With Leg Supports Patents (Class 280/47.33)
  • Patent number: 11083339
    Abstract: A countertop appliance rolling tray that includes a support surface, at least one first low friction moving device, at least one high friction support and a movement lever. The support surface has a front edge, a back edge, a first side edge and a second side edge that extend there around. An aperture is formed in the support surface. The at least one first low friction moving device is proximate the back edge of the support surface. The at least one high friction support is proximate the front edge of the support surface. The movement lever is operably mounted with respect to the support surface so that the movement lever is operable through the aperture. The movement lever includes at least one second low friction moving device. The movement lever is movable between a first position and a second position. When the movement lever is in the second position, a lower surface of the second low friction moving device is lower than a lower surface of the at least one high friction support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2021
    Assignee: Nifty Home Products Inc.
    Inventor: Todd Hertaus
  • Patent number: 10999945
    Abstract: A device has at least one first device foot with a first element and a second element. The device can be arranged on a supporting surface in an operating position, such that a contact area of the first element contacts the supporting surface. The device can be tilted, starting from the operating position, into a transport state, in which a contact area of the second element of the at least one device foot contacts the supporting surface and spaces the first element from the supporting surface. The contact area of the second element has a lower frictional resistance than the contact area of the first element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2021
    Assignee: BIOTRONIK SE & Co. KG
    Inventors: Oliver Krips, Peter Grund
  • Patent number: 9845100
    Abstract: A trolley as disclosed for manual transport of loads. The trolley comprises one or more wheels, an axle, a pair of handles which extend upwardly when the trolley is in an upright, non-travel position, a load carrying frame extending forward from the handles, and a pair of spaced support legs extending down from the load carrying frame and positioned either side of the one or more wheels. The support legs are adapted to support the load carrying frame substantially parallel to a support surface, such as the ground, when the trolley is in the upright, non-travel position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2017
    Inventor: Paul James Kukulies
  • Patent number: 9682718
    Abstract: A barrow (1) includes a tray (2); one or more wheels (12); one or more removable handles (16), each including a first handle coupling (40); one or more leg units (15), each including a leg (17) having a folded position in which the leg is folded against the tray and an unfolded position in which the leg extends downwards from the tray; and one or more second handle couplings (41) each configured to couple with one of the first handle couplings (40) to attach one of the one or more removable handles (16) to the barrow; wherein attachment of the one or more removable handles (16) to the barrow locks the one or more legs (17) in the unfolded position. The barrow may be convertible between a barrow configuration and a trailer configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2017
    Assignee: METAL TECHNICS LIMITED
    Inventor: Bernard Anton Hiestand
  • Patent number: 9150230
    Abstract: A cart includes a platform assembly, a handle assembly, first wheel assembly and a second wheel assembly. In use, the cart may folded from a deployed position in which it rolls along a surface to transport items, to a stowed position, in which it is collapsed in a compact geometry for storage. The cart may be further integrated into a chair, chaise lounge, garden cart, bicycle utility cart or a bicycle passenger cart.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2015
    Assignee: Foldable Stuff, LLC
    Inventor: Joseph E. Panigot
  • Patent number: 9010772
