Abstract: A merchandise display apparatus is disclosed, which comprises a foldable/erectable tubular structure formed of a series of foldably connected wall panels. When erected, the tubular support has at least three sides, at least one of which has an intermediate hinge line to accommodate a bellows fold. A plurality of caster assemblies is provided, one for each corner of the polygonal configuration formed by the erected tubular support. The caster assemblies include rigid channel-forming flanges, arranged at a predetermined angle corresponding to the corner angles of the erected polygon. When the foldable polygon is erected, the caster assemblies are applied over the lower end portions, at each corner, providing mobile support for the structure and simultaneously rigidly securing the otherwise foldable wall panels in the desired, erected cross sectional configuration. A rigid forming panel is inserted into the erected structure and is supported by the caster assemblies.

Abstract: A chassis for vehicles, notably for motor vehicles, is characterized in that it includes a rigid base frame 2 and two absorption zones 4, 6 at the front and the rear associated with the frame 2 and in that said frame 2 and the absorption zones 4, 6 have a cell-like unitary structure.

Abstract: A portable interchangeable device for mobilizing a chair including a first wheel, a second wheel, an axle, a plate, and attachment apparatus. The axle connects the first wheel to the second wheel. The plate is rotatably mounted on the axle and prevents the first wheel and the second wheel from sinking into sand when the first wheel and the second wheel are mobilized. The attachment apparatus interchangeably secures the first wheel, the second wheel, the axle, and the plate to a variety of different sized chairs.

Abstract: A cart for handling a load includes a generally horizontal support for supporting the load, vertical rear and side walls for laterally confining the load, and at least one door for laterally confining the front of the load. A hinge permits the door to pivot about a vertical pivot axis and a latch having a plurality of latch positions holds the door in one of the latch positions for laterally confining the front of the load.

Abstract: An invalid transport cart includes a pair of spaced-apart wheeled base rails, vertical posts extending therefrom, a brace extending between the rails and posts, a padded seat extending between the posts above the brace and sloped towards the front of the cart, and a horizontal grip bar extending from one of the vertical posts.

Abstract: A pneumatic oil lubricator for lubricating replenishment mainly has a pneumatic oil pump for pumping oil from a oil reservoir to an oil outlet unit, such as an oil gun. An automatic controlling apparatus is provided which has a hollow unit sleeve, a piston disposed in the hollow unit sleeve, and a spring mounted on the piston. The piston has interior air passage formed at one end thereof. The entrance and the exit of the interior air passage are faced to the second connecting inlet and the connecting outlet respectively. In which, the hollow sleeve has a first and a second connecting inlets at its two end and an connection outlet. The first connecting inlet is linked to an air compressor, the first connecting outlet is linked to the air outlet unit, and the connecting outlet is linked to an air inlet of the pneumatic oil pump.

Abstract: A stackable refuse container system includes multiple stackable containers, each of which may be designated for holding a particular recyclable material. The containers are vertically stacked and a cart can be provided for transporting the stacked assembly to and from a curb. Each container may include a removable lid, a front portion of the lid being hingably attached to provide access to the container and a second portion formed to engage and support a bottom of a complementary container. Each container also has sockets for receiving the feet of another container when a lid is not used. Thus, containers can be stacked one upon another, with the lids on or off, and mounted on the cart if one is used. The containers an be provided, for separating recyclable from non-recyclable materials at the point of origin without taking up substantial space.

Abstract: A wheeled vehicle for holding a small child upright in a standing position so that the child has increased visual interaction with the surrounding environment. Also, the vehicle maintains a child's body in a correct, safe and comfortable alignment with his or her head, neck and eye movement positions. The vehicle includes a lower portion of a bottom cylinder mounted on top of wheeled horizontal base frame. Sides of the horizontal base frame extends outwardly from the bottom cylinder and the outer edges of the sides of the base frame act as a bumper should the child's vehicle accidently contact the sides of a wall or other object. An inner circumference of a top cylinder is slidably received around a portion of an outer circumference of the bottom cylinder. The top cylinder is designed to telescope upwardly from the bottom cylinder. The top cylinder is secured to the bottom cylinder using a locking pin. A removable flexible floor is mounted inside the bottom cylinder and is suspended therefrom.

