Abstract: The present invention relates to a unit structure of containers, wherein a penetrated hole is formed on every joint of the left wall, right wall, the upper edge of the rear wall of the container and the edge of the upper plane of the container. A female fastening tape is stitched on the upper surface of the penetrated hole and stuck with the male fastening tape which is stitched on the corresponding place. A front wall installed on the edge of the notch of the upper plane is stitched with the upper plane of the container. An adsorptive member is mounted on the front wall to be attracted with the adsorptive member on the lid. The wheels are mounted on the bottom of the lowest container in order to achieve the purpose that the user can move the multi-layer container easily. By such arrangement, the multi-layer container can be formed firmly and the upper plane of the top container is strengthen to bear the weigh from the stuffs.

Abstract: An apparatus for transporting, storing and airing equipment is provided having a container and a support structure. The container is defined by a plurality sides of least one of which is movable to provide access to all of or a portion of an interior of the container. Equipment can be releasably attached to the interior via an organized array of attachments disposed along an interior surface of one or more side. The support structure can elevate a side of the container thereby disposing the container at an angle relative to a support floor. In that position, the container can be maintained in an open configuration allowing an air flow to pass over and/or through the equipment for airing.

Abstract: A lawn and garden cart has a frame and an axle attached to the frame. A pair of wheels are attached to the axle, each wheel being rotatably attached to an opposing end of the axle. A longitudinal tow bar is attached to the frame at a first end, the tow bar including a connector at a second distal end. The cart further includes a container having a base, a plurality of generally vertical sidewalls and an angled rear wall, the container being pivotally attached to the frame and releasably coupled to the tow bar.

Abstract: The present invention provides a suspension tuning device for vehicles with struts. More specifically, the suspension tuning device generally comprises a pair of plates constructed to mount juxtaposed to the strut/spindle mounting flange of a standard MacPherson strut, each plate includes an inset sub-plate having an offset aperture which cooperates with one of the spindle attachment bolts to control wheel camber.

Abstract: A wheeled walking frame (2) comprises a stand (4) provided with front wheels (16, 18), rear wheels (20, 22) and at least two grip parts (8, 10) for pushing the walking frame (2) in the walking direction (6). The grip parts (8, 10) can pivot out of a main position (I), in which they are essentially parallel to the walking direction (6), into a pivoted position (II) in which they are arranged essentially transversely to the walking direction (6).

Abstract: A Walker includes a front fork, a handlebar mounted on an upper end of the front fork, a front wheel mounted on a lower end of the front fork, a support unit mounted on the upper end of the front fork in a downwardly inclined manner, a rear wheel mounted on a lower portion of the support unit, and a seat unit mounted on an upper portion of the support unit. Thus, the Walker is assembled and detached easily and rapidly to facilitate a user mounting and dismantling the Walker. In addition, all of the parts of the Walker are detachable before assembly to reduce the volume largely, thereby greatly decreasing costs of packaging, storage and transportation of the Walker.

Abstract: This invention is directed toward a skateboard truck with a single king-pin assembly mechanism with a compressible single bushing with a graduated coefficient of compressibility and built-in cam stops. The truck allows for superior rotation of the wheels due to the single king-pin assembly, which presents an improvement over the prior king-pin and bolt, as there is less stress on the moving parts, the danger of wheel-bite is reduced, and a tighter steering angle can be maintained. The axle hanger is reversible to allow a user to change the height of the skateboard deck from the surface. Because it is made from fewer parts, the truck is simpler to construct, take apart and repair, and can be made less expensively than traditional trucks.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for rebound control by a rebound coil spring placed within a shock absorber that is aligned along an axis between an axle and a chassis resists motion of the chassis away from the axle. A tube encloses a piston that fits in sliding sealing reciprocal engagement along an axis so controlled fluid flow may pass through passageways damping axial motion of the piston relative to the tube. A lock ring circular group assembly carried upon a shaft and within the tube is spaced apart from the piston and segmented shoes carried on the lock ring circular group assembly, are formed to engage the tube and bear resiliently against the tube in frictional engagement therewith.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for carrying a board on a vehicle, such as a bicycle. The apparatus includes a board rack that is carried by a frame of a vehicle, such as a frame fork on a bicycle. The board is carried in a vertical receiver of the board rack and at least one mounting bracket is carried by a frame of the board rack for affixing the frame onto a bicycle fork. In one case, the frame has a vertical receiver along a bottom end for receiving a bottom end of a board and a quick release retainer along a top end for further securing the board onto the frame. In one case, an upper mount is used to affix the frame with a releasable clamp to secure the frame to a bicycle frame fork. Additionally, a lower mount is provided for affixing the frame beneath the upper mount using an aperture that is configured to be affixed onto a wheel axel on a bicycle frame fork with a quick release wheel lock assembly.

