Abstract: A sanitation handle for carts and railings comprising an open tubular flexible sleeve member which is expandable for receiving at least a portion of the main handle member of a cart, said flexible sleeve member having a first open end and a second open end and a slit formed longitudinally along length of flexible sleeve member.

Abstract: A golf bag includes a base adapted to receive a ground-rolling device. The ground-rolling device is configured to be detachably connectable with the base. The ground-rolling device includes an axle provided with wheels located substantially at each end of the axle. When the ground-rolling device is connected to the base, the wheels project laterally from either side of the base.

Abstract: A stroller is provided that features a frame element and at least one wheel supporting the frame, a first arm member configured to be gripped by a human hand mechanically coupled to the frame element such that the first arm member moves in a reciprocating manner with respect to the frame element, and a second arm member configured to be gripped by a human hand mechanically coupled to the frame element such that the second arm member moves in a reciprocating manner with respect to the frame element. A coupling member is provided that mechanically couples the first arm member to the second arm member such that the reciprocating movement of the first arm member is substantially maintained in opposition to the reciprocating movement of the second arm member whereby the natural periodic movement of human arms during walking or jogging is facilitated.

Abstract: Improved third, tag, axle for a standard two-axle log-carrying trailer to permit carrying additional load. The inventive third axle assembly is pivotally linked directly to the bunk of a standard log trailer bogie by two, laterally-spaced hitch assemblies that permit vertical motion of the third axle, but not lateral movement. The inventive third axle assembly increases the payload capacity of the trailer with better maneuverability. A pivoting cone support and centering assembly is used to insure proper alignment of the tag axle during transport and when first unloaded. By following the bunk, the inventive axle more closely follows the tractor front wheel path during turns, rather than worsening the cut-across effect of ordinary turn geometry. That is, the inventive tag axle tracks more nearly in the proper lane, tending significantly less to cut across inside the tractor turn in both left and right turns, and thus is a safer rig.

Abstract: Automobile steering linkage systems and methods are provided in the various embodiments of the present invention. Some embodiments of the present invention can be used in heavy-duty automobiles for steering linkage toe-adjustment systems, and other embodiments can be utilized in other automobiles. An automobile steering linkage system can comprise a first rod and a unitary second rod. The first rod can be coupled between a first point and a first wheel, and the length of the first rod can be altered. The second rod can be coupled to the first wheel and a second wheel, and an eccentric ball stud can couple the second rod to the second wheel to alter the distance between the first wheel and the second wheel thus providing an automobile toe-adjustment system. Other embodiments are also claimed and described.

Abstract: Provided is a slotted axle assembly for a vehicle suspension system. The slotted axle assembly includes an axle beam extending laterally between two axle connectors. Each axle connector is slotted for mating with an end of the axle beam. When assembled, each end of the axle beam surrounds or encapsulates an axle connector. A kingpin housing is inserted into each axle connector for receiving and retaining a king pin. Also, a bottom plate is attached to the axle beam and the two axle connectors. The slotted axle assembly may include a plurality of brackets, braces and channels, to include one or more damper brackets, air spring mating channels, and control arm brackets. Components of the slotted axle assembly may be welded together, or an alternate method of mechanical fastening may be employed.

Abstract: A structure for enabling independently suspended wheels to lean with vehicle hull, which comprises a linkage mechanism and two suspending mechanisms.

Abstract: It is a torsion beam suspension S including a pair of lateral trailing members, each of which has a front end portion 1a pivotally supported by a vehicle body and also has a rear end portion 1b adapted to suspend wheels, and a torsion beam 2 adapted to have an open face, in which a vehicle front side or a vehicle rear side thereof is opened, and to extend in a lateral direction of a vehicle. Intermediate portions 1c of the pair of trailing members 1 are respectively bonded to both end portions 2a of the torsion beam 2. On an inner side wall 1d of each of the trailing members 1, a patch member 4 connecting a corresponding one of the trailing members 1 to the torsion beam 2 is disposed.

