38th week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 60 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140265163 | LOCKING CHUCK - A chuck includes a body having a nose section with an axial bore and a plurality of passageways formed therein, and a plurality of jaws disposed in the passageways. A nut for driving the jaws is rotatably mounted about the body and a sleeve defining a first recess and a second recess is rotatable with respect to the nut between a first rotational position and a second rotational position. An array of locking teeth is fixed to the body and a pawl member with an engagement portion is non-rotatably fixed to the nut. The engagement portion is received in the second recess and engages the locking teeth when the sleeve is in the second rotational position, the engagement portion being compressed so that an amount of force is exerted on the nut in the closing direction by the engagement portion. | 2014-09-18 |
20140265164 | DRILL CHUCK - A chuck including a body having a tail section and a nose section defining an axial bore. A plurality of jaws are movably disposed with respect to the axial bore and a nut is in threaded engagement with the jaws. A sleeve engages the nut so that rotation of the sleeve moves the jaws. A first ring defines a plurality of teeth and a second ring is rotatable relative to the nut over a limited arc and defines at least one pawl. In a first state, the second ring is non-rotatable relative to the first ring in both the opening and closing directions, and in a second state the first and second rings are rotatable about the body, and the second ring is rotatable relative to the first ring in the closing direction. | 2014-09-18 |
20140265165 | WAFER-TO-WAFER FUSION BONDING CHUCK - A chuck face of a wafer bonding chuck that includes a flat central zone and an outer annular zone contiguous to the central zone, the outer annular zone being lower than the flat central zone such that an annular edge portion of a wafer that is mounted to the chuck face has a convex profile with respect to the chuck face of the bonding chuck. The outer annular zone may move along an axis that is perpendicular to the central zone. The chuck face may include a plurality of contiguous zones, with at least one of the zones moveable with respect to another of the zones. | 2014-09-18 |
20140265166 | Hex Shaft Drive Arbor - A drive arbor that allows prior art abrasive pads with threaded backing to be used with impact drills and allows for a more secure connection with other rotary tools than the prior art drive arbors. The preferred embodiment of the drive arbor is an elongated metal shaft with a quick change hex shaft, a shoulder stop with flats for interfacing with a wrench and an externally threaded end for securing onto a prior art backing plate. In an alternative embodiment, the end is not threaded, and a backing plate is molded directly onto the shaft. | 2014-09-18 |
20140265167 | HANDS FREE CARRIAGE AND HARNESS ASSEMBLY HAVING MULTIPLE MODES OF TOWING A LOAD - A carriage assembly, harness and towing assembly is disclosed, which allows for significant freedom of movement for a user. The carriage preferably comprises at least a single, two-wheel axis and at least one motion damping device provided with a plurality of coupling members attaching the carriage to the harness. One object of the disclosure is to provide an apparatus that allows a user to comfortably tow a child or other tow load while participating in a variety of exercise or general travel-related activities. | 2014-09-18 |
20140265168 | Active suspension with on-demand energy flow - Various embodiments related to hydraulic actuators and active suspension systems as well as their methods of use are described. | 2014-09-18 |
20140265169 | Integrated active suspension smart valve - Various embodiments related to hydraulic actuators and active suspension systems as well as their methods of use are described. | 2014-09-18 |
20140265170 | ACTIVE SUSPENSION WITH ON-DEMAND ENERGY FLOW - Various embodiments related to hydraulic actuators and active suspension systems as well as their methods of use are described. | 2014-09-18 |
20140265171 | Gear system to assist with transportation on uneven ground and stairs - A gear system to assist with transportation on uneven ground and stairs comprising three or more axle systems with outer gears that all mesh with inner gears so that the axle systems, which are supported at either end by a triangle bracket secured by bushings, turn in the same direction. When attached to a vehicle traveling on a flat surface, the gear system has one axle system in the air and two axle systems on the ground, forming a triangle. When the vehicle drives forward, if the axle system on the ground in the front encounters any unevenness, such as rocks or stairs, the entire gear system will rotate toward the front around the axle that is through the inner gear, as the vehicle continues to move forward throughout the rotation. This prevents any uneasy movements and allows the vehicle to fluidly traverse uneven ground or climb stairs. | 2014-09-18 |
20140265172 | Air Suspension Height Control Valve with Dual Ride Height Positions - A height control valve assembly having a housing with an air supply port, first and second ports, and an exhaust port. A valve positioned in the housing has a first surface in fluid communication with the air supply port and a second surface. The valve moves between first and second positions, in which the second surface sealingly engages a portion of the housing surrounding the first and second ports, respectively, to prevent fluid from flowing between the air supply port and the first and second ports, respectively. The valve is moveable from either of the first and second positions to a fill position, in which the air supply port is in fluid communication with one of the first and second ports, and an exhaust position, in which one of the first and second ports is in fluid communication with the exhaust port. | 2014-09-18 |
20140265173 | Leveling Method and System with Velocity Compensation | 2014-09-18 |
20140265174 | RIB-STIFFENED SPORTS BOARD - A sports board has a board body having a top surface and an opposed bottom surface, a binding attachment structure formed on or in the board body, and a plurality of ribs collectively having longitudinal portions and transverse portions each having a thickness and a height that are predetermined to provide the sports board with a preselected longitudinal, transverse, and torsional stiffness desirable for sliding on the snow. | 2014-09-18 |
20140265175 | ICE SKATE - An ice skate comprising a blade holder having U-shaped inner and outer members that are spaced apart to define a hollow space therebetween. The U-shaped outer member has an elongated blade-supporting base and front and rear pillars that are spaced apart in a longitudinal direction of the blade holder. At least part of the elongated blade-supporting base, front pillar and rear pillar is made of a composite material such as a fiber-matrix composite material. The ice skate also has a blade comprising a runner and a body made of composite material with a matrix and a plurality of fibers embedded in the matrix. | 2014-09-18 |
20140265176 | ADJUSTABLE ROLLER SKATE - An adjustable roller skate includes an adjustable sole assembly, a lock, a cover assembly and a wheel assembly. The adjustable sole assembly includes a rear sole and a front sole. The rear sole is formed with a transverse wall. The front sole includes a longitudinal bar extending from a rear end thereof and a transverse bar extending from the longitudinal bar. When the front sole is moved far enough from the rear sole, the transverse bar abuts the transverse wall to prevent excessive movement of the front sole from the rear sole. The lock is used to lock the front sole in a desired position relative to the rear sole. The cover assembly includes a heel cover formed on the rear sole and a toe cover formed on the front sole. The wheel assembly includes a chassis connected to the rear sole and wheels connected to the chassis. | 2014-09-18 |
20140265177 | IN-LINE SKATE BRAKING DEVICE - A braking device is provided for an in-line skate where the braking device selectively alters the motion of the in-line skate depending upon the angulation of the in-line skate relative to a surface. As a user angulates or tilts the in-line skate, the braking device increasingly engages the surface to provide a braking force to alter the motion of the in-line skate. | 2014-09-18 |
