Abstract: A walk-aiding wheeled frame comprises base tubes, handle tubes, and fastening devices. The connecting portions of the base tube and the handle tube are polygonal in their cross sections. The base tube is provided with a locking slot. The fastening device comprises a pressing baffle capable of being driven to move by a wrench, and a hexagonal fastening tube provided with a locking baffle corresponding in location to the locking slot of the base tube. The handle tube and the base tube are fastened securely in an end-to-end manner by means of the pressing baffle, which is driven by the wrench to move inwards, and of the locking baffle. Such method of fastening the base tube and the handle tube ensures that the handle tube does not become loosely attached, thereby safeguarding the user of the walk-aiding wheeled frame.

Abstract: A frame assembly removably mounts a coach member thereon, wherein the frame member assembly includes spring members to cushion the coach member mounting to the frame assembly, with the frame assembly further including first and second harness tubes to accommodate pivoting of a torso harness worn by an individual transporting the carriage structure.

Abstract: A flexible and bowed tow hitch having a A-configuration is adapted for tring a sled behind a snow vehicle. The hitch comprises three plastic straps; two straps form the legs for the A-configuration and the third strap forms the cross-bar for the A-configuration. The ends of the cross-bar strap are physically pressed against the respective ends of the leg straps to form the base terminal of the hitch for attachment to the sled. The other ends of the legs are physically pressed against each other to form the apex for the A-configuration. An elongated bar is embedded between these other ends. The bar is welded to a ring member to form a lunette-type connection for attachment to the snow vehicle.

Abstract: A strap-like device for pulling a golf cart or the like. The device includes a strap which is detachably attached to the handle of the golf cart. A large loop is formed in the strap extending essentially from the handle of the golf cart over the shoulder of a person pulling the cart. A shoulder pad is slideably mounted on the strap to engage the torso of a person pulling the cart. The size of the strap is adjustable to accomodate various wearers and wearing options.

Abstract: A walking aid device which allows the user to retain a full upright position while providing continuous support of a portion of the user's body weight and allow the user to easily maneuver the device. The device has wheels which support two side sections providing upper portions at approximately elbow height. A brace member joins the side sections and spaces the upper portions thereof at a transverse distance slightly greater than the person's body width. Armrests are attached to the upper portions and extend in the fore and aft direction so as to provide a rear elbow engaging portion with a forearm engaging portion extending forwardly from the elbow engaging portion and having an upright hand grip at the forward end thereof. A transverse rib-rest is provided between the arm-rest means adjacent the rear of the armrest.

Abstract: A hands-free dump wagon includes a harness with a universal hitch attached directly to the tongue of the wagon, permitting the user complete freedom of movement while the wagon is attached. A handle is positioned near the universal hitch and includes an actuator mechanism for locking and unlocking the wagon bin relative to the tongue to permit both a tilting and dumping action. A linkage assembly is connected to the tongue and pivotably secured to an end gate, automatically opening the gate for dumping the contents of the wagon when the wagon bin is moved from the locked position to the unlocked, tilted position.

Abstract: A body trailer is provided and consists of a housing having a compartment for storing various items, with a door hinged to the housing for covering the compartment. A pair of wheels are mounted on one end of the housing, while a mechanism is mounted on other end of the housing for towing the body trailer behind a person, with the wheels rolling along the ground.

Abstract: A compliant walker for humans having limited use of their legs and lower back includes an upright wheeled frame which at least partially surrounds an upright user wearing a partial body harness which is attached to the frame by means of cable compliant apparatus consisting of sets of cable segments and angle bracket members connected between opposite side members of the frame and adjacent side portions of the harness. The type of partial body harness utilized takes two forms, the first being a torso harness which encircles the waist or rib cage of the user, while the second type of harness is a hip harness which fits around the hips and buttocks. The frame itself lends itself to several embodiments, one of which completely surrounds the user, while the other consists of a frame open at the front end including a pair of upright side members which attach to the cable support apparatus and which is vertically adjustable to accommodate the user's height.

