region free at both edges. The first grooves are arranged in pairs in first planes and the second grooves are arranged in pairs in second planes situation between two subsequent first planes.

Abstract: A combination buttonhook and zipper puller having a tapered elongated portion can be inserted in buttonholes of different sizes to grasp buttons of different sizes for buttoning. A discontinuity in the outer periphery of the invention permits the tapered elongated portion to be formed in the shape of a hook for inserting into a zipper handle for raising or lowering a zipper.

Abstract: The present invention provides a connector tool capable of holding a cable connector, for coupling and/or decoupling the connector into or from a connector port in an area having a high density of connector ports. The connector tool comprises a sleeve and a gripper, wherein the gripper has at least two fingers that form a slot for engaging the connector. The fingers are capable of being drawn into the sleeve to form a compartment in interlocking engagement with the connector. In an embodiment, the connector tool is capable of handling a SC fiber optic cable connector. In another embodiment, the connector tool is capable of handling an electrical cable connector.

Abstract: A user inputs target sequence data that is primary sequence information on a target protein to an interaction site prediction apparatus of this invention. A fragment structure prediction simulation is executed to the target sequence data input to each of fragment structure prediction programs for predicting a fragment structure of the protein from the primary sequence information on the protein. Fragment structure prediction results of the respective fragment structure prediction programs are compared with one another. Based on this comparison result, a frustration of a local part of the primary sequence information on the target protein is calculated. An interaction site in the target protein is predicted based on the calculated frustration of the local part.

Abstract: A pickup truck modification wherein the truck bed is effectively extended laterally by providing opposing, hingedly attached sidewalls. The sidewalls may be selectively positioned vertically or horizontally, and, when positioned horizontally, allow for positioning relatively wide loads. The truck bed is effectively widened as the sidewalls are laterally positioned in weight bearing relation by abutment members which depend from the sidewalls. Loads wider than the truck bed, but not substantially exceeding the additional width created by the laterally extended sidewalls, may be placed on the truck bed with the excess portion of the load supported by the sidewalls. When used in combination with an extendable ramp assembly, loading and unloading of bulky loads is greatly facilitated.

Abstract: The present invention provides a liner-dispensing trash receptacle system for use in combination with a motor vehicle. The liner-dispensing trash receptacle system essentially comprises a trash-receiving container, a liner-dispensing assembly, and a liner roll. The trash-receiving container essentially comprises a container bottom, a container rim, an inner container surface, and an outer container surface. The inner container surface essentially defines a superior matter-receiving volume and the outer container surface is cooperatively associated with a container-engaging surface. The liner-dispensing assembly comprises first and second laterally spaced rod-retaining members, first and second anchor structures, and a liner-retaining rod. The liner roll essentially comprises a continuously-furled liner length and a rod-receiving center. The rod-receiving center receives the liner-retaining rod and the container rim supports a roll beginning end of the first trash-receiving liner.