20140265178 | SNOW RIDER - The Snow Rider provides a rider with a platform that is stable, simple to use, and provides a significant amount of control for the rider. The Snow Rider makes use of two pairs of parallel-oriented articulated skis that are interconnected by a platform on which the rider's bindings are attached. The front and back end of the platform are connected to respective front and rear articulated segments of the pair of skis via control linkages which include trucks that translate leaning by the rider into a redirection of the Snow Rider and by simultaneously operable outriggers which get the skis up on edge and in contact with the snow as they are turned. The rider can either face the direction of motion as with skis or perpendicular to the direction of motion as with a snowboard. | 2014-09-18 |
20140265179 | ROTATBLE FOOTPLATE INTEGRATED WITH A BEARING ASSEMBLY IMBEDDED IN A SINGLE-BOARD SPORT BOARD - Exemplary embodiments of the present invention would provide a rotatable footplate integrated with a corresponding bearing and well assembly that is imbedded into, screwed into, or otherwise, integrally a part of, a single-board sports board, such as a snowboard. | 2014-09-18 |
20140265180 | TARP TOW - It is connected to a lawn tractor or vehicle for towing any foldable sheet type material such as a tarp, (construction) plastic, or cloth across the ground to move large debris or material. This assembly contains multiple tubing, stabilizers, and hardware that allow a direct connection to a lawn tractor or a vehicle/ATV using a standard receiver type hitch. The sheet material is folded and then rolled onto the tarp connection tube and then attached to the tarp support tube. When towing, the clamping point gets tighter the harder you pull on it, making it a strong connection. Now the material is tightly gripped between these two tubes, which allow the use of any type of foldable sheet material for towing. This design eliminates the need to use any type of grommet load connection points within the sheet material that could be easily pulled out during heavy loads or use. | 2014-09-18 |
20140265181 | RECONFIGURABLE TRANSPORT APPARATUS - A transport apparatus includes a frame, a lift mechanism supporting the frame, and a litter deck for supporting a person. The litter deck is adapted to be reconfigured between a chair configuration and a cot configuration. The litter deck is also adapted to be removably mounted to the frame, with the litter deck being adapted to be supported by the frame while the litter deck is in its chair configuration and also while being reconfigured between its chair configuration and its cot configuration. | 2014-09-18 |
20140265182 | CASTER SYSTEM FOR MOBILE APPARATUS - A mobile imaging device includes a base having at least one caster, a first drive mechanism that moves the system in a transport mode and translates an imaging component relative to the base in a scan mode, and a second drive mechanism that extends caster relative to the base to raise the base off the ground in the transport mode, and retracts the caster relative to the base to lower the base to the ground in the scan mode. A caster system for a mobile apparatus includes a base containing a housing and a caster, attached to the base, the caster having a wheel defining a wheel axis and a swivel joint defining a swivel axis and a pivot point defining a pivot axis, wherein the caster pivots on the pivot axis as the caster is retracted into the housing and extended out of the housing. | 2014-09-18 |
20140265183 | STRAWBERRY BOX CART WITH WORKER SUPPORT - A strawberry box cart. The strawberry box cart includes a cart surface, where the cart surface is configured to support a strawberry box. The strawberry box cart also includes two or more wheels, where the one or more wheels are configured to support the weight of the strawberry box cart. The strawberry box cart further includes means for maintaining the wheels within furrows in a strawberry field. The strawberry box cart additionally includes a worker support configured to support at least a portion of a body of a worker. | 2014-09-18 |
20140265184 | SHOPPING CART - The present invention relates to a shopping cart of the types used by shoppers in supermarkets and/or self-service stores or shops and of the types stored by being horizontally fitted into one another, which has several improved maneuverability and handling features and which basically comprises a basket ( | 2014-09-18 |
20140265185 | MOBILE DEVICE HOLDER - A mobile device holder includes a holding portion, a lower shelf fixedly attached to a base of the holding portion and configured to support a mobile device, an upper shelf slidably affixed to the holding portion and slidable along a plane defined by the holding portion toward the lower shelf such that a distance between the upper shelf and lower shelf is adjustable, a pivot assembly connected to the holding portion and configured to pivot about a pivot axis, wherein the lower shelf is attached to the base of the holding portion at a fixed distance from the pivot assembly, and a mount affixed to the pivot assembly, wherein the holding portion, the upper shelf and the lower shelf are pivotable together about the pivot axis relative to the mount between an upright position and a stowed position. | 2014-09-18 |
20140265186 | PORTABLE COOKING APPARATUS - A portable cooking apparatus comprises a heating assembly, and a support assembly for supporting the heating assembly. The support assembly comprises first and second legs. Each leg comprises an upper segment and a lower segment. The legs are pivotably coupled to each other generally between the upper and lower segments. The upper segment of each leg is pivotably coupled to the heating assembly. The upper segment of at least one leg is slidably coupled to the heating assembly and slides when the support assembly moves between upright and folded positions. In the folded position, the upper and lower segments of the first leg are adjacent to the lower and upper segments of the second leg, respectively. In at least one of the legs, the upper and lower segments are laterally offset from one another. | 2014-09-18 |
20140265187 | BOX WITH DEPLOYABLE WHEELS - A box with deployable wheels. The box includes peripheral walls and side panels defining an enclosed interior compartment for receiving an object. At least one deployable wheel assembly is disposed along the bottom peripheral wall. The deployable wheel assembly includes a wheeled base assembly pivotably moveable through an opening in the bottom peripheral wall from a storage position within the interior compartment to a deployed position exterior of the bottom wall. When the wheeled base assembly is in the deployed position, the box is capable of being rolled on the wheeled base assembly. | 2014-09-18 |
20140265188 | BRAKING SYSTEM, ROLLATOR AND TRANSPORT CHAIR WITH THE SAME - A braking system is mounted on a rollator or a transport chair and includes a braking part and an operating system. The braking part is mounted adjacent to a wheel of a rollator or a transport chair. When the operating system is unactuated, the braking part abuts a corresponding wheel to avoid a rotation of the corresponding wheel. When a user wants to walk and move the rollator or the transport chair, the user can press the operating system such that the braking part departs from the wheels and releases a brake. When the user wants to sit on the seat cushion and rest, the user can keep the braking system actuated without pressing the operating system, and accordingly the rollator or the transport chair would not be slidable when sat on, thereby avoiding danger. In addition, when the user walks on a slope, the user can release their hands from the rollator or the transport chair without making the rollator or the transport chair slide down the slope. | 2014-09-18 |
20140265189 | Lever Support Assembly - A support assembly for supporting and moving objects including a lever, such as a dolly, that utilizes a support portion, a base portion, and a fulcrum to support and move an object. The support portion forms a vertical support while the base portion is substantially horizontal. The object engages both portions. A fulcrum tilts the dolly for control and movement. At least one arm extends and retract from the support portion to provide additional surface area for the dolly for supporting heavy or bulky objects. The arms join the support portion at rotatable hinges that allow the arms to incrementally rotate as needed to achieve a desired width or angle for supporting the objects. The arms may also be detachable joined with the dolly. In this manner, the object may utilize the additional surface area of each arm for enhanced stability and leverage. | 2014-09-18 |