Abstract: An adjustable lounge is adapted to be knocked-down in kit-form for shipping and/or storage purposes and expeditiously assembled on-site. The knocked-down lounge comprises a base frame having a sub-frame and a pair of base side panels adapted for attachment to lateral sides of the sub-frame. A canopy frame comprises a pair of canopy side panels and a plurality of cross-struts adapted for attachment between the canopy side panels. The canopy frame is adapted to be pivotally mounted on the base frame to permit the canopy frame to be moved by user-controlled actuating means through an infinite number of positions between a normal upright position and a lowered position, placing the back of the canopy frame in at least general horizontal alignment with the top of the base frame. The lounge is adapted for selective rotation in a circular path about a vertically disposed axis whereby the frontal side of the canopy can be moved to a selected rotative position for sunning and/or viewing purposes.

Abstract: A cart and a method of using the cart for tying steel rods, which cart includes a substantially rectangular frame supporting front and rear rollers. The rollers are in the form of cylinders having a substantial width which is much greater than the largest anticipated spacing between parallel reinforcement rods. The use of the cylinders as rollers allows the cart to travel upon the uppermost layer or set of reinforcing rods without becoming entangled in the lattice of reinforcing rods. A cushioned seat may be located on the frame adjacent an open area extending through the frame. The worker may support herself or himself upon this cushioned portion while the open area provides access to the lattice for tying the rods together. Vertical bars may support an alternate cushion at a position spaced upwardly from the reinforcing rods. The user may then rest his or her stomach or chest upon this upper cushion and lie in a faced down configuration with the reinforcing rods at arms length.

Abstract: An article carrying device comprising a hand cart and a beach chair. The article carrying device or beach caddy is comprised of a hand cart having a substantially triangular body wherein the point of the triangle has a handle and is the upper portion and the horizontal portion of the triangle is a base plate and forms the lower portion of the cart. A cylindrical rod is integrally attached to the base plate and passes through the hollow center of the same. The cylindrically shaped rod acts as an axle whereupon wide based wheels are attached to each end. The base plate has an L-shaped seat extending from its lowest edge which is adapted to engage a leg of a beach chair. Any beach chair having a substantially closed headrest support and legs can be used wherein the support is placed over the upper portion of the triangular body member and a leg is placed into the seat. Accordingly, the beach chair is securely attached to the triangularly shaped member.

Abstract: A device for supporting printing paper for the printers of computers and computer terminals, the printing paper being present in the form of a stacked continuous paper web. The device includes an upwardly open box having a flat bottom part and upstanding side walls, the latter being removable from the bottom part, the bottom part being flat and rectangular and provided along two mutually opposing side edges with centrally positioned, longitudinally extending projections of which each extend from a respective side edge through a distance which corresponds to the thickness of the upstanding walls, and which projections are intended to directly support two of the vertical side walls which in turn support the other two vertical side walls.

Abstract: A hospital cart structure is arranged to include a flexible support container suspended from the support frame structure of the cart, with the support container mounted within a rigid container loop, and the container loop having a lid member hingedly mounted to the loop in biased communication with the container hoop.

Abstract: A carton dispensing container having a bottom, side back and front walls which define an open-topped cavity which may receive emptied shipping cartons. The bottom and walls may each be formed as rigid peripheral frames with a support lattice mounted thereon to reduce weight and allow viewing the cartons. The bottom may mount wheels to allow the container to be easily moved. The front wall is formed of a front bottom wall and a front top wall which are spaced from each other to form an access opening in the front wall into the cavity. The access opening is sized such that the carton will not readily fall from the opening, yet may be easily removed via the opening.

Abstract: A paint hopper assembly, capable of allowing a paint pump assembly with a suction tube located between two support legs to withdraw paint directly from the paint hopper assembly, has an elongated bin with a front portion capable of fitting between the support legs and a bottom surface which slopes toward the front portion, a hopper handle and a support including a plurality of wheels.

