Cart Patents (Class 280/651)
  • Patent number: 8393634
    Abstract: A wheeled cart is easily disassembled and folded into a compact carrying case. A rectangular base receives four poles at its corners. Cross bars across the top of the poles each carry a pair of top and bottom panels which form the sides of the cart. Each of the bottom panels is preferably hinged to the bottom of its respective stationary top panel so that the bottom panel may be hinged upwardly to gain access to the bottom of the cart. A top most horizontal lid is detachably affixed to the poles at each of their top ends, said base, sides and lid defining a substantially enclosed volume for containing transported articles. In its disassembled, compacted form, the cart stores the detachable poles, cross bars, and panels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Inventors: Nicole Radlow, Edward Radlow, Melissa Radlow
  • Publication number: 20130056962
    Abstract: The present invention involves a casual handcart, it is comprising two parts, an upper part has a support board and a handle, the handle can be divided into an upper portion and a lower portion, a lower part is a bottom frame, there are at least three wheels at the bottom frame, a pivot and a support frame makes an organic combination between a hand-pull-cart a and a hand-push-cart b, the pivot and the support frame is the main part which achieves the unique function of the handcart, this two cooperate with each other and neither is dispensable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2012
    Publication date: March 7, 2013
    Inventor: Chi Keung Liu
  • Publication number: 20130049332
    Abstract: The Decoy Cart is an improved economic, stable, lightweight, two-wheeled hand cart for the transportation of a large number of bulky waterfowl decoys and associated hunting gear into the field over rough terrain. The cart is easily foldable for compact storage, portability, field concealment, and shipping. The cart also functions in stretcher fashion to carry the load, with or without the wheels, when terrain conditions render wheels ineffective, or for when the loaded cart needs to be lifted over obstacles en route, or into or out of a vehicle or storage area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2012
    Publication date: February 28, 2013
    Inventor: Thomas Chris Evensen
  • Publication number: 20130038042
    Abstract: A portable child-carrying shopping cart having a collapsible cart basket. The cart has a seat for two small children and seat belts for keeping children safely seated side-by-side. An extendable snack tray provides children with access to their own snacks and beverages, so that a parent does not have to maintain constant control of these items. Below the seat is an interior cavity with a coat hook and a space for storing bags, purses, and garments. On the opposing side of the body of the device, a cart basket is secured. The cart basket is expandable and collapsible. The device can be easily stowed when the basket is collapsed against the body. It can also be quickly expanded for use as a shopping cart when a parent is running errands.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2012
    Publication date: February 14, 2013
    Inventor: Lisette Cimino
  • Patent number: 8365969
    Abstract: A mobile carrier includes a generally planar cargo platform. The mobile carrier includes first and second opposed side rails, each side rail having a portion extending outwardly from the cargo platform, the opposed side rails being adjustably coupled to the cargo platform such that multiple distances between the outwardly extending portion of each side rail may be respectively maintained. The mobile carrier includes first and second opposed end rails, each end rail having a portion extending outwardly from the cargo platform, the opposed end rails being adjustably coupled to the cargo platform such that multiple distances between the outwardly extending portion of each end rail may be respectively maintained. The mobile carrier includes a rod. A receiving structure is configured to maintain the rod at multiple respective positions relative to the receiving structure, the rod and the receiving structure being separable from one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Inventor: Larry A. Johnson
  • Patent number: 8366140
    Abstract: A collapsible golf trolley is revealed. A connection assembly that connects an upper frame, a lower frame, and mounts on two sides includes a locking body locked on a metal rod so as to improve the fastening strength. The connection assembly is further arranged with a guiding wheel corresponding to a guiding slot of a lower frame. This design makes the operation smoother while extending and folding the lower frame. Moreover, a turning member for turning and folding of a front wheel is disposed on a front end of the lower frame. According to the above structure, easy spreading and collapsing and firm connection of the golf trolley are achieved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignee: Sports World Enterprise Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Fang-Li Wu
  • Publication number: 20130026738
