Abstract: A hand truck which is convertible into a cart having an elevated tabletop surface. The hand truck has a primary frame which includes a first pair of wheels rotatably mounted thereon. The hand truck has at least one additional wheel adapted to allow the hand truck to be used as a cart. The primary frame is generally parallel to a supporting surface while the hand truck is being used as a cart. The improvement to the hand truck includes a plate movably attached to the primary frame and movable between a first position, generally parallel to and contacting the primary frame, and a second position, generally parallel to and spaced apart from the primary frame, forming the tabletop surface.

Abstract: A waterfowl decoy transporting device 10 for use on solid, semi-liquid and liquid surfaces wherein the device includes a four sided slatted enclosure member 40 which is releasably connected to a generally thick rigid flotation member 30 provided with a removable wheel assembly unit 11 including a pair of tall, thin wheel members 20. The flotation member 30 is operatively associated with a towing bar member 50 for towing the decoy transporting device 10 over a variety of surfaces.

Abstract: A foldable golf cart includes a main support rod, a pair of wheel support rods, a connecting members, two connecting rods and a handle. The wheel support rods are pivoted to an intermediate portion of the main support rod, and each connected to a wheel. The connecting member is connected to an upper end of the main support rod. The handle is pivoted to an upper end portion of the main support rod. The connecting rods are each pivoted to the handle from one end, and pivoted to a respective one of the wheel support rods from other end. The handle has hooked portions separately engaging a depressing block of the connecting member. The handle is pivoted down to a folded position; thus, the connecting rods will at the same time move the wheel support rod to a folded position. The handle is pivoted upwards to an upright unfolded position; thus, the connecting rods will move the wheel support rods to an unfolded position.

Abstract: A collapsible carrier suitable for transporting a load over rugged terrain which includes a support frame assembly formed by at least a pair of spaced apart side frame members located on opposite sides of a longitudinal central axis of the frame. Cross frame members connect the side frame members to define a cargo bed. A pair of wheels located on opposite sides of the cargo bed are each individually supported by support members mounted on a pivot axis which is affixed to opposite sides of the side frame members and displaced laterally outwardly from the side frame members. The wheels are thus pivotable about these axes from a use position, wherein the wheels are parallel to each other, and disposed on opposite sides of the cargo bed to a storage/backpack transport position wherein the wheels are folded over one another and over said cargo bed. The side frame members are formed of collapsible sections that are either telescoped together or pivotally connected to each other.

Abstract: A folding collapsible frame structure for golf cart includes a main rod member holding a front bag cradle, a rear bag cradle, a wheel holder and a handle bracket, a handle pivoted to the handle bracket and turned between an operative position and a non-operative position. In the operative position, a hook at the handle is hooked up with a hook at the front bag cradle. In the non-operative position, the hook at the handle is disengaged from the hook at the front bag cradle. The front bag cradle is axially movably coupled to a front end of the main rod member by a slip joint, and a spring element is installed in the main rod member to impart a forward pressure to the front bag cradle and to maintain the front bag cradle in engagement with the hook at the handle.

Abstract: A heavy-duty all-terrain convertible hauler unit is provided which can be converted into various different configurations for hauling a wide variety of different kinds of cargo and material. This hauler unit includes an elongated chassis having first and second ends. A dolly-type load-support spade is attached to one end of the chassis and a pair of relatively large diameter rubber-tired wheels are mounted on the chassis at this same end, but on the side opposite the load-support spade. A longitudinally-extending handle member is mounted at the second end of the chassis when the hauler unit is used as an upright-type hand dolly. This handle member may instead be mounted on the load-support spade in a vertical position when the hauler unit is used as a horizontal-type cart. A third wheel is mounted in the center of the chassis at the second end of the chassis when the hauler unit is used as a horizontal-type cart.