Abstract: A roll formed step rail for a vehicle comprises an elongated rail body including a continuous rail wall of substantially uniform thickness. The rail wall describes a continuous cross-sectional profile between two elongated free edges, the cross-sectional profile of the rail being substantially uniform along the length of the rail body. The cross-sectional profile of the rail body includes a relatively flat top portion disposed between a substantially semi-circular front curved portion and a substantially quarter-circular rear curved portion. A rear mounting lip extends forward from the rear curved portion to one of the elongated free edges. A front mounting lip extends upward and then rearwards from the front curved portion to another of the elongated free edges. The elongated free edges are generally in line with one another, but spaced apart to define a longitudinal channel therebetween having a predetermined width. The rail body is formed from a sheet of material by a process of roll forming.

Abstract: A wheelchair which facilitates the storage of retractable leg rests within its side frames. These leg rest are independently able to be in the “stored” or “use” positions and continue to allow the wheelchair frame to be folded. The leg rest members are telescopically mounted to each other and allow for leg length adjustment on this telescopic slide. This leg rest assembly has angle adjustability to suit multiple angles of the occupant's knees for comfort.

Abstract: A releasable riser plate assembly is provided for use with a telemark binding. The assembly is mounted to a ski. The assembly includes a base plate interconnecting a front and rear housing, and a release plate mounted over the base plate. Force transmitting members are integrated in the housings to hold the release plate. A toe adapter of the telemark binding is mounted on the release plate. The toe of a ski boot is secured in the toe adapter. Adequate force generated by the boot in either a lateral direction or vertical direction results in disengagement of the release plate from the base plate and housings. Accordingly, the boot separates from the ski. The assembly incorporates a ski brake. The ski brake activates upon separation of the release plate.

Abstract: Ski binding (1; 1?; 1?), in particular touring, telemark or cross-country binding, with a front retaining element associated with the front sole end (7a) of a ski boot (5), a back retaining element (21) so constructed that it engages an edge (7b) at the front part of the boot sole or at the heel of the boot, and a tensioning device (17; 25; 47; 17?; 17?) that connects the front and back retaining elements to one another, and that allows the front and back retaining elements to be locked to the ski boot and, in particular in the locked state, allows the heel of the boot to be raised away from the ski, wherein the front retaining element grips the sole of the ski boot on both sides near the tip of the boot, in particular with lateral resilience, and with the front retaining element there is associated an elastic pressing element (13) to press the upper side of the sole against the retaining element.

Abstract: The invention describes a ski binding (1), with guide elements (8, 9) which can be mounted or pre-fitted on a ski (3) in the binding longitudinal direction (10), for a front and a rear jaw body (4, 5). A first coupling element (15) is connected to the front jaw body (4) and a second coupling element (16) is connected to the rear jaw body (5). Mutually facing end portions (17, 18) of these coupling elements (15, 16) co-operate with a positioning and fixing mechanism (14) disposed between the jaw bodies (4, 5) in order to adjust and retain the jaw body (4, 5) as necessary. An overlap width (19) between the two coupling elements (15, 16) can be varied to make an individual adjustment for different jaw distances (12). At least one coupling element (15, 16) is provided with at least two mutually parallel rows (21, 22, 23) of positioning elements (20), and these positioning element-rows (21, 22, 23) are disposed offset from one another in the binding longitudinal direction (10).

Abstract: A three wheeled baby stroller is provided with a single steerable rear wheel. The stroller preferably has the three wheels positioned to form an equilateral triangle, resulting in a highly maneuverable stroller. The stroller has a minimized turning swath and is easily steered. The stroller has a simple and relatively lightweight design. The seat for the infant is positioned relatively low to the ground to increase stability.