Abstract: A cycle direction control which pivotally couples each of the opposed ends of an axle to a corresponding one each of a pair of members which operate in directionally opposed travel to control direction of an annular member which rotates about the axis of the axle.

Abstract: A drive assembly associated with a front wheel of a wheeled conveyance having a crosswise extending and linear shaped handle. A pair of sliding handle gripping portions are attached to extending ends of the handle, the gripping portions being linearly translated in first and second directions to continuously drive a closed loop belt extending within the handle. A drive shaft is operably engaged at a first end to the continuously driven closed loop belt. An extending end of the drive shaft operably engages the front wheel of the conveyance, such that actuation of the gripping portions is translated to forward rotating motion of the wheel.

Abstract: In two- and three-wheeled vehicles where a telescopic suspension system that journals a front wheel can be held at a predetermined contract percentage when a race is started. The predetermined contraction percentage of the telescopic suspension system is held at a start without requiring a part such as a cable. After the start, the predetermined contraction percentage can be automatically released, and re-regulation during operation after the release of an extension regulation can be prohibited. A holding device is provided with an automatic release mechanism that automatically releases an extension regulation when the telescopic suspension system is contracted more than the predetermined contraction percentage. A re-regulation prohibiting device prohibits re-regulation during operation after the release of an extension regulation by the operation of the automatic release mechanism.

Abstract: A motorcycle towing device includes a substantially vertical member and a substantially horizontal member being interconnected for supporting a motorcycle wheel. A draw bar is connected to at least one of the members for insertion into a receiver mounted on a vehicle. The draw bar has a given outer dimension being smaller than an inner dimension of the receiver. A projection mounted on the draw bar is movable outwardly beyond the given outer dimension of the draw bar for contacting the receiver.

Abstract: An ATV trailer is disclosed. An illustrative embodiment of the ATV trailer includes a portable trailer frame, at least one seat provided on the trailer frame and a basket provided on the trailer frame beneath the at least one seat.

Abstract: A joint structure for a baby stroller comprises a articulated assembly connected to the rear leg tube of the stroller frame, and uses the articulated assembly controllable pivoted with the push bar and the front leg tube. The articulated assembly has an engaging pin for locking the push bar in a fixed position therefore to keep the stroller in a erected position. The engaging pin may pulled and disengaged from the end of the pull bar, and allows the push bar to rotate to collapse the stroller.

Abstract: A detachable wheelchair for the disabled people is provided. The wheelchair is composed of a seat, a right wheel frame, and a left wheel frame. The seat is composed of a seat frame and a seat cushion. Two hollow shafts and one fixing nut are installed on the left-hand and right-hand side of the seat frame respectively. Two positioning shafts and one fixing bolt are arranged on the right and left wheel frame respectively. The positioning shafts on the wheel frames can be inserted into the hollow shafts on the seat frame, and the bolts can be screwed into the nuts. After the left and right wheel frames are fixed firmly onto the seat frame, they are assembled into a wheelchair.

