Abstract: A fluid-elastomeric damper assembly operable for damping relative motion between a first structure and a second structure including a housing structure grounded to the first structure and a plurality of elastomer seals coupled to the housing structure, the housing structure and the plurality of elastomer seals defining a fluid-elastomeric chamber operable for containing a fluid. The fluid-elastomeric damper assembly also including one or more piston structures disposed within the housing structure and the fluid-elastomeric chamber, the one or more piston structures grounded to the first structure and driven by the second structure, and the one or more piston structures each including a first substantially fluid-filled chamber and a second substantially-fluid-filled chamber in communication via an orifice, the first substantially fluid-filled chamber and the second substantially fluid-filled chamber also in communication with the fluid-elastomeric chamber.

Abstract: A dynamic damper containing a mass and an elastic connector is connected to an inner tube to provide the dynamic damper integrally as a part of an apparatus. Since the dynamic damper is integrally provided as part of the apparatus (cab mount) by connecting the dynamic damper containing the mass and the elastic connector to the inner tube via a connecting member in the cab mount, it is possible to eliminate work for assembling the dynamic damper separately from the cab mount. Further, the dynamic damper may be constructed integrally as part of the cab mount.

Abstract: A holding device for holding a structural component for aircraft to a further structural component; may be coupled to one of the components and is moved from a holding mode, where the first component is held to the second component by the holding device, to a release mode using a magnetic force. Furthermore, a method for deinstalling two components is disclosed, where carrying out deinstallation merely requires pressing a first component against a second component, and placing a magnetic key on or over one of the components in the region of the holding device, where at least some method-related steps may take place at substantially the same time.

Abstract: An apparatus for personalizing and inserting articles for mass distribution, includes an envelope hopper for holding a plurality of envelopes which each carry a unique machine readable code associated with a unique individual. An article hopper holds a plurality of articles for the individuals. A code scanner reads the codes and an envelope feeder moves one envelope at a time to the scanner. The envelopes are conveyed from the scanner in sequence to an inserting station and a printer reacting to the scanner prints personal information on the articles, each corresponding the an individual for whom a code has been read by the scanner. The printed articles are then feed in the same sequence to the inserting station and are inserted into a corresponding envelope.

Abstract: A wide/super wide digital printer comprising a printer head box that reciprocates from left to right across a wide or super wide printing table having a length of up to 20 cm that is supported by a fixed support, and a feed roller and a guiding roller that are moveably coupled to the fixed support, wherein the wide/super wide digital printer is configurable as a roll to roll printer by lowering the feed roller and the guiding roller to a lowered configuration wherein uppermost parts of the feed roller and the guiding roller are below upper surface of printing table, or as a discontinuous sheet printer by raising the feed roller and the guiding roller to a raised configuration wherein the uppermost parts of the feed roller and the guiding roller are collinear with the upper surface of the printing table.

Abstract: A sheet combining device includes at least one former, at least one longitudinal cutter, and at least two partial web guide routes. A respective partial sheet of partial cut webs can be conveyed on each of the at least two partial web guide routes. These sheets can be combined to form a principal sheet at an exit of the sheet combining device. A stapler is provided on one of the at least two partial web guide routes and is used to staple the partial sheet which is conveyed on that guide route.

Abstract: A sheet processing apparatus is provided with a processing tray on which sheets are to be stacked and subjected to a processing, a stack tray provided in the downstream of the processing tray with respect to the sheet conveying direction on which sheets are to be stacked, an oscillation roller pair for conveying the sheets stacked on the processing tray to the stack tray, and a trailing edge assist for conveying the sheet stacked on the processing tray toward the stack tray. The sheets stacked on the processing tray are discharged to the stack tray by the oscillation roller pair and the trailing edge assist.