    Abstract: A carrier for an assembled fall hazard anchor includes a frame including a rear bar and first and second carrier handles connected to the rear bar to define a plane. Wheels are rotatably connected to opposite ends of the rear bar and located outwardly of the carrier handles. First and second abutments are secured to the rear bar intermediate the carrier handles and extend downward for a substantial portion of the radius of the wheels. A swiveling hook is located intermediate the carrier handles and at an adjustable spacing above the plane and spaced in front of the rear bar. With the carrier handles not pivoted by the user, the ring of the assembled anchor can be received in the swiveling hook. The swiveling hook with an adjusted spacing, the ring and the assembled anchor can be raised by pivoting the carrier handles about the rear bar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Assignee: Garlock Safety Systems
    Inventor: Stephen C. Johanneck
  • Patent number: 8998221
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to a wheelbarrow tie rod having a central body that is substantially rectangular and elongated. The tie rod comprises a lower anchor section, which is joined to a first side of the central body, and an upper anchor section, which is joined to the central body on a second side opposite the first side and extending in a second direction on a side opposite the central body. The central body includes a central projection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Assignee: Truper, SA de CV
    Inventor: Moises Sheinberg Frenkel
  • Patent number: 8882063
    Abstract: A snowmobile maintenance device including a pair of stands to secure the rear and middle portion of a snowmobile allowing a snowmobile to be tipped onto its edge for repair. The device includes a first stand and second stand. The first stand securely attaches to the snowmobile bumper and extends a length perpendicular to the length of the snowmobile. A second stand is attached to the steering post of the snowmobile parallel to and oriented to the first stand. The stands are adjustable in length and include a base allowing the snowmobile to be easily tipped onto its side and supported by the stands and its existing skis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Inventor: Brady Dyrdahl
  • Patent number: 8876129
    Abstract: A field litter support (1) includes two side structures (2, 3), each supporting at least one wheel (4) in order to define a frame (40), connecting devices (38a, 38b, 38c, 38d) for attaching a litter (100) to the frame (40), elements (5) adapted to reciprocally move the side structures (2, 3) and a mechanism (6) for blocking the elements (5), and therefore the structures (2, 3), in a predetermined position, attachable to the structures (2, 3). The structures (2, 3) are reciprocally moved close or away along the axis (60) of the wheels (4) without removing the frame (40). This characteristic, however, does not jeopardize the size, because, once the field litter support (1) has been packaged, it has a size equivalent to the one of the closed field litter supports of the prior art.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Assignee: Spencer Italia S.r.l.
    Inventor: Luigi Cesare Pizzi Spadoni
  • Patent number: 8857826
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to a wheelbarrow having a wheelbarrow lateral support. The wheelbarrow lateral support includes a first arm, a second arm, and a horizontal support area configured to connect the first arm and the second arm. The wheelbarrow lateral support further includes a first extension of subjection connected to the first arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2014
    Assignee: Truper, SA DE CV
    Inventor: Moises Sheinberg Frenkel
  • Publication number: 20140246838
    Abstract: A wheelbarrow leg stabilizer having a slip resistant lower surface is provided. Preferably, the slip resistant lower surface includes a plurality of edges structured to engage the ground and thereby increase the starting friction. More preferably, the edges are part of a deformation in the leg stabilizer body. When the stabilizer body is constructed from a generally planar metal member, the deformations may be punched in the stabilizer body thereby creating openings adjacent the deformations. This configuration provides for both an edge that engages the ground but also a face that creates a larger contact surface with the ground.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2014
    Publication date: September 4, 2014
    Applicant: AMES TRUE TEMPER, INC.
    Inventors: BARRY R. ALBERT, DANIEL F. MARSHALL, JOSHUA O. MULLEN, MICHAEL J. LUPEY, JR.