Abstract: An ice skateboard comprising an elongated platform having secured to the front and rear portions of the underside conventional skateboard trucks, with transverse axles supported by a structure facilitating slight controllable swinging movement of the axle in response to the shifting of weight on the platform, wherein each of the front and rear axles rotatably supports at opposed ends thereof elongated skate blade mounting units in a manner to be parallel to the center line of the platform, and each of the mounting units bearing a skate blade protruding in a direction away from the platform, the exposed edge of each blade having a front to rear contour of slightly convex curvature and a transverse contour of markedly concave curvature providing closely spaced ice gripping edges, and the mounting units for said blades being so fashioned as to provide a cant to the blades of at least 5.degree., thereby convergently orientating the mounted blades.

Abstract: A sulky and harness system for transporting young children while jogging. The harness includes an area of connection to a tongue of the sulky that allows three different degrees of freedom to provide biomechanical efficiency while jogging. In addition, the harness worn by the jogger is configured and attached to the sulky to provide ergometric efficiency.

Abstract: A recreational cross-country sled assembly includes a standard sled and a kit adapting the sled for transporting children and equipment over snow-covered terrain while nordic skiing. The kit includes a towing harness system for interconnecting the sled and skier torso, and a seat and frame structure for mounting on the sled. The towing harness system includes an elongated towing structure in the form of a pair of towing poles, being pivotally coupled to the sled, and a belt to be worn by a skier and to which the towing poles are attached for pulling the sled. The kit also includes sets of carrying straps with releasable connecting elements for attachment on the sides of the sled to be used to hold equipment. The seat and frame structure includes a U-shaped frame member supported in an inverted, inclined relationship to a top portion of the sled by an upright frame member, and a seat cover and cushion mounted by inclined U-shaped frame member in overlying relation to the top portion of the sled.

Abstract: The ski structure has a front ski and a rear ski, vibration dampers and a mechanism for converting a lateral pressure into a rotary motion, associated with one of the skis. The front and rear skis can be temporarily mutually loosely interconnected by at least one tab and can be rigidly interconnected by a removable mechanical bridge. Thus, the rear ski follows the direction assumed by the front ski, and the ski structure can be disassembled for easy transport.

Abstract: Improved snow ski and other soles (bases), having enhanced and durable wax absorption, are fabricated from a sheet or film of a thermoplastic polymeric material based on an intimate admixture of one or more polyolefins, e.g., high density polyethylene, and one or more polyetheresteramides.

Abstract: A carriage which can be towed by a person during jogging or walking, and for receiving a child to be taken along during the person'exercise, comprises a foldable frame supported on a pair of rotatably mounted wheels. A tow bar is connected to the frame and extends forwardly to a suspension bar which is connected to the frame by flexible cords. A belt is connected to opposite ends of the suspension bars to be worn by the person. The suspension bar avoids the transmission of erratic movements from the person to the carriage.

Abstract: A pole member is supported by a ground engaging wheel with a load receiving, compartmented container located on the pole member adjacent the wheel. An upper end segment of the pole member is adjustably mounted for varying pole member length to suit the user. An article of outdoor gear may be carried by the pole upper end segment and enclosed by a cover. Forward motion is imparted to the device by the user's upper torso and arm with steering of the device by the user's hand. A ski may be substituted for the wheel.

Abstract: A rolling travois for carrying camping supplies and the like, the rolling travois comprising an elongated support frame mounted over an enlarged roller assembly having a spherically shaped profile. A pair of pushing handles extend rearward and upward from the travois, and a pair of pulling handles are mounted on the forward end. Attached to the pulling handles is a pulling harness which is connectable to an individual.

Abstract: A double-slide ski which can be assembled and disassembled and, if required, shortened, comprising a front slide, and a rear slide aligned to the previous one; the two slides are connected by a tubular arm linked to the front slide and rigidly connected to the rear slide by a sleeve element fastened at the front end of the rear slide, in which the tubular arm is threaded and than blocked in a disengageable manner into the sleeve element with the protruding end of the arm, resting on a rear support pad.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a board 1 suitable for use in descending a snow slope. The board 1 has a generally flat elongate base 15, a forward portion 2 with an upturned leading edge portion 12, a user support portion 4 and a rearward portion 3 comprising at least partly independently movable left and right support portions 18, 19 extending generally alongside each other rearwardly from said forward portion 2.The base 15 has outer side edges 7, 8 of generally angular cross-sectional shape for biting into the surface of a snow slope during turning in use of the board 1. The side edges are furthermore concavely arcuate, in plan view, so that the board 1 is substantially waisted intermediate its ends 12 and 14 so that the board can proceed along an arcuate path when one of its side edges 8 is weighted and the other 7 unweighted.