Abstract: A paper guide up unit pivotally supporting a transport driven roller making contact with a transport driving roller is provided so as to be able to be displaced by the rotation of cams. The angle ? made by a straight line passing the rotation axis line position of the transport driving roller and the rotation axis line position of the transport driven roller when viewed from the paper transport pathway side and a straight perpendicular to the paper transport direction is changed by the displacement of the paper guide up unit. Control means for controlling the displacement operation of the paper guide up unit reduces the angle ? before the paper back end is passed through the nip point of the transport driving roller and the transport driven roller.

Abstract: A method for deskewing a sheet. The method includes positioning a lower roller pair and at least one upper roller pair to form a substantially vertical transport path, wherein the lower roller pair and at least one upper roller pair each form a nip. The method includes driving the lower roller pair and the at least one upper roller pair so as to transport the sheet upward along the substantially vertical transport path, opening the nip formed by the at least one upper roller pair as a trailing edge of the sheet approaches the lower roller pair. The method further includes continuing to drive the lower roller pair so that the trailing edge passes through the nip formed by the lower roller pair and upward movement of the sheet ceases with the trailing edge supported by the lower roller pair, wherein gravity and continued rotation of the lower roller pair work together align the trailing edge with the lower roller pair.

Abstract: A sheet feeding device blows air on a sheet stack supported on a tray, raises several sheets, attracts an uppermost sheet to an attraction conveying belt, and conveys the attracted sheet. The sheet feeding device includes a next-sheet detection mechanism for detecting the height of a second sheet subsequent to the uppermost sheet.

Abstract: Downstream of a paper conveying member arranged in a paper conveyance path of an image forming apparatus, a pair of separating claws separating paper from the paper conveying member are so arranged as to be spaced apart from each other in the paper width direction. Of guide ribs guiding the separated paper to a downstream side of the paper conveyance path, the guide ribs adjacent to the pair of the separating claws have larger amounts of projection toward a paper conveyance plane at upstream ends in a paper conveyance direction than the guide rib located between these guide ribs.

Abstract: The present application is directed to devices and methods for moving media sheets within an image forming device. One embodiment includes a registration mechanism located along the media path. The mechanism may include a series of discrete registration nips that each includes a pair of drive rolls and idler roll. The nips are spaced at intervals across the media path. Guide ribs are arranged across the media path and may be positioned between the nips. The guide ribs further guide the media sheets through the registration mechanism and along the media path.

Abstract: A paper feeding and sheet separating differential device comprises a rotating shaft, a first roller, a second roller and an insertion pin, in which the first roller is installed on one end of the rotating shaft and comprises a first outer frame and a first raised mass disposed on an inner side of the first outer frame; the second roller is put around the rotating shaft and comprises a second outer frame, an accepting hole disposed inside the second outer frame and used for receiving the rotating shaft, a groove extended axially from the accepting hole to the second outer frame and the second raised mass disposed on an circumference of the accepting hole and used for propping against the first raised mass. Furthermore, the insertion pin is passed through the rotating shaft and then received in the groove.

Abstract: A sheet from the top of a stack of media, and is driven by a reversible electric motor operated in a forward direction to drive a feed roll and nudger roll; and operated in a reverse direction to drive a cam profiled to raise and lower the nudger roll. One-way clutched gears may be provided to restrict rotation of the feed roll and the nudger roll when the motor is operated in a reverse direction; and to restrict rotation of the cam when the motor is operated in a forward direction. A rotary cam may be profiled to allow for the reciprocating movement of the nudger roll from a down position in which the nudger roll contacts the top of the stack of media to an up position in which the distance between the nudger roll and the top of the stack of media is suitable for loading media onto the stack of media.

Abstract: A media handling transport includes first and second device halves. Each of the device halves includes first, second and third body members, with the first end portion of the second body member disposed adjacent the first end portion of the first body member, the first end portion of the third body member disposed adjacent the second end portion of the first body member, and the second end portion of the third body member disposed adjacent the second end portion of the second body member. An inner body member defines a first media transport passageway with the second body member define, a second media transport passageway with the third body member, and a third media transport passageway with the first body member. The second end portions of the second and third body members define an abutting end of the device half, with the abutting end of the first device half disposed adjacent the abutting end of the second device half in an installed transport.