20140265190 | TOTE TRANSPORT - A tote transport assembly that includes a base, a handle, a partition, and a lid. The base includes a plurality of wheels that facilitate vertical or tipped transportation of the ice cart through an environment. The base and the partition and the partition and the lid are shaped to facilitate a stacked and secure cooperation of multiple containers, totes, or buckets with the cart assembly. The partition and the lid movably cooperate with the handle to facilitate secure and sanitary cooperation of the containers with the cart assembly as well as convenient and expedient filling and emptying of the discrete containers. The stacked orientation of the multiple containers and alternate transport modalities provide a compact assembly for conveniently transporting loaded or unloaded containers throughout even tight quartered environments and in a manner that reduces the effort associated with such activities. | 2014-09-18 |
20140265191 | Hand Truck - A hand truck includes a movable main body including a bottom frame and a reclining frame, and a push member fulcrumed to the reclining frame and having a driving portion that is disposed above the bottom frame. The push member is operable between a non-pushing position where the driving portion is retracted backward to permit placement of an object on the bottom frame, and a pushing position where the driving portion extends forward from the reclining frame to push the object forward and outward from the bottom frame. The hand truck further includes a first resilient member connected between the main body and the push member for biasing the push member toward the non-pushing position. | 2014-09-18 |
20140265192 | HAND TROLLEY WITH A LOAD TRAY CO-WORKING WITH WHEEL SETS - A hand trolley with a load tray movably connected with wheel sets includes a handle frame, two wheel sets and a load tray. The handle frame has two pivotal connecting portions used to connect with the wheel sets and the load tray. The wheel set is provided with an acting surface mutually co-working with an acting surface of the load tray. The wheel set can be unfolded as the load tray is pushed down, and it can be folded as the load tray is pulled up. Thus the hand trolley is able to make the load tray and the wheel set folded or unfolded simultaneously, easy to be stowed away. | 2014-09-18 |
20140265193 | HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE SUPPORT - A support comprises a device mount adapted to be connected to a user device such as a monitor. The device mount is supported on a first pivot for rotational motion about a first axis of rotation. A slide assembly comprises a carriage where the carriage is mounted for translational movement and supports the first pivot such that the first axis of rotation may be moved transversely. The support may be mounted on a technology cart comprising an upright supported on wheels where the upright supports a movable work platform. The support may be located in front of and closely adjacent to the upright where the movement of the pivot allows the user device to be rotated without interference from the upright. | 2014-09-18 |
20140265194 | Self-contained janitorial caddy - A self-contained janitorial tool caddy is disclosed. The tool caddy has an inner circular element which can be in the shape of a cylinder. This inner circular element fits around the base of a standard commercial trash barrel. The inner circular element has one or more outwardly disposed compartments designed to hold janitorial tools and supplies. The tool caddy has a base, to which wheels are directly attached, allowing the caddy to move freely about, without having to be mounted on a separate wheeled structure. In another embodiment the base extends beyond the diameter of the outer element of the caddy, thereby giving more stability to the entire assembly. | 2014-09-18 |
20140265195 | LATCH ASSEMBLIES AND CHILDREN'S PRODUCTS THAT INCLUDE LATCH ASSEMBLIES - Latch assemblies and children's products that include the latch assemblies are disclosed herein. The children's products may include a children's ride-on vehicle. The children's ride-on vehicle may include a vehicle body, a plurality of wheels, and a hinged assembly that is coupled to the vehicle body. The hinged assembly may include a base member, a hinged member, and a latch assembly that is configured to selectively retain the hinged assembly in a closed orientation. The latch assembly may include a female member, a male member that is configured to be selectively interconnected with the female member, and a guide structure. The guide structure may be configured to direct the male member and the female member into an aligned orientation from which the male member may be received within the female member. | 2014-09-18 |
20140265196 | BICYCLE TRANSPORT CASE - A transport carrier or case for storing and/or transporting a partially disassembled bicycle is disclosed. The carrier includes means for mounting the partially disassembled bicycle to a base while providing for adjustment of the mounting means dependent on the size of the bicycle. Also disclosed are wheel retention means for releasably mounting the wheels of the bicycle to one side of the transport case, and isolation means to separate the bicycle frame from the wheels. | 2014-09-18 |
20140265197 | JOB BOX - Briefly, the invention involves a transportable storage box, e.g. job box, for heavy duty applications. The job box provides an indoor or outdoor storage enclosure for homeowners and professionals to keep tools, sports equipment or other items clean and dry. The job box is constructed for stackable cooperation with like constructed job boxes. The job box includes rigid metal handles at each end for increased weight capacity and is sized to fit between the wheel wells in the bed of a pickup truck. | 2014-09-18 |
20140265198 | BOGIE AXLE FOR A MACHINE - An agricultural machine is disclosed. The agricultural machine includes a frame including a first axle on a first side of the frame and a second axle on a second side of the frame; and a bogie axle pivotably mounted on each of the first and second axles of the frame. Each bogie axle includes a body with a front axle disposed at a front end of the body and a rear axle disposed at a rear end of the body. A front tire is mounted on the front axle of each bogie axle and a rear tire is mounted on the rear axle of each bogie axle. The front tire is a different size than the rear tire. | 2014-09-18 |
20140265199 | WALKER - An apparatus having an upper frame adapted to at least partially encircle a person; a lower frame; a scissor mechanism for coupling the upper frame to the lower frame, wherein the distance between the upper frame and the lower frame can be varied by adjusting the scissor mechanism; and a telescoping rod coupled to the scissor mechanism for locking the scissor mechanism, wherein the distance between the upper frame and the lower frame is locked by the telescoping rod. | 2014-09-18 |
20140265200 | SKATEBOARD STRAP - A strap attached to a skateboard is provided. The strap may be a retractable strap. The present invention includes a housing that houses the retractable strap within. The housing may be a first riser for the skateboard. The present invention may include a connector in which the strap releasably connects to. The connector may be a second riser attached to the skateboard. When a user is carrying the skateboard, the user may extend the strap from the housing and connect the strap to the connector, thereby forming a shoulder strap. | 2014-09-18 |
20140265201 | AUTOMOTIVE REAR SUSPENSION SUBASSEMBLY - An automotive rear-suspension subassembly includes a rear-suspension frame, a first and second independent suspension, and a steering actuator coupled with each independent suspension through a bellcrank. The frame includes a front cross-member, a first side-rail, and a second side-rail, and defines a first side and a second side. The actuator is disposed on the first side of the frame, and the bellcrank extends across the frame from the first side to the second side. Each independent suspension is respectively configured to support a vehicle wheel, and includes a respective knuckle. Actuation of the steering actuator urges each respective knuckle to rotate. | 2014-09-18 |
