Abstract: The present invention relates to automobiles, each featuring a low floor realized by introducing the frame which is fabricated with the inter-member gap of the frame members narrowed in the vicinity of the rear driving axle system, and assembled approximately flat over the range extending from the front to the rear of the rear driving axle system, allowing the above-ground level to be lowered as much as possible with the frame being assured freedom from interference by the rear driving axle system.

Abstract: There is provided an enclosed cart having a plurality of openings in the top thereof into each of which a contoured cushioned module for containment of a child is inserted.

Abstract: A kit for attaching a set of wheels to a folding chair, thereby making it into a wheelchair combination for non-ambulatory persons. The kit consists of two side braces and two cross braces that are detachably connected at the ends by means of corner joints so that they form a frame with wheels attached to its underside. Hook bolts with wing nuts are used to connect the frame to the folding chair for quick attachment. The side braces can be folded back at one end to form foot rests.

Abstract: A unitary vehicular frame formed of composite plastic material with a medial expanded core and fiber reinforced periphery. The core material is of a lower density and may be formed homogeneously or with various non-homogeneous configurations to provide additional strength. The peripheral material is of a higher density to provide rigidity and strength both by reason of its physical nature, configuration, and spatial position. The core material comprises an in place arbor to aid the formation of the frame. The frame provides the strength, rigidity and durability of a metallic auto frame with less weight and greater insulative value, corrosion resistance and crash protection.

Abstract: The cart is made as a unitary and rigid frame, having a lower platform and an elevated platform, both forming wells for holding loose items. The elevated platform is triangular, and the tripod supporting the TV camera is placed thereon, and releasably locked. The elevated platform is of less area than the lower platform, exposing a portion of the latter, and an adjustable operator's seat is mounted on the frame, over the exposed position of the lower platform. Wheels are provided, non-castering at a rear end of the cart, and casters at the front end, and a brake at the front end between the casters actuatable by the foot and when in braking position, lifting the front end of the cart off the floor.

Abstract: A hopper or container for containing drywall joint compound or "mud" used in the "taping and floating" of seams between drywall panels, which hopper includes a shaped metal tank which tapers to define a closed funnel at the bottom, and a pump support projecting from the tank near the bottom, with a pump access opening in the pump support to receive a filler pump for pumping the joint compound from the tank on demand. The hopper can be fitted with wheels to better facilitate mobility, and is provided with a hinged lid fitted with a gasket, for loading the joint compound into the tank and maintaining a tight seal between the closed lid and the top of the hopper.

Abstract: The invention relates to a folding wheeled chair/luggage carrier of the kind having a pair of side frames which can be folded between an erected, spaced side-by-side position and a stowage position via releasable locking means, and thereafter collapsed fan-wise into a stowage bundle, each side frame comprising pivotally connected back and base support and bracing bars and one or more struts which are pivotally connected between the free ends of said back and base support and bracing bars.A pair of seat bars are pivotally connected at corresponding intermediate positions to respective back support bars of said side frames for pivoting between a stowage position substantially in alignment with said back support bars to a use position in which their free ends extend forwardly, a fabric seat panel being fixed between the seat bars.

Abstract: A sanitary apparatus for storage and transportation of waste fatty materials for reprocessing consists of a sealed storage bin of novel and sanitary construction. The unit consists of a fluid tight box shaped bin having an open top and tapering downward toward a closed bottom. The bin is reinforced with a rectangular angle iron frame at the bottom in which are positioned casters for support and ease of lateral movement. The bin is reinforced by a rectangular channel frame about half way up its height. The top of the bin is surrounded by a rectangular angle iron flange which supports a cover having a base flange fitting the top flange on the bin. The cover flange includes an inwardly facing channel fitting the rear flange on the top of the bin and also has locating pins which extend through mating holes in the top flange of the bin. The top part of the cover slopes downward toward the front and has a lid hinged thereon which has a pull latch and is spring loaded toward open position.