Abstract: A device for transporting food and food related items including an insulated container having foldable all-terrain wheels, foldable tray members, and a telescoping handle. Tie-down hooks are provided to permit securement of a saddlebag to the device. The saddlebag will provide increased transporting capacity. The tray members may be locked into a horizontal use position to support plates, beverages, food containers, etc. An auxiliary support pole may be attached to the container to support an umbrella or light.

Abstract: A change cart for gambling casinos includes a box-like housing mounted on wheels. The housing has an upper compartment accessible from the top for containing rolls of coins and a compartment accessible from the back containing a drawer for dollar bills. A larger, lower compartment is also accessible from the back and contains supplies. The wheels include two large wheels rotatably mounted near the rear of the housing and two casters which are mounted under forward corners of the housing. A push handle extends above the rear of the housing to manipulate the change cart. The push handle can be vertically adjusted to accommodate the particular casino worker. Tubular outriggers extend outwardly below the housing behind the large wheels to prevent tipping of the cart and similar outriggers extend outwardly in front of the large wheels to serve as foot guards. Heavy corner bumpers can also be located at forward corners of the cart.

Abstract: A mobile tripod support device for stable and secure engagement of a tripod for video cameras and auxiliary equipment. The device includes a triangular base component having ground-engaging wheels and tripod leg supports. A lidded storage compartment is disposed in part within the base component and provides for storage of auxiliary equipment and supplies. A storage battery is disposed in the storage compartment and is electrically connected to outlets affixed to a forward wall of the storage compartment.The tripod support device can be easily maneuvered into close spaces and the self-contained electricity power source eliminates the inconvenience of extensions cords and a remote power source.

Abstract: This invention relates to an improved compartmentalized carrier and storage device for baseball and softball team equipment for its easy transport and use. The carrier is comprised of two separate enclosures which are detachably combined, the first for storage of the team equipment and the second for lining the base lines and distances of the bases for standardized field playing conditions. The carrier is wheeled for easy transport and for forming the straight base lines of the playing field.

Abstract: A molded plastic utility cart includes a one-piece hollow molded frame filled with a foamed plastic material, the frame being generally I-shaped in configuration and including an upstanding wall with a generally horizontal base at its lower end and a generally horizontal top at its upper end defining an open-top receptacle. A plastic cover is slidably mounted on the top for movement between a closed position covering the receptacle and an open position extending laterally from the top and uncovering the receptacle. The cover itself defines additional receptacle compartments. Accessory article supports may be mounted on any of the upstanding wall portion, the base or the top, and may be in the nature of additional receptacles, tool hangers or the like. A plurality of caster wheels are mounted on the underside of the base and handles are provided at both ends of the top.

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 waste container (20) having an integral enclosure (30) with multiple compartments (32, 34, 36, 38, and 40) oriented to a pair of non symmetrically located lugs (108,110) is provided. The orientation allows for waste separated by class to be oriented with a waste collection vehicle. A cover (60) having hinged lids (64, 66, 68, 70, 72, and 72') is attached to the enclosure with a hinge (56).

Abstract: A waste container (10) includes a base portion (11) having an open top to receive waste material therethrough and a cover (12) to close the open top. A pivotable pedal (22) is carried by the base portion (11) and has the lower end of a lifter bar (26) attached thereto. The top of the lifter bar (26) is bifurcated to form flexible tines (34) with a bearing member (35) therebetween. Pin members (36) extend outwardly from the tines (34) and are received in apertures (37) in a bracket (32) carried by the cover (12). The bracket (32) is also provided with ribs (38) to engage the bearing member (35) of the lifter bar (26). Fins (40) carried by the cover (12) also engage lugs (42) carried by the base portion (11).

Abstract: A movable dolly or carrier for transporting doors, windows, or other construction panels. A wheeled base includes panel support members and a reversibly attached storage compartment.

Abstract: The stowable shelf bag cart of the present invention includes a base portion resting on a wheeled chassis. The base portion includes a fixed lower shelf. A frame extends upwardly from the base portion, and includes four upright corner members connected at their upper ends by four lateral braces. The two ends of the cart are enclosed by end walls and a cover extends over the top of the cart. A stowable shelf is placed approximately halfway between the base and the top of the frame. The shelf includes axial projections at both ends that glide within a track fixed to each end wall. One other projection is located at each of the four corners of the stowable shelf. These projections are slidably received in tracks that are integral with the four upright corner members above the level of the stowable shelf. Latches are provided that securely lock the stowable shelf in the shelf position, yet permit the shelf to be easily adjusted to a right or left side wall position by one person without using any tools.