Abstract: Disclosed is a bidirectional media sheet transport apparatus. The transport apparatus comprises one or more belt driven bidirectional nip assemblies aligned to transport one or more media sheets along a bidirectional path. In addition, disclosed are belt tensioning devices to apply multiple tension forces to a belt operatively engaging the one or more bidirectional nip assemblies. Also disclosed is a bidirectional baffle apparatus to enable bidirectional travel of a media sheet from one module to another module.

Abstract: A sheet conveying device includes a sheet reversing unit configured to reverse a sheet. The sheet reversing unit includes a pair of rollers configured to be rotatable while being in pressure contact with each other, a connecting mechanism configured to support the pair of rollers such that the pair of rollers are capable of rotating together, a roller driving mechanism configured to transmit a rotational driving force to at least one of the pair of rollers, and a roller-pair rotating mechanism for rotating the pair of rollers supported by the connecting mechanism together. The connecting mechanism supports the pair of rollers such that the pair of rollers is capable of rotating around a nip portion of the pair of rollers that are in pressure contact with each other.

Abstract: A paper-feeding mechanism includes an input roller for picking up a print medium, a pinch input roller for nipping the print medium with the input roller, and a deskew shutter installed on a side of the input roller and the pinch input roller. The deskew shutter includes a flexible pad for blocking the print medium before the print medium is nipped by the input roller and the pinch input roller so as to adjust the skew print medium. The paper-feeding mechanism further includes an elastic component connected to the deskew shutter for providing an elastic force to the deskew shutter. The deskew shutter is connected to the elastic component in a rotatable manner.

Abstract: A sliding mechanism includes a sheet position limiting member having a sheet position limiting surface, the sheet position limiting member being configured to slide in a direction perpendicular to the plane of the sheet position limiting surface; and a guide member configured to guide the sliding of the sheet position limiting member.

Abstract: A pinball adapted for play by either one or two players. The pinball game includes the playing surface having first and second ends. The playing surface is adapted for supporting a pinball between the ends. The pinball game also includes a tilting assembly associated with the playing surface for orientating the playing surface between a substantially horizontal position and an inclined position directed towards one of the first and second ends. When the pinball game is adapted to be played by one player, the playing surface is in the inclined position. But when the pinball game is adapted to be played by two players, the playing surface is in the horizontal position.

Abstract: A card shooter apparatus 200 is set on a game table 20, and a card shooter unit 204 and card guide unit 204 are provided with a housing 202. The card guide unit 214 guides cards, which are pulled out one by one from the card shooter unit 204 by hand, onto the game table 20. The card guide unit 214 is provided with sensor unit 216 which reads the card pulled out. A control unit 208 determine win or lose of a card game based on reading result of the sensor unit 216, and display units 210 and 212 displays win or lose. Thus, an illegal act can be prevented while the progress of a game be supported.

Abstract: A gaming device and method with a ramp with an upper rear corner cut-out where cards are slid face down up the ramp so that the mirrors or a video camera allow the card indicia to be viewed, wherein gaming tables may be easily retrofitted for television viewing or casino monitoring.

Abstract: A paper folding puzzle comprised of at least one piece of paper having a primary image disposed thereon, such that when the paper is folded into a three-dimensional origami shape, a secondary image comprised of multiple portions of the primary image is visible. The paper folding puzzle may include instructions and/or clues, either with the paper or on a website, for folding the paper into the three-dimensional origami shape. In one embodiment, the paper can be folded in multiple orientations to form the three-dimensional origami shape.

