Abstract: A boat trailer having a wheel and axle supported frame including a pair of parallel, longitudinally extended frame portions interconnected at their rear ends, and with a longitudinally spaced pair of V-shaped bracket units mounted on each frame portion, each pair of bracket units supporting a pair of elongated, laterally spaced, parallel pair of bunks, each pair of bunks for supporting a single personal watercraft, and with an arcuate element secured to and extended forwardly from each frame portion and supporting at a forward end a winch unit.

Abstract: A device for lifting, steerably moving and putting down a load includes a removable dolly which cooperates with an anchor plate fixed to the load. The removable dolly includes a chassis provided at its front part with a lifting and abutment system which cooperates with a complementary system on the anchor plate, the chassis being lockable to this plate. A steering system embodies two wheels mounted individually on the chassis and a set of links which hold the wheels parallel at all times. An orientable maneuvering bar is pivoted to the chassis and to the set of links. A locking arrangement is provided for selectively locking the maneuvering bar relative to the chassis. A device of this kind can be used to move and to position equipment to be slung underneath an aircraft.

Abstract: A convertible sulky is interchangeable between stand-up and sit-down configurations so as to allow a mower operator to operate the mower from either a standing or seated position behind the mower. The convertible sulky comprises an H-shaped support wheelbase frame, to opposite legs of which a pair of wheel-mounting columns are affixed. Attached to the H-shaped support wheelbase frame member is a T-shaped mower attachment frame, having a central leg, an upper end of which is inclined forwardly H-shaped support wheelbase frame for attachment with the rear of the mower, by means of a ball-hitch fixture. A pair of generally L-shaped foot plates are secured to the frame structure formed by the T-shaped mower attachment frame and the H-shaped support wheelbase frame.

Abstract: A race sulky is provided with wheel guards that are each comprised of a pair of spaced-apart and opposed side shield surfaces, a nose shield surface that extends forward of the sulky wheel and joins the side shield surfaces into a U-shaped plan configuration, and fastener components that secure the joined side shield surfaces to the sulky wheel axle and sulky wheel fork.

Abstract: A load carrying cradle includes a pair of wheel assemblies, each of which accommodates a bicycle-type wheel rotatable therein. Each wheel assembly includes a pair of horizontal slots, one of which is positioned in front of the wheel with the other positioned behind the wheel. A pair of lengths of standard-size framing lumber are slidably positioned within the horizontal slots with the lumber extending between the wheel assemblies to form a load platform. The wheel assemblies are movable toward and away from each other on the lumber to accommodate various sizes of loads. Each wheel assembly also includes a pair of vertically oriented slots to accommodate a corresponding optional pair of vertically oriented pieces of lumber. The vertically oriented lumber allows the cradle to carry and support taller loads than would be possible with the wheel assemblies alone.

Abstract: Tent pole hoisting apparatus (10) includes a skid plate (12) having a tent pole (32) end retainer (30). A pair of wheels (16) are mounted via an axle (34) to the skid plate curved portion (22). In use, the end of a tent pole is placed in retainer (30) and the apparatus (10) is pulled via an eye bolt (24) in such direction as to raise the pole and tent.

Abstract: A sulky for carrying a rider behind a horse consisting essentially of an arch, a pair of wheels connected to the arch, a pair of rails extending from the arch forward in the direction of the horse, one on each side thus establishing a plane and the direction of the rails establishing a longitudinal axis of the sulky, a coupling for coupling each of the rails to the arch, wherein the coupling permits lateral movement of the rails about vertical pivot axes relative to the arch and an element for stabilizing movement of the rails connected between the plane of the rails substantially adjacent the horse and the arch. In a preferred embodiment the motion of the rails is restricted to lateral movement in a horizontal plane and the ends of the rails adjacent the arch are movably connected with a "U" joint overlapping the upper and lower surfaces of the arch.

Abstract: A pivotable cart is disclosed which has a first and second support members for supporting a rolled material. The first and second support members are pivotable relative to each other to a storage position. In the pivoted storage position, the cart requires a minimum amount of space. The cart may be easily pivotable outwardly to a use position where it will adequately support an elongate rolled material. The support members are preferably identical, and connected to a pair of spaced wheels such that the support members pivot about the wheel axis relative to each other. A chain prevents the two support members from pivoting relative to each other beyond a predetermined amount. Further, the support members each include a support surface having a generally V-shape with an apex aligned with an apex of the other support member to provide a ditch for support of the coiled material.