Abstract: An infant carriage transport apparatus, adapted with a large storage bin. By providing a utility cart having a conventional child seat combined with substantial load carrying capacity, the present invention allows a caregiver to simultaneously transport a child along with substantial loads of laundry, groceries, and the like. The utility cart includes a collapsible frame assembly adapted with a plurality of wheels, handles for pushing, an infant seat, and at least one large capacity storage bin. In various embodiments, the storage bin may be located is located toward the front or rear of the cart and provides a deep, large volume compartment suitable for receiving large loads of laundry, grocery bags, etc. The storage bin is defined by flexible fabric walls that include at least one opening and closing portion for providing access. The utility cart may further be adapted with one or more rearwardly disposed shelves and a removable top mounted tray configured with partitions and cup holders.

Abstract: Harmful effects of the sun are becoming more prominent than they have been in the past. Thus, appropriately shielding ourselves from the sun has become ever more important. Unfortunately, applying sunscreens to infants may not be preferable thus sunshade umbrellas have been developed that clamp onto a stroller and are user positionable to provide shade to the infant located thereunder. Unfortunately, as the stroller I moved with respect to the sun, the orientation of the umbrella must be varied in order to ensure the infant is in adequate shade. Not applicable to just stroller umbrellas, an automated position in system for an umbrella is thus disclosed. The automated positioning system orients the canopy of the umbrella in relation to the sun so that shade at a predetermine location is provided thereunder.

Abstract: An apparatus which can be configured to be a trailer and a shed including a trailer frame, a trailer hitch arm collapsably connected to the trailer frame, a floor attached substantially planar with the frame, at least two side walls connected to the floor, wherein the walls are arranged perpendicular to the floor, at least one door attached to one of the side walls by a first hinge, a tailgate attached to the trailer by a second hinge, wherein the tailgate provides a substantially planar surface that can function as a floor for the shed and a tailgate for the trailer and an axle having at least two wheels, the axle pivotably connected to the trailer frame, wherein the axle pivots into a down position to provide the trailer with an extended axle and wheels, and the axle pivots into an up position to provide the trailer with a substantially planar base with a retracted axle and wheels.

Abstract: PORTABLE TRAILER A transport vehicle includes a bed formed in the rear end thereof. A base is seated on the bed and supports a load-bearing platform opposing the bed forming a storage space therebetween and an opening therebetween into the storage space at the rear end of the vehicle. A wheeled trailer is also provided, which is positionable in the storage space, is removable from the storage space, and has a hitched drawbar engagable to a tow bat secured to the rear of the vehicle.

Abstract: The invention relates to fasteners adapted for use in automobile air bag attachment systems. The fastener comprises a hook to engage a vehicle structure during installation and a pin to lock the fastener in place. Advantageously, the hook portion may be quickly installed and will support the air bag assembly while allowing any positional adjustments to be made prior to locking the fastener by depressing the pin until it is fully engaged in the vehicle structure. An embodiment of the invention incorporates both a locking method to prevent the fastener from being disengaged and a method of releasing this lock if needed for servicing. Another aspect of the invention provides a method for reducing the likelihood of improperly installed parts by preventing locking when the fastener is in a partially installed configuration.

Abstract: In a knee protecting airbag device of the present invention, an airbag is folded and housed on the front side of the knees of a seated passenger. The airbag is protruded rearward of a vehicle from a protruding opening and expanded and inflated upward, when an inflating gas flows in. And, the airbag is arranged on the front side of the knees of the passenger between a member on the body side and the knees of the passenger thereby to protect the knees of the passenger. The protruding opening has a transverse width size set within a range of ? to ? of the transverse width size of the airbag having completed its expansion and inflation.