Abstract: A container, in particular a container provided for transporting goods, said container being formed by at least two elements (20-1), (20-2) each comprising a base part and side walls, said base parts being formed by a set-up of fingers (21,22) and grooves (23,24) mounted in such a manner that the fingers (21,22) of one base part engage into the grooves (23,24) of another base part, thereby enabling a telescopic engagement of the base parts in order to adapt the container's width, whereby the fingers (21,22) of one of the base parts have at their edges, facing their respective groove, each time an essentially C-shaped profile (27) in which is housed a wheel (28), said wheel (28) being mounted on an axle (31) fixed on a finger of another base part, and wherein each base part is provided with a cover plate (2) extending within a volume delimited by said side walls, one of said cover plates (2) forming a top cover plate and the other cover plates being mounted in such a manner that they shift underneath said top

Abstract: Disclosed are embodiments of an airbag cushion and related airbag modules including a plurality of flaps that may be used to secure the airbag within a module housing. In one embodiment of the invention, first and second flaps are connected with the airbag cushion. The airbag cushion is adapted to be condensed into a compact configuration wherein the first flap extends adjacent to the second flap and in at least approximately the opposite direction as the second flap.

Abstract: Certain aspects and embodiments of the present invention provide an airbag case at least partly made from a relatively flexible material. The flexible material can be configured to provide the airbag components with the ability to connect to the vehicle and provide a channel to guide the flexible membrane upon expansion. In some embodiments, the airbag case includes a pocket formed from the folded flexible material. The pocket may receive a gas generator and a bag and attached to a cover or dashboard and the vehicle.

Abstract: The present invention provides a side curtain air bag facilitating the control of tension with the airbag. The side curtain air bag includes chambers expanded by gas supplied from a gas generator, and expands and develops into a curtain shape along a side part of a vehicle so as to protect vehicle occupants. The side curtain air bag includes primary chambers which expand to form the side curtain air bag, and a secondary chamber which expands after the primary chambers to apply additional tension across the expanded side curtain air bag. The secondary chamber includes an opening communicating with the primary chamber.

Abstract: A bracket suitable for guiding the direction of deployment of an inflatable element in a vehicle is provided. The bracket includes a first surface and a second surface. The second surface includes a plurality of spaced slits. The plurality of spaced slits enables the bracket to undergo at least one physical change when impacted.

Abstract: The invention relates to a thorax airbag device without housing which is mounted between a guide yoke and a tearing thread. The invention also relates to a seat which is provided with a thorax airbag device without housing which is mounted by a guide yoke and a tearing thread.

Abstract: An airbag apparatus comprising an airbag that expands between a vehicle occupant and a side wall of a vehicle body. The airbag is divided into a plurality of expanding chambers that are connected by a plurality of gas flow channels. Among the expanding chambers, the cross-sectional area of the gas flow channel leading to the expanding chamber that expands first is the largest, the cross-sectional area of the gas flow channel leading to the expanding chamber that expands last is the smallest, and the expanding chambers expand in stages.

Abstract: A power supply arrangement has a charge storage means, a charge means, a reference signal source and a processing means. The power supply arrangement is implemented to provide the output signal with the predetermined output signal level at the output terminal based on the supplementary supply signal or based on a combination of the supplementary supply signal and the input signal, if the actual input signal level is lower in amount to the set input signal level. The power supply arrangement can be used in a side airbag sensor system, wherein a power supply and communication protocol is used, which transmits an input signal in the form of a transmitted pulse to a sensor via the voltage supply, to store energy based on the transmitted pulse and to use the same to maintain an output level at the output of the voltage supply, when the input voltage falls below a critical threshold.

Abstract: A knee protector for a vehicle, which includes: a lower bracket including a base part in which an upper end thereof is fixed to a steering member of the vehicle, and a lower deformation part flexed upwardly from a lower end of the base part; an upper bracket including a front end part fixed to the base part of the lower bracket or fixed to the steering member, and an upper deformation part flexed downwardly from the front end part and located in a position higher than a position of the lower deformation part; a first foamed body provided between the lower deformation part and the base part; and a second foamed body provided between the upper deformation part and the base part.