Abstract: A portable cart, for use in camping, hunting and other outdoors activities carries canoes, small boats, game, injured parties or hauled cargo by hand. The portable cart can be converted to a canoe or boat cart which can be folded down and transported within the canoe or boat, or to a game cart for transporting game over long, rough terrain, or to a cargo hauling gear cart, all of which can broken down into a carrying position, by hand or by back. The portable cart can be carried by hand or as a backpack over rough terrain. Its width can be varied to accommodate watercraft of varying widths. The cart has optional removable clamps for clamping a conventional transportable carrier, such as a stretcher or stokes-type rescue carrier bed, thereto. Another optional bicycle pull clamp includes an ant-tipping attachment resisting centrifugal force urging said cart to tip over during a directional turn of the cart-hauling bicycle.

Abstract: A caddy for allowing easy storage and transporting of personal items, having a rear panel. A bottom panel and a top panel are hingeably mounted to the rear panel such that they are capable of extending substantially perpendicularly from the rear panel during use, and extending substantially parallel to the rear panel for storage. A storage compartment is defined by a partition which extends parallel to the rear panel, soft side panels which extend between the partition and rear panel, and the top and bottom panels. The partition is movable toward the rear panel for storage. Wheels are provided immediately below the rear panel, and a handle is provided thereon to facilitate transportation and use of the caddy.

Abstract: A system for manipulating and transporting relatively large, flat, heavy tabular articles such as portable folding conference tables and construction materials such as plywood or plasterboard sheets comprises a leveraging dolly for lifting an article from a horizontally oriented position at a first location to a vertically oriented position in which the article may be rolled on the dolly to a second location, and a racking cart for receiving and transporting a plurality of articles individually loadable from and onto the leveraging dolly which includes a base rollaby supported by a pair of laterally spaced apart casters, one having a horizontally disposed axle fixed with respect to the base, and the other having a horizontally disposed axle rotatable in a horizontal plane on a vertically disposed swivel attached to the base.

Abstract: A mobile carrier for an augmentative communication device or laptop computer contains a supporting tray enabling a user to slidably adjust the height of the tray for optimum usage. The mobile carrier is easily pushed or pulled to accommodate a user's needs by the use of four wheels, the front two of which are smaller and pivot, and the rear two of which are larger for ease in movement over obstacles. The handle of the mobile carrier is adjustable, and preferably T-shaped, to enable a person to rest on the same when needed, or to pull or push the carrier from either side, when needed. After removal of a pin, the carrier is easily folded into a compressed position, and various elements thereof may be easily removed for ease in storage or transportation thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a combined luggage trolley and seat comprising a main frame and a supporting frame, which in the region for the first ends of the main frame and the supporting frame are rotatably connected with each other around a first shaft: a wheel arrangement situated in the region of the first shaft; a seat which is rotatably connected with the main frame around a second shaft parallel to the first shaft, for rotation of the seat between a folded-up position and a sitting position, wherein the seat in the folded-up position extends essentially in the same plane as the main frame; and a drawbar which, when the seat is in the folded-up position, extends in a plane substantially coplanar with the main frame.

Abstract: A collapsible golf trolley has a collapsible frame device and a bag disposed on the collapsible frame device. The collapsible frame device has an outer pipe, an inner pipe inserted in the outer pipe, a lower joint disposed on a middle portion of the outer pipe, two support frames connected to the lower joint, each support frame connected to a wheel connector, the wheel connector connected to a wheel, and two pull rods. Each pull rod is connected to a slide block of the outer pipe and the respective support frame. A rope is connected to the support frames. A releasing device is disposed on the outer pipe.

Abstract: A golf bag cart (10) characterized by a hinged canister (66) having an inner wall (84) defining an inner cavity (82) and a flange (78) extending radially inward from the inner wall (84). A golf bag (88) is received into the inner cavity (82) of the canister (66) and placed on the flange (78). The canister (66) is supported by a disassemblable or collapsible frame (12) on which is removably journaled on wheels (18) that allows the frame (12) to be moved when the wheels (19) roll. When a user wishes to have the golf bag cart (10) take up less room, the user can place the wheel (18) within the remaining space in the inner cavity (82) of the canister (66), and place the disassembled frame (12) into the golf bag (88).

