Patents Assigned to American Caster Corporation
  • Caster brake
    Patent number: 5371921
    Abstract: A caster for supporting an object on wheels is provided with a brake that is operable between engageable and disengageable positions. The brake alternatively restricts and permits rotation of the caster wheel relative to a moveable swivel element. The brake includes a brake pad operated by movement of an operating member located externally on the operating components of the caster. A detent system provides detents for alternatively holding the brake in both the engaged and disengaged positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 1993
    Date of Patent: December 13, 1994
    Assignees: American Caster Corporation, American Caster Corporation
    Inventor: Forrest Roe