Abstract: A carousel tool and parts kit comprising floor engaging erect stand structure including a base supported upon a floor by casters and an elongated slotted centrally erect post having guide slots therein. The carousel tool and parts kit further comprises a tool and parts storage compartment comprising a horizontal disc shaped platform or base, a series of X-shaped vertical walls which rest upon the platform or base and extend vertically upward with each vertical wall forming an equal included angle with the next adjacent wall. Each of the walls are preferably of peg board and support one or more of a variety of fixtures for carrying tools and parts. In addition, a plurality of sliding drawer containers are carried by the platform beneath the lower surface thereof, also for parts and tools.

Abstract: A holder assembly for use with refuse bags is disclosed. The assembly includes a dish-shaped base member supporting ground engaging wheels. A frusto-conically shaped bag support removably and snugly engages the base member. The bag support is sized such that its larger end engages the base member. It is also sized such that the closed end of a refuse bag will engage the base member while the open end of the bag extends out of the support so that the bag may be folded over to engage the upper end portion of the support. The lower end portion of the support is also sized such that a full refuse bag will not engage the inner lower portion of the support. A handle is provided on the base member for moving it on the wheels. A simple pin and slot type lock is provided on the support and base member.

Abstract: An apparatus for carrying, stacking and transporting bowling balls. A housing of suitable size for holding a bowling ball incorporates interlocking members on the top and bottom surfaces thereof. A substantially square or rectangular member depends from the top surface of the housing, the member adapted to receive and be vertically interlocked with a mating member depending from the bottom surface of a like housing. Innerconnection of the mating members, one to the other, will permit vertical stacking of the housings or cases and prevent inadvertent vertical movement thereof. Each housing is equipped with an internally moveable cover to secure the bowling ball within the housing, the cover binding the ball between the interior walls of the housing and the covering member itself.

Abstract: A down flow material handling system consisting of an upright box-like container, a generally L-shape frame having an upright portion on which the upper end of the container is suspended and a generally horizontal base portion which extends underneath the container, and a transport cart. The container has an inlet opening at its upper end and a discharge door at its lower end which is hingedly mounted on the container rear wall and is releasably maintained in a closed position by the base portion of the L-shape frame. The cart is operable to remove the container from a wall support on which it is normally hung, move the container to a discharge location, and support the container during pivotal movement thereof to a discharge position in which the discharge door is clear of the L-shape frame and moves downwardly to an open position under the weight of the contents of the container.

Abstract: A holder for a trash bag, or the like. The holder includes a side support member defining a generally frusto-conical surface which tapers inwardly on progressing upwardly, and a bottom member detachably secured thereto. The trash bag is supported within the holder, with the open end of the bag detachably secured adjacent an upper opening in the side support member. To remove the bag when filled, the side support member is detached from the bottom member and lifted over the bag.

Abstract: A sample case assembly has a pair of open ended containers each of which is supported by one section of a two-section wheeled base member or dolly. The dolly sections are pivotally joined together and with their respective display enclosures are pivoted horizontally between open and closed positions. The containers may be hinged together on one side to form sample cases and detachably connected to the dolly. A plurality of sample cases may be stacked one above the other on the dolly and aligned to pivot open simultaneously with opening of the dolly sections. A transport handle is attached to the uppermost case to facilitate mobility of the assembly.

Abstract: There is disclosed a portable display vehicle which is useful for transporting, storing and displaying food, beverage and other displayable products. The vehicle comprises a base member having a rear edge and including a plurality of casters attached to the underside thereof for supporting the vehicle in an upright and stable condition. Sidewalls are attached in a vertical position to the sides of the base member. Between the sidewalls there is an L-shaped product support member comprising a back wall attached to a bottom shelf in such a way that the bottom shelf slopes downwardly toward the rear edge of the base member. The sidewalls and the product support member thereby form an open volume for containing the displayed products.