Abstract: A double-shoe ski comprising a front shoe and a rear shoe aligned according to their longitudinal axis; an intermediate floating arm linking together the two shoes.Compression spring members are disposed between said linking arm and the shoes of the ski.

Abstract: An assembly generally in the form of a carriage specifically designed to movably support a child or infant occupant when maintained in a conventional protective and restraining chair wherein the chair is mounted on the suppport platform and the support platform is affixed to a wheel and axle assembly. A drafting structure extends outwardly from the support platform and is dimensioned and configured for connection to a person who propels the carriage by walking or jogging. The person can therefore perform the desired exercise program, such as jogging while an infant occupant can ride on the support platform of the carriage and thereby accompany the jogger.

Abstract: A rolling travois for pulling camping supplies and the like behind an individual, the rolling travois comprising an elongated support frame having one end mounted on a single enlarged roller made up of a plurality of individual cylindrical disks. The other end of the support frame has an outwardly extending tongue pivotally attachable to a backpack frame worn by the individual pulling the rolling travois.

Abstract: A user propelled wheeled mule assembly (10) comprising a harness unit (11) attached to a user worn frame unit (12) which is pivotally attached to an elongated load bearing frame unit (13) having a retractable support unit (14) and a wheel unit (15); wherein the retractable support unit (14) allows the assembly (10) to be deployed in a stand alone walk-into, or walk-out-of mode, and the assembly (10) is further provided with independent first and second brake (17) (18) and brake actuating (19) (20) units, wherein variable braking is applied to the assembly (10) while in motion, and positive braking is applied to the assembly (10) in the stand alone mode.

Abstract: A pack frame and tree stand assembly is comprised of two major components. A back engaging support platform serves as the pack frame in the back pack mode and as the tree engaging support platform in the tree stand mode. A pack carrying seat is the second main component and is carried by spaced framework members which are pivotably attached to the back engaging support platform. In the back pack mode this second component forms a shelf upon which a pack can be placed. By being rotated through generally about 90.degree., the pack carrying seat becomes the seat portion of the tree stand. The stand is attachable to a tree by a tree encircling line which is carried by, and is securable to the frame of the seat of the tree stand.

Abstract: A collapsible sled useful for carrying game comprises a pair of box-like sections within which there is pivotally mounted pairs of runners. The runners can be placed completely within the box-like sections for transport, and the latter sections closed upon each other to form a complete box with the runners within the box.

Abstract: A collapsible sled for transporting articles comprising a pair of box-like sections within each of which there is pivotably mounted a pair of runners. The runners can be pivoted so as to be completely received within the box-like sections for transport, and the box-like sections can be closed upon each other to form a complete box with the runners disposed therein. Fasteners including a plurality of keepers for slidably receiving a plurality of locking members, respectively, are provided for securing the runners and the box-like sections in their operable positions. The fasteners eliminate any need for conventional threaded fasteners, are very convenient to use, and provide a strong and effective fastening arrangement.

Abstract: Disclosed is a ski sled for skiing or sledding with detachably mountable wheel assemblies for conversion to scooting use. The ski sled has identical and interchangeable ski members for assembling the ski members in tandem relationship, in side-by-side relationship or in a combination of tandem and side-by-side relationships.

Abstract: A frame is disclosed for towing a deer out of the woods. The frame has a pair of supports mounted on the back of the hunter, and a pivotal carriage on which the forward end of the deer is strapped. The height of the carriage above the ground can be adjusted.

Abstract: A snowmobile of the type comprising a conventional front ski assembly and endless track but also a rear ski assembly and characterized by the latter, being pivotally connected relative to the body of the snowmobile and adjustable in height relative to the rear end of the endless track for improved longitudinal stability and comfort, better longitudinal load distribution and adjustment in relation with the condition of the snow on the ground and the desired traction. A suspension arm system resiliently and adjustably attaches the rear end of the endless track and the rear ski assembly to the body of the snowmobile with a remote control for selective adjustment of the height as aforementioned.