    Abstract: A golf cart folding device comprises an upper frame having a handle tube at an upper end of the upper frame; a rear wheel stand coupled to the upper frame by a connecting plate, and having a rear wheel at a lower end of the rear wheel stand; a pull rod coupled to the upper frame and the rear wheel stand; a lower frame, coupled to the upper frame, and having a front wheel at a lower end of the lower frame; and a link rod mechanism between the upper and lower frames for drawing the lower frame and the front wheel together towards the rear wheel by the linking of the link rod mechanism when a golf cart is folded, so as to achieve the effects of skipping a step of folding the front wheel, preventing making a user's body or cloth dirty, and providing a simple and easy operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2011
    Publication date: January 31, 2013
    Inventor: Gordon Liao
  • Publication number: 20130026739
    Abstract: A golf cart folding device comprises an upper frame having a handle tube at an upper end of the upper frame; a rear wheel stand coupled to the upper frame by a connecting plate, and having a rear wheel at a lower end of the rear wheel stand; a pull rod coupled to the upper frame and the rear wheel stand; a lower frame, coupled to the upper frame, and having a front wheel at a lower end of the lower frame; and a link rod mechanism between the upper and lower frames for drawing the lower frame and the front wheel together towards the rear wheel by the linking of the link rod mechanism when a golf cart is folded, so as to achieve the effects of skipping a step of folding the front wheel, preventing making a user's body or cloth dirty, and providing a simple and easy operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2011
    Publication date: January 31, 2013
    Inventor: Gordon Liao
  • Publication number: 20130015639
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a multi-function cart for storing and transporting emergency or other supplies. The multi-function cart comprises two shells that can be secured together to form a transportable storage container. When separated, each shell is convertible into various configurations that can be used to sustain life during and after a disaster as well as to clean-up and rebuild after a disaster has occurred. The multi-function cart can also be used recreationally. In this manner, the multi-function cart enables victims to quickly care for themselves, and encourages victims to immediately begin the clean-up and rebuilding process. Each shell is convertible into different configurations using various tubes. Hub brackets on opposing sides of the shell include adapters to which any of the tubes can be connected. The tubes can be connected to the adapters in an upward or a downward orientation to form different configurations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2012
    Publication date: January 17, 2013
    Applicant: TRANSPORT SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventor: Troy Bengtzen
  • Patent number: 8348301
    Abstract: A mission adaptable multi-purpose, collapsible portable cart/utility table, for use in emergency response and disaster situations, camping, hunting and other outdoors activities, which carries medical rescue carts, canoes, small boats, game, or hauled cargo by hand. It transports one or more cargo bins over long, rough terrain and each bin can include one or more cabinet drawers therein, wherein upon tilting of a cargo bin from a horizontal transport position to a substantially vertical position the cargo bin serves as a supply cabinet. Each bin is openable to expose the supply drawers for use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2013
    Assignee: Valiant Rock, LLC
    Inventor: Charles W. Darling, III
  • Patent number: 8333404
    Abstract: A shopping cart has a basket having left and right sides, a floor, a rear wall and a front wall and has a handlebar. Squeezing the handlebar and moving it down causes a front wheel assembly to rotate from a down position in which the front wheels contact the ground toward a storage position in which the front wheels are positioned adjacent or above the floor. A rear wheel assembly is rotatable from a down position in which the rear wheels contact the ground to a storage position in which the rear wheels are positioned at or behind the rear wall. After positioning the loaded shopping cart adjacent a trunk vehicle, slide the cart and rotate the front and rear wheel assemblies, which may be lockable, to get the cart into the trunk for storage during transportation home. Reverse the process once home. The cart basket collapses into two dimensions for closet storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2012
    Inventor: Chaim Moster
  • Publication number: 20120306182
    Abstract: The present invention provides a front wheel folding device of a golf bag cart, comprising: an upper frame; a lower frame; a support base; a pin coupled to the upper frame and fixed to the lower frame and a wheel axle of two rear wheels; a front wheel frame, with an end axially coupled to the lower frame and another end having the rear wheels; and a link rod, pivotally coupled between the upper frame and the front wheel frame; such that the link rod is linked to fold the upper frame and the lower frame together, and fold the front wheel and the rear wheels together, so as to achieve the effect of a simpler and quicker operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2011
    Publication date: December 6, 2012
    Inventor: Gordon Liao
  • Publication number: 20120299272