Abstract: An occupant restraint system which is activated instantaneously at an vehicle accident to protect an occupant's body against a disaster. An occupant restraint system (A) is provided on the back (1a) of a seat (1) with a shoulder top restraint device (4) for restraining the right shoulder portion of the occupant (2). The occupant restraint system (A) is provided on the side portion of the back (1a) of the seat (1) with a shoulder side restraint device (5A), which includes: a motor (12) adapted to be actuated by a sense signal of a motor vehicle accident; an instantaneous turning mechanism unit (13) driven by the motor (12); bifurcated arms (14A) mounted on the instantaneous turning mechanism unit (13); and a shoulder receiving portion (15A) mounted on the other ends of the bifurcated arms (14A) for protecting the shoulder side (3b) of the body of the occupant (2).

Abstract: An apparatus (10) for helping to protect an occupant (28) of a vehicle (12) that has a side structure (16) and a roof (18). The apparatus (10) includes an inflatable vehicle occupant protection device (14) having a stored condition in which the protection device is deflated, rolled up, and positioned extending along the vehicle roof (18). The protection device (16) is inflatable away from the vehicle roof (18) to a deployed condition positioned between the side structure (16) and the vehicle occupant (28). The apparatus (10) also includes a housing (40) for the protection device (16) when in the stored condition. At least one of the housing (40) and the protection device (16) include a portion (200) for blocking telescoping movement of the protection device (14).

Abstract: The present invention relates to an A-pillar mounting structure of a curtain airbag. In particular, an A-pillar mounting structure in which an upper mounting member of a boss of an A-pillar trim is separated from the during deployment of an airbag and the trim separated from the A-pillar is prevented from going far away by a cap that is prevented from being scattered by a cap scattering preventing means connected to a mounting member or a trim connecting means. The present invention relates to an A-pillar mounting structure. in which a curtain airbag is installed and to which an A-pillar trim is coupled. The A-pillar trim includes an A-pillar trim boss for connecting the A-pillar trim to an A-pillar, and an upper mounting member provided to an upper end of the A-pillar trim boss and formed to be separable from the A-pillar trim boss during deployment of the curtain airbag.

Abstract: Disclosed is a steering wheel assembly, which comprises an airbag module 6 having an airbag 61 adapted to be inflated during a vehicle collision, and a centrally-located steering pad 8 housing the airbag module 6. The steering pad includes a deployment segment located around a peripheral region of the steering pad and adapted to be forcibly displaced by the airbag during inflation, and a stationary segment located in a central region of the steering pad and adapted to be kept in its fixed state even during the inflation of the airbag. The stationary segment is provided with a manual operation section adapted to be manually operated based on either one of rotational and sliding movements so as to control an in-vehicle device.

Abstract: An apparatus (10) helps protect an occupant (20, 24) of a vehicle (12) that has an instrument panel (70) and a side structure (82, 122). The apparatus (10) includes a frontal air bag (30, 100) inflatable from a stored position rearward in the vehicle (12) to a deployed position between the instrument panel (70) and the vehicle occupant (20, 24). The apparatus (10) also includes a side air bag (60, 130) inflatable from a stored position in the instrument panel (70) to a deployed position between the side structure (82, 122) and the vehicle occupant (20, 24). A first inflator (34) is actuatable to provide inflation fluid for inflating the frontal air bag (30, 100). A second inflator (104) is separate from the first inflator (34) and is actuatable to provide inflation fluid for inflating the side air bag (60, 130).

Abstract: An airbag cushion is disclosed for use in automotive protective systems. The airbag cushion includes a tube that may be restricted to prevent gas venting. A cord having a plurality of stoppers is coupled to the tube. Upon airbag deployment, the cord extends until taut or extends until the cushion encounters an obstruction. If pulled taut, the cord incrementally tightens the tube and restricts gas venting. If the cushion encounters an obstruction, the cord remains lax and the tube is able to vent gas.

Abstract: An airbag cushion is disclosed for use in automotive protective systems. The airbag cushion includes a diffuser for re-directing gas out of the cushion via cinch tubes when an obstruction is encountered.

Abstract: An airbag for use in motor vehicles having two or more chambers, which is simple to manufacture, low-cost and not susceptible to disturbances. The airbag is configured such that the chambers can have different internal pressures in case of airbag activation since a dividing seam between the chambers of the airbag is configured to act as a gas stream divider and direct differing quantities of gas into the chambers.