Abstract: A quadrilateral refuse container (2) comprising a bottom (8) and four sidewalls (6) extending upwardly therefrom and terminating in an upper rim (64). The container further comprises a handle (52) extending outward from at least one side of the container, the handle having two parallel spaced apart sideplates (54), each sideplate having a lower edge profile for defining a downwardly concave recess (62). When one container is stacked inside a like-configured second container, the upper rim of the bottom container is nested within the handle sideplate recesses of the top container, and the sidewalls of the underlying container are held in a fixed vertical orientation. Recesses (49) are further provided within sidewalls (6) of the container, adapted to receive handle projections from a like configured second container, whereby the containers can be stored in a side by side abutment.

Abstract: The invention relates to a waste management system with interlocking portions to connect various refuse containers. The refuse containers are designated for holding different types of garbage, glass, paper, metal, etc.

Abstract: Buoyant support for outdoor gear such as fishing, hunting, or archery equipment, the support in one aspect having a body member with one or more compartments for receiving and holding equipment and with one or more pairs of wheels attached to the body member to facilitate transportability; and sized, in one aspect to be suitable as a personal floatation device; in one aspect the support includes a box removably mounted on or in the body member, the box with or without a lid suitable for holding outdoor gear.

Abstract: A stackable, double-walled paint pail having a liquid tight receptacle formed by a generally U-shaped wall and a pair of nearly vertical side walls. The two side walls are spaced from each other by a distance greater than the length of a conventional paint roller. The branches of the U-shaped wall diverge upwardly from each other as do the paired side walls, allowing the pails to be stacked in a compact fashion. Except for the uppermost pail in a stack, each pail is partially disposed within a double-walled structure of the pail immediately above it. Surfaces of the pail across which a roller can be worked include a cylindrically-rounded section at the bottom of the U-shaped wall and a plurality of ridges. The ridges extend horizontally across the inner surface of the upper portion of each branch of the U-shaped wall, forming a pair of washboard-type faces over which a paint-laden roller can be rubbed to coat it evenly with paint.

Abstract: The compartmentalized basket truck includes a wood slat base platform having a caster at least at each corner thereof. Each caster includes a steel support plate by means of which it is engaged to the base platform. Also provided is a steel framework including uprights extending upwardly from the base platform and supporting thereon a plurality of horizontal cross members to create a plurality of divisions to the basket truck. Within each division is received a compartment forming fabric body which is secured to the horizontal frame members by clips. Each of four corner uprights of the framework is engaged through the base platform and to a corresponding steel plate to relieve stress on the corners of the platform of the basket truck.

Abstract: A recreation cart is provided, wherein the cart structure permits the selective securement of a foldable seat structure mounted to the cart, wherein the seat structure includes a plurality of sockets to receive the seat structure in a fixed orientation relative to the cart organization in use.

Abstract: A cart and container assembly for collecting recyclable waste, and the like, is disclosed. The cart and container assembly comprises a plurality of containers. Each of the containers is substantially rectangular in horizontal cross section and has a front wall, a rear wall, a pair of opposing side walls. The containers have an elongated, arcuate bottom. The cart and container assembly further includes a cart having a base and a superstructure. The base includes a pair of parallel support rods defining a groove for receiving the arcuate bottoms of the carts. The superstructure further defines a plurality of container receiving sections. The rear wall of each of the containers includes a bar and each of the containers includes a plurality of hooks. Each of the hooks is aligned with a respective one of the container bars when the respective one of the containers is disposed within a respective one of the container receiving sections.