  • Publication number: 20140227074
    Abstract: A pole carrying device and method of using the pole carrying device is disclosed, wherein the pole carrying device is designed to carry and maneuver poles or pipes in a safe and easily controlled manner. In one example, the pole carrying device comprises a main beam that is supported by a wheel assembly, wherein the wheel assembly comprises two wheels. Further, two cradles are mounted atop the main beam (e.g., one at each end) for holding the poles or pipes. The method of using the pole carrying device includes, but is not limited to, the steps of providing the pole carrying device in an at rest position, placing the poles or pipes atop the pole carrying device, and rolling the pole carrying device along the ground and thereby transporting the poles or pipes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2014
    Publication date: August 14, 2014
    Inventor: Robert Lee Nobles
  • Publication number: 20140217689
    Abstract: A customizable portable generator system and methods for assembling the same are disclosed. In one example, the generator system generally includes a universal frame including a plurality of mounting interfaces configured for detachably attaching one of a plurality of different engines and a plurality of wheel assemblies and/or support legs. Optionally, at least one handlebar assembly may be detachably mounted on the frame in at least one of two possible positions. In one example, the handlebar may be pivotably mounted to the frame. The frame components may be assembled into a kit from which a user may select various options to custom configure the generator unit. Other appurtenances and accessories may be provided which interface with the generator unit and frame. A modular generator frame and compressed gas-fueled generators are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2014
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Manuel Rumao, Travis J. Andren, Christopher M. Mitchell
  • Patent number: 8794644
    Abstract: A side-rollable log cart is invented to load and unload huge logs and remove such logs from a confined location. It also disclosed a method to load a large and heavy log onto the cart by laying down one side of the log cart and dragging such log with standard peavey tool by two men.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Inventors: Limin Chen, Daniel Charles Massaro
  • Publication number: 20140210238
    Abstract: A hunting blind comprising a metal framework that is bent at the midpoint of the long axis at an angle in the range of one hundred to one hundred sixty degrees to form a leg rest portion, a seatback portion, a first curved rocker, and a second curved rocker. The leg rest portion comprises a seat. The seatback portion comprises a first stop leg, second stop leg and back support. Diagonal side supports connect the leg rest portion to the seatback portion. A hunting blind comprising a molded polymer unit with a leg rest portion, seatback portion, molded swivel rocker, molded seat indentation, and first and second rotatable stop legs. A hunting blind comprising a molded polymer leg rest component, molded polymer seatback component, first and second connecting rods, and first and second rotatable stop legs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2013
    Publication date: July 31, 2014
    Inventors: Bruce G. Kania, Frank M. Stewart, David William Ewald
  • Patent number: 8783710
    Abstract: A wheelbarrow leveling system for easily leveling a wheelbarrow on uneven and sloped ground surfaces. The wheelbarrow leveling system generally includes an outer leg having an outer leg mount adapted to be secured to a wheelbarrow. An inner leg is slidably positioned within the outer leg such that it may be extended and/or retracted within the outer leg to different heights. A trigger is provided which, upon being engaged or disengaged, will cause a locking member to engage with or disengage with one of a plurality of apertures positioned on the inner leg, thus allowing the overall height of the present invention to be easily adjusted to level a wheelbarrow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Inventor: Dennis B. Kraft
  • Patent number: 8746711
    Abstract: A disc golf transport apparatus has a frame with an upper and a lower end, a disc container affixed to the frame between the upper and the lower end, at least one wheel rotatably mounted adjacent the lower and of the frame, and at least one leg pivotally mounted adjacent the upper end of the frame so as to be movable between an extended position and a retracted position. A rack is affixed adjacent the lower end of the frame so as to extend forwardly of the wheel. A box is affixed adjacent the upper end of the frame so as to extend generally horizontally outwardly therefrom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Inventor: Barry Michael Jarma
  • Publication number: 20130313796
    Abstract: A wheelbarrow leg stabilizer having a slip resistant lower surface is provided. Preferably, the slip resistant lower surface includes a plurality of edges structured to engage the ground and thereby increase the starting friction. More preferably, the edges are part of a deformation in the leg stabilizer body. When the stabilizer body is constructed from a generally planar metal member, the deformations may be punched in the stabilizer body thereby creating openings adjacent the deformations. This configuration provides for both an edge that engages the ground but also a face that creates a larger contact surface with the ground.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2013
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Applicant: AMES TRUE TEMPER, INC.
    Inventors: BARRY R. ALBERT, DANIEL F. MARSHALL, JOSHUA O. MULLEN, MICHAEL J. LUPEY, JR.
  • Patent number: 8567809
    Abstract: A collapsible shopping cart includes a collapsible support assembly having a support frame with a vertical frame member and a horizontal frame member. The vertical support member is pivotally secured to the horizontal support member allowing the support frame to be selectively folded. A plurality of wheels are coupled to the horizontal support member. The plurality of wheels are coupled to the horizontal support member for movement between a use orientation and a storage orientation, wherein when the plurality of wheels are in the use orientation they extend from the horizontal support manner in a manner permitting engagement with a horizontal support surface such that the support assembly may roll thereupon. First and second storage receptacles shaped and dimensioned for selective attachment to the support assembly are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Assignee: Cargo Cart Co.