Abstract: In an airbag provided in a folded condition, a front end of the airbag includes a pulled-out section provided by pulling out the end of the airbag. In the airbag in a stored condition, an oblique path from a front end of the airbag to a fixed point of a front pillar can be reached by the pulled-out section. In the developed condition of the airbag, the pulled-out section can further draw the position of the front end of the airbag to the front side, thereby providing an increased protection range by the airbag.

Abstract: Disclosed herewith is a telescopic type steering device that is high in vibration rigidity and good in feeling of steering has a lower column; an upper column telescopically coupled to the lower column; a steering shaft assembly having an upper axle member for mounting a steering wheel at the upper end and a lower axle member spline-coupled with the upper axle member so as to transmit steering torque to a steering mechanism of a car body from the wheel through the upper and lower axle members; a lower bearing for rotatably supporting the lower axle member at the lower side; an upper bearing for rotatably supporting the upper axle member at the upper side; and an intermediate bearing for rotatably supporting the steering shaft assembly at an intermediate position between the upper and lower bearings.

Abstract: A safety belt in combination with a deflection fitting is described. The deflection fitting includes a deflection surface across which the safety belt extends. The deflection surface has a width which is smaller than the width of the safety belt.

Abstract: A clipboard including a board having first and second surfaces, a clip integral with the first surface, and a plurality of recesses formed in the second surface, the recesses are adapted to receive one or more models.

Abstract: A calendar system including a bound component having a plurality of sheets of paper and a binding mechanism binding the plurality of sheets together. Each sheet includes a calendar portion printed thereon, with each calendar portion of each sheet being of substantially the same size and format. The system further includes a generally translucent insert configured to be directly releasably coupled to the binding mechanism such that the insert is positionable on top of one of the sheets such that the calendar portion of the underlying sheet is visible through the insert. The system includes a permanent writing instrument configured to dispense permanent markings on the insert when the insert is written upon by the writing instrument, and erasing means for erasing permanent markings from the insert.

Abstract: A security sticker and a document retrieval system therefor is described, wherein the sticker comprises one or more security features on a backing layer having opposite first and second major sides, said first major side having a transparent or translucent adhesive layer applied at least to a first part thereof and a liner on aside of the adhesive layer remote from said backing layer. The first major side has in the first part of said security sticker a first area containing one or more indicia describing first information to be displayed and to be protected against forgery and/or tampering in a first mode of use and said second major side has in a second part of said security sticker a second area located opposite to a third area on said first major side that does not contain information to be displayed and protected in said first mode of use.

Abstract: The applications are limitless and would have the possibility of use world-wide in the 33 languages as described above and potentially more. Some applications would include: For use on university and college dorm room doors, on books and articles of personal property and on projects left on desks. “NOTICE-IT” squares could even be left on food items in student refrigerators or cabinets, on anything left by the owner which is NOT TO BE DISTURBED. Use for every home or business office in the world to either place onto office doors quickly or upon work assembled on a desk, a computer station and all other office equipment or machinery that should not be disturbed. Use on home bedroom, study, and library doors by both children and adults. NOTICE-IT stickers could also be used throughout every home in the world on any object or door. To be placed on machinery or equipment that may be in the process of being serviced, repaired or altered, regardless of location.

Abstract: Outserts having printed information thereon are disclosed and are formed in accordance with a method in which a plurality of parallel folds are made in a sheet of paper in a first fold direction using a plurality of pairs of folding rollers and stop members to form an intermediate folded item and in which a plurality of cross-folds are made in the intermediate folded item to form the outsert. The cross-folds may be made to divide the length of the intermediate folded item into ten panels, fourteen panels, or eighteen panels.