Abstract: An apparatus for transporting, storing and carrying a plurality of bowling balls, bowling accessories and equipment, includes a housing having vertically stacked interior compartments for storing bowling balls. Each compartment is adequate to house a single bowling ball. The housing is integrally molded with and rests on top of a base member having wheels. The base member includes a drawer compartment for storing bowling accessories and equipment. The base also includes a handle for lifting the entire apparatus. Each interior compartment is equipped with a pivotal front opening and closing bowling ball support. Each support includes a pair of molded orthogonal legs, with one constituting a cradle for holding a bowling ball in front of the housing when the support is tilted forward, and the second leg is provided with a central aperture for providing a stable position for a bowling ball to rest on within the housing, when the support is closed.

Abstract: A refuse container and dolly assembly in which the refuse container and dolly includes a square or rectangular transverse sectional configuration. An alignment flange is provided in the top surface of the dolly, adapted to engage a registration flange in the underside of the container, whereby, upon rotary connection between the dolly and an underside of the waste container, the side walls of the dolly and the waste container are brought into co-planar alignment.

Abstract: An integrated food service cart system has a pair of upper panels and a pair of lower shelves supported on the frame pivotable between horizontal service positions and vertical storage positions, wherein the upper panels have spaces for holding chafer pans therein and pivotable support members extending below the spaces for holding chafer heating elements therein. The support members pivot into the spaces when the panels and shelves are pivoted to the vertical positions, thus assuming a slim profile for storage.

Abstract: A bale saver container is described for confining and supporting a bale of fibrous material in an upright position. The container confines the material (e.g., hay or straw) after the strings of the bale have been severed so as to prevent loose material from being scattered and wasted.

Abstract: A molded multipurpose utility cart with wheels large enough to transfer uneven or rough surfaces. The cart having a handle high enough for operator manipulation of the cart with one hand without bending of the torso. Two supports on the front and back of the cart permit the towing of one or a series of carts in tandem. The carts fabricated of molded plastic of sufficient strength and rigidity to serve as laundry carts, rubbish carts, and material handling carts.

Abstract: A mobile painter's service cart having an upper frame and a lower frame interconnected by parallel scissors-type linkages. The linkages on opposite sides of the cart are connected by transverse axles and a latching arm engages one of the axles to latch the linkage in adjusted position. The upper frame has a paint tray which can be covered by a pivoted cover having opposite support surfaces. A reversible hinge is provided to enable the cover to be reversed on the tray.

Abstract: A mobile work station for a painter or the like comprising a tray to hold paint containers and tools, four legs with wheels and a handle. The tray may be divided into compartments to more securely hold the paint containers. The legs are pivotally mounted and may swivel through 270.degree. for storage in the tray for ease of storage and transport. The legs may be secured in the depending and in the stored positions. A removable shelf may be attached to the work station to hold accessory equipment, tools and personal items. A carrying strap is provided to facilitate transport of the work station.

Abstract: A vehicle comprises a main frame, a pair of front wheels and at least a rear wheel operably associated with the frame for engagement with the ground, a steering mechanism, a seat associated with the frame for an operator, an engine including a drive shaft, a device for mounting the engine to the main frame, and a torque converter operably associated with the drive shaft and the rear wheel. The mounting device has a first position whereby the drive shaft is in driving engagement with the torque converter and a second position whereby the drive shaft is in disengagement from the torque converter. The mounting device includes a brake mechanism for stopping the vehicle and having operative and non-operative positions such that when the brake mechanism is in the non-operative position, the drive shaft is in the first position and when the brake mechanism is in the operative position, the drive shaft is in the second position.

Abstract: This stroller has a series of seats at cut-out areas in a tray supported on columns secured to a wheeled floor panel. A tongue is also secured to the floor panel, the entire assembly being marketable as a kit of a easily assembled components. The seats are slings of fabric, the ends of which traverse slots in the tray. These are secured with dowels engaging loops in the fabric above the tray. The slots are enlarged on the top surface of the tray to retain the dowels against endwise slippage.