    Abstract: A foldable walker apparatus includes a pair of spaced-apart inner frame members of two parts each hinged together, with a pair of link members diagonally extending therebetween. Each link has a bend extending upwardly and outwardly. The walker has support members that are arc-shaped with a seat extending between their apexes. A collapsible basket is provided with two end members each having a rigid peripheral portion connecting the frame members and a basket member of flexible fabric extending therebetween. A self-adjusting brake rod is provided with a gripping member spring-biased to remain free of the brake rod until the gripping member is operatively actuated to engage and thereby actuate the brake rod. A brake housing fully extends around a brake pad mechanism, including a means for connecting and adjusting the corresponding brake pad, to at least the outer periphery of one of the wheels for fully protecting the brake pad mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2011
    Publication date: November 29, 2012
    Inventor: Julian Liu
  • Patent number: 8317219
    Abstract: A rolling cart for transporting items commonly used at outdoor gatherings in a secure and convenient manner. The cart comprises a frame having two or more tires 20, an open-ended bag connected to the frame, and a strap that holds one or more items of equipment against the frame. The strap is positioned near the open end of the bag and is used to cinch equipment that extends outside the bag against the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Inventor: Robert S Bruce
  • Patent number: 8316837
    Abstract: A gas grill base is pivotally attached at a first end to a folding stand with three pivoting U-shaped supports and a center pivot. Two of the supports rest on the ground on casters or wheels. The third support slides and locks within L-shaped slots below the second end of the gas grill base held horizontally for cooking. Alternately built-in gas jets or an inserted charcoal tray are used to cook. The supports pivot together and stand vertically on the castors. The gas grill base pivots down parallel to the supports so that all are vertical for storage and transport.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Inventor: Karo Malumyan
  • Publication number: 20120292889
    Abstract: Disclosed is a folding chassis of manually driven carrier vehicles, for example, hand trucks, carts, and strollers, capable of moving over uneven or spongy surfaces and surmounting obstacles. The chassis includes a frame having a first plane, an arm with an axle, and a hub having a plurality of wheels. The arm is rotatably attached to the frame with the hub rotatably disposed onto the axle and each of the plurality of wheels is rotatably attached to said hub around an axis parallel to said axle. The arm is configured to pivot between at least positions of the hub been generally perpendicular to said first plane and the hub been juxtaposed to said first plane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2011
    Publication date: November 22, 2012
    Inventors: Leonid Khodor, Julia Khodor-Beloborodov
  • Publication number: 20120286498
    Abstract: A utility cart that is capable of being converted into a collapsed position, a flat cart position, a dolly position, and a tilted position. The utility cart generally includes an interconnected frame that includes three sections, namely, a first section connected to a second section by a first joint, with the second section further being connected to a third section by a second joint. The utility cart also includes a fourth section (a base), which has a set of wheels affixed thereto. The utility cart further includes a support arm mechanism that attaches to the second section at a first end and to a bottom portion (of the base) of the utility cart at a second end. The second end of the support arm mechanism may be reversibly securable to a plurality of different points along the bottom portion of the utility cart.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2012
    Publication date: November 15, 2012
    Inventors: Jay Baldemor, Peter Espartero, Le Bui
  • Publication number: 20120274052
    Abstract: A foldable shopping cart includes a U-shaped handle having a hand gripping portion and two side portions extended from said hand gripping portion, a foldable frame movably connected to the U-shaped handle, a base frame supporting the foldable frame, and a plurality of wheels provided at the base frame for rolling on a surface. In an unfolded condition, the foldable frame constructs a basket defining a receiving cavity therein for carrying items, and in a folded condition, the foldable frame is overlappedly folded to align with the U-shaped handle so that the shopping cart is easy for storage and usage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2011
    Publication date: November 1, 2012
    Inventor: Shou Qiang Zhu
  • Patent number: 8297644
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a trash cart, namely an enclosed trash cart having a top and front doors that swing open on a hinged system. The enclosed trash cart is connected to at least one wheel axle having wheels that allow the cart to be transported from a storage area to the curb for garbage pickup. The trash cart can also have an attachment system that gives the owner the option of overlaying a number of different external decorative panels to the trash cart making the cart both functional and decorative. The trash cart of the present invention enables a homeowner to store daily garbage outside the home or garage in a decorative enclosure that keeps the garbage protected from animals and makes it easy to transport garbage to the curb on pick-up day.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2012