Abstract: A method and a device for providing cards for processing first cause a drawing of a card from at least one card magazine. The cards are arranged in a plurality of card magazines and may be drawn from the same, and information regarding their card type is further associated with the cards. After drawing the card, it is output for subsequent processing together with the information regarding the card type associated with the card to allow control of the subsequent processing based on the forwarded information. Cards of a known card type are arranged in a card magazine and the information regarding the card type is associated with the card magazine, wherein the information associated with the card magazine is forwarded when drawing a card from a card magazine.

Abstract: A floatable device for use in a body of water having an open-topped washer box with a cylindrical cup therein. A tether is attached to the washer box at one end and a weight at the other. A plurality of washers are also provided. The washer box has buoyant exterior walls. The buoyant exterior walls are adapted to keep a top of the washer box above a water line of the body of water. The cylindrical cup within the buoyant exterior walls is mounted to a floor of the washer box. The length of the tether is sufficient to allow the weight to contact a surface beneath the body of water.

Abstract: A sealing device (1) in which, even when a seal member (6) having a core metal (4) and a sealing section (5) is fitted on a piston member (3) that axially reciprocates in a bottomed circular cylinder (2), force required for the fitting can be suppressed to a low level and as a result the core metal (4) of the seal member (6) is not deformed. The wall thickness of a circular cylindrical portion (42) fitted on the piston member (3), of the core metal (4) is reduced to provide the circular cylindrical portion with spring properties. Alternately, slits (44) are equally arranged on the circumference of the circular cylindrical portion (42) of the core metal (4) or, alternatively, the circular cylinder portion (42) is constructed from claws (45).

Abstract: A brake apply master cylinder includes a body and a piston assembly. The body includes a bore. The bore has a longitudinal axis, a closed front end, a primary fluid outlet fluidly connectable to a primary brake circuit, and a secondary fluid outlet fluidly connectable to a secondary brake circuit. The piston assembly includes a single brake apply piston positioned in the bore. The piston assembly fluidly divides the bore into a primary fluid chamber in fluid communication with the primary fluid outlet and a secondary fluid chamber in fluid communication with the secondary fluid outlet. Another brake apply master cylinder includes a body, a piston assembly, and a return spring assembly. The return spring assembly is positioned in the bore of the body and extends from the closed front end of the bore to a return-spring seat of a single brake apply piston of the piston assembly.

Abstract: An oil seal having the usual lips for retaining oil and a guide member made of a variety of relatively stiff or rigid materials. The guide member is made slightly larger than the smallest diameter of the seal member when the seal rests on the shaft. The seal member can have the guide member on either the air side or the oil side of the seal. The disclosure also relates to a shipping plug, which is inserted into the seal and retains the oil in place during shipping when the seal is installed but a shaft is not installed.

Abstract: A static gasket has a gasket core with opposite surfaces with at least one fluid conveying opening passing through the surfaces. A layer of elastomeric sealing material is applied to at least one of the opposite surfaces to provide a plurality of walled-off regions each completely bounded by a peripheral wall of at least partially varying height extending outwardly from the respective gasket core surface. The layer includes at least first and second sealing threads of the sealing material extending outwardly from the respective surface of the gasket core with the sealing threads extending continuously about the fluid opening in spaced relation to one another, and a plurality of bridge threads extending continuously between and intersecting the first and second sealing threads.

Abstract: A protective sleeve for protecting a ratchet cap or winch from damage or deterioration due to dirt of moisture is fabricated of a sturdy yet elastic material, which may be rubber. The sleeve is cylindrical in form and has circular grooves, which run parallel to each other formed on the inner surface of the sleeve. Cylindrical bars separate the grooves from each other. Mating grooves to those formed on the sleeve are formed on the ratchet cap or winch. The sleeve is installed in position on the cap or winch by forcing it into position over the cap or winch with the bars of the sleeve installed in the grooves of the cap or winch and the bars of the cap or winch installed in the grooves of the sleeve. This provides for firm retention of the sleeve in its installed position and permits relative rotation between the elements of the ratcheting member, yet the sleeve can readily be removed from its installed position without damage thereto.