Abstract: A steering column arrangement has a console arranged fixedly with respect to the vehicle and a steering column which has a steering column tube and a steering spindle mounted rotatably in the latter. The steering column is designed to be variable in its inclination and length, and a clamp for securing the steering column is provided. In order to increase the safety of the vehicle occupants, while at the same time maintaining known comfort functions, and to ensure a reliable use of the steering column arrangement, it is proposed to connect the steering column to the console by the clamp via a console slide which is mounted displaceably on the console. Furthermore, an actuation element operatively connected to the clamp is provided for releasing and locking the clamp, and the operative connection is releasable.

Abstract: A user supported portable sail assembly and method uses the force of the wind to help propel a user on a mobile device such as skis, snowboards, skateboards, in-line or ice skates, for example, in a controlled and safe manner. A sail is attached to the ends of a pair of parallel, flexible poles which the user holds onto, usually one pole in each hand. The user orients the sail to optimize direction and speed. As the sail catches wind currents, the poles flex and form an optimal airfoil. Should the user wish to stop using the sail assembly, the user simply brings the poles together and brakes or glides to a gentle stop. The poles may be constructed of multiple interlocking segments for easy and quick disassembly and compact stowing.

Abstract: A snow pole and snow board binding combination is disclosed. The snow pole is conveniently stored on a snowboard binding. The snow pole has telescoping pole members that may be automatically extended from an interior portion of a housing of the snow pole and may be automatically retracted into an interior portion of a housing of the snow pole. The snow pole may have an emergency flag system that is contained within the housing of the snow pole.

Abstract: A fluid reservoir constructed of a translucent, ultraviolet light stable, and impact resistant polyethylene material. The reservoir includes integrated stiffening ribs, molded into the side walls of the reservoir, and a mounting surface suitably configured for receiving reservoir accessories. The reservoir accessories include a fluid transfer pump and a breather filter.

Abstract: A coloring page is constructed of a center section which includes pictures or written matter which requires to be colored. The center section is surrounded by a plurality of stencil panels, each one of which is foldable onto the center section and comprises a stencil pattern which corresponds to a respective one of the various sections of the objects under the center section. The plurality of coloring pages can be bound together, or provided loosely, or held in a loose-leaf binder. The stencil panels are locatable in registration with various objects on the coloring section of the page, whereby a child is enabled to fold different ones of the stencil panels over the center or the page to color in or mark the different objects on the center section, without marking other sections.

Abstract: Interactive custom printed order placement and fulfillment systems and methods for placing, selling, accepting, proofing, transmitting, producing, servicing, and delivering orders for printed products including individualized or personalized information in time-efficient ways. Video conferencing technicians can provide direct access to professional, expert, and knowledgeable help. The interactive custom printed order fulfillment systems and methods further provide opportunities for targeted up-sells, cross-promotion, advertising, marketing, and information management to benefit those placing orders, those facilitating or brokering orders, and those producing and delivering orders, thereby increasing information efficiency.

Abstract: The invention relates to a flat security element for a security paper, value document or the like having a substrate (20) with two opposite main faces. According to the invention, at least one main face of the substrate (20) is provided with a fiber coating (22) to improve the embedding of the security element (12) in a security paper or a value document.

Abstract: The invention concerns a security paper comprising at least two plies of paper, wherein at least one intermediate layer arranged between the two plies of paper comprises at least one element providing the paper with high double folding resistance, such as defined by the NF ISO 5626 standard, the two plies and said intermediate layer being closely assembled. The invention also concerns a method for making said paper whereby the intermediate layer is deposited by spraying.

Abstract: Identification means are provided which include a first identification portion in the form of one or more images, characters and/or text. A second identification portion is removably located with said first identification portion to at least partially mask the first identification portion until the second identification portion is removed. The second identification portion is also in the form of one or more images, characters and/or text.