Abstract: A hot gas seal for a conduits penetrating the wall(s) of a vessel such as a heat recovery steam generator unit. The seal will permit lateral movement greater than 2 inches (typically 2? to 10?) and unlimited axial movement without seal degradation and failure. The instant seal has a life expectancy of at least ten years. The seal includes three serially-arranged, independent insulation segments or pillows. The pillow adjacent the vessel casing and the center pillow employ metal sheets to sandwich insulation therebetween. The center pillow travels laterally with the conduit. The third or outer pillow terminates in a split seal ring having containment structure attached thereto.

Abstract: A connector for connecting to an end of a corrugated conduit. An infitting section can be inserted into the end of a corrugated conduit and has at least one conical section which is provided with a ramp surface that slopes upward in the insertion direction, pointing away from the infitting end. A clamp is spaced radially apart from the infitting section and includes at least one engaging nose which can be inserted between two elevations of the corrugated conduit.

Abstract: A conduit coupling device for joining conduits including a lock ring, a lock nut and a body, the body have an end adapted to receive the lock nut and the lock ring. The lock ring has an anti-shear and pull-out resisting construction adapted for resisting lock ring shear and conduit pull-out. The lock nut is adapted to receive the lock ring and compress the lock ring onto the conduit as the lock nut is received by the body end. The lock ring has proximal and distal ends with a bore being adapted to receive the conduit said bore having an inner surface with an inner liner bonded to the inner surface of the bore. The anti-shear and pull-out resistant construction may include the inner liner having sawtooth ridges or grit particles to help resist lock ring shear and conduit pull-out and convert the conduit pull-out force to a shear force. In addition, the lock ring may include an annular flared rim forming an annular, concave shear engagement surface.

Abstract: A fluid coupling includes a housing having a seal mounted in a bore. An endform has a tip portion extending from a tip end and a retainer engagement surface which is engaged by a retainer movable in the housing to latch the endform to the housing. A protective layer is disposed on an exterior surface of the endform extending from an end spaced from the tip end of the endform and defining a bare exterior surface on the tip portion of the endform which is directly engaged by the seal.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide new fittings and fitting assemblies for tight, leak-proof filter and fluid connections in a pump useful in dispensing fluid onto wafers during a semiconductor manufacturing process. One embodiment of a fitting assembly comprises an o-ring-less low profile fitting and a low profile male threaded locking nut. A manifold of the pump is machined with a female threaded hole for receiving the fitting and the locking nut. The fitting has higher compressibility than the manifold. Initially, as one end of the fitting touches the bottom of the receiving hole, there is a small gap between the end of the fitting and the bottom of the receiving hole. As the fitting is pressed down, the end of the fitting that touches the bottom of the receiving hole begins to deform and fill the small gap, thus creating a tight seal between the fitting and the manifold.

Abstract: A clamp joins two tubular bodies that are in contact with one another with radially protruding flanges. The clamp has a tensioning section for clamping the clamp in the circumferential direction, a tensioning device for introducing tensile forces oriented in the circumferential direction into the tensioning section, bridging a radial clamp opening in the circumferential direction and a holding section which reaches around the flange in the circumferential direction in the installed state, is attached to the flange on the outside radially and extends around it axially on both sides, clamping them axially against one another. The holding section may be formed by several spring elements that act axially and are arranged side-by-side in the circumferential direction and may be designed and dimensioned so that they are capable of following thermally induced expansions and shrinkage of the flanges with spring elasticity in the installed state of the clamp.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cooling system for an engine inside a power generator, in the field of the power generator, which mainly includes a cool air suction hood, an engine housing side cover, an engine housing, a cool air cooling fan, an exhaust pipe; the cool air suction hood is jointed to the engine housing side cover, the left air guide plate and the right air guide plate on the upper of the engine secured to the engine housing, thus form two main cooling and ventilating chambers A and B on the left and right upper portion of the engine. An engine bottom air guide plate is secured to the bottom of engine housing side cover and forms the bottom cooling and ventilating chamber C of the engine with the side cover and an engine crank case rear cover. The engine crank case rear cover, the above-mentioned members, a heat insulation chamber body, a sealing ring and a heat insulation chamber rear hood form a double chamber cooling means of the secondary cooling cycle chamber D.