Abstract: The disclosure is directed to an improved horse drawn carriage providing several safety and performance features. A transverse shaft tip to shaft tip deflector is fittable over wooden shafts to prevent snagging objects such as trees and fence posts between horse and harness. Wheel deflectors, wheel guards, a low position passenger seat, and a removable rear platform assembly for standing passengers are disclosed.

Abstract: A cooler tote that is easily attached and removed from a picnic cooler permitting easy wheeling of the cooler to its destination and thereby eliminating the need for carrying. The tote consists of a wheeled support to support the cooler and to which are attached straps that are secured lengthwise around the bottom, ends, and top of the cooler. Large wheels provide mobility over rough terrain. Angled supported brackets and cross straps prevent the cooler from repositioning or disengaging itself from the tote. A handle provides a convenient way of pulling the cooler.

Abstract: A simple trailer frame is provided which may be included within a structure and which allows the frame or the structure to be easily and quickly converted into a mobile trailer on retractable wheel assemblies. When the frame is used within a structure, once the structure is at its use site it need show very little evidence that it was a trailer. Also included in the frame is a towing member receiving member for quick and easy attachment and detachment of a towing member to the frame. A mechanical linkage is provided within the frame so that proper connection of the towing member to the frame locks the extended wheel assemblies in place. Towing is only possible when wheels are properly extended and locked. As a safety precaution, the design may also include a provision so that the locking mechanism cannot be deactivated unless the weight of the frame has been removed from the wheel assemblies.

Abstract: A wheelbarrow comprising a frame having two arms defining handles, supporting legs, a load container and wheel support structure. The center of gravity of the container is located substantially in vertical alignment with the axle in the operative position of the wheelbarrow. The axis is removably mounted in bearings. An abutment member is disposed at the front end of the wheelbarrow and extends transversely to each side of the longitudinal centerline of the wheelbarrow defines with a forward edge of the container a stable vertical storage position of the wheelbarrow. The wheel axle is adapted to accommodate different wheel arrangements for use on different kinds of ground or terrain.

Abstract: A trailer is provided for hitching to a self-propelled lawn mower. A pair of wheels are rotatably supported at the outer sides of the trailer. An elongate central ridge member supports a pair of foot plates, one on each side of the ridge. A side member extends upward from the lateral edge of each foot plate to securely position the feet of a standing operator. The top surface of the central ridge member supports a pair of veritcal studs that can removably hold in place a seat on a seat standard. A pair of threaded knobs fit into the studs to cover the studs when the seat is not used and to fasten the seat in place when converting from a standing trailer to a sitting trailer. A tubular element within the central ridge member receives an elongate towbar. The towbar is readily adjusted and locked within the tubular element to adjust the spacing between mower handles and seated or standing operator as required. Different towbars are provided for connection to different mowers.

Abstract: A harp caddy for transporting a harp of the type having a base including feet projecting laterally outwardly from the base for supporting the harp. The harp caddy having a frame including a platform for supporting the harp. Clamps attached to the frame are engageable with a portion of the base for clamping the base portion against the platform to secure the harp to the frame. The caddy further includes linkage attached to the frame for operating the clamps for moving the clamps generally downwardly into clamping engagement with the portion of the harp base and for moving the clamps generally upwardly out of clamping engagement with the portion of the harp base. Wheels attached to the frame allow the frame to be rolled across a surface.

Abstract: A two-wheeled sulky comprises a transverse platform made of composite material, provided with two forward extensions for pulling the sulky, and two side forks which carry the wheels of the sulky. Each fork is made of a composite material, and comprises two side panels facing each other, interconnected by at least two transverse plate-like spacing elements, which impart to the fork a strong framework structure.