    Inventor: Deirdre L. Sheehan
  • Patent number: 8292321
    Abstract: A golf bag cart foldable device includes a bottom cart stand having a plate joint in pinned connection with a rear wheel frame to connect to rear wheels and is connected to a bag base. The bottom of the bag base is further joined to a front wheel frame, to connect to the front wheel. An upper cart stand is pivotally connected to the plate joint. A sliding chunk set, slideable along the bottom cart stand, includes an active sliding chunk and a passive sliding chunk. A link set is connected to the upper cart stand, the bottom cart stand, the front wheel frame, the rear wheel frames and the sliding chunk set respectively. A folding joint has a buckle for release of the folding joint. Simultaneous unfolding or folding can be accomplished, followed by locking for the folding joint, to facilitate handiness in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2012
    Assignee: Unique Product & Design Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Gordon Liao
  • Publication number: 20120261908
    Abstract: The golf bag cart includes a central base, a bottom cart stand, an upper cart stand, a wheel support, a first linkage, a second linkage, and a lock mechanism. The bottom cart stand has a top end fastened to the central base, a bottom end coupled with a front wheel, and a slider. The upper cart stand has a bottom end pivotally connected with the central base. Two wheel supports, disposed respectively and inclinedly at two sides of the central base, are joined with a steel wire to form a structure similar to a triangle. The first linkage connects the upper cart stand and the slider. The second linkage connects the slider and the wheel support. The lock mechanism mounted on the top end of the slider enables the upper cart stand and the bottom cart stand to lock with each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2012
    Publication date: October 18, 2012
    Applicant: Unique Product & Design Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Gordon Liao
  • Publication number: 20120261907
    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: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2012
    Publication date: October 18, 2012
    Inventors: Allison White, David White, Matthew A. Sommerfield
  • Patent number: 8282121
    Abstract: A foldable cart for transporting golf clubs includes a main frame, a joint unit, a handle frame, two supporting frames, a club holder, a front wheel, two rear wheels, an auxiliary frame unit and a linking rod. The joint unit has four joints, each of which includes a first, second and third lock. When the first lock is released, the handle frame may be folded towards the main frame. When the third lock is released, the front wheel and fork may be turned over. When the second lock is released, one of the joints is moved upwards and pushes the linking rod and two supporting rods to make the front wheel, front fork, two auxiliary supports and two rear wheels folded towards the main frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2012
    Inventor: Wen-Tsan Lin
  • Publication number: 20120242063
    Abstract: A device and system for transporting and dispensing cable and wire in which the device includes a system to secure cable boxes on the cart and locking casters to stabilize the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2011
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Inventor: Carl Bruckner
  • Publication number: 20120235386
    Abstract: A foldable valet cart is described. In one example, the valet cart includes a base frame, plurality of wheels coupled to the base frame, a lower vertical support frame pivotally connected to the base frame to fold against the base frame, an upper vertical support frame pivotally connected to the lower vertical support frame opposite the base frame to fold against the lower vertical support frame, and a hangar rod pivotally connected to the upper vertical support frame opposite the lower vertical support frame to fold against the upper vertical support frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2012
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Inventors: Willis Grundvig, Gertrude Davis
  • Publication number: 20120235387
    Abstract: A rolling cart for transporting items commonly used at outdoor gatherings in a secure and convenient manner. The cart comprises a frame having two or more tires 20, an open-ended bag connected to the frame, and a strap that holds one or more items of equipment against the frame. The strap is positioned near the open end of the bag and is used to cinch equipment that extends outside the bag against the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2012
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Inventor: Robert S. BRUCE
  • Patent number: 8251379
    Abstract: A apparatus and method for transporting oversized objects, particularly substantially flat or planar objects. In certain embodiments the object is a material in sheet form, such as a wood sheet, metal sheet, dry wall, and the like, or a narrow object such as bed mattresses, tabletops, mirrors and plate glass, doors and the like. Preferably the object is capable of being transported by a single person. In certain embodiments the apparatus is structured to be capable of transporting a mattress through an open doorway without unloading the object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2012