Abstract: A document containing security images which enable original documents to be distinguished from copies of the originals. The document 60 bears an image 63 containing a latent image 68. Latent image 68 may be formed from two or more images 65 and 66. The first image 65 is preferably formed at a high line frequency and at a first angle in one or more colors. The second image 66 is preferably formed at a lower line frequency at the same angle as first image 65 and in one or more colors. The second image is preferably formed between the lines, dot, swirls, or spots of the first image and may be printed either in register or out of register. The colors in the first image 65 and the second image 66 are preferably chosen so that latent image 68 has substantially the same color as image 63.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing an improved instant lottery ticket with a graphic overprint applied by offset lithography, and the instant lottery ticket made accordingly, are provided, whereby the superior quality visual images produced by lithographic printing may be obtained for the marketing advantage of the lottery ticket. A substrate comprises a secure area having variable (e.g. game) data printed therein and a graphic area. The secure area is hidden by a non-graphic overprint layer which covers it, comprising scratch-off layers. A graphic overprint layer is applied over the non-graphic overprint layer by means of offset lithographic printing. The non-graphic overprint layer is prepared in such a manner as to provide a sufficiently thin and smooth, and having the appropriate rheology and pH characteristics, for compatibility with graphic overprinting by offset lithography.

Abstract: Apparatus for operatively connecting an actuator rod to a valve stem is disclosed. An example apparatus includes a connector housing having an outer surface and an inner surface where the inner surface defines an internal cavity. The example apparatus also includes an actuator rod passage extending from the outer surface into the internal cavity that is adapted to receive at least a portion of the actuator rod and a valve stem passage extending from the outer surface into the internal cavity that is adapted to receive at least a portion of the valve stem. Additionally, the example apparatus includes a load relieving body disposed within the internal cavity between the actuator rod passage and the valve stem passage.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a metal nozzle boss provided with a sealing device, which has highly improved tightness and is combined with a plastic liner of a composite vessel used as a high-pressure vessel. The metal nozzle boss uses an elastic seal ring and a tightening piece in the plastic liner, so that the nozzle boss reliably seals the junction of the nozzle boss and the liner and prevents gas leakage from the vessel. The blade part of the nozzle boss has a dovetail-shaped locking groove, with locking ridges formed in the locking groove. Thus, when the plastic liner is produced by injecting molten resin into the locking groove, the plastic liner is securely combined with the metal nozzle boss. The composite vessel having the metal nozzle boss can be used as a fuel tank for natural gas vehicles or a hydrogen tank for fuel cell vehicles.

Abstract: A union for coupling two or more segments of tubing or optical fiber, having an elastomeric core with two or more tubular sections encased in a through bore of a union body, the ends of the union body bore having compression nuts having through bores for insertion of segments of tubing or optical fiber to be coupled, which, tubular sections, when compressed by the compression nuts, deform radially inwardly to hold and seal the segments of tubing or optical fiber inserted therein.

Abstract: A fitting assembly is provided with a first fitting component having a stepped wall surface; and a second fitting component radially spaced from the first fitting component when the fitting assembly is in a finger tight condition prior to pull-up. When the second fitting component is displaced into contact with the stepped wall surface during fitting pull-up, the stepped wall surface assists in separating the first fitting component from the second fitting component upon fitting disassembly.

Abstract: A collet quick connect fluid coupling includes a self-centering structure that is received within a channel (36) in a pilot (32). The channel and self-centering leg (28) ensures the collet (26) is approximately centered within the housing (22) as a tube (38) is moved into the housing. This prevents misalignment of the collet relative to the tube (38). In a preferred embodiment, the collet (26) has a ramp ( 30) on an inwardly facing surface that cams along a surface on the pilot (32), assisting the collet (26) in expanding when a tube (38) is moved into a housing (22).

Abstract: The present invention generally provides a tubular configured to mate with a second tubular so that sealing integrity is maintained between the tubulars before, during, and after expansion of the tubulars. In one embodiment, a connector for connecting tubulars is provided. The connector includes a pin portion; a box portion, wherein the pin and the box portions are configured to mate; a sealing surface formed in an inner surface of the box portion; a seal disposed in a groove formed in an outer surface of the pin portion, wherein the seal is configured to engage with a sealing surface of the box portion upon mating of the pin and the box portions; and a bump formed on an inner surface of the pin portion, wherein the bump is substantially axially aligned with the groove and the bump is configured so that the seal remains engaged with the box portion during and after expansion of the pin and the box portions.