Abstract: A torsion spring cartridge assembly for supporting an oscillating member, the assembly including a bearing assembly, a torque assembly mounted for rotary motion in said bearing assembly, a counter-torque hub, and a set of torsion bars connecting the torque assembly to the counter-torque hub, the cartridge assembly being adapted to be removably mounted in a support structure with the bearing assembly and counter-torque hub mounted in a fixed relation so that the torque assembly is free to rotate within the limits of the torsion bars. A dampener can be provided to restrict the motion of the torque assembly in one direction of motion.

Abstract: A sulky for carrying a rider behind a horse, comprising an arch, a pair of wheels and a pair of substantially horizontal rails flexibly or movably coupled to the arch, the rails adapted to embrace the flanks of the horse and further comprising stabilization. In a particularly preferred embodiment, a pivot joint between the rail and the arch permits lateral motion of the rail, a shock absorber provides stabilization, and a fork assembly for each side of the sulky is incorporated which fork assembly is capable of telescoping axial motion. The sulky results in improved performance including tracking, efficiency and safety.

Abstract: A cart having a plurality of spaced upper skid members supported by a lower bracing member to which two wheels are rotatably attached, side bracing members connected between the lower bracing member and the plurality of spaced upper skid members, and upper bracing members connected between side bracing members is described. Two detachable handles, a shelf, and a box for use with such a cart are also described, as is a method of using such a cart to enable one person to move a small water craft along a support surface.

Abstract: A dolly for movably supporting one end of a load as the opposite end is hand carried. The dolly comprises a rectangular frame that defines an open space in which a lower end portion of the load may be cradled. The rectangular frame has two sections telescopically mounted one to the other whereby the width of the frame may be altered to accommodte loads of different widths by altering the position of one section with respect to the other. A pair of wheels are rotatably mounted to the frame.

Abstract: A collapsible cart comprising a collapsible storage basket which is mounted on a frame consisting of a longitudinal frame member and a horizontal cross frame member. A pair of wheels are rotatably mounted on the opposite ends of the cross frame member. The storage basket is supported on the frame members when the basket is in the expanded state and when it is in the collapsed state.

Abstract: A collapsible cart comprises a unit frame having a pair of depending front legs at one end and adjacent its other end a transverse axle mounting a pair of wheels. A collapsible basket is removably secured to the frame, and a handle socket centrally underlies and is secured to the frame. A formed handle has one end portion removably nested and secured within the socket, with its other end projecting forwardly.

Abstract: A cart assembly for a partially-immobilized animal. It includes a plastic cradle, having wheels, adapted to support and partially encompass the hind portion of the animal. A harness, secured over the head of the animal, is fastened to the plastic cradle.

Abstract: There is disclosed in one aspect, a self-aligning sulky with independently pivotable wheels which may be pivoted through a full 360 degree rotation. The pivotable wheels provide a sulky that provides less rolling resistance and greater resistance to tipping. In another aspect, the racing sulky is provided with steering means to alter the orientation of at least one of said wheels relative to the frame of said sulky. In yet another aspect, a suspension means for the wheels is provided.

Abstract: A collapsible cart comprises a base an adjacent one and a transverse axle mounting a pair of wheels. A collapsible basket is removably secured to the base and a handle socket extends upwardly from the other end of the base forwardly of the basket. A formed handle has one end portion removably nested and secured within the socket, with its other end projecting forwardly, its one end portion providing a central support for the cart.

Abstract: A simple trailer frame is provided which may be included within a structure, and which allows the frame or the structure to be easily and quickly converted into a mobile trailer on detachable wheel assemblies, without the need for tools. The components and assemblies are also quickly and easily removed from the structure without the need for tools. When the frame is used within a structure, once the structure is at its use site it need show very little evidence that it was a trailer. Also included in the frame is a towing member receiving member for quick and easy attachment and detachment of a towing member to the frame without the need for tools. A mechanical linkage may be provided in the frame in combination with wheel receiving members so that proper connection of the towing member to the frame locks the wheel assemblies in place on the frame.

Abstract: A movable cart is rolled by the operator to the location where a client is sitting. The cart is made of plastic material and is sufficiently light to be easily transported across a floor. All the supplies necessary for providing permanent-type hair care are readily available to the operator. A permanent is thereby given in a short time period, avoiding the fuss and confusion normally associated with obtaining a permanent.