    Inventors: Allison White, David White, Matthew A. Sommerfield
  • Patent number: 8556276
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to an aid cart for storing and transporting emergency or other supplies. The aid cart serves as a transportable storage container and is convertible into various configurations that can be used to provide first responder aid and relief, and transforms into various tools to help clean-up and rebuild after a disaster has occurred. In this manner, the aid cart enables victims to quickly care for themselves, their families, and their neighbors, and encourages victims to immediately begin the clean-up and rebuilding process. The aid cart is convertible into different configurations using various tubes. Hub brackets on either side of the aid cart include adapters to which any of the tubes can be connected. The tubes can be connected to the adapters to form different configurations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2013
    Assignee: Troy Bengtzen
    Inventor: Troy Bengtzen
  • Patent number: 8540063
    Abstract: Wheeled luggage including an extendable tongue permits use as a hand-truck to transport an additional piece of luggage supported on the extended tongue. The wheeled luggage may be similar to conventional wheeled luggage, but further includes a tongue movable between an inactive and active positions. In the inactive position, the tongue is positioned within a footprint of a bottom of the luggage. In the active position, the tongue extends beyond an outer edge of a bottom of the body to provide supportive structure on which the additional luggage may be placed. The structure of the extendable tongue may have various suitable configurations. A mechanism may be provided for moving the tongue between the inactive and active positions while the user and luggage are in an upright position. An optional strap and/or strap retraction mechanism may be provided to securing the additional luggage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2013
    Inventor: Aaron LaTowsky
  • Patent number: 8413999
    Abstract: A wheeled apparatus has a pair of first-size wheels attached in a spaced apart arrangement to a main frame at its first end portion. A subframe is moveably attached at its first end portion to the main frame at a position between the first-size wheels and a second end portion of the main frame. The subframe is attached to the main frame for allowing the subframe to be freely moved between a first position and a second position. The subframe and the main frame jointly limit movement of the subframe to be between the first and second positions. A pair of second-size wheel is attached to a second end portion of the subframe. The first-size and second-size wheels jointly provide a first wheelbase length when the subframe is in the first position and jointly provide a second wheelbase length when the subframe is in the second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2013
    Inventors: Philippe P. Nassaux, Jefferson W. Raley
  • Publication number: 20130001907
    Abstract: A field litter support (1) includes two side structures (2, 3), each supporting at least one wheel (4) in order to define a frame (40), connecting devices (38a, 38b, 38c, 38d) for attaching a litter (100) to the frame (40), elements (5) adapted to reciprocally move the side structures (2, 3) and a mechanism (6) for blocking the elements (5), and therefore the structures (2, 3), in a predetermined position, attachable to the structures (2, 3). The structures (2, 3) are reciprocally moved close or away along the axis (60) of the wheels (4) without removing the frame (40). This characteristic, however, does not jeopardize the size, because, once the field litter support (1) has been packaged, it has a size equivalent to the one of the closed field litter supports of the prior art.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2012
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Applicant: SPENCER ITALIA S.R.L.
    Inventor: Luigi Cesare PIZZI SPADONI
  • Publication number: 20120326407
    Abstract: A wheelbarrow leg stabilizer having a slip resistant lower surface is provided. Preferably, the slip resistant lower surface includes a plurality of edges structured to engage the ground and thereby increase the starting friction. More preferably, the edges are part of a deformation in the leg stabilizer body. When the stabilizer body is constructed from a generally planar metal member, the deformations may be punched in the stabilizer body thereby creating openings adjacent the deformations. This configuration provides for both an edge that engages the ground but also a face that creates a larger contact surface with the ground.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2011
    Publication date: December 27, 2012
    Applicant: AMES TRUE TEMPER, INC.
    Inventors: Barry R. Albert, Daniel F. Marshall, Joshua O. Mullen, Michael J. Lupey, JR.