Abstract: A tracked support having a large load-bearing area is provided for movably supporting a cabinet. The support comprises an elongated horizontal carrier mounted to the cabinet and a continuous flexible track is formed into an encircling band and rotatably mounted around the carrier. The cabinet may be supported by a plurality of such supports.

Abstract: A wheel connection to a receptacle having a bottom wall and a bead projecting downwardly below the level of said bottom wall, comprises:(a) a wheel carrier adapted to extend at the outer side of the bead,(b) means on the carrier including an L-shaped bracket having a vertical leg, and an adjustable threaded fastener, for releasably retaining the bead between the vertical leg and the carrier, the bracket having an upper horizontal leg to extend in supporting relation directly beneath the receptacle bottom wall, and(c) the carrier defining a laterally presented shoulder for engagement with the outer side of the receptacle at a location above the level of the bracket and bead.

Abstract: A mobile storage container readily disposable under the frame of a bed supported off the ground by legs. The container includes a body structure having a bottom wall, side walls, and an open top, a cover of flexible material for the open top and for fitting and extending over the side walls, and caster assemblies for supporting the body for rolling movement. Hand-hold cutouts provided in the side walls of the body, and corresponding openings in the cover, provide ventilation of the container interior, and for ready grasping thereof for movement under and from beneath a bed. The height of the container from the bottom of the caster assemblies to the top of the side walls is less than the height of the bed frame supported off the ground by legs. The caster assemblies are recessed to provide maximum storage volume and maximum mobility for a minimum container height, and the cover is transparent so that the container contents may be viewed without removal thereof.

Abstract: A manually operated dump truck is provided with front wheels which are located and mounted on the bottom of the truck, as for example, on swivels, so that they are selectively movable from a forward position substantially in advance of the center of gravity of the truck, which is the position selected when the truck is being loaded or used as a conveyance, to a position more closely adjacent the center of gravity when the truck is to be dumped thus reducing the amount of energy required to tip the truck forwardly in a dumping action. Manually controlled latching means is provided to maintain the wheels in the forward position.

Abstract: A collapsible load handling trolley comprising a box-like receptacle formed by a sleeve and base of corrugated fibreboard, the sleeve being formed with creases which delimit four wall portions and which render the sleeve capable of being folded flat and the base being dimensioned to fit snugly within the sleeve, a frame for supporting the base, a set of ground engaging castors mounted to depend from the frame, and means for releasably securing the sleeve to the frame. SPThis application is a Continuation-In-Part of my copending application Ser. No. 574,635, filed May 5 1975, now abandoned.

Abstract: The present invention relates to simple, convenient, versatile and inexpensive means for collecting refuse of any character which tends to accumulate inside or outside a residence or other building, and depositing it in an appropriate location for disposal. A portable bag carrying and bag spreading device, adjustable both as to height and lateral dimensions, is provided, the device being adaptable to a wide variety of bag heights and bag widths.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a portable cutting and sewing work station in which a single axle trailer of the U-haul type is adapted in order to exhibit a plurality of cutting surfaces and equipment storage areas. Said surfaces and areas may be selectably unfolded from particular areas within the trailer in order to form the desired work station. The present structure includes a sewing machine and a seat adjacent thereto in which the trailer proper is utilized as the base or support of the mobile work station.

Abstract: A rollable cart that may be readily assembled from a knock-down condition using conventional fasteners and tools and with a minimum of skill is disclosed. The rollable cart includes a chassis having a pair of pivotable, relatively small front wheels and a pair of larger, rear wheels. A three-sided housing defined by a front, a rear and a side panel is mounted on the chassis. The fourth side is open so that articles may be placed into and taken out of the housing. Side edges of the front and rear panels and the side panel are provided with a plurality of vertically spaced apart L-shaped notches. A plurality of shelves each having front and rear pairs of downwardly opened notches is also provided. The shelves may be adjustably positioned in the housing by transverse front and rear bars on which the shelves rest. The ends of the transverse bars are received in the L-shaped notches of the front, rear and side panels, which L-shaped notches are in registry with