20140265202 | STEERING KNUCKLE - The present invention provides improved aftermarket vehicle lowering steering knuckles that are superior to existing aftermarket steering knuckles because they are capable of lowering a vehicle while maintaining or improving vehicle handling, increasing caster, and improving alignment capabilities. Embodiments of the vehicle lowering steering knuckles of the present invention improve handling characteristics by adding caster angle into the steering knuckle, allowing the original caster specifications to be increased without changing the forward or aft locations of the vehicle wheels. This is achieved by adjusting the mounting location of the upper ball joint laterally so that the mounting points are adjusted without affecting the front wheel placement. Embodiments of the vehicle lowering steering knuckles of the present invention also increase vehicle lowering capacity by increasing the downward angle of the upper ball joint mount. | 2014-09-18 |
20140265203 | LOAD DEPENDENT DAMPER FOR A VEHICLE SUSPENSION SYSTEM - A damper assembly for a vehicle suspension system includes a damper and a valve block coupled to the damper. The damper includes a tubular sidewall having an inner surface that defines an inner damper volume and a plunger separating the inner damper volume into a compression chamber and an extension chamber. The valve block includes a housing having a spring pilot and defining a flow path between an inlet port and an outlet port. The inlet port is in fluid communication with at least one of the compression chamber and the extension chamber. The damper assembly further includes a flow controller coupled to the housing and positioned along the flow path and a piston having a pilot end coupled to the spring pilot and an interface end that engages the flow controller with a pilot force that varies based on a pressure at the spring pilot. | 2014-09-18 |
20140265204 | Powered Ride-On Vehicle of an Airplane Design With Steer and Tilt Combination and Simulated Combat Capabilities. - A motor powered riding vehicle with an airplane appearance consisting of a chassis, body and shell. The chassis is in contact with the ground via the wheels. The body includes a seat for the operator and an area to accommodate the controls and battery, if electric power is used. The shell surrounds the body, and gives form to the type of plane being imitated. The body/shell combination are connected to the chassis at two longitudinal pivot points which allow the body to simulate a banking motion as the rear wheel is turned. In addition, the body can contain a bracket to which a toy gun or some electronic “shooting” device is attached to allow two or more planes to engage in simulated combat. | 2014-09-18 |
20140265205 | Vehicle Suspension - A suspension assembly having a frame hanger, a first control arm mounted between the frame hanger and an axle attachment member, a second control arm mounted to the frame hanger and to the axle attachment member, wherein the second arm extends from a centerline of the first control arm at an angle alpha such that the first control arm and the second control arm are not parallel to each other, wherein the centerline of the first control arm and the centerline of the second control arm extend to intersect at a point that is at a virtual center of rotation. | 2014-09-18 |
20140265206 | VEHICLE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER CONTROL ARM ATTACHMENT SYSTEM - A number of variations of the invention may include a method including providing a front lower control arm attachment system including a sleeve locator stamping and at least one threaded sleeve extending there through, and attaching the front lower control arm attachment system to a vehicle engine cradle. A number of variations of the invention may include a front lower control arm attachment system including a sleeve locator stamping and at least one threaded sleeve extending through the sleeve locator stamping and secured thereto. | 2014-09-18 |
20140265207 | LEAF SPRING AND MOUNT - An axel mount for a leaf spring comprises a housing, an aperture, a support, and a mechanical stop. The support runs lengthwise on a shelf of the housing and has a length generally equal to a length of the housing. The mechanical stop is coupled to the support and reduces an amount of vertical deflection allowed to an associated leaf spring. Further, a windup preventer may be coupled to the support that prevents the leaf spring from entering a windup mode. | 2014-09-18 |
20140265208 | BICYCLE REAR SUSPENSION - The vehicle includes a frame member to be suspended relative to the ground. The suspension of the invention includes an arm (such as a swingarm), a slide link, and a control link. The arm having a first end and a second end; it extends between the frame generally at the first end and the ground-engaging member generally at the second end. The slide link is coupled between the frame and the arm. The slide link is rotationally fixed to the arm to rotationally move therewith. It is pivotally secured to the frame. The control link is also coupled to the frame and to the arm. | 2014-09-18 |
20140265209 | Pole Propelled Velocipede - A two wheeled tandem vehicle is propelled by hand-grasped poles. A forward wheel on a forward member and a rear wheel on a rearward member align along a longitudinal axis. The forward member rotates about a vertical steering axis. A saddle and footholds support the rider and allow the rider to balance and steer the device. The rider's hands never contact the vehicle but are used to propel the vehicle with the poles. | 2014-09-18 |
20140265210 | SCOOTER HAVING A VARIABLE SPEED CAM DRIVE SYSTEM - This invention is directed to a variable speed drive system comprising: a frame having front and rear wheels; reciprocating pedals rotatably attached to the frame for supporting the rider; a pedal cam attached to one of the pedals at a hub where a distance between the hub and a first sprocket of the pedal cam is less than a distance between the hub and a second sprocket of the pedal cam; a coupling cam attached at a front axle and operably connected to the pedal cam so that when the pedal cam rotates when force is exerted downward on the pedal, the coupling cam rotates in an opposite direction from the pedal cam; and a drive sprocket carried by the coupling cam and linked to a wheel sprocket by a drive chain so that when the coupling cam rotates, the drive sprocket rotates causing the rear wheel to rotate. | 2014-09-18 |
20140265211 | MANUAL WHEELCHAIR SYSTEM FOR IMPROVED PROPULSION AND TRANSFERS - A manual wheelchair including a frame, a drive wheel connected to the frame, having a first axis of rotation and configured to rotate relative to the frame, a push rim connected to the frame, having a second axis of rotation extending substantially parallel to the first axis of rotation of the drive wheel and configured to rotate relative to the frame, wherein the second axis of rotation of the push rim is offset from the first axis of rotation of the drive wheel in a direction orthogonal to the first axis of rotation of the drive wheel, and a transmission configured to transmit rotation of the push rim to rotation of the drive wheel. Additionally, the wheelchair may also include multispeed fixed-gear hubs for propulsion on different terrain and removable or rotatable push rims for easier transfers. | 2014-09-18 |
20140265212 | Lever Drive System for a Scooter - A lever drive system for a scooter including a crank arm having a first distal end pivotally carried on a frame and operatively associated with a drive sprocket, wherein reciprocating movement of the crank arm causes rotation of the drive sprocket for moving a drive chain operatively associated with a wheel assembly. A footrest is disposed on the crank arm for operating the crank arm. A cam member is pivotally mounted to the frame generally adjacent the crank arm. A cam follower is carried by the crank arm engaging the cam member, wherein movement of the crank arm causes the cam follower to move along a contoured control surface of the cam member for controlling an up and down movement of the crank arm. | 2014-09-18 |
20140265213 | Bidirectional Input Unidirectional Output Driven Vehicle Having Clutch Device At Load End - The present invention is provided with a manual input device capable of bidirectional inputting, the output end thereof is served to output to the input end of a bidirectional input unidirectional output transmission device, the output end of the bidirectional input unidirectional output transmission device performs output in a constant rotating direction, so a loading wheel set can be driven through an engaging or releasing operational clutch device ( | 2014-09-18 |
