Abstract:
This is a three wheel, foot-powered scooter with a steering column in front. The two front wheels are the driving wheels. Each is driven separately by a foot pedal via a speed-increase gear set. The rear wheel is the steering wheel, which is manipulated by the steering column via a mechanical linkage.
Abstract:
A docking station provides supporting functions for portable electronic devices, such as music players, satellite radio receivers, and video game players. The supporting functions may include providing power, an audio amplifier, speakers, and a video or audio display. The docking station includes a base portion and a connector slidably engaged with the base portion for centering the portable electronic device with respect to the base portion. The base portion includes circuitry for processing signals from the portable electronic device. The connector can be attached to a circuit board that is slidably disposed between the base portion and an attachment portion removably connected to the base portion. The docking station can recognize the type of device connected and configure itself to accommodate the requirements of the portable electronic device. The docking station can include a display portion perpendicular to the base portion.