Abstract: The invention disclosed is a cart designed to carry a load and to be pulled behind a user when strapped to the user's waist or hips. Normally the cart contains a generally upright, adjustable-length load-support frame. A load-supporting means supports the load on the frame. A pair of wheels is attached to the distal end of the frame, and a pair of rigid, generally horizontal arms extends from the frame's proximal end out toward the user at an adjustable angle. A means for attaching the cart to the user's waist, preferably a strap, is located at the proximal end of the arms.In operation, a piece of luggage or other load is placed on the cart's frame and supported there by the load-supporting means which is usually a platform-like structure. The strapping means is then strapped to the user's lower torso so that the cart is positioned behind the user, its wheels resting directly on the ground. The user can then tow the load and cart behind him by walking or even running forward.

Abstract: A modified skateboard has runners attached to existing trucks. Top and bottom rails of the runners are jointed and slotted to allow changing runner length upon turning. Mounts are slotted to accommodate varying axle base lengths of skateboard trucks and to permit shifting during turns. Right and left turns are achieved by shifting weight from side to side and shortening the runners and sliding the runners relative to the trucks. Runners are braced to keep rails perpendicular to the top of the board.

Abstract: A backpack and frame apparatus comprising a pair of tubular side bars and lateral cross members for supporting the backpack and upper terminus of the shoulder harness. A supporting belt adapted to be coupled about the user's waist and hips includes downwardly projecting panels disposed on diametrically opposed sides of the belt and adapted to lie substantially below the waist of the user. A supporting frame is coupled to the lower extensions of the belt and extends about the rear of the user, the support frame being reciprocally coupled to a pack frame cross member to provide independent movement between the pack frame and the support frame.

Abstract: A backpack and frame apparatus comprising a pair of tubular side bars and lateral cross members for supporting the backpack and upper terminus of the shoulder harness. A supporting belt adapted to be coupled about the user's waist and hips includes downwardly projecting panels disposed on diametrically opposed sides of the belt and adapted to lie substantially below the waist of the user. A supporting frame is coupled to the lower extensions of the belt and extends about the rear of the user, the support frame being reciprocally coupled to a pack frame cross member to provide independent movement between the pack frame and the support frame.

Abstract: A backpack and frame apparatus comprising a pair of tubular side bars and lateral cross-members for supporting a backpack and upper terminus of the shoulder harness. A supporting belt adapted to be coupled about the user's waist and hips includes downwardly projecting panels disposed on diametrically opposed sides of the belt and adapted to lie substantially below the waist of the user. A pair of lever arms are pivotally coupled at the lower end of each of the tubular side bars, the two lever arms being coupled to one another to provide for reciprocal movement of the arms about the pivotal coupling to the lower side bars. Each of the lever arms is secured to one of the downwardly projecting panels respectively to provide independence between the pack frame and the movement of the user.

Abstract: An agricultural implement including an elongated body member with a cultivating member extending downwardly therefrom at the rear thereof, a body support member attached to the front end thereof, a handle disposed therebetween and extending upwardly therefrom and, a harness attached to the body support number and the handle, the harness including a loop for hitching an operator therein.

Abstract: A backpack and frame apparatus comprising a pair of tubular side bars and lateral cross members for supporting the backpack and upper terminus of the shoulder harness. A supporting belt adapted to be coupled about the user's waist and hips includes downwardly projecting panels disposed on diametrically opposed sides of the belt and adapted to lie substantially below the waist of the user. A supporting frame is coupled to the lower extensions of the belt and extends about the rear of the user, the support frame being reciprocally coupled to a pack frame cross member to provide independent movement between the pack frame and the support frame.

Abstract: A deer stand and game carrier having a framework, a back pack connection at one end of said framework, and a pair of wheels mounted on the other end, and a ladder mounted on the framework between said back pack and wheels, which, when the desired location is reached, may be pivotally mounted on the framework and moved into stand position, with the backpack portion being utilized as a stand seat. The framework is composed of telescoping members to permit the legs to be extended as desired.

Abstract: A rigid aluminum frame is suspended from the shoulders to support cross members to which golf clubs are releasably attached.The user grasps the collar of the frame with one arm and bends slightly until the frame rests on both shoulders by means of two semi-circular platform supports, which ride upon the shoulders. When the user straightens his body, the clubs are lifted off the ground and are readily transported around the golf course.

Abstract: An agricultural implement including an elongated body member with a cultivating member extending downwardly therefrom at the rear thereof, a body support assembly attached to the front end thereof, a handle disposed therebetween and extending upwardly therefrom and, a harness attached to the body support assembly and the handle, the harness including a loop for hitching an operator therein.