20140265214 | Dual Drive System for a Non-motorized Vehicle - A dual drive system for a non-motorized vehicle comprising a first drive unit disposed on a vehicle frame, wherein the first drive unit has a rotary action and is operatively associated with a first wheel assembly for turning a wheel; and, a second drive unit disposed on the vehicle frame, wherein the second drive unit has a lever action and is operatively associated with the first wheel assembly for turning the wheel. The first drive unit and the second drive unit are independently operable for turning the wheel. | 2014-09-18 |
20140265215 | DRIVE SYSTEM WITH CONTOURED CAVITY - The present invention is an improved drive system for a personal vehicle comprising: a frame with a steerable front wheel and rear wheel connected to a drive axle connected to a crank arm by a drive linkage; a roller rotatably attached to the crank arm; a pedal pivotally attached to the frame having a cavity for receiving the roller; a contoured wear bar carried by the cavity for contacting the perimeter of the roller; a major arch included in the contoured wear bar contacting the roller when the pedal is on a down stroke; a minor arch included in the contoured wear bar for providing additional power when the pedal is near the end of its down stroke; and, a major front slope included in the wear bar for contacting the roller when the pedal is in its upstroke to place the pedal at its highest most position. | 2014-09-18 |
20140265216 | BICYCLE FRAME - A bicycle frame having a first frame section carrying a handle bar assembly and a front wheel assembly; a second frame section carrying a crank unit and a rear wheel assembly; a first primary connecting arm carried by said first frame section being received into a second primary connecting arm carried by said second frame section, wherein said first primary connecting arm is telescopically carried by said second primary connecting arm for extending and retracting said first frame section relative to said second frame section; a mounting plate included in said second frame section extending over said rear wheel assembly; a plate suspension member included in said second frame section connecting said mounting plate to said rear wheel assembly for controlling relative motion between said mounting plate and said rear wheel assembly. A rider platform is carried by said mounting plate for accommodating a rider. | 2014-09-18 |
20140265217 | Cycle Transmission Exhibiting Low Steering Interference Effects - A novel transmission for cycles that significantly reduces torque interference with steering operations is provided. Such a transmission allows for improved recumbent cycling capabilities. The inventive device thus includes a combination of a fixed transmission assembly that reduces torque levels and a movable transmission assembly that multiplies torque levels, allowing for the avoidance of high torque effects through the vehicle's steering axis. As such, the capability of the overall cycle device to steer properly and to a rather wide angle from center while implementing such a torque transfer protocol allows for a unique recumbent cycle configuration. Such a device, then, may be utilized for a human-powered cycle vehicle or one that further includes an electrical component to allow for automated drive capabilities through a rear wheel or wheels, as well. The method of implementation of such a transmission within a variety of cycle devices is also encompassed within this invention. | 2014-09-18 |
20140265218 | Dual Drive Sprocket Pedal Bike - This invention is a bicycle for a standing rider including a frame, a drive support attached to a front support member having a front end and a rear end; a front crank arm rotationally attached to the front end of the drive support and attached to a front sprocket; a rear crank arm rotationally attached to the rear end of the drive support and attached to a rear sprocket; a pedal attached to the front crank arm and the rear crank arm so that when the crank arms rotate, the pedal remains parallel to the ground; a spacing member attached to the drive support and the mail support member so that the drive support is disposed parallel to the ground. | 2014-09-18 |
20140265219 | In Line Derailleur - The present invention is a derailleur comprising: a base plate disposed between the perimeter of a drive sprocket nest and a pedal sprocket; a chain guide attached to said base plate for moving a chain laterally causing said chain to move form sprocket to sprocket in a sprocket nest; a chain guide surface included in said chain guide for causing said chain to contact over ½ the perimeter of said pedal sprocket decreasing the likelihood of the chain slipping off said sprocket; and, a tension member attached to said base plate for removing slack in a chain as the chain moves from a larger sprocket to a smaller sprocket. | 2014-09-18 |
20140265220 | Low Profile Derailleur For Chain Driven Personal Vehicle - The present invention is a low profile derailleur for a chain driven personal vehicle with an attachment plate, a frame, a positioning angle included in said attachment plate, a transition rail attached to said attachment plate, a chain guide slidably attached to said transition rail, allowing said chain guide to move laterally in relation to an axis of a wheel carried by said frame causing a chain connected to a drive sprocket nest to move from sprocket to sprocket within said sprocket nest, a spring biasing said chain guide in one direction and a cable for moving said chain guide in an opposite direction causing the chain to move from sprocket to sprocket, an inner surface included in said chain guide for contacting said chain, when said chain guide moves said chain from a larger sprocket in the sprocket nest to a smaller sprocket. | 2014-09-18 |
20140265221 | BICYCLE BRAKE ASSEMBLY - Various bicycle brake assemblies are described. In some embodiments, a bicycle brake assembly for applying a braking force to a wheel comprises a brake arm comprising a frame pivot joint and a brake pad pivot joint, the frame pivot joint configured to pivotally connect the brake arm to a bicycle frame to enable pivoting of the brake arm about a first axis of rotation; and a brake pad pivotally coupled to the brake arm at the brake pad pivot joint to enable pivoting of the brake pad about a second axis of rotation, the brake pad comprising a braking surface for engaging a wheel rim to apply a frictional force to the wheel rim, the frictional force having a frictional direction, wherein the first axis of rotation is not parallel to the frictional direction of the frictional force. | 2014-09-18 |
20140265222 | HYDRAULIC RIM BRAKE - The present invention provides a bicycle having front and rear wheels, a frame supported by the wheels, and a brake system. The brake system includes a caliper arm pivotally coupled to the frame at a pivot point, a pad secured to the caliper arm at a location spaced from the pivot point by a first distance, and an actuator (e.g., a hydraulic piston) positioned to apply a force to the caliper arm at a location that is spaced from the pivot point by a second distance less than the first distance. Preferably, the actuating location is positioned between the pivot axis and the pad. In addition, it is preferred to have a ratio of the first distance to the second distance be at least 4.0, preferably at least 6.0, and more preferably about 8.0. | 2014-09-18 |
20140265223 | INFANT SCOOTER - A vehicle for infants includes a footboard, a front and rear chassis support fixed to it, wherein each chassis support supports at least one wheel, a steering bar which is connected to the front chassis support, and gripping at the upper portion of the steering bar. The vehicle furthermore includes a seat which is preferably fixed to the steering bar. The invention furthermore relates to a vehicle for infants with two front wheels and at least one, preferably two, rear wheels, wherein the vehicle includes a seat which is preferably fixed to a steering bar of the vehicle, and wherein the vehicle includes gripping at the steering bar which, however, does not function as handle bar, and wherein at least the front chassis support of the vehicle includes a steering mechanism which permits to steer the vehicle by ways of shifting of weight. | 2014-09-18 |
20140265224 | MOBILE VEHICLE - A mobile vehicle | 2014-09-18 |