Abstract: A lawn chair which has a wheeled attachment removably mounted thereon at the rear thereof so that the lawn chair can be rendered more mobile and can be especially used as a cart for hauling articles, such as beach equipment, ice chests, athletic gear and the like. The attachment has shaft structure with opposed ends provided with wheels for engaging the ground. The shaft structure is coupled to a lower bracket for attachment to the rear crosspiece of the lawn chair. A strap secured the lower bracket firmly to the upper crosspiece of the lawn chair by an upper bracket which fits over an upper crosspiece of the lawn chair. By cinching the strap, the strap is made taut or placed in tension, thereby removably attaching the lower bracket and the wheels to the lower crosspiece.

Abstract: The side extension of the invention includes first and second extension wall portions each circumscribing one-half of the area defined by the upstanding walls of the wagon body. The side extensions have a groove which is engaged by a lip extending from and disposed substantially perpendicular to the upstanding walls. The first and second extension wall portions have coupling elements formed at each end thereof which are secured to one another by bolts to lock the side extension on the wagon. The side extension when mounted on the wagon extends beyond the upstanding walls of the wagon body to increase the depth of the passenger department.

Abstract: A service car for storing and making available tools, accessories and the like comprises a travelling base. At least one column extends upwards from said travelling base. At least one platform is vertically movable along the column. A balancing gas spring is provided within the column. This balancing gas spring acts onto the platform opposite to the action of gravity.

Abstract: A manually propelled automotive painting cart including a main unit, at least one auxiliary units, and a connection device. The main unit possesses a top tray unit and at least one lower tray unit attached to a portable support frame, the top tray being partitioned for tool and material storage. A shelf unit is located below the top tray providing horizontal and vertical storage space for flat materials such as paint chip books and sandpaper. Other storage elements, including a wastepaper basket and water tank, are attached to the main unit. The auxiliary unit possesses at least one tray unit attached to a portable support frame. Dispensers for rolled paper and tape, along with other storage elements, are attached to the auxiliary unit. A removable connection device detachably attaches the main unit and the auxiliary unit providing storage and transportation for all of the tools and materials required for automotive painting.

Abstract: A craftsman's valet which has a wheeled supporting base, a pedestal which is mounted on the supporting base for supporting a bucket. The valet is also provided with storage compartments, a removable seat and a light fixture.

Abstract: It is a multi-function rack structure for carrying a jack, and the rack mainly comprises a chassis, a seat and tool racks. The seat is fixed on one end of the chassis; the bottom of the chassis is provided with casters, while the top surface of the chassis is furnished with grooves in a specific arrangement. There is a sufficient space between the chassis and the seat for mounting a given type of jack. The grooves can also be used for holding repair tools. One side of the seat can be provided with a tool rack for holding necessary tools. By means of the aforesaid structure, a device can be formed for carryng a jack, be used as a tool and parts tray, a working rack, a stool or footstool, etc.

Abstract: In order to reduce the interior noise level in an automobile, the vibration excitation of the front region of the floor panel is reduced by means of localized gaps between front longitudinal members, on the one hand, and the floor panel, on the other hand, as well as through support of the longitudinal members by a cross member in an approximately middle region of the sill members only, whereas the vibration excitation of the rear region of the floor panel is increased, so that in the head region of the vehicle occupants airborne vibration components are present which in amplitudes as well as phases are suitable to extinguish one another by means of interference.

Abstract: A dolly for supporting a tank standing on end is provided with a T-shaped plastic base formed by a crossarm and a leg that are joined by an adjustable interlocking connection. Both ends of the crossarm and the end of the leg remote from the crossarm are provided with arcuate grooves that receive the bead surrounding the bottom of the tank. The heads of fastening screws extend over the grooves to retain the bead therein. A metal axle rod extends through a longitudinal passage in the crossarm. This passage has an open top in the region between the grooves in the crossarm so that a tank on the base engages the rod to be supported directly thereby.

Abstract: A dolly for supporting a tank standing on end is provided with a T-shaped plastic base formed by a crossarm and a leg that are joined by an adjustable interlocking connection. Both ends of the crossarm and the end of the leg remote from the crossarm are provided with arcuate grooves that receive the bead surrounding the bottom of the tank. The heads of fastening screws extend over the grooves to retain the bead therein. A metal axle rod extends through a longitudinal passage in the crossarm. This passage has an open top in the region between the grooves in the crossarm so that a tank on the base engages the rod to be supported directly thereby.