  • Publication number: 20120181763
    Abstract: A stabiliser for a wheeled packaged article, the stabiliser configured for direct attachment to the packaging of a packaged article by a clamp connector that engages an inner surface of the packaging, wherein the stabiliser comprises: anti-rolling means; a base plate, to which the anti-rolling means is coupled, and which base plate comprises means to enable the stabiliser to be attached to the packaging of a packaged article by a clamp connector; wherein the base plate comprises an aperture, so that when the device is attached to the packaging of a packaged article by a clamp connector, the clamp connector engages the surface of the base plate that is not in contact with the packaging.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2012
    Publication date: July 19, 2012
    Inventor: Gerald Taylor
  • Publication number: 20120175853
    Abstract: A ball wheel assembly including a wheel ball is provided. The assembly further includes first and second legs. The legs include a mounting portion and a ring-shaped leg cover. The legs are secured together proximate to the mounting portions. The legs further include a leg ball bearing retaining ring and leg ball bearings. The leg ball bearing retaining ring and leg ball bearings are positioned between the leg cover and the wheel ball. The assembly further includes a top housing. The top housing includes a top housing cover, a housing ball bearing retaining ring, and housing ball bearings. The top housing is secured to the legs, and the housing ball bearing retaining ring and housing ball bearings are positioned between the top housing cover and the wheel ball.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2011
    Publication date: July 12, 2012
    Inventor: Paul Scicluna
  • Patent number: 8219262
    Abstract: Disclosed is a pneumatic level control system equalizer of a motor vehicle equipped with a battery and a generator supplying the battery, as well as a compressor driven by an electric motor and associated with the level control system equalizer, the electric motor of the compressor being only supplied with electric current by the vehicle battery and/or generator in certain conditions. The power requirements of the level control system equalizer can be pre-evaluated for a change of level and/or a filling of the pressure tank to be performed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2012
    Assignee: Continental Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventor: Alexander Stiller
  • Patent number: 8152178
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a shopping bag with a detachable wheel chassis, comprising a bag body having bag handles and a receiving portion disposed on its bottom, and a two-wheel chassis detachably configured to bear and hold the bag body thereon. The chassis is made of a piece of resilient metal wire and has a configuration having a downwardly extended supporting portion, two oppositely and inwardly inserting portions adapted to be received in the receiving portion of the bag body, and two end portions on which the two wheels are rotatably mounted. The shopping bag of the invention is convenient to use, low in cost, simple in structure, and also finds a wide range of applications. The invention also provides a two-wheel chassis detachably configured to bear and hold an article having a relatively flat bottom and a receiving portion on the flat bottom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Inventors: Wai Lun Alan Sun, Bit Shing Victor Sun
  • Patent number: 8061722
    Abstract: A collapsible dolly is movable between an extended use position and a compact storage position. The dolly has a right leg and a left leg that form a supportive A-frame when fully extended. Hinges and sliding components are capable of collapsing the dolly into a collapsed position for storage and/or transportation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2011
    Inventors: Nathan L. Price, James T. Jansen
  • Patent number: 7997593
    Abstract: In various exemplary embodiments, a cart for holding and transporting a portable blower includes one or more of the following: a rotary member configured to receive a housing of a portable blower; a cylindrical base member for supporting the rotary member; a tubular member attached at a lower end thereof to the rotary member and the base member in such a way as to permit the rotary member to be rotatable while supported on the base member; a handle attached to an upper end of the tubular member; and at least one wheel attached to the cart for guiding the cart over a surface. The cart may also include a tube locking member for adjusting the height of the tubular member, a cord retention system for securing the cord of the blower in place, a stand for holding the cart upright, and a tool storage member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2011
    Assignee: Black & Decker, Inc.
