Abstract: An assist grip structure is made for a vehicle, including an opening portion formed in a side surface of the vehicle and a sliding door configured to slide in a vehicle front-rear direction to open and close the opening portion. The assist grip structure is attached to a side edge defining the opening portion at a position closer to an inner end in a vehicle width direction of the side edge and overlapping in the vehicle width direction with the opened sliding door. The assist grip structure includes: a grip part extending in a vehicle up-down direction; an extending part extending from the grip part toward an opening direction of the sliding door; and a cup holder provided at a position ahead, in the opening direction of the sliding door, of the grip part and interior, in the vehicle width direction, to the extending part.

Abstract: This invention resides in a hauling trailer, particularly of the type used to transport scrap such as crushed and flattened vehicles. A trailer according to the invention broadly includes a floor with walls and one open side, and a hinged door structure that allows one of the long sides of the trailer to be opened and closed for loading and unloading. In the preferred embodiment, the door structure opens centrally, but includes two panels on either side which are respectively hinged to one another, resulting in an articulated structure that provides more clearance. The doors are preferably cross-braced, and are covered with mesh and/or canvas to retain smaller loose components from falling out. The height of the doors is also adjusted to suite trailer having a lower floor between front and rear axles, and hinged braces are provided to maintain at least the top bridge of the doors in a straight and aligned condition when the doors are closed.

Abstract: A fabric sled for sliding upon snow has a composite contruction in which an interior cushioning assembly is enclosed within opposing top and bottom cover portions. The top cover portion is formed from a durable fabric material and the bottom cover portion is formed from a smooth, durable and waterproof material. The outer edges of the top and bottom cover portions enclosed by an outer edge and are stitched together around the perimeter of the sled along the outer edge to form an integral unit that contains the cushioning assembly.

Abstract: A sled construction consists of a generally concave sled which conforms to the buttocks of the sledder and a strap assembly for releasably securing the sled to the body of the sledder. A body portion of the concave sled includes an inner contoured surface which is received in conforming relation with the buttocks of a sledder and a outer surface having longitudinal runners extending downwardly therefrom. The sides of the body portion taper inwardly and curve upwardly to form symmetrical triangular wing portions which extend around the hips of the sledder. The front of the body portion tapers inwardly and curves upwardly to form an apex received adjacent to the crotch of the sledder. A substantially planar flange portion extends outwardly from the back of the body portion so that it is received adjacent a waist of the sledder. The body portion includes a lateral slot adjacent to the apex and the flange portion includes two symmetrically spaced slots therein.

Abstract: A sheet for transporting a seated rider over snow, ice and the like. The sliding sheet comprises a unitary sheet having a seat portion, a handle portion and an interconnecting portion and is designed for improved sledding performance.

Abstract: A saucer-shaped toy is designed to be utilized alternatively as a swing, a water slide and a snow slide. The saucer may be hung from a support when functioning as a swing, while it may be towed behind a boat when operable as a water slide. The saucer shape permits the toy to be used as a sled up on a snow covered surface, and removable runners can be employed to improve its steering capability over snow. When used as a water slide, a removable rudder can be used as well as water spray jets or enhanced aesthetic appeal. An upright steering pole can be attached to the saucer with a stiff spring so as to permit the pole to flexibly move to lessen the likelihood of injury to a user under certain situations.

Abstract: A cart formed with a concave top surface and a convex bottom surface mounting rollers medially of forward edges of each forward and rear edge and of the cart to permit use of the cart in a rolling or skidding orientation. The cart structure utilizes a plurality of spaced skids projecting below the bottom surface of the cart for enhanced skidding upon various surfaces, such as water, sand, and snow.

Abstract: A bodyboard configured for enhanced control includes hand-holds disposed adjacent each side edge configured for being securely gripped by a rider and for orienting and maintaining a rider's hand in a predetermined position relative to the length of the bodyboard. The present invention is directed further to a bodyboard having a "scoop" provided on the front nose end, which is defined by a concave section which provides an enhanced gripping surface for a rider's extended or leading arm. Thus, the leading and trailing arms both have secure hand-holds so that controlled turns and other maneuvers may be effected by a rider.

Abstract: A `U`-shaped handle member is secured to the door post of a high ground clearance passenger vehicle to extend into the interior of the vehicle at an angle. The handle member is secured to the door post at a point along its vertical length to be graspable by the hand of a vehicle entrant and so that the entrant may apply a lifting force to assist himself into the vehicle.