Abstract: A small boat trailer consists of a pair of spaced wheeled housing aligned and loosely supported apart by spacing members. A telescopic tongue has a rear end portion loosely connected to one of the spacing members. Included are two transverse cables connected to the spaced housings and a longitudinal cable connected to the opposite ends of the tongue. The structural members are forced together into a firm body by tightening all cables.

Abstract: A stable, portable utility cart particularly suited for doing "on-site" minor auto repairs has a frame with a pair of wheels on an axle about 1/3 from the rear of the cart and mounted on a lower shelf are batteries and a generator. An upper shelf is adapted to contain at least one tool box. The cart also contains a compressor and a reel and air hose, which may be mounted on a pivotally mounted storage member.

Abstract: A trailer is adapted to be hitched to the back of a horse-drawn jogger, the trailer having a frame and a tongue extending forwardly from the frame with a hitch apparatus for attachment to the jogger. The frame supports two spaced-apart wheels and a grill. The grill extends generally transverse to the forward direction of the trailer and is located generally above and rearwardly of the wheels of the trailer. A self-levelling hitch is connected to the jogger, the hitch being connected to swivel about the axis of the jogger wheels. A bracket extends from the hitch and supports a freely turning levelling wheel which contacts the ground rearwardly of the common axis of the jogger wheels. The hitch has a coupling for engaging the trailer.

Abstract: An attachment for a jog cart that permits a trainer to stand at the rear of the cart close to the jog cart seat while a horse is being broken or trained for cart use, so that the trainer can readily step off the attachment should the horse exhibit unruly behavior which would otherwise expose the trainer to injury. Additionally, the attachment is useful in instructing beginning drivers.

Abstract: A Non-Motorized People Transporter having a frame member upon which a freely rotatable pair of wheels for movement is mounted thereon. A seat unit of sufficient size for three adult passengers to ride therein is mounted to said frame member. A pull bar which is attached to the middle of the frame member. An anti-tip bar which is attached to the rear of said frame member also acts as a braking device: as the adult puller lifts up the pull bar, the anti-tip device with a pad on the bottom, touches the travelled surface and drags the people transporter to a stop, providing for sure and safe stopping of the people transporter. The pull bar, along with seat bottom and wheels are detachable. A safety seat belt may be provided to hold the passengers in. Additions or modifications allow a canopy cover above and luggage rack on rear. Reflectors and lanterns are provided thereon for safety.

Abstract: A jog cart used for training and displaying horses. The present invention jog cart employs concentric, double tube construction to reduce the use of multiple stress-bearing couplings. A plurality of base, tubular assemblies are disposed in parallel spaced relation and arranged in a U-shaped configuration, horizontal cross-members being coupled thereto to form the seating compartment of the jog cart. The outer tubular assemblies are deformed and extended from the passenger compartment forwardly to form the braces to which a horse is coupled. The U-shaped configuration of the base and bracket members permits lateral entry at the sides of the jog cart and provide for access to a seat assembly. An axle is coupled to the bottom of the base assembly and parallel guard rails formed of the double wall, tubular sections to prevent inadvertent contact with the wheels as well as providing additional structural stability to the jog cart.

Abstract: A towable dolly comprises a platform for supporting an object either alone or on a standard dolly, a wheel assembly pivotally secured to the forward end of the platform, and a lifting or tilting assembly for tilting the platform upwardly at its rear end relative to the wheel assembly so that it is raised from the ground in its towing position. A tow bar assembly projects forwardly from the wheel assembly for connection to a standard vehicle tow bar connector.

Abstract: A collapsible cart comprising a collapsible storage basket which is mounted on a frame consisting of a longitudinal frame member and a horizontal cross frame member. A pair of wheels are rotatably mounted on the opposite ends of the cross frame member. The frame includes supporting means for supporting the storage basket on the frame members when the basket is in the expanded state and when it is in the collapsed state.

Abstract: A harness racing sulky has a chassis frame comprising an elongated, horizontal, transverse member and two vertically disposed, generally U-shaped members located below and at the ends of the elongated, horizontal, transverse member. Each U-shaped member comprises a rearwardly inclined back leg joined to the respective end of the elongated, horizontal member. Two approximately parallel shafts extend forward from the chassis frame. The rear end of each shaft is joined to the rear leg of a respective U-shaped member. The front leg of each U-shaped member is joined to a respective shaft forward of the rear of the shaft. Wheels are rotatably mounted to the inverted apex of each U-shaped member. The axes of each wheel are coincident. The elongated, horizontal, member is located to the rear of the coincident axes of the wheels. A seat is mounted over the elongated, horizontal, member and is thereby located to the rear of the coincident axes of the wheels.