Abstract: A power supply control system for a vehicle includes a supply line system, a first electric generating means, a second electric generating means, and a control means. The first electric generating means generates electricity through use of a mechanical drive force of a drive source of the vehicle, which drives the vehicle to run. The second electric generating means generates electricity through use of a heat energy. The first and second electric generating means are connected to the supply line system. The control means controls the first electric generating means and the second electric generating means.

Abstract: A fluid-driven lighting device comprises a main body, shaped like a cylinder, having a first end connected with a water supply pipe and a second end connected with a sprinkler head, an electric generator, mounted on the main body and further comprising a turbine wheel, placed inside the main body and driven by a flow of liquid the main body, and a generator unit, driven by the turbine wheel and generating an electric current; and at least one lighting unit, set on the main body and emitting light, wherein liquid flows through the main body, causing the electric generator to generate an electric current which in turn supplies the lighting unit for emitting light.

Abstract: In one embodiment of the present invention, an apparatus for increasing motor vehicle fuel efficiency is provided that includes means for converting air flow into energy that supplements the power needs of the vehicle's power plant, thereby reducing the power plant's fuel consumption and housing means for containing the energy conversion means. In an embodiment, the means for converting air flow into energy is a multiplicity of roof mounted turbine fans.

Abstract: A wave energy converter (WEC) includes a shell suitable for being placed within a body of water. The shell contains an internal oscillator comprising a “reaction mass” and a spring mechanism coupled between the reaction mass and the shell. The shell and internal oscillator are constructed such that, when placed in a body of water and in response to waves in the body of water, there is relative motion between the shell and the internal oscillator's mass. A power take-off (PTO) device is coupled between the internal oscillator and the shell to convert their relative motion into electric energy. In systems embodying the invention, the spring mechanism is designed such that its displacement or movement is less than the displacement or movement of the reaction mass. The spring mechanism may be any device which enables the reaction mass to undergo a given replacement while its displacement or movement is less than that of the reaction mass. This property enables the size of the WEC to be more readily controlled (e.

Abstract: A wind powered generator comprising first and second current generator means arranged to generate electric current in response to relative rotation between the two generator means; at least one rotary part having vanes, the rotary part being operatively connected to one of the generator means and arranged to rotate in a first direction around an axial shaft when exposed to a flow of air perpendicular to the shaft; and rotary part barrier means arranged in stationary relation to the rotary part, the barrier means configured to provide a barrier sector around a portion of the vane free edge path of the vane configured to inhibit air which follows a vane rotating into the barrier sector from discharging outside of the vane free edge path whilst the vane is rotating through the barrier sector.

Abstract: Wind driven apparatus for an aerial power generation system include driven elements and controls. The driven elements are configured and shaped to provide maximum force from both lift and drag during the downwind phase of operation and minimum force during the upwind phase. The driven elements have a sail portion with a leading edge and a trailing edge. The controls change the driven elements between high force configurations for downwind operation and low force configurations for upwind operation, adjust the pitch and azimuth angles of the driven elements, and control the camber.

Abstract: The invention relates to a vehicle door lock comprising a housing and functional elements that are situated inside the housing, the elements being used for the following: a) a hand actuation of the lock by means of actuating elements that are mounted on the interior and exterior of the door; b) a central locking system that can be activated and operated either manually or by means of a motor; and c) alternatively cl) either a motor-operated door opening aid or c2) a unit, which is used to switch the actuating elements on the interior of the door into an inactive state, in which the actuating elements prevent the opening of the lock. One of the aims of the invention is to enable the lock to be produced in an efficient manner in both of the alternative embodiments. To achieve this, the two embodiments use a housing with an identical unmodified form and drive motors (3) that are identically.