20140265225 | BICYCLE FORK WITH COMPLIANT TIP - The present invention provides a bicycle comprising front and rear wheels, a frame supported on the front and rear wheels and including a front fork. The front fork comprises a steerer tube defining a steering axis, a fork blade coupled to and extending downward relative to the steerer tube, and a fork tip coupled between the fork blade and the front wheel. The fork tip includes a first arm extending at an angle of 40-85 degrees relative to the steering axis, a second arm extending at an angle of 70-120 degrees relative to the steering axis, and an axle support coupled between the second arm and the front wheel. In one embodiment, the first arm and second arm define a gap, and the fork tip further includes a resilient member positioned in the gap. | 2014-09-18 |
20140265226 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR STRUCTURAL REINFORCEMENT OF VEHICLE SUSPENSION MEMBERS - A method and apparatus for assembling a suspension. In one embodiment, a method includes altering a temperature of a first suspension component and then pressing the first suspension component and a second suspension component into engagement while the temperature remains substantially altered. | 2014-09-18 |
20140265227 | BICYCLE TENSIONING DEVICE - A tensioning device for bicycle front and rear wheel assemblies. A skewer assembly with a thumbnut is securable to the wheel assembly with a quick-release assembly. Portions of the skewer assembly are removable from the quick-release assembly by turning the thumbnut a partial turn, such as a quarter of a turn. Removal of the skewer assembly allows the front wheel to be removed. In another embodiment, the skewer assembly is able to be removed by turning the quick-release assembly by a partial turn, such as a quarter of a turn. | 2014-09-18 |
20140265228 | BICYCLE WITH AERODYNAMIC UPPER HEAD TUBE - The present invention provides a bicycle comprising front and rear wheels and a frame including a main frame having a head tube and a top tube secured to the head tube at an intersection spaced from an upper end of the head tube. The intersection has a first lateral width, and the head tube above the intersection includes a tapered portion that tapers to a second lateral width narrower than the first lateral width. For example, the first lateral width can be at least three percent wider than the second lateral width. In one embodiment, the head tube above the tapered portion includes a flared portion that flares to a third lateral width wider (e.g., at least ten percent wider) than the second lateral width. In addition, the tapered portion can include a length that is larger (e.g., at least one hundred percent larger) than the second lateral width. | 2014-09-18 |
20140265229 | STRADDLE-TYPE VEHICLE - A straddle-type vehicle that possesses desirable properties associated with a front-to-rear direction with respect to the vehicle and a twisting direction includes a bracket including a first attachment portion, a second attachment portion and a coupling portion. The first attachment portion is attached to a down frame. The second attachment portion is attached to an engine and is located rearward of the first attachment portion. The coupling portion is located between the first and second attachment portions and couples the first attachment portion with the second attachment portion. The first and second attachment portions extend in the front-to-rear direction. The first attachment portion is offset relative to the second attachment portion in a vehicle width direction. In a plan view of the vehicle, the coupling portion is oriented in or substantially in a front-to-rear direction with respect to the vehicle and extends in a direction different from that of the first and second attachment portions. | 2014-09-18 |
20140265230 | FRAME STRUCTURE FOR SADDLE-RIDDEN-TYPE VEHICLE - There is provided a frame structure for a saddle-ridden type vehicle. A pair of tank rails are jointed to a head frame and extend rearward of a vehicle body from the head frame. The head frame includes a head pipe portion and a pair of arm portions being continuous with the head pipe portion and extending rearward of the vehicle body. Each of upper surfaces of at least one of rear end portions of the arm portions and front end portions of the tank rails are formed into a convex surface having an arc-shaped cross section. The rear end portions of the arm portions and the front end portions of the tank rails are respectively welded to each other so that end portions of weld beads are positioned at side surfaces thereof. | 2014-09-18 |
20140265231 | BICYCLE WITH COMPLIANT REAR STRUCTURE - The present invention provides a bicycle comprising wheels and a frame supported on the wheels. The frame includes a seatstay assembly defining a seatstay axis and including a spring assembly having a spring member (e.g., a leaf spring) at an angle of at least 5 degrees relative to the seatstay axis. The spring member has a width that is at least 4 times larger than its thickness. The present invention also provides a bicycle comprising a frame that includes a seat tube and a seatstay assembly defining a seatstay axis. The seatstay assembly includes a spring member offset from the seatstay axis and non-parallel to the seatstay axis. In one embodiment, the seatstay assembly further includes a seatstay tube, and the spring member includes a rear portion secured to the seastay tube. The spring member can also include a front portion secured to a seat tube of the bicycle frame. | 2014-09-18 |
20140265232 | Shifting Machine Structure - A shifting machine structure contains: a base unit, a seat unit, a hydraulic unit, a cushion support unit, a rod unit, and a control handle unit. Thereby, a pressing pedal and a releasing pedal of the hydraulic unit are pedaled to move the elderly or patients toward a desired position by using the base unit, the seat unit, the hydraulic unit, the cushion support unit, the rod unit, and the control handle unit, thus obtaining delivery safety and convenience. In addition, a copper sleeve and a copper piece of each of plural shafts of the seat unit rub with each other so as to enhance rigidity and durability. | 2014-09-18 |
20140265233 | WHEEL MECHANISM FOR CONVERTING A CHILD VEHICLE BETWEEN MULTIPLE CONFIGURATIONS AND ASSOCIATED METHOD - A wheel converting mechanism for a child vehicle having a wheel includes an elongate body having a first portion, a second portion, and a third portion, wherein the third portion of the elongate body is configured to be coupled to the wheel of the child vehicle. The first portion and second portion are coupled together through a pivot joint that allows the second portion to pivot relative to the first portion about a pivot axis defined by the pivot joint. Additionally, the second portion and the third portion are coupled together through a swivel joint that allows the third portion to rotate relative to the second portion about a swivel axis defined by the swivel joint. A method of moving a wheel of a child vehicle is also disclosed. | 2014-09-18 |
20140265234 | Universal Foot Tray for Wheelchairs - A universal tray apparatus includes a tray and mounting components. The mounting components preferably include at least one arm that connects to the tray, as well as at least one mounting portion that can be reversibly fastened to an existing portion of a wheelchair. One or more of the arms between the tray and the mounting portion is preferably made such that it can retract and extend, depending upon where the person using the tray apparatus prefers the tray to be in relation to the wheelchair. | 2014-09-18 |
20140265235 | Bicycle Training Stabilizing Device - A manual stabilizing device is designed to be used and operated by a person positioned adjacent a bicycle being ridden by another person, such as a child. The inventive device includes an elongated handle and an engaging jaw that allow a user to grab or connect with an element of a bicycle frame at the time of use without previously adding or permanently securing any other device to the bicycle. An operator controlled handle or lever controls the engaging jaw to capture or release a portion of the bicycle frame to allow the user to apply stabilizing forces to the bicycle. | 2014-09-18 |
20140265236 | Stand Bracket For A Bicycle - The present invention relates to a stand bracket | 2014-09-18 |
20140265237 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR BICYCLE SHARING AND RENTAL - A system and method for bicycle sharing and rental with a rack and one or more bicycles. The rack has a base with one or more locking arm(s), wherein each locking arm has a first end secured to the base and a second end, further wherein the second end has a fixture attached. The rack does not have any closed loops, preventing unauthorized bicycles from being secured to it. The bicycles have a controllable portion of a locking mechanism and a control device, wherein the control device is configured to enable the fixture to be secured to the controllable portion of the locking mechanism and further secure the bicycle device(s) to the rack. | 2014-09-18 |
20140265238 | Fender for a wheeled chair - Apparatus for covering the tire of a wheelchair to prevent contact with the tire by the chair's occupant. A pair of fenders cover the upper portion of the large tires on a wheel chair. Each fender includes a body, a front attachment, and a rear attachment. The body is configured to cover the top and a portion of the front of the large tire. The front attachment connects the front of the body to a member on the wheelchair, such as the frame or the handbrake associated with the tire. The rear attachment connects the rear of the body to another member on the wheelchair. The front and rear attachments support the body a slight distance above the large tire. In one embodiment the fender is movable radially relative to the wheel such that the chair's occupant, by pressing down on the fender, is able to brake the wheel. | 2014-09-18 |
20140265239 | HITCH POSITION ENCODER WITH REFERENCE INDICATOR FOR AGRICULTURAL WORK VEHICLE - An output control system of an agricultural work vehicle includes a controller, a reference indicator communicatively coupled to the controller, and a dial communicatively coupled to the controller. The controller is configured to control power output through an output value range between a minimum output value and a maximum output value based at least in part on a manual input signal, to determine a current setting of the power output, and to adjust the power output from the current setting upon receipt of the manual input signal. The reference indicator is configured to indicate the current setting. Adjustment of an orientation of the dial from an initial position generates the manual input signal | 2014-09-18 |
20140265240 | WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM - A weight distribution system is shown and described. The weight distribution system may include a spring arm configured to be operatively engaged between plate members of a ball mount, and a pin member inserted into the spring arm, the pin member configured to secure the spring arm with the ball mount. The weight distribution system may also include an attachment mechanism configured to selectively place the spring arm in mechanical communication with a towed vehicle. | 2014-09-18 |
20140265241 | DOLLY - The present invention provides an improved dolly which is not only effective in terms of return logistics but also simple in design and easy to use. The novel dolly includes a chassis, which has an upper side with a load carrying surface, and an opposing underside. The dolly also includes a tow bar, which is arranged slidably to the underside of the chassis via a pivoting mechanism, which is configured to pivot the tow bar about a horizontal axis. The chassis of the dolly includes a corresponding hitch, which allows pivoting action about a vertical axis between the tow bar and the hitch. | 2014-09-18 |
20140265242 | MOBILE MASSAGE AND SPA UNITS - A mobile massage and spa unit includes a body, a lighting system and a massage table. The body includes a front, rear, and side walls and a divider extending between the side walls to divide the body into a front section and a rear section. A perimeter of the rear section is defined at least partially by a surface of the divider, a surface of the rear wall, and surfaces of the side walls. Such surfaces are coated with a reflective material. The lighting system includes one or more controllable RGB fixture mounted within the rear section and configured to emit a selected color light. The emitted light is reflected via the coated surfaces to illuminate the rear section with the selected color light. The massage table is disposed within the rear section and centered between the side walls thereof. A working area is defined completely around the massage table. | 2014-09-18 |
20140265243 | STEERABLE TRAILER CHASSIS - A steerable trailer provides the ability to offset the center line of the trailer to the tow vehicle with a swivel tung and pivoting axels. The steerable trailer can alter the turning radius of the trailer and improve the turning and backing of the trailer. Typically, a trailer moves relative to the tow vehicle. The steerable trailer allows a user to control the trailer steering independently from the tow vehicle and adds up to two more points to steer more accurately and safely in close areas, for example. The swiveling tung and pivoting axels can be used independently or together to position the trailer safely in different radii. | 2014-09-18 |
20140265244 | AUTOMATIC ROLLING FIFTH WHEEL HITCH - A fifth wheel hitch is shown and described. The fifth wheel hitch may include a base frame configured to be secured to a load bed of a towing vehicle, a trolley operatively engaged with the base frame, the trolley adapted to move along the base frame between first and second positions, and a cam member attached with the base frame, the cam member having a cam path. The fifth wheel hitch may also include a cam follower coupled with the trolley, the cam follower operatively engaged with the cam path, and a fifth wheel head pivotally coupled with the trolley, where the trolley is moved between the first and second positions in response to pivoting of the fifth wheel head. | 2014-09-18 |
20140265245 | REMOVABLE GOOSENECK HITCH SAFETY CHAIN BRACKET - A safety chain bracket assembly is shown and described. The safety chain bracket may include a tubular sleeve adapted to attach with a hitch socket of a towing hitch, the tubular sleeve including an aperture configured to receive a hitch ball, and a bracket body engaged with the tubular sleeve, where pivoting the bracket body selectively locks the bracket body with the tubular sleeve. The safety chain bracket may also include at least one wing member extending from the bracket body, the wing member configured to operably receive a safety chain. | 2014-09-18 |
20140265246 | TRAILER TONGUE LOCK & GUIDE - A device having a first member disposed at an angle with a second member such that the first member is integral with the second member along a first edge there between having a mounting plate attached to top edges of the first and second member respectively and a mounting spheroid attached to a portion of the mounting plate lying between the first and second members. The device further has a first extension integral with the first member and a second extension integral with the second member. Additionally, there is a first extension disposed at an angle and a second extension disposed at an angle. Finally, a first vertical flange is perpendicularly disposed to a top surface of the mounting plate and a second vertical flange is perpendicularly disposed to a top surface of the mounting plate and at an edge of the mounting plate. | 2014-09-18 |
20140265247 | Adjustable Aircraft Towbar - An improved aircraft towing apparatus, which is attachable to a small vehicle such as a golf or utility vehicle. The apparatus has a swiveling hitch bar pivotally mounted to a vehicle and a tow bar sleeve pivotally mounted to the center of the hitch bar, with the tow bar sleeve positioned underneath of the hitch bar. The device further comprises an extendable tow bar which is positioned within the tow bar sleeve. The tow bar is slidably insertable into the tow bar sleeve. The tow bar, when not in use, may be slid back through the tow bar sleeve such that the majority of the length of the tow bar is secured out of the way underneath the chassis of the utility vehicle. | 2014-09-18 |
20140265248 | EXPANDABLE TRAILER - An expandable trailer that is easy to store and transport yet is still large enough for most applications. The expandable trailer is shiftable between a relatively compact, retracted configuration for easy storage and/or transport and a relatively larger, expanded configuration for use in hauling items. Improved structures and mechanisms for selectively shifting the trailer between the retracted and expanded configurations are also disclosed. | 2014-09-18 |
20140265249 | TOW ADAPTER - Disclosed in this application is a tow adapter suitable for coupling a device to be towed to a towing vehicle. The adapter includes a bracket for attachment to a vehicle and a loop and hook for receiving a tether attached to the bracket, the hook attached to the bracket central of the loop. The tether is threaded through the loop and attached to the hook, thereby enabling the vehicle to tow the device. | 2014-09-18 |