Abstract: A wheeled tool carrier for carrying and supporting yard and tool implements and garden accessories. The tool has a cylindrical canister having a grid cover for allowing longitudinal handles of shovels, rakes, hoes to be inserted therein. A hinge connected bent handle allows the user either drag the carrier behind them or to push the carrier in front to the job site. Attached around the sides of the canister are various hooks such as S-shapes, J-shapes and U-shapes for carrying various items such as small handtools such as shovels, gloves, hats, towels, umbrellas, garden hoses, rope and the like. A arm can be attached to the canister for allowing rollable materials such as paper towels, and garbage bags to be dispensed. A side storage drawer allows smaller items such as fasteners, small tools and sprinkler type components to be stored therein.

Abstract: A manually-operated utility cart for carrying a removable basket. The cart has a basket support adapted to move in a vertical path to raise and lower the removable basket between desired vertical positions. The basket support is moved by means of a gear mechanism that includes generally vertical racks attached to the basket support and pinions that engage the racks and which are mounted on a horizontal shaft supported on an upright frame. The gear mechanism is manually operated by the operator using a crank arm or other similar mechanism. The basket is provided with a door on one side that can be pivoted downwardly for better access to the contents of the basket.

Abstract: A trailer is provided that is especially suited for transporting bicycles and has load supporting, suspension, storage, parking, and rolling functions. The trailer has a main frame providing a trailer bed, adapted to support a plurality of bicycles, and a high performance suspension system. The suspension system includes a pair of independent suspension units including trailer wheels mounted by suspension arms on opposite sides of the main frame for elevational movement in earth traversing positions and for pivoting movement between the earth traversing positions disposed outwardly of the sides of the main frame and stowing positions folded under the main frame. The suspension units include heavy duty shock absorbers that cushion the bicycle or other load, maintain the bicycles in level upright positions during earth traversal, and maximize traction of the wheels.

Abstract: A collapsible golf cart that is capable of carrying a fully-loaded golf bag includes an A-frame formed by telescoping members pivotally connected at their upper ends and having removable wheels at their lower ends. The cart includes a swinging V-shaped support stand that is attached at its upper ends to the telescoping frame members. The swinging lower end of the stand includes a spike extending downward from its front side and includes an auxiliary wheel at its rear side. When the cart is parked, the stand is in its rearmost position and the spike digs into the ground. When the cart is in motion, the stand is swung to a forward position in which the auxiliary wheel rolls on the ground. The spike also provides good electrical grounding for the cart. The cart also includes a telescoping lightning rod, the effectiveness of which is enhanced by the grounding provided by the spike.

Abstract: Disclosed is a convertible hand cart for use in storing and transporting equipment. The hand cart ideally employs three independently pivotal linkages. The linkages enable the cart to take in any one of five configurations: a folded orientation; a loading configuration; a hand cart configuration; an inclined table configuration; and an erect table configuration. These configurations allow a user to easily load, transport and utilize equipment upon the table. Also disclosed are the various table top configurations the system can employ.

Abstract: A portable cart, for use in camping, hunting and other outdoors activities carries canoes, small boats, game, injured parties or hauled cargo by hand. The portable cart can be converted to a canoe or boat cart which can be folded down and transported within the canoe or boat, or to a game cart for transporting game over long, rough terrain, or to a cargo hauling gear cart, all of which can broken down into a carrying position, by hand or by back. The portable cart can be carried by hand or as a backpack over rough terrain. Its width can be varied to accommodate watercraft of varying widths. It is collapsible, so that it can be disassembled and carried in a canoe or small boat, and then reassembled at another destination along the canoe or boat's journey.

Abstract: A hand truck for carrying stacks of nested trays and other products has a vertically disposed back frame with an upper handle surface, supported for travel by a pair of rearward spaced apart wheels. The back frame provides a pair of side rails joined by horizontal brace rails. The hand truck further has an elongate nose plate pivotally connected to the lower ends of the side rails and foldable from an operable horizontal position to a stowed position swung up to lie in a plane substantially parallel to and adjacent the back frame. The nose plate has a back plate which fits between the side rails when the nose plate is swung up to stowed position. A hanger member securing to the nose plate and pivotally secured on the interior side of each side rail has a back flange extending angularly outwardly and providing a rigid abutment stop engaging the rear side of the side rail on which it mounts when the nose plate is swung to operative position.