Abstract: An aft closure assembly manufactured from two separate and distinct pieces made from different materials is provided for a rocket motor case. The aft closure assembly includes at least a retaining ring piece made from a first material similar to or having a coefficient of thermal expansion similar to that of the motor case. The aft closure assembly includes a blast tube and closure piece that can be manufactured from a second material that does not need to be similar to nor have a coefficient of thermal expansion similar to the motor case and retaining ring piece. This is possible because the blast tube and closure piece includes a face seal that seals against a face of the retaining ring.

Abstract: The present invention features a flange to flange dynamic seal and sealing system, particularly suited for use within high temperature, high pressure environments, such as a delayed coking process. The dynamic flange seal and sealing system comprises two primary elements or seals, each of which are capable of independently forming a flange seal between two flanged components or combining to create a flange seal. Specifically, these primary seals are an iconel bellows seal and a bi-material gasket, each of which surround a flange opening along a sealing surface. The flange seal created by the dynamic flange seal and sealing system is capable of being maintained in light of, or rather the sealing system adapts to, any structural or environmental changes within the connected flanges. As such, the flange seal may be a dynamic flange seal or a static flange seal or both.

Abstract: The invention provides a multi-layer gasket seal. The gasket seal includes a sheet having a first sheet surface. An aperture pierces the first sheet surface. A first channel is defined in the first sheet surface and extends along a first path around the aperture. The first channel has a depth and a width. The gasket seal also includes a ring seal disposed in the first channel. The ring seal has a thickness defined between a sealing surface facing away from the channel and an opposing surface facing the channel. One of the thickness and the depth varies about the aperture such that a distance between the sealing surface and the first sheet surface varies about the aperture.

Abstract: A gas diffusion layer incorporating a gasket (GIG) is described along with assemblies incorporating the GIG subassembly. Processes for making the GIG and membrane electrode assemblies (MEAs) incorporating the GIG are also described. A GIG subassembly includes a gas diffusion layer (GDL) and a gasket bonded to the GDL. The gasket includes a first gasket layer and a second gasket layer. The second gasket layer is formed of a gasket material in contact with the first gasket layer and the GDL. The gasket material of the second gasket layer bonds the GDL to the first gasket layer. An adhesive layer, and optionally a removable adhesive liner, is disposed on a surface of the first gasket layer opposite the second gasket layer. In some MEA configurations, the GDL is disposed within an aperture in the first gasket layer.

Abstract: A drill chuck has a chuck body centered on and rotatable about an axis and a plurality of jaws spaced angularly about the axis, radially shiftable on the body between inner and outer positions, and each having a grip edge extending along a line substantially parallel to the axis and a pair of flanks meeting at the grip edge and extending generally radially outward therefrom. The flanks of each jaw diverge radially inward from the flanks of adjacent jaws so that a tool shank engaged between the flanks of two adjacent jaws will be pushed radially toward the axis on movement of the jaws inward from the outer positions.

Abstract: An articulated tracked vehicle that has a main section, which includes a main frame, and a forward section. The main frame has two sides and a front end, and includes a pair of parallel main tracks. Each main track includes a flexible continuous belt coupled to a corresponding side of the main frame. The forward section includes an elongated arm. One end of the arm is pivotally coupled to the main frame near the forward end of the main frame about a transverse axis that is generally perpendicular to the sides of the main frame. The arm has a length sufficiently long to allow the forward section to extend below the main section in at least some degrees of rotation of the arm, and a length shorter than the length of the main section. The center of mass of the main section is located forward of the rearmost point reached by the end of the arm in its pivoting about the transverse axis.