Abstract: The invention relates to a motor-vehicle trailer, particularly a passenger-car trailer, for transporting easily removable and exchangeable superstructures. Toward the rear of the trailer, two approximately horizontal rail sections, which are joined to each other at the front, diverge and in the area of the axle units extend rearwardly in a horizontal parallel manner. In front of and behind the axle units, the rail sections are joined by transverse sections, and between the transverse sections wheelguards are located. The upper areas of the wheelguards form supports which directly transfer the load of the superstructures via a suspension to the wheels mounted on the axle units.

Abstract: A cart includes a support body having two separate portions. Each of the separate portions has a bottom wall with a side wall extending upwardly from one side thereof and a flange extending downwardly from the other side thereof. The flanges of the two separate portions abut each other and are held in this position by tabs on one of the flanges being disposed within slots in the other flange. A front end wall is fixed to the two separate portions. A rear end wall is removably connected to the two separate portions. The side wall of each of the two separate portions has an axle support plate attached thereto and supporting an axle for a wheel. A torque tube extends between the two plates to prevent twisting and add rigidity to the assembled cart. A tow bar, which is connected to a vehicle for towing or pulling the cart, is attached to the bottom walls of the two separate portions and has a longitudinal slot therein to receive the abutting flanges.

Abstract: A hay bale carrier of simplified construction, and increased efficiency and convenience of use, is disclosed. A wheeled axle carries a rod framework which defines a planar support surface for a hay bale. A transverse frame rod parallel to the wheel axle and disposed near the planar surface engages beneath two outside bale wires while a center bale wire is stretched into engagement with a retaining element on the framework near the center thereof. In instances where the two outer bale wires are sufficiently loose, they are stretched into engagement with two other retaining elements of the framework to assure stable attachment of the carrier to the bale. The carrier is applied to the bale while inverted, following which the bale and carrier are righted. The bale wires are manipulated and the bale with the attached carrier is propelled by a conventional bale hook.

Abstract: A jogging cart for exercising and training race horses includes a shell to protect the driver from the elements and from mud and debris kicked up by the horse. A very strong wheel mount is provided in conjunction with a supporting frame member for the shell which can be molded into the shell or body of the cart. A transparent windshield on the shell includes a forward gate section which may be opened. Below the gate section on the shell is a support ledge for reins. Simplicity of construction and durability are prime features of the jogging cart.

Abstract: A children's safety pull toy is shown having a frame member upon which is mounted a single fixed axle having a pair of wheels freely rotatable thereon for movement. A seat unit of sufficient size for one child to ride therein is mounted to said frame member, and a tongue designed to be pulled by one or more children is a portion of said frame member. A safety bar is attached to at least the rear of the frame member, while suitable braking means, both of the foot and hand operated variety, operable by the child riding in the cart, provide for sure and safe stopping of the cart should the children pulling the cart operate it in too fast a manner. A safety belt may be provided to hold the child in the cart, while a shoulder strap may be provided to provide extra support for the one or more children pulling the cart. The wheels of the cart may be replaced by skis for operation over snow.

Abstract: A dump cart is disclosed having a box removably mounted on an axle support and pulled by a drawbar. A latch is mounted on the drawbar to coact with a latch catch on the side of the box. The latch is biased by biasing means such as a spring located within the drawbar where it is protected from damage. The box can have two mounting positions with respect to the drawbar permitting alternate use of the front and back sides for dumping.

Abstract: A continuously adjustable braking system for a trotter exercising cart. Hydraulic pumps are connected to the wheels of the cart, and wheel rotation causes the pumps to pump oil from a reservoir through pipes and an adjustable valve and back to the reservoir. The valve can be adjusted by the driver while the cart is moving to provide the desired degree of resistance to oil flow and hence of braking force.