Abstract: A utility wagon has a main beam and a removable handle, a removable tail member, first and second wheels, and two cross members. The cross members are provided with uprights which may be adjusted to accommodate various sizes of baskets and carriers.

Abstract: A light-weight carrier comprised of hollow tubular members joined by angle brackets to form a substantially rectangular structure. Two longer sides extend beyond the ends of the two shorter sides. The first ends of the two longer sides receive and support an axle having a pair of wheels mounted thereto. The angle brackets each secure a long and short side and assure rectangularity. At least one pair of brackets, preferably those remote from the wheels, may be moved closer to or further removed from the brackets closer to the wheels, thereby, respectively, extending or reducing the overall length thereof. The net is loosely coupled to all four (4) sides of the frame and cooperates with a pair of criss-crossed bungee cords or the like to retain articles on the tote. The short piece remote from the axle serves as a handle.

Abstract: A golf club cart collapsing device includes an upper support rod and a lower support rod pivotally connected to each other by means of a male and a female connector, two link members two upper connect rods, an intermediate connect rod, two lower connect rods, a H-shaped frame, two wheel hangers, and two wheels with a shaft combined together by means of pivotal connection. The golf club cart may be collapsed from a spread condition to a collapsed condition, forming a space between the two wheel hangers and the wheel shafts for an electric driving mechanism to be installed. When it is spread from the collapsed condition to the spread condition, it is automatically stabilized at the same time by engagement of the male and the female connector.

Abstract: A self-retracting cart for use in the cargo bay of a sport utility vehicle. When a pair of front wheels are caused to roll on and into the cargo bay by the self-retracting cart for use in the cargo bay of a sport utility vehicle being pushed therein, a push plate is caused to press against the rear edge of the cargo bay and traverse rearwardly causing a pair of arms to traverse rearwardly and cause a pair of spreader brackets to fold which causes a pair of front struts to pivot upwardly against a bottom wall of the basket and retract a pair of intermediate wheels against the pair of side walls of the basket and out of the way and thereby retracting the front wheel assembly.

Abstract: A cart for carrying a golf bag is disclosed, comprising, one or two brackets 100 installed in a golf bag 1; a pair of insertion plates 200 detachably installed in the bracket(s) 100; a pair of bearing parts 300 installed in each of the insertion plates 200, each of the bearing parts 300 having a first bearing 310 and two second bearings 320, the second bearings 320 being located in both sides of the first bearing 310 at suitable intervals (T) and each having at least two keeping grooves 323 in the circumference of shaft holes 322 in the inside surfaces 321 thereof, two pairs of shafts 400 each having at least one keeping protrusion 411 which is selectively inserted in the keeping grooves 323 to limit the rotation of the shafts 400 selectively, each of the shafts 400 being rotatably supported between the first bearing 310 and each of the second bearings 320; and a pair of leg parts 500 each having a wheel 510 and at least one V-shaped leg 520 whose branched upper ends are pivotally connected to each of the sha

Abstract: A paver installer (10) is described for receiving and carrying a paver from one location to another location. The paver installer has frame (12) comprising a pair of spaced apart frame members (18) and a longitudinal axis disposed between. To add strength, at least one brace member (24) is disposed between the frame members. Proximate the lower portion of the frame is a wheel assembly(26). So that pavers (62) can be place on pedestals (72) having varying heights above grade, the paver installer has a U-shaped platform (46) slidably mounted to the facing away from the wheel assembly. Substantially cylindrically shaped sleeves (54) are mounted to the platform which respectively slidably engage the frame members. To move the platform along the longitudinal axis, a self locking screw lift (34) is mounted to the at least one brace member and the platform. A shim (60) is provided on the platform to prevent damage to the paver and provide an adjustable fit.

Abstract: A hand truck has a pivoting wedge that initiates a fracture within a bale of hay, straw and similar materials and assists in retaining the material onto the truck. The wedge pivots out of the way when not in use. A toe consists of long slender tines which may serve the dual purpose of sliding under and/or piercing baled material. The toe is removable from the hand truck for shipping and storage purposes. A guard rack is also provided to provide enhanced support for loose material carried by the truck and to prevent the material from getting caught up in the tires or being dragged inadvertently. According to a method of the invention, the hand truck is engaged with the bale, the wedge used to separate a flake, and then the flake is transported on the hand truck.

