A skate having a base adapted to support a user's boot, a frame equipped with a plurality of wheels and having a transverse arch in its central portion, at least one rear quarter capable of sliding on the base and adapted to surround the heel zone and the lower leg of the boot. The base has two edges that project upwardly and surround the lower portion of the rear quarter, each of the vertical edges having a longitudinal groove capable of receiving a platform provided on the outer sides of the r...

Splint for an orthopedic joint bandage. The splint includes at least a first section, at least a second section, at least one tensioning element, and a tightening device. The tightening device is structured and arranged to press the first and second sections against each other. This abstract is neither intended to define the invention disclosed in this specification nor intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way.

Embodiments of the present invention provide solenoid plungers, solenoid actuators, and solenoid-actuated mechanisms, that provide for an adjustable stroke, adjustable rated force, and adjustable plunger extension that overcome the problems and issues associated with non-adjustable solenoid actuators. In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, an adjustable solenoid plunger is provided that comprises a stem and an armature including an axial armature bore. The stem engages the ar...

A jaw for a bar clamp and a method of using a bar clamp, the bar clamp including a trigger having a first force applying mechanism to apply a first force against the drive lever at a first point on the drive lever that is remote from the bar as the trigger pivots with respect to the main section to provide low mechanical advantage to the drive lever. The trigger also having a second force applying mechanism to apply a second force against the drive lever at a second point on the drive lever that...

An equestrian saddle comprises a modular construction including a tree having two side panels connected by a bridge of hinged construction whereby the side panels are angularly adjustable, and a seat plate secured to the side panels.

An adjustable mirror includes first and second fluids in contact over a meniscus extending transverse an optical axis. The fluids are substantially immiscible and have different indices of refraction. A reflective surface extends transverse the optical axis. A meniscus adjuster is arranged to controllably alter at least one of the shape and the position of the meniscus.

An adjustable threshold has a lip portion with an adjustable vinyl insert to prevent material from becoming trapped or from engaging a seam present between a floor and a frame member portion adjacent to the floor. The adjustable threshold engages an H-rail trapped in the main U-shaped channel of the frame member which in turn covers and is generally supported by a substrate block. In a preferred embodiment, a first and generally front wall of the frame member is engaged only on one side by a thr...

A switchable cam follower (1) is proposed which serves to transmit a cam stroke in a variable manner from a cam to valve timing mechanism elements of an internal combustion engine. The cam follower (1) comprises substantially a cylindrical inner part (5) and a cylindrical outer part (2) which can be displaced into one another in the direction of their longitudinal axes and can be locked and unlocked in a relative position by means of coupling means (10) which are preferably actuated by pressure-...

An adjustable bench adapted to support a human body during exercise and capable of engaging an auxiliary rack assembly is provided. The bench includes a seat and a backrest that are interconnected and moveable relative to a frame. The bench is adjustable from a generally flat configuration to one or more inclined configurations. In the flat configuration, the bench is particularly suitable for pressing exercises such as the bench press. In the fully inclined position, the bench is suitable for u...

A louver type roof structure includes a plurality of elongated parallel slats mounted on slat hinges pivotally supported on carrier beams transverse to the slats. The slats are pivotable between a closed position in which their longitudinal adjacent edges overlap each other, and an open position in which the slats are spaced apart. The slat hinges are mounted to the slats at their lower surface and allow pivoting of the slats between the closed position and an extreme open position by an angle o...