Abstract: A small trailer that may be towed behind a small passenger automobile comprises a two wheel chassis with a clam shell type container that includes a lower half which is secured to the chassis and an upper half which is removable from the lower half to which it is normally hinged, the upper half being shaped to nest over the bottom of the chassis whereby the trailer may be readily stowed in a vertical position in the owner's garage.

Abstract: Apparatus for deployment of fire hose includes a receptacle for supporting coils of fire hose and for allowing selective, free rotation of the individual fire hose coils during deployment. The receptacle may take the form of a mobile wheeled cart which is adapted to retain a plurality of coils of fire hose in side-by-side relation within a trough-like receptacle. Each of the coils of fire hose is coiled in helical manner from the center thereof, causing the connectors at each extremity of the hose to be positioned in adjacent manner at the outside of the coil. The connectors or adjacent hose sections may be interconnected so as to extend the overall length of the hose being deployed. Hose from each of the coils may be deployed by applying force to either extremity of the hose or simultaneously applying force to both extremities thereof. Upon application of such force, the coil unrolls and becomes oriented in straight line manner extending from the mobile support.

Abstract: A wheeled carrier for hauling logs having a frame rotatably supporting a pair of wheels an arcuate panel member attached to the frame, and a handle for gripping the wheeled carrier.

Abstract: An improved sulky and harness is disclosed. The improvement includes a pair of ball joints joining the shafts of the sulky to the harness of the horse. The ball joints avoid unnecessary restraint upon the running horse by allowing only pulling forces to be applied through the shafts to the sulky. The driver's seat is positioned up higher than the conventional sulky and forward of the wheel axles to reduce or eliminate the upward lift of the shafts during acceleration at the start of a race.

Abstract: A dual-wheeled horse-drawn sulky having a generally U-shaped frame member with a pair of rearwardly and downwardly extending parallel shaft portions adapted for a horse to be positioned therebetween, the shaft portions having an outboard strut at each end thereof and a pair of transversely aligned wheel axles one positioned between each of the shaft portions and the respective outboard struts, a rearwardly inclined arch member having a pair of forwardly extending telescopically adjustable portions interconnected at their rear ends by a bight portion, each of the forwardly extending telescopically adjustable portions being hingedly secured at the forward end to one of the shaft portions and a pair of fork members each being hingedly secured at the upper portion thereof with respect to one of the forwardly extending telescopically adjustable portions wherein the lower ends of the fork members are hingedly connected at the lower portion of the shaft portions and the drivers seat is centrally located on the bight

Abstract: A wheelbarrow having the usual load carrying portion supported by a frame having handles at one end thereof for facilitating manipulation thereof and having a pair of wheels journalled at the opposite end thereof and disposed at planar angles with respect to each other for balancing of the wheelbarrow during transporting thereof, the angularly disposed planes of the wheels diverging inwardly and upwardly whereby the upper rims of the wheels are disposed in closer relation than the lower rims thereof for providing stability and facilitating the turning ability of the wheelbarrow. A brake mechanism is mounted on the frame and cooperates with the wheels for controlling the speed of movement of the wheelbarrow and simultaneously cleaning the wheels, and brake actuating members are provided on the handles for ease of operation of the brakes.

Abstract: A disassemblable boat carrier and launcher is disclosed which may be used by an individual to manually maneuver a boat from a automotive vehicle to the water and launch the boat in the water without assistance. The longitudinal tongue of the boat carrier may be disassembled and the wheeled support section may be folded for compact storage on the boat. The storability of the boat carrier at either the automotive vehicle or on the boat while the boat is in use on the water eliminates the need for unnecessary trips between the water and the automotive vehicle. The boat carrier enables the transporting of the boat between the automotive vehicle and the water, the launching of the boat into the water and the retrieving of the boat from the water by a single person.

Abstract: A two-wheel tractor is provided with an improved type of steerable two-wheel trailer having a steering mechanism which enables an operator of the tractor seated in the trailer to bring about turning movement of the tractor-trailer assembly in a natural and efficient manner by applying a lateral steering force to the handlebars of the tractor. This arrangement minimizes the steering force required upon the tractor handlebars and the amount of lateral movement thereof relative to the trailer while also providing enhanced lateral stability to the tractor and trailer assembly.