Abstract: A seat assembly for a pedestrian operable suction sweeping machine comprising a telescopic chassis 1,3, supported on a caster wheel 17 and having a fold away seat arrangement 19 including a seat 20 supported on a seat plate 22. The assembly is provided with a pair of rearwardly facing lights 29,31 and a flashing or hazard warning light 47, the lights being supported on support arms 37 of a light frame 34 and the light 47 on a swing bracket 49 so that when the seat assembly is folded away for pedestrian operation of the machine, the lights can be folded into a stowed position to either side of the seat 20. The lights are preferably powered from a power source on the machine and wiring 53 for the lights is entrained around a dolly 57 to allow extension of the chassis 1,3.

Abstract: A combined golf bag and collapsible golf cart (10) comprising a golf bag assembly (12) for holding various golf clubs and supplies. A golf cart assembly (14) is permanently built into the golf bag assembly (12). A structure (16) is for moving the golf cart assembly (14) from a retracted position in which the golf cart assembly (14) nests against the golf bag assembly (12) to an extended position away from the golf bag assembly (12), so that the golf bag assembly (12) can be transported by the golf cart assembly (14) along the ground.

Abstract: A collapsible hand truck providing self stowage for components of the hand truck upon disassembly, comprising a hinged double shell foldable between a closed position defining a tube like enclosure and an open position providing a frame for the hand truck.

Abstract: The collapsible shopping cart has a main basket made of a web material for placing shopping items. Additional volume is provided by adding nesting tubs to the upper perimeter of the cart. The collapsible shopping cart is rolled on four wheel one set of which permit the cart to be steered. The cart is collapsible to a small volume for storage or transportation in a users vehicle.

Abstract: A folding collapsible frame assembly for a golf cart in which a locating block is pivotably mounted in an opening between two parallel walls of upper bag cradle being fixedly fastened to the front end of a main shaft, a spring is mounted in the opening in the upper bag cradle to support the locating block, a handle bracket is pivoted to the upper bag cradle to hold a handle bar and turned about an axis between a first position where the handle bracket is received in a receiving chamber in the upper bag cradle to hold the handle bar in longitudinal alignment with the main shaft and a locating flange of the handle bracket is forced into engagement with a locating groove on the locating block, and a second position where the locating flange of the handle bracket is disengaged from the locating groove of the locating block and the handle bracket is moved out of the receiving chamber and retained in parallel to the main shaft.

Abstract: A wheeled carriage assembly for supporting a grass trimmer. The wheeled carriage assembly includes a pair of frames each having elongate front, top, and bottom portions. The top and bottom portions of each frame are spaced apart from one another with the front portion of each frame connecting associated top and bottom portions of the respective frame. The front portions of the frames are coupled together. The frames each have an elongate rear fork extending between the associated top and bottom portions of the respective frame. A ground engaging rear wheel is positioned between the bottom portions of the frame and is rotatably mounted to the rear forks of the frames. A generally J-shaped front fork is coupled to the frames between the front portions of the frames. A pair of adjacent ground engaging front wheels are pivotally mounted to the front fork. The frames each has a handle portion adjacent the associated top portion of the respective frame.

Abstract: A foldable two-wheeled baby stroller includes two rear tubes, upper and lower seat rods connected to the rear tubes, a handle, a canopy support connected to upper ends of the handle, and two legs. Each end of the canopy support is pivotally connected to a connecting device, which, in turn, is securely connected to an arm of the handle. Each end of the seat rod is securely connected to a first connecting member, which, in turn, is pivotally connected to an associated rear tube. An upper end of each leg is securely connected to a second connecting member, which, in turn, is pivotally connected to the lower seat rod. When not in use, positioning pins are detached such that the legs, the seat rods, and the canopy rod can be pivoted to the storage positions which advantageous for storage and transportation.