Abstract: An articulated tracked vehicle that has a main section, which includes a main frame, and a forward section. The main frame has two sides and a front end, and includes a pair of parallel main tracks. Each main track includes a flexible continuous belt coupled to a corresponding side of the main frame. The forward section includes an elongated arm. One end of the arm is pivotally coupled to the main frame near the forward end of the main frame about a transverse axis that is generally perpendicular to the sides of the main frame. The arm has a length sufficiently long to allow the forward section to extend below the main section in at least some degrees of rotation of the arm, and a length shorter than the length of the main section. The center of mass of the main section is located forward of the rearmost point reached by the end of the arm in its pivoting about the transverse axis.

Abstract: A wheeled platform 100 is disclosed, which is characterized by high mobility and reliability, and which can be used in a wide range of applications including transport and robotic devices. The wheeled platform 100 has fore and aft body portions 130, 132, each body portion 130, 132 having first and second sides 106, 108. Overlapping wheels 112, 114, 116, 118 are rotatably attached to the first side 106 and overlapping wheels 120, 122, 124, 126 are rotatably attached to the second side 108. The fore body portion 130 can be connected to the aft body portion 132 via an articulation element 133.

Abstract: A size adjusting mechanism for inline roller skate includes a boot seat, and a toe cap longitudinally movably mounted above the boot seat. An engaging element is controlled by a control element to transversely slide in the boot seat. The control element has a curved inner end contacting with an end of the engaging element, and turnable about an eccentric pivot shaft. A first and a second adjusting element are respectively provided on the engaging element and below the toe cap to normally engage with each other and thereby keep the toe cap immovable on the boot seat. When the control element is turned for the engaging element to engage with a point on the curved inner end farther from the pivot shaft, the first adjusting element is disengaged from the second adjusting element, allowing the toe cap to move relative to the boot seat.

Abstract: A device is provided for controlling a wheeled vehicle. The device includes a first member for coupling to the vehicle for extending rearward from the vehicle, a second member forming a handle, and a third member spaced apart from the second member for interfacing with an operator's arm for steering said vehicle, where the third member is spaced further from the vehicle than the second member. Wheeled vehicles incorporating such device as well as methods for steering wheeled vehicles are also provided.

Abstract: The described embodiments of the present invention provide a modular mobile workstation with storage capacity. The apparatus has a modular shell that can be used for a variety of purposes, including, but not limited to, a stool and low table combination, a table and coat-rack combination, and a high table combination. The modular shell encloses a removable inner shell that can be used to store goods while traveling with the unit. In one embodiment, two large wheels cap the respective ends of the shell and allow the apparatus to roll freely behind a user. A multi-use handle is also included with the apparatus. In one embodiment, the handle is collapsible and is secured to the apparatus by a securing scarf, which also serves to hold the interlocking pieces of the outer shell together. The unit is useful for travelers needing a mobile workspace, and prevents the need for additional luggage, as it also provides storage capacity.

Abstract: An improved utility cart for use in auto body repair facilities. The cart includes an upright frame from which one or more shelf or basket members extend generally horizontally. Extensions on the spaced apart legs of the cart include at least two elongate upright posts which are spaced apart sufficiently to receive a thin auto body part such as a hood panel or windshield. Elongate support arms may be attached to the upright members of the frame by inserting tabs of the arms into slots in the upright members. The shelf and basket members are supported on a pair of side brackets which have tabs which are received in slots in the upright members. The legs may be adjusted from a parallel position to one which has the legs diverging. The legs are supported by casters mounted at the ends of the legs and at the ends of the leg extensions. A small parts drawer may be carried in a drawer support which can be suspended from either a shelf or a basket member.

Abstract: A wheel for a supermarket trolley, includes an immobilizer which is connected to the trolley by way of a simple carrier limb having a shaft fixed thereto. The rim of the wheel is embodied in such a way that, when the wheel is mounted on the trolley, the battery, running surface and other parts can be replaced via an opening that can be closed by a cover.