    Inventors: Oleksiy P. Sergyeyenko, Kevin W. Covell
  • Patent number: 7988163
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a balance compensation apparatus to be used by persons with one dysfunctional leg and one operative leg. In particular, the invention relates to an apparatus with a frame having at least one lateral support with an aperture for slidably engaging a kneeling platform assembly and a steering column that is mounted on the frame to be offset from a longitudinal centerline of the frame. A handlebar is connected to the steering column. The platform and the handlebar are adjustable for added comfort, control and stability. The platform assembly may be offset of the longitudinal centerline to a side in common with the steering column and have cushions for added comfort. A hand brake may provide stability and safety and the steering column may fold for easy storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Inventor: Roderick W. Accetta
  • Publication number: 20110052356
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, a handtruck is provided. The handtruck may have wheels. Legs, approximately parallel to the ground, are coupled to the wheels. The legs may also be moved within a plane that is approximately parallel to the ground. A back is coupled approximately perpendicular to the legs. A payload coupler is coupled to the back and allows the coupling of a payload to the handtruck.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2009
    Publication date: March 3, 2011
    Applicant: Raytheon Company
    Inventors: John M. Leatherman, Scott H. Kunkel
  • Patent number: 7896368
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a generally L-shaped frame assembly or dolly for mechanical devices, such as generators. The assembly includes a first and second frame portions. The first frame portion includes intermediate segments which are substantially equal or greater than the length of the mechanical device so as to protect the device and provide a lifting point for hoisting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2011
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Scott Craig, P. Brent Boyd
  • Patent number: 7748723
    Abstract: A device for stabilizing and supporting wheelbarrows which maintains the balance and increases the resistance of a system (wheelbarrow) including an angled monolithic body which is made up of two arms which define a triangular shape, whose ends have holes for the insertion of affixing means to affix to the leg of a wheelbarrow. In one embodiment, one of said arms makes up an arched area along most of its length which generates two points of support, a first point of support defined on the end of the joint affixing with the leg of the wheelbarrow and a second point of support defined in the area near where the two arms meet to define that angle. The arched area of the arm, positioned substantially horizontally and defining the two points of support, absorbs deformation, and also absorbs the load applied to the element, bringing more stability to the wheelbarrow on flat or irregular surfaces, providing a stabilizer comprised by each leg.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2010
    Assignee: Truper Herramientas, S.A. DE C.V.
    Inventor: Salvador Iturbide Jiménez
  • Patent number: 7600764
    Abstract: A pedestrian trailer is disclosed. An illustrative embodiment of the pedestrian trailer includes a towing belt, a hitch coupling provided on the towing belt and a wheeled trailer frame detachably coupled to the hitch coupling and having a trailer interior.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2009
    Inventor: George Parker
  • Patent number: 7540508
    Abstract: A scuba tank mobility device and a system comprise a cup member that may be fitted directly over the scuba tank or over a scuba tank boot. A roller member is mounted to rotate with respect to the cup member and positioned vertically with respect to bottom of the cup member so that the roller permits standing support of the scuba tank. The tank is tilted from the standing position to place weight on the roller member for transport. The cup member comprises a projection radially outside its diameter to limit rolling of the scuba tank when on its side. In a further form, a handle may be attached to the cup member and extend axially therefrom. The cup member and handle are dimensioned to provide minimal projection from the contour of the scuba tank, whereby potential for a tangling with underwater vegetation and other objects is minimized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2009
    Inventor: S. Alexander Shragge
  • Patent number: 7510208
    Abstract: A portable stroller that includes a collapsible frame that has two Y-shaped support units and a plurality of links which collapsibly mount a seat section thereon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2009
    Inventor: Jennifer Lochmueller
  • Patent number: 7434818