Abstract: A self-locking fluid coupling, utilized to connect two fluid conduits together, does not require the lockwiring of the coupling nut to prevent the rotation of the coupling nut. The locking mechanism comprises a rotational locking means on a ferrule member. The rotational locking means engage one or more inwardly protruding engagement members of the B-nut. The engagement of the rotational locking means of the ferrule with the engagement members of the B-nut creates resistance to circular motion, thereby resisting rotation of the B-nut and eliminating the requirement for lockwire to resist rotation of the B-nut.

Abstract: A wind turbine braking system including: a wind turbine including turbine blades and a control system; a generator coupled to the turbine blades; a generator converter coupled to the generator and connectable to a utility power grid; at least one dump resistor coupled to the generator and generator converter, and if the utility power grid losses power, the dump resistor applying an electrical load to the generator converter.

Abstract: The present invention includes novel apparatus and methods for recovering energy from water waves. An embodiment of the present invention includes a buoy, a shaft, and an electric power generating device. The shaft is coupled to the buoy such that when the buoy moves vertically in response to a passing wave, the shaft rotates. The shaft is coupled to the electric power generating device such that when the shaft rotates, the generating device produces electric power. Once electric power is generated, it is delivered to shore, where it is stored, used to power a device, or delivered to a power distribution grid.

Abstract: An ocean energy harvesting system utilizes horizontal structural members that rotate in response to wave motion. The structural members are designed to capture energy in a line array that replicates the shape of the waves as they pass through the ocean. A generator platform is placed in the ocean environment or on the shore, and the structural members rotate under the platform or around a pivot post placed in proximity to the platform. The rotation drives a generator shaft due to direct attachment to the structural member or from a cable attached to a structural member some distance from the platform. The structural members can be of substantial length depending on the prevailing wave conditions at the site and the desired amount of energy capture. The system adjusts to differing water levels due to tidal shifts.

Abstract: The invention relates to an assembly having a water turbine (2) and a rotary electrical generator (1), the rotor (4) of which is connected to the turbine (2). The turbine (2) has at least three axially directed blades (5). According to the invention, each blade (5) is individually directly connected to the rotor (4) of the generator (1). The invention also relates to a use of the invented assembly for the generation of current from underwater currents.

Abstract: A wind-tunnel type power generator includes an outer cover, a turbine rotor, an air escape valve, and at least a rear fin. The outer cover is a convergent-divergent shape and the turbine rotor is installed into an inner flowing path thereof, the air escape valve is installed on the outer cover and the rear fin is installed on the surface of the outer cover. The acceleration of the outer cover, the higher efficiency of the turbine rotor, and the reducing pressure of the air escape valve is to gain the wider operation area, smaller space, lower weight, lower noise, and higher efficiency of the wind-tunnel type power generator.

Abstract: An apparatus, system and method including a latching device for displaceably retaining a panel relative to a frame. The latching device includes at least a bolt which is carried on the latching device and is operatively associated with the panel to prevent disengagement of the panel. The latching device includes at least one pressure responsive device operatively coupled to the bolt to retain the bolt in a desired position and release the bolt when a predetermined pressure differential occurs relative to two, generally opposite, sides of the panel or when a pressure decrease occurs on one side of the panel.

Abstract: A trailer locking system includes separate sections releasably coupled to provide locking frames that secure trailers against unauthorized entry through side doors and rear doors. The sections include frame members adapted for releasable coupling to other frame members to form the locking frames, along with support structure for selectively locating the locking frames relative to the trailer body. The locking frames can surround their associated trailers, or may span the width of the doors they are intended to secure. Locking frames that surround the trailers can be supported by ground engaging legs independently of the trailer, or by support members along the trailer top and sides that additionally provide a carrier for equipment and supplies. Adjacent frame members are releasably joined by coupling plates and stabilizing pins mounted to selected coupling plates.