Abstract: The present invention is a structurally stable utility cart having a collapsible kneeling board to cushion the knees of the user and a collapsible hand support that the user can grab hold of when shifting to and from kneeling or crouching positions to upright standing positions. The kneeling board and hand support are independently collapsible without one affecting the movement of the other. Further, the device is readily collapsible for compact storage without substantially affecting the overall structural stability. The present invention also provides a utilitarian container, generally for storing various gardening tools.

Abstract: A cart having a platform base adapted to support a user and further including a connector assembly mounted to the front end of the base for rigidly connecting the base to a personal mobility vehicle and including a pair of swivel casters mounted to the underside of the platform base rearwardly of the connector for aiding the maneuverability of the cart when it is connected to the personal mobility vehicle. The connector assembly comprises a clamping mechanism to clamp onto a rear lifting handle in one embodiment and comprises two pair of vertically slidable plates one set of which is pivotally mounted to the front end of the platform and the other set of which are rigidly mounted to the rear portion of the cart in another embodiment. The cart further includes a support rail extending upwardly from the front end of the platform base and adapted to supply support to the user. The support rail is secured by a pair of side braces extending from the rear end of the platform base to the support rail.

Abstract: A folding utility cart for a providing a movable work platform which may be raised and lowered without the use of tools. The cart employs an upper support member that is spaced apart from a lower support member by a pair of cross braces. A biasing spring helps raise the upper support member into an elevated position, and a releasable lock secures the upper support member into the elevated position. A lock release disengages the upper support member from the elevated position. The cart also has a handle, support feet, and wheels, allowing use in a conventional manner.

Abstract: A hoisting apparatus (10) for a tent pole (16) includes a skid plate assembly (12) separably joined to a wheeled bracket (14). In use, a lower end of the pole (16) is received within a pipe section (20) and the upper pole end engages the tent. The wheeled bracket is pulled along the ground by a cable (58) until the tent is raised at which time pins (50,52) are removed separating the wheeled bracket (24) from the plate assembly (12) for storage.

Abstract: A portable assembly for compact storage and to facilitate portability wherein a body is constructed of longitudinal parallel transversely aligned tubular frame members (A) for telescopically positioning an extensible handle (B) with brackets (C) being moved for longitudinally sliding movement on longitudinal body members (A) for carrying wheels (D) which are locked in position opposite each other beneath a medial portion of the load utilizing fasteners (E) without the necessity for utilizing a transverse axle.

Abstract: A device and method for converting a golf bag to a golf cart. The device has a hardside rectangular shaped main portion. The bottom is canted with a plate having a connector for a removable axle. The axle is locked but can be attached or removed as desired. The top has tubing for receiving the clubs, accessories, and the axle when detached from the connector. Wheels can be joined to the axle or else stored in internal storage compartments within the device. A cover having zippered access to the clubs extends above the device. When opened, the cover falls to the side, out of the way.

Abstract: A portable collapsible work station for quick set up and storage is provided. The work station comprises an elongated frame structure including a pair of side frames. A collapsible wheel carrying frame is pivotally mounted at a first intermediate position of the elongated frame structure. The collapsible wheel carrying frame being pivoted on the elongated frame structure from a storage position lying within a horizontal plane through the elongated frame structure to an extended operating position for supporting the elongated frame structure. A support leg structure is pivotally mounted at a second intermediate position of elongated frame structure enabling the support leg structure to be moved from a storage position coplanar with the collapsible wheel carrying frame to the extended operating position for supporting the elongated frame structure.

Abstract: A first frame member and a second frame member are pivotally joined at respective ends thereof for movement towards each other into a collapsed disposition and for movement away from each other into an erected condition wherein the members are at right angles to each other. One of the members supports to each of its sides an articulating wheel support and wheel and carries within its hollow a slide which is connected by pivots to each of said wheel supports and by pivoting straps to the other frame member so that when the frame members pivot apart the wheels move out and so that when the frame members pivot towards each other the wheels are drawn in so that the entire device assumes a collapsed condition. The frame members carry supports for a golf bag and may carry a battery tank (for a battery when the wheels are driven by motors that are battery powered) storage containers, seats, an umbrella stand and similar articles useful to a golfer. A number of wheel support configurations are provided.