    Abstract: The “One-Hand Operation Conversion for Wheelbarrow Handles” added to a wheelbarrow, on one hand, offers single hand operability and maneuverability, and on the other hand offers added benefits to dual-handed users. The wheelbarrow can easily be converted from dual to single-handed operation and then back again with this said unit. This is completed by adding a centrally mounted handle to cross support(s) which are attached to the two longitudinally extending handles of the said wheelbarrow. When the center handle is attached, one-hand operation is achieved by the load balancing capabilities of the said handle and its mounting orientation. The center handle is formed into or mounted to the cross support(s) that are mounted to the existing longitudinal handles. The unit size dimensions and mounting method are arbitrary and will be made to fit the circumstances of mounting position and cross support material. The cross support(s) material and the handle material are of variable rigid form.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2008
    Inventor: Stephen Walter Sepeck, III
  • Patent number: 7416193
    Abstract: The carpenter saw transporter assembly (20) includes a rectangular plate (32) with a flange (44) for supporting the saw machine (22). A plurality of wheel assemblies (46) are mounted on the flange (44) for transporting the saw machine (22). A mounting rail (52) has a width (Wt) less than the width (Wp) of the plate (32) and is disposed on the plate (32) and presents male or female undercuts (58) between a top portion (54) and a bottom portion (56). The saw machine (22) includes clamps (28) that can be inserted under and mechanically retained by the undercuts (58). A handle tunnel (62) extends into the mounting rail (52) for disposing a slidable handle (60). A locking mechanism (76) is disposed on the mounting rail (52) for locking the handle (60) in various positions. A plurality of docking strips (82) are disposed on the plate (32) for elevating the position of which the clamps (28) are received and eliminating mechanical contacts between the plate (32) and the cranks (30).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2008
    Inventor: Thomas S. Barnett
  • Patent number: 7354059
    Abstract: A tilting mechanism incorporated into a conventional load carrying device including a bucket portion, a pair of elongated handles supporting the bucket portion, and a front wheel. The tilting mechanism includes a frame adapted to being secured to a rearwardly extending location of the elongated handles and such that the bucket portion is disposed between the frame and the front wheel. Elongated supports are incorporated into the frame and, in combination with the front wheel, support the wheelbarrow upon a surface. The frame includes structure for establishing an angle or incline, relative to an uneven or peaked surface, and is actuated to facilitate tilting of the bucket portion about a longitudinal axis extending through the load carrying device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2008
    Inventor: Charles Black
  • Patent number: 7331596
    Abstract: These objects and others are attained by the present invention which provides a collapsible multifunction apparatus, comprising upper and lower sections with a front frame and rear prop legs, where the front frame is pivotably attached by hinges to both sides of the front portions of the upper and lower sections, and the rear prop legs are pivotably attached by hinges to both sides of the rear portions of the upper and lower sections. The hinge positions on both the left and right sides of the collapsible apparatus define (preferably symmetric) foldable left and right side quadrilaterals in which, in each left and right side fully opened quadrilateral, no two lengths are equilateral and no two lengths are parallel, and which collapse to form a substantially flat configuration for storage with nested front frame and rear prop legs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2008
    Assignee: 500 Group Inc.
    Inventors: Paolo Tiramani, Samvit Blass, Adam Courter
  • Patent number: 7331587
    Abstract: A wheelbarrow including a wheel guard having tines with a reduced lateral width. The wheelbarrow has a frame assembly with two handle assemblies that are angled toward each other terminating in a forward yoke. The wheel guard has a bight, a first and second tine, each tine having a proximal end structured to be coupled to the bight and distal end structured to be coupled to the wheelbarrow yoke. Each tine has a longitudinal axis that is generally aligned with a handle assembly longitudinal axis. The first and second tine distal ends each have a first lateral thickness and each first and second tine proximal end has a second lateral thickness. The first and second tine distal end first lateral thickness is greater than the first and second tine proximal end second lateral thickness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2008
    Assignee: Ames True Temper, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric D. Hyp, Barry R. Albert
  • Patent number: 7322583
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a wheeled luggage item with an ergonomic telescopic handle assembly. The ergonomic telescoping handle assembly of the present invention allows a user to use the luggage using just one hand. Furthermore, the ergonomic telescoping handle assembly shifts the weight of the bag onto the bag, rather than the user's arm, reducing strain on the user's arm, and it provides for a greater space between the user's heel and the bag, reducing the chance that the user will kick the bag while walking. Finally, the ergonomic telescoping handle assembly of the present invention is stored compactly within the luggage, maximizing the volume available within the luggage for storage of personal items.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2008
    Assignee: JanSport Apparel Corp.