20140265250 | PIVOTING TOW HOOK - Described in this application is a tow adapter for coupling a device to be towed to a towing vehicle. The tow adapter includes a bracket adapted to be attached to a vehicle to support a tow adapter; a loop suitable to support a tether to enable the towing vehicle to tow a device to be towed, the loop having a first end portion and a second end portion each adapted to be mounted to the bracket; a hook positioned central of the loop and pivotable relative to the loop; and the loop and hook adapted to enable a tether to thread through the loop and attach to the hook. | 2014-09-18 |
20140265251 | ARTICULATED HITCH COUPLER - An articulated coupler permits vertical displacement of a towed vehicle relative to a towing vehicle while preventing lateral or horizontal displacement of the towed vehicle relative to the towing vehicle. Multiple linkage arms provide coupling for special configuration towed vehicles such as short wheel-mounted lifts that experience torsional forces due to the presence and absence of loads on the lift. | 2014-09-18 |
20140265252 | Gooseneck Hitch Ball - A hitch ball is shown and described. The hitch ball may include a ball member, a body extending from the ball member, and a locking member in communication with the body. The hitch ball may also include a first release mechanism positioned in the ball member, the first release mechanism operatively coupled with the locking member, where positioning the first release mechanism in an first direction positions the locking member in a disengaged position, and a second release mechanism positioned in the body, the second release mechanism operatively coupled with the locking member, where positioning the second release mechanism in a second direction positions the locking member in the disengaged position. | 2014-09-18 |
20140265253 | Shopping Stick - A mobile device for transporting items capable of hanging that includes a generally vertical member, a handle, and a base to which the vertical member is connected. The base includes at least three mobility apparatuses that permit the mobile device to be moved over a surface. The vertical member, which can be adjusted in height, includes at least one hook capable of catching and holding an item capable of hanging such as, for example, a shopping bag, a purse, or an umbrella. The handle can be gripped by a user to move the mobile device in a desired direction. | 2014-09-18 |
20140265254 | CONVEYANCE CART - A conveyance cart that can convey a loaded burden, includes: a body frame supported by a wheel; a deck provided liftably against the body frame to load a burden; an electric actuator electrically driven to expand or contract to lift or lower the deck; and a controller that is configured to supply an electric current to the electric actuator. The controller stops supply of an electric current to the electric actuator when a continuous driving time of the electric actuator is equal to or longer than a predetermined time. | 2014-09-18 |
20140265255 | DUAL-PURPOSE SAFETY BABY CARRIER - A dual-purpose safety baby carrier includes a seat having armrests and a bottom to which a cover defining a receiving chamber is mounted. Upper and lower positioning sections are mounted to a back of the seat. A control bar is movable along the upright tubes between a position where a push key of a safety switch engages the upper positioning section to allow a wheel frame carrying wheels to be retracted into the receiving chamber for serving as a safety seat and a position where the push key engages the lower positioning section to allow the wheel frame to be expanded to form a stroller. The safety switch also includes a push button biased by a spring for locking the push key in position of engaging the upper or lower positioning section. A securing structure includes coupling members mounted to the seat for coupling a seat belt. | 2014-09-18 |
20140265256 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MOVING PEOPLE - The invention generally relates to people movers fabricated from at least two frame assemblies pivotably connected, for example, in a v formation, wherein the forward end of each frame assembly is pivotably connected such that the rearward end of each frame assembly can be at a variable offset distance so the overall width of the people mover can be adjusted from a maximum (widest) overall width to a minimum (substantially narrow) overall width. Further, the frame assemblies can include forward wheel(s) and/or rearward wheel(s) that can roll in any direction and/or in a regulated range of directions such that when the people mover is at its maximum (widest) width the rearward wheels can only roll in a forward and/or inwardly direction and when the people mover is at its minimum (substantially narrow) width the rearward wheels can only roll in a substantially forward and/or substantially outwardly direction. | 2014-09-18 |
20140265257 | Chair to Assist Physically Challenged Persons in Swimming - The present invention relates to a swim chair that allows a mobility challenged individual to be transported across the sand with exceptional ease, to lounge on the chair and enjoy the company and sights, to be pulled into the water and, if able, to slip off the chair to go for a swim, remount the chair and return to shore. | 2014-09-18 |
20140265258 | DETACHABLE SIDE-BY-SIDE STROLLER - The present disclosure is directed to a detachable side-by-side double stroller comprising an Interlacing-Interlocking Mechanism (“IIM”) that allows the two sub-unit strollers to attach and detach efficiently, easily, and without the use of detachable or foldable wheels. The IIM comprises a first portion of a rear axle at a first angle to the ground, and a second portion of a rear axle at a second, different angle. The first portion of the axle has a channel, oriented along the second angle, with a width equal to a corresponding width of the second portion of the axle. The channel may include one or more pins or ridges to mate with one or more corresponding holes or channels in the second portion of the axle. The IIM may include a lock or latching mechanism to prevent unintentional separation of the strollers. | 2014-09-18 |
20140265259 | CHILD CARRIER SYSTEM - A convertible child carrier is provided comprising a pair of opposing central hub members having telescopic rear legs pivotally attached the hub members at a first end. Each of the legs has a pivotable wheel affixed to a second end. The child carrier further includes a yoke member generally defining an arch-like shape that is also pivotally attached to both of the pair of hub members. An additional wheel is affixed a central section of the yoke member. The child carrier further includes a handle member pivotally attached to each of the hub members, a seating portion disposed between the distal ends of the yoke member, and a storage portion affixed to the handle member defining an internal storage cavity. The rear legs, the yoke member, and the handle member each may pivot to a stowed configuration such that the storage portion encompasses the members within the storage cavity. | 2014-09-18 |
20140265260 | Airbag, in Particular for a Motor Vehicle - An airbag for a motor vehicle includes a support structure with a plurality of support elements. The support structure is moveable from a storage position to a support position and by which a support volume of the airbag is covered at least partially in the support position. At least one of the support elements is curved at least in one section in the support position. | 2014-09-18 |
20140265261 | STEEL REINFORCED PERSONAL AIRBAG SYSTEM - An airbag assembly having a canister portion and a chute portion. The chute portion has a plurality of windows in order to engage hooks of the canister portion. In order to reinforce the hook and window engagements, an insert molded reinforcing strip is molded into the chute. The reinforcing strip may be more than one reinforcing strip or a single continuous strap molded around the entire perimeter of the chute. Another embodiment also includes a hinged steel door insert molded into the bottom surface of the chute providing additional reinforcement to the body of the chute. | 2014-09-18 |
20140265262 | AIRBAG ASSEMBLIES WITH HEAT SHIELD DEFLECTORS - Heat shields are used to shield an airbag from hot gasses issuing from an inflator. The heat shields can have a low thermal conductivity and may be capable of melting during a deployment event. | 2014-09-18 |