Abstract: The invention is a cart assembly having an upper and a lower deck whose body may be assembled in a single procedure using only one hand and whose body including the wheels can collapse to fit behind the driver's seat of a standard cab version of any size pickup truck. Specifically, a plurality of spacing members rotatably connected between the upper deck and lower deck rotate to alternately collapse and expand the cart. The cart is held in a fixed position by a brace member disposed diagonally between the upper deck and lower deck in the expanded position of the cart, and which is disposed in parallel to the upper deck and lower deck when the cart assumes its collapsed position. The brace member fixes the relative positions of the upper deck and the lower deck as the brace member has a length (and thus radius of curvature) unequal to the length (and thus radius of curvature) of the spacing member.

Abstract: A stepladder/handtruck combination is used as a stepladder in a first position and as a handtruck in a second configuration. A plurality of steps are positioned to move between horizontal positions in the stepladder configuration and positions substantially parallel to the frame when the combination is being used in the handtruck configuration. A pair of wheels provides for convenient transport and a support plate used in the handtruck configuration is pivotal about a frame member and assumes a position parallel thereto when the combination is stored. Links connect the steps to the frame and provide for displacement of the steps when the combination is moved between the stepladder and handtruck configurations.

Abstract: A collapsible golf bag cart including a seat and easily moved between collapsed and uncollapsed positions. The cart includes a bag support frame, a wheel support frame and a seat support frame. The support frames are pivotally secured to one another at three distinct joints to allow the cart to collapse and uncollapse in a single motion. One of the joints includes an offset hinge that swings to allow the cart collapse and uncollapse. The seat support frame is of a one-piece construction and rests directly upon the ground when the cart is uncollapsed.

Abstract: The subject invention is a lightweight, foldable, collapsible dolly which is to be used to move exterior heavy objects from one locale to another that is capable of being folded to a substantially shortened, flat arrangement facilitating storage in confined quarter locations such as beneath the seat or within an overhead bin of an airplane or train. The collapsible dolly includes a pair of wheels, each of which is movable from the flat arrangement to a transverse position relative to the support frame of the collapsible dolly. With the wheels located in the flat arrangement, the dolly can be rolled by the wheels on a supporting surface. The moving of the wheels into the transverse position occurs automatically during movement of the platform from its stowage position to an outwardly extended position which is the loading position of the platform.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for converting a backpack into a bicycle trailer are provided. The apparatus consists of a frame for a pack, the frame containing at least one wheel. The wheel can be placed in one position for using the apparatus as a backpack and in another position for use of the apparatus as a trailer, such as a bicycle trailer. Alternately, two or more wheels can be removed from the frame when a backpack configuration is desired, and be attached to the frame when a trailer configuration is desired.

Abstract: A frame assembly for a golf cart, in which the side beams are coupled between two brackets on the main frame member of the frame assembly and two wheel holders, each side beam including a respective rigid rectangular tube having two extension portions at two opposite ends respectively inserted into a U-shaped frame of one brackets and a U-shaped frame of one wheel holder and pivoted thereto by a respective pivot bolt, and a rigid connecting rod inserted through the rigid rectangular tube, the rigid connecting rod having two opposite ends extended out of the rigid rectangular tube outside the extension portions and respectively inserted into a U-shaped frame of one brackets and a U-shaped frame of one wheel holder and pivoted thereto by a respective pivot bolt.

Abstract: A bicycle towable collapsible cart comprises a framework engageable to a rear bike wheel hub and expandable to stretch a fabric basket into container form. The framework engages removable wheels and, when the cart is in its collapsed state, a small package for storage or transport is formed.

Abstract: A luggage carrier includes two inner tubes slidably engaged in two outer tubes. A rod is engaged in one outer tube and has a lower end secured to the outer tube. A resilient blade is secured to the lower portion of one inner tube and has two orifices for engaging with the rod. The interior walls bounding the orifices may engage with the rod so as to secure the resilient blade to the rod and may be disengaged from the rod so as to allow the inner tubes to be adjusted relative to the outer tubes when the resilient blade is actuated.