    Inventors: Daniel Kim, Doug Golenz
  • Patent number: 7322584
    Abstract: A pedestrian trailer is disclosed. The pedestrian trailer includes a trailer frame for supporting a load and at least one wheel which renders the trailer frame portable. A load-stabilizing towing belt may be worn by a pedestrian and removably engage the trailer frame as he or she pulls or tows the pedestrian trailer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2008
    Inventor: George C. Parker
  • Patent number: 7322585
    Abstract: A bowling ball carrier such as a wheeled cart which, in one preferred embodiment, includes one or more removably attached ball bags which may have end supports for stability. In another embodiment of the invention, the bowling ball carrier may include removably attached panels to facilitate the placement of embroidery on the panels. In another aspect of the invention, a pouch with a resilient, elastic portion may be used to transport a bowling ball, and may be attached to the cart frame, allowing easy access to and removal of the ball from the pouch without having to remove the pouch from the cart frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2008
    Assignee: Strikeforce Bowling, LLC
    Inventors: Bradley Handelman, Michael Stout
  • Patent number: 7284763
    Abstract: A portable storage container assembly having a bottom container, a top container and a cover, wherein the bottom and top containers may be selectively and individually accessed through the use of a sliding latch member that engages one or more of a series of male members or flanges associated with the bottom container, top container and cover. A locking member may be attached to the latch and a male member to secure the containers in the closed position. Additional storage may be provided through a storage tray accessible from the outside of the bottom container or through a covered recessed area in the cover. The top container may include a pair of stand members for permitting a bow or other elongated devices to be stored.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2007
    Inventor: Kelly King
  • Patent number: 7255355
    Abstract: A portable collapsible stand includes first, second, and third support frames, a work surface frame, and a telescoping strut pivotably connected to the first and work surface frames. The second frame projects perpendicularly from a lower portion of the first frame. A first end of the third frame is rotatably connected to an upper portion of the first frame such that the third frame pivots from a first parallel position to a second perpendicular position with respect to the first frame. An upper portion of the work surface frame is rotatably connected to the upper portion of the first frame. In operation, the stand can assume a collapsed position in which the first, third and work surface frames are generally parallel, and an operating position in which the third frame and first frame are perpendicular and the work surface frame and surface supporting the stand are parallel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2007
    Assignee: MK Diamond Products, Inc.
    Inventors: John Chisholm, Shawn Tsung, Paulo Carrolo
  • Patent number: 7229084
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a device for equipping a recliner with one or more accessories, comprising a base frame portion attachable to the recliner, the base frame having a plurality of mounting locations and a plurality of recliner accessories, each of which is arranged for removable attachment to a corresponding one or more of said mounting locations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2007
    Assignee: J. Sterling Industries Ltd.
    Inventor: Douglas Scott McKellar
  • Patent number: 7226072
    Abstract: The application provides unique assembly, shipping, display, nesting and compact stowing methods for compact or convertible “sub-assemblies” for wheelbarrow and cart devices. The wheelbarrow or carrier device “sub-assembly” comprising all or some of the interconnected component parts of the device (except for the tub or base) may be selectively movable and stowable to the inside or underside of the cargo carrier, with the user only being required to move and rapidly secure the sub-assembly frame to the device. The wheelbarrow or cart “sub-assembly” disclosed may be entirely or substantially stowed within the side elevational profile and interior of the carrier device carrier space during shipping, transport or sales display, and/or selectively attached to the underside of the base or tub for shipping or display prior to actual use, by a series of any suitable quick release methods commonly known in the art.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2007
    Inventor: Richard N. Shapiro
  • Patent number: 7172207
    Abstract: A collapsible cart comprising two elongate handle bars, four vertical telescoping bars, two main vertical supports, two horizontal cross-bars, two anchor blocks, four diagonal pivoting support bars, and two wheel assemblies, wherein each telescoping bar is fixedly attached at one end to a horizontal cross-bar and rotatably attached at the other end to a handle bar, wherein each vertical support is attached at one end to an anchor block, wherein each handle bar slides up and down on a vertical support, wherein each horizontal cross-bar is attached at one end to a telescoping bar and at the other end to another telescoping bar, wherein each diagonal pivoting support bar is rotatably attached at one end to the horizontal cross-bar on one side of the cart and at the other end to the handle bar on the other side of the cart.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2007
    Inventor: Terry Henry