    Inventor: David J. Watzke
  • Patent number: 8251401
    Abstract: A personal transport cart is disclosed. The cart is provided with a collapsible steering mechanism to lock the steered wheels for allowing alignment of the cart during the loading and unloading of the cart on a transport vehicle. Furthermore, the rear wheel can be locked against movement during the transportation of the cart on the transport vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2012
    Inventor: James J. Miller
  • Publication number: 20120211970
    Abstract: A push handle comprises a pair of column support portions provided on left and right sides and extendable/contractible in a vertical direction, a holding rod portion integrally interposed between upper ends of the pair of column support portions and extends toward left and right outer sides of the column support portions, and column support lock locking an extended posture of the column support portion. A entire length of the column support portion when contracted is set to be shorter than one of longitudinal and lateral lengths of the loading platform surface, an entire length of the holding rod portion is set to be shorter than the other of the longitudinal and lateral lengths of the loading platform surface to allow fitting in an accommodating groove portion when the push handle is folded.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2010
    Publication date: August 23, 2012
    Applicant: NANSIN CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Akinori Saito, Tohru Matsumoto
  • Publication number: 20120205884
    Abstract: An apparatus for traversing loose, granular material includes a frame and a rotatable traction device connected to the frame. The outer surface of the rotatable traction device includes spaced apart curvilinear or angular traction ridges and spaced apart curved or angular valleys, each valley being between a pair of adjacent traction ridges, thereby forming curved or angular shovel-like elements. Each shovel-like element has a leading curved or angular surface and a confining curved or angular surface. Rotation of the rotatable traction device results in rotation of the shovel-like elements through the loose, granular material. Each shovel-like element enfolds a portion of the loose, granular material bordering the leading curved or angular surface of the shovel-like element, and the confining curved or angular surface of the shovel-like element confines at least part of the enfolded portion of the material, thereby confining and restricting displacement of the enfolded portion of the material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2012
    Publication date: August 16, 2012
    Applicant: Beach Mango LLC
    Inventors: Curtis L. Craven, Gerald Kent Craven
  • Publication number: 20120193894
    Abstract: The present invention includes a cart, for example, a shopping cart or utility cart or supermarket cart. The cart includes a basket mounted on top of a plurality of wheels; and a bridge element adapted to engage with an edge of a vehicular trunk, wherein the bridge element is movable and is connected at a point located between said basket and said wheels. The cart further includes one or more collapsible or foldable legs or beams, which connect the basket to the wheels, or to a chassis of the cart.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2012
    Publication date: August 2, 2012
    Inventor: Ami Amos FINE
  • Patent number: 8226112
    Abstract: A foldable device of golf bag cart comprises: an upper cart stand, a bottom cart stand and a linkage set. The upper cart stand, having an adapter that is provided with a slider on its top, is provided with a slider mount at each of the two distant ends above and below the slider. The bottom cart stand is in pinned connection with the adapter at its top. The linkage set, made up of a plurality of linkages, forms links between the slider and the bottom cart stand, between the adapter and the rear wheel frame and between the bottom cart stand and the front wheel frame. By means of the setup of such links, the simultaneous unfolding or folding of the upper cart stand, the bottom cart stand, the front wheel and the rear wheels can thus be accomplished, which facilitates the handiness in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2012
    Assignee: Unique Product & Design Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Gordon Liao
  • Patent number: 8220824
    Abstract: A folding wagon has a folding frame with a stowed position and an open position. The folding frame comprises a pair of front and rear vertical support. The folding frame further comprises a pair of front supplemental links and a pair of rear supplemental links. A plurality of flatbed supports form a central flatbed support joint in the middle of the wagon. The central flatbed support joint folds upward when the folding frame is being configured into stowed position, and the plurality of flatbed supports are pivotally connected to the pair of front vertical supports and the pair of rear vertical supports. Wheels attach to the folding frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2012
    Assignee: Bam Brokerage, Inc.