Abstract: A rear suspension cross member mounting structure includes a rear floor side member with a 4WD rear cross member mounting hole and a 2WD rear cross member mounting hole, and a reinforcement bracket with a slot corresponding to both the 4WD rear cross member mounting hole and the 2WD rear cross member mounting hole. The structure may further include a bolt, passing through the reinforcement bracket and the rear floor side member to attach the rear cross member to the structure. The bolt may pass sequentially through the reinforcement bracket, the rear floor side member, and the rear cross member, and then engage with a nut provided below the rear cross member.

Abstract: A step device for accessing a truck bed according to the present invention includes a telescopic boom assembly that is movable between retracted and extended configurations. A first end of the boom assembly may be coupled to the frame of a truck. The step device may be hidden from view beneath the truck bed at the retracted configuration. The step device also includes a plurality of steps movable between collapsed and deployed configurations. A linkage couples at least one of the steps with the boom assembly such that the steps are moved between collapsed and deployed configurations as the boom assembly is moved between retracted and extended configurations, respectively. A latch selectively holds the boom assembly at the extended configuration and, when released, a tension member biases the boom member to move to the retracted configuration.

Abstract: The invention relates to a foot-propelled wheeled hobby and/or sport device which has a wheel (1) situated between two side-plates (2; 3), and the side-plates (2; 3) are suspended on the axle (X) of the wheel (1). Foot-boards (5) situated below the axle (X) of the wheel (1). Foot-boards (5) situated below the axle (X) of the wheel (1), protruding outwards are connected to the side-plates (2; 3). In the course of the appropriate use of the device (I; II) the side-plates (2; 3) project over the knee of the user (12) standing on one or both of the foot-boards (5), providing a supporting surface (a) for the knee. The invention is based on that at a certain distance (e) behind the wheel (1)—with respect to the travelling direction—there is a structure in the range of the track of the wheel (1) ensuring stabilisation against tilting, and in order to relieve the knees of any load the side-plates (3) are constructed with a height (L) ensuring a supporting surface (b) for the user's (12) thigh.

Abstract: A device is disclosed for connecting a kickstand to a bicycle. The device includes a first connective member, a second connective member and a fastener. The first connective member is connected to a chain stay and a seat stay. The first connective member includes a claw formed thereon for holding a shaft of a rear wheel and a cavity defined therein. The kickstand is pivotally connected to the second connective member. The second connective member includes a block fit in the cavity so that the first and second connective members cannot be rotated with respect to each other. The fastener is used for fastening the first and second connective members to each other.

Abstract: A wheelchair station is provided for a wheelchair. The station system includes motors, gears, and other heavy devices so the wheelchair itself can remain relatively light in weight. When the wheelchair is backed into the wheelchair station and engages, the occupant can elevate his or her feet by devices in the wheelchair station; the occupant can also operate reclining mechanisms. The wheelchair is designed so its backrest can nest into the backrest of the back of the wheelchair station; the backrests will pivot to recline together. A tipping means is also provided so the entire wheelchair station, including the wheelchair and its occupant, can be tilted backwards while the occupant is in the supine position, to elevate the feet higher than the head. The system is useful for therapeutic purposes, to elevate the legs, to relieve the accumulation of fluid in the legs, to aid blood circulation, and for relieving stress on the back and neck.

Abstract: The present invention is a combination stroller/jogger and bicycle trailer, wherein a single complete product can be converted from one to the other. The product can be interchanged between a bike trailer and a stroller/jogger and vice versa without the need for a conversion kit, as all of the necessary components are built into the unit.

Abstract: A motorcycle towing device includes a substantially vertical member and a substantially horizontal member being interconnected for supporting a motorcycle wheel. A support column is pivotably and releasably mounted on at least one of the members, such as with a removable hinge pin passing through holes in the support column and in brackets on the support column. A draw bar is connected to the support column for insertion into a receiver mounted on a vehicle and at least one shim is disposed between the draw bar and the receiver.