...that the Slinky toy was the result of a failed attempt by engineer Richard James to produce an antivibration device for ship instruments? His goal was to develop a spring that would instantaneously counterbalance the wave motion that rocks a ship at sea. Instead, he developed the Slinky.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8016302 | Human-powered tricycle system A frame has rear, upper and front components. A rear wheel and two laterally spaced spindles with wheels are supported by the front frame component. A steering assembly includes a steering shaft, a handle bar and horizontal steering rods. The steering shaft has an u... | 09/13/2011 |
| 7984916 | Three-wheeled cart A three-wheeled cart includes a bottom portion with a base inclined downwardly toward a rear end of the cart, a pair of side walls attached to the base, the base and side walls defining a cavity therebetween. The bottom portion can have a pair of wedge-shaped fender... | 07/26/2011 |
| 7543829 | Three wheel coaster cycle The present invention discloses a coaster cycle having a front half which works similarly to a bicycle wherein it has handle bars that turn the front wheels. The front wheel turns left and right and also leans in both a left and right direction. The front wheel lean... | 06/09/2009 |
| 7494137 | Snow plow dolly An improved snow plow dolly having a low center of gravity for improved stability when supporting a snow plow, together with front and lateral support members to retain the snow plow in place during movement. ... | 02/24/2009 |
| 7438297 | Ski attachment for a cambering vehicle A cambering vehicle for human propelled transport comprises an elongate front column, first and second pivot axles at the front column, a first trailing arm pivotally attached to the first pivot axle, a second trailing arm pivotally attached to the second pivot axle... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7419024 | Wheelchair accessible trike A motortrike designed to allow individuals that use a wheelchair to independently operate it. The motortrike comprises a wheelchair frame assembly that secures onto a motorcycle frame, a movable platform assembly a transmission assembly, a power transfer assembly an... | 09/02/2008 |
| 7410180 | Door positioning device A door positioning device for use in a ground surface having an elongated platform with an upper surface and a lower surface. The platform also includes a first end portion and a second end portion. At least one wheel is located at the second end portion of the plat... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7350791 | Propping structure of a golf trolley A golf trolley includes a frame, and two propping members; the frame includes two tube parts; each of the propping members includes a sleeve portion, a connecting portion, a prop pad, and a stopping element; the sleeve portion is positioned around a corresponding on... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7308963 | Articulated vehicle An articulated vehicle includes a rear frame and a front frame linked by an articulation associated with the device for removably locking controlled by a pendular member mounted oscillating on the front frame between a median position for unlocking the articulation ... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7290628 | Personal transport vehicle system and method In a system and method for enabling a person to be transported in a personal transport vehicle, the vehicle includes smoothly operable controls and a safety user-positioning strip. The vehicle further includes a power source rapid disconnection and connection system... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7249738 | Rolling bracket assembly A rolling bracket assembly for use in transporting loads of various size and shape. The rolling bracket assembly comprises at least one base assembly. The base assembly is adapted for engagement with at least a portion of an underside of a skid and comprises a wheel... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7232171 | All-terrain vehicle glove compartment An all terrain vehicle glove compartment provided below the seat of the vehicle to increase usable space includes an extension deck extending from the base of the compartment towards the rear or along the direction of the width of body of the vehicle to define a cha... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7213818 | Stroller having wheel rotation control device A stroller includes a wheel, a rotation control device mounted above the wheel, and a wire control device mounted on a position that facilitates operation of a user and connected to the rotation control device to lock and unlock the rotation control device between. ... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7207407 | Quick disconnect support bracket for a wheeled vehicle A collapsible three wheeled vehicle for personal transportation which has a removable support bracket that secures the distal ends of two independent foldable side rails at either end of the support bracket. The support bracket also provides a mounting base for a pa... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7192043 | Multi-terrain wheel chair A multi-terrain foldable wheelchair preferably comprises a foldable frame configured for carrying a user in a seated position. The frame further comprises a plurality of hinges configured to allow the frame to fold. Further, the multi-terrain wheelchair comprises a ... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7188804 | Float retractable landing gear A float retractable landing gear. The float retractable landing gear incorporates a wheel support, a side gear door, a bottom gear door, and one or more hinges and strut ears attached to a spine. At least one hinge is rotatably attached to a float. The float incorpo... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7188849 | Child transport vehicle and carrier adapted therefor A child transport vehicle and child carrier adapted therefor which enables an adult rider to transport a young child and/or include the child in his/her daily exercise routine. The child transport vehicle has at least three wheels supporting a main structural frame ... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7185900 | Frame and steering mechanism for three-wheel vehicle A frame and steering arrangement for a three-wheel vehicle that includes a rigid, open box frame of a durable material. The open box frame includes primary and secondary side rails spaced from each other and joined at opposite ends by a front rail and a rear plate. ... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7159882 | Tricycle and steering assembly In one embodiment of the present invention, a steering mechanism for a children's toy vehicle comprises a non-circular wheel piece connectable to a wheel turning mechanism of a toy vehicle. An arcuate front portion extends along the front periphery of the wheel piec... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7152868 | Vehicle with variable guided pendular motion A vehicle (1) includes a chassis (2) which has a steering assembly (3) at one end and at least one wheel at the other end. The steering assembly includes a pair of steering wheels (4a, 4b) and an interconnecting steer... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7121563 | Golf cart front-wheel collapsing device A golf cart front-wheel collapsing device includes two parallel lower tubes, two stationary annular gears, a rotary cylindrical gear, a switch and a front wheel. The lower tubes are fixed under a golf cart frame, having a lower end combined with each stationary annu... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7121484 | Carriage for a power washer wand A carriage designed for supporting a power washer wand and its nozzle a predetermined, though adjustable, distance from a surface which is to be cleaned by high velocity water exiting a discharge orifice of the nozzle. The carriage is defined by a one-piece body mol... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7100727 | Articulated vehicle The invention concerns an articulated vehicle comprising a rear frame (1) and a front frame (2) linked by an articulation (3) associated with the device (30, 6) for removably locking controlled by a pendular member (4, 62) mounted ... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7097187 | Suspension system for a motor vehicle An independent suspension system is provided for coupling a set of wheels to a vehicle body structure. The system includes independently pivotable swing arms, a shock absorber assembly, a joining arm and tie rods. The swing arms are attached to the vehicle body stru... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7077215 | Trap rake steering travel limiter A sand trap rake having a frame, a pair of rear wheels supporting the frame, a single front wheel supporting the frame, and a steering system operably interconnecting the steering wheel to the single front wheel. A grading device is coupled to the frame and is raise... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7073806 | Three-wheel rolling vehicle with front two-wheel steering A three-wheel rolling vehicle with front two-wheel steering comprising a frame (13), a handlebar (16), a rear wheel (12) rotating with respect to the frame (13) and a steering group which operates two front wheels (14, 15), in whic... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7059625 | Rehabilitation stroller A stroller, in particular a rehabilitation stroller, having a front frame which extends upward to the rear, at an angle | 06/13/2006 |
| 7055841 | Tricycle and steering assembly In one embodiment of the present invention, a steering mechanism for a children's toy vehicle comprises a non-circular wheel piece connectable to a wheel turning mechanism of a toy vehicle. An arcuate front portion extends along the front periphery of the wheel piec... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7044488 | Scooter assembly A scooter assembly for providing a scooter that would allow a user to move forward by simply shifting their weight. The scooter assembly includes a frame. A pair of wheels is coupled to the frame for supporting the frame on the pair of wheels. The pair of wheels is ... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7029018 | Bicycle transporter An apparatus for towing up to two bicycles with another bicycle when the first bicycle is also towing a baby jogging cart or, alternately, a bicycle trailer or trail-a-bike. Particularly useful for exercising a child (or two children) and allowing her to ride a bike... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7017938 | Transport trolley A transport trolley for transporting goods and/or people, especially for transporting children. The trolley has a trolley frame including shoring elements and at least two wheeled devices provided on the frame and including wheels for rolling the transport trolley i... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7017691 | Foldable cart A foldable cart includes a base with two side wheels driven by a motor and a steering wheel located a front end of the base. An upright frame is pivotably connected to the base by two folding assembly and a handle is pivotably connected to the upright frame by anoth... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7000928 | Third wheel collapsing device for a golf club cart A third wheel collapsing device for a golf club cart includes a third wheel support frame having a U-shaped frame fixed pivotally with a third wheel and a hollow support arm fitted therein with a fit block. The support arm and the fit block respectively have insert ... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6994394 | Automobile body performing decreased aerodynamic lift Automobile body performing with reduced aerodynamic lift while speeding, and therefore having its fuselage shape of a parallelogram with acute angle. The fuselage is made with roof projected straight backward and also having its body rear plate, slanted upward towar... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6969078 | Third wheel collapsing device for a golf club cart A third wheel collapsing device for a golf club cart includes a third wheel support unit consisting of a connect base having a fitting member with an upper inclined surface, and a lock block on the upper inclined surface. A spring chamber is continually formed in bo... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6953203 | Human powered vehicle A stable vehicle that can be folded or disassembled, for example for transportation by another vehicle or for storage, without requiring the use of hand tools. Two front wheels carried by steerable forks, in combination with an underslung main frame, provide a stabl... | 10/11/2005 |
| 6942238 | Upright golf cart A golf cart for supporting a golf bag and clubs in a vertically upright condition upon an underlying surface includes a carriage for accommodating the bag. Two axially aligned forward wheels are axially rotatably connected to the carriage. At least one rearward whee... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6913271 | Pet buggy A wheeled vehicle or buggy for transporting aged, infirm, or disabled pets is provided. The buggy can also be used when the pet owner wants to go further than the pet can travel on its own. The buggy has a platform portion on which the pet can lay, substantially sur... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6908090 | Cambering vehicle having inclined pivot axle A cambering vehicle includes a front column, and a left and a right trailing arm having a front portion pivotally attached to the front column with a pivot axle and having a rear wheel and having a foot pedal to support users. The pivot axles are inclined relative t... | 06/21/2005 |
| 6908091 | Cambering vehicle A cambering vehicle includes a front column, left and a right trailing arms each having a front portion pivotally attached to either the front column or a bracket attached thereto by a pivot axle which is preferably inclined relative to the bracket or the front colu... | 06/21/2005 |