    Inventors: Zhaosheng Chen, Yishun Chen
  • Patent number: 8215662
    Abstract: A system for engagement and disengagement of carts to form a train of multiple carts. Each cart has a spring-loaded hitch that is held in a storage position when the carts are disengaged. A lever coupled to the hitch is operated to position the hitch for insertion into a receiver pocket of the next cart. A leading edge of the hitch deflects a spring-loaded lockpin. An angled guide member positions the hitch vertically within the pocket so that the lockpin comes into alignment with an aperture in the hitch. When aligned, the lockpin snaps into place and engages the aperture to lock the carts together. The close tolerance of the hitch within the pocket prevents transverse articulation of adjacent carts. Structures within the hitch and the pocket allow slight rotation in a longitudinal articulation axis about the lockpin and torsional articulation of the hitch within the pocket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2012
    Assignee: Pedigo Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Randal W. Koehler, Matthew John Carney
  • Patent number: 8191920
    Abstract: A three-wheeled golf cart having collapsible mechanism to fold the cart down for storage and transport where the folding actions for the handle assembly and the lower assembly (containing front wheel) are connected, resulting in a single action collapsing when a user pushes a button release to allow the handle assembly to be detached away from the main upper assembly and a back push rod simultaneously fold up the front wheel. A swivel joint near the front wheel support arm allows the front wheel to be locked in two positions, at 90 degrees to each other, so that the collapsed golf cart has a smaller compact volume when the front wheel is turned 90 degree from its normal usage orientation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2012
    Assignee: Ningbo Wentai Sports Equipmant Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Sheng Zhang
  • Publication number: 20120133111
    Abstract: An integrated infusion management system provides for stable support of components attached to the system, even when the system is mobile. The system is optionally a mobility assist or walker for a patient who is attached to any number of medical components. A central trunk connects to a two-sided base that does not interfere with patient motion. The trunk may be angled with respect to vertical and oriented to support medical components in a configuration that is tip-resistant. The system is optionally deployable to facilitate conversion between a compact storage configuration and a stable deployed configuration. In an embodiment, additional deployable features include holding arms for holding various medical components, wheels, mobility arms and handles. Also provided is a novel wheel system with deployable wheels and methods associated with providing compact storage of any one or more of the systems presented herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2012
    Publication date: May 31, 2012
    Applicant: Firefly Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen E. SCHMUTZER, Robin Richard SLATON, Christopher PULLEN, Lucas WEIDNER
  • Publication number: 20120112436
    Abstract: A golf bag cart foldable device comprises: a bottom cart stand, having a link segment at its top end, where the inner wall of the link segment is set up with an indent, and the internal side of the bottom cart stand is provided with a channel, offering for the sliding by a slider, where the bottom cart stand joins a front wheel at its bottom end; an upper cart stand, in pinned connection with the link segment at its bottom end, and having a long trough at the inner lateral of its bottom end; a rear wheel frame, in pinned connection with the link segment at its one end, and to a rear wheel at the other end; a linkage, connected in between the slider and the upper cart stand; a strut bar, connected in between the slider and the rear wheel frame; and an interlocking mechanism, comprising: a pull handle, set up in the middle of the top portion of the upper cart stand; a clamping rod, set up in the middle of the bottom portion of the upper cart stand, and each of its two ends is lodged in a long trough; a connecti
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2010
    Publication date: May 10, 2012
    Inventor: Gordon Liao
  • Patent number: 8172256
    Abstract: The present invention includes a cart which includes: a chassis connected to a plurality of wheels; a basket mounted on the chassis and adapted to store one or more items therein; and a bridge element which is formed as an integral part of the cart and is adapted to fit onto an edge of a vehicular trunk, wherein the bridge element of the cart is at an area of the cart located between the basket and the wheels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2012
    Inventor: Ami Amos Fine
  • Patent number: 8172255
    Abstract: A height-adjustable cart intended for use in kitchens when transferring food among ovens, stoves and countertops is herein disclosed. The cart comprises a pair of foot-release pedals located at the base of the cart, which, when depressed, vertically adjusts the top tray surface upwardly or downwardly as desired. Thus, the user is able to equalize the height between the cart and other cooking surfaces such as ovens, stoves, countertops and even serving tables. This feature allows the user to simply slide food on and off of the cart without having to pick it up or carry it. This is ideal when dealing with heavy trays of food or food that is extremely hot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2012
    Inventor: Rebecca Martin
  • Publication number: 20120104731
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a cart with foldable frame members that can be used to carry items such as beach chairs, coolers, towels, blankets, and food stuffs. The cart can also double as a table. The cart includes a main-frame structure, an upper framework pivotally attached near the top of the main-frame, and a lower frame stand pivotally attached near the bottom of the main-frame. A wheel system pivotally attaches near the bottom of the main-frame and a panel attaches to the cart space defined by the members of the main-frame structure. The cart stands upright when the main-frame is in a vertical position with respect to the surface of the ground and the lower frame stand is fully extended with respect to the main-frame. The cart can as a table when the main-frame is positioned horizontally with respect to the surface of the ground and the upper framework and the lower frame stand are fully extended with respect to the main-frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2011
    Publication date: May 3, 2012
    Inventor: Jacob Goldszer
  • Publication number: 20120104730
    Abstract: A cart includes foldable upper and lower frame members. In some arrangements, the cart can also double as a table. The cart includes a main-frame structure, an upper framework pivotally attached to an upper portion of the main-frame, and a lower frame stand pivotally attached to a bottom portion of the main-frame. A panel is provided in the cart space defined by the side members of the main-frame structure. The cart stands upright when the main-frame is in a vertical position with respect to the surface of the ground and the lower frame stand is extended with respect to the main-frame. The cart can function as a table when the main-frame is positioned horizontally with respect to the surface of the ground and the upper framework and the lower frame stand are extended with respect to the main-frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2011
    Publication date: May 3, 2012
    Applicant: JGR COPA, LLC
    Inventor: Jacob Goldszer
  • Patent number: 8162349
    Abstract: A collapsible carrier having four corner post members. Framing assemblies extend between adjacent corner post members and form collapsible “X” shaped assemblies. A storage container is suspended within the carrier and a central bracing assembly is disposed above the container. The central assembly includes four rigid members and a centrally located bracket. The carrier can be easily deployed by pressing the centrally located bracing bracket downwardly to lock the carrier into an expanded configuration. The carrier may also include a collapsible shelf. Another collapsible carrier having a hand truck configuration is also disclosed. The hand truck carrier includes a pivotal support structure with hinged cross members. A linkage member extends between the hinges of the cross members to facilitate the collapse of the carrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2012
    Inventor: Michael J. Roselle
  • Patent number: 8162330
    Abstract: A Multi-Purpose Mobile Cart including a tool chest adapted to hold tools, a computer system for executing computer executable programs, a plurality of electrical devices, and a plurality of speakers; a computer system for executing computer executable programs including a monitor for viewing images, a computer hard drive for storing data and programs, a keyboard adapted to input information into the computer system, and a mouse adapted to provide a user interface with the computer system; a plurality of electrical devices adapted to provide reception and amplification of radio or television signals and further adapted to provide playback of media; and a plurality of speakers, the plurality of speakers adapted to provide audio output from the computer system and the plurality of electrical devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2012
    Inventors: Ashot Melkumyan, Karapet Kozloyan
  • Publication number: 20120091694
    Abstract: A hand cart for a vehicle is provided, which includes a cart which is provided in a luggage board of the vehicle and has wheels mounted on a bottom surface of the cart, and a handle rotatably mounted on one side of the cart. The cart, which is in the form of a movable tray, is provided in a trunk of the vehicle to improve the productivity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2011
    Publication date: April 19, 2012
    Applicant: Hyundai Motor Company
    Inventor: Seung Kwon Cha
  • Publication number: 20120086189
    Abstract: A collapsible structure for golf bag cart, which comprises a coupling seat for connecting with a golf bag cart; a turning seat pivoted on one flank of the coupling seat; a wheel pivotally mounted on bottom end of the turning seat; a fixer provided on bottom end of the other flank of the coupling seat. The middle segment of the fixer is pivoted on the coupling seat and having an elastic element put thereon and the top end thereof being rested on the coupling seat so that the fixer after turning can recover to its original position. Several positioning portion and a positioning block are respectively provided on the coupling seat and the fixer, whereby the turning seat can be positioned and stops its turning. The turning seat can be rotated to dispose the wheel on its top end so that handy transportation of golf bag cart can be achieved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2010
    Publication date: April 12, 2012
    Applicant: YUANN TAY ENTERPRISE CO., LTD.
    Inventor: MENG-JUNG WU
  • 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: 8136823
    Abstract: A cart for transporting associated paper refuse bags may include a first frame foldably attached to a second frame with a hinge for folding the cart between a use condition and a storage condition, a first mesh fixedly attached to the first frame for supporting a first associated paper refuse bag, a second mesh fixedly attached to the second frame for supporting a second associated paper refuse bag, a first plurality of wheels operatively attached to the first frame, a second plurality of wheels operatively attached to the second frame, a handle operatively attached to the first frame for moving the cart, and a plurality of tarp attachment devices for attaching a tarp to cover the associated paper refuse bags.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Inventor: Neil Harding
  • Patent number: 8128104
    Abstract: A golf bag cart front wheel foldable device includes a fixed mount, a movable mount and a front wheel frame. The fixed mount has one end connected to the bottom tube of the cart frame and the other end provided with a fitted end. The fitted end is in pinned connection with a buckle at its one side. The movable mount is capable of being seized by the buckle and is joined fixedly to the fixed mount by a hinge. The movable mount has one end provided with a fitted end which is physically in harmony with the fixed mount. The front wheel frame has a top end connected fixedly to the movable mount, while its bottom end is joined to the front wheel. Through loosening of the buckle, the movable mount is not seized, which enables the movable mount and the front wheel frame to rotate with respect to the hinge, and the front wheel is then leveled for folding purposes, to achieve great handiness in maneuvering.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2012
    Assignee: Unique Product & Design Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Gordon Liao
  • Publication number: 20120049474
    Abstract: A collapsible hand cart is provided for transporting shopping bags, boxes, and other items. The hand cart comprises a support panel having a plurality of hooks nested within a common plane therewith. The hooks can be individual nested hooks, or nested rows of hooks. One or more accessories such as baskets, shelves, straps, and other accessories may be provided, each of the accessories adapted to attach to said nested hooks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2011
    Publication date: March 1, 2012
    Inventor: Joey Del Rosario
  • Patent number: 8109526
    Abstract: A cart comprises a first pillar that is mounted on a platform and defines first and second load supporting surfaces. A second pillar is mounted on the platform defining a third and fourth load supporting surfaces. The first and third load supporting surfaces are coplanar and the second and fourth load supporting surfaces are coplanar such that the first and second pillars form an A-frame support structure. Movable platforms are connected to the pillars and are movable between a raised position and a lowered position. When the movable platforms are in the lowered position, they are coplanar and form a support surface. Hangers are pivotably attached to the first pillar and are movable between a retracted position and an extended position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2012
    Assignee: Rubbermaid Commercial Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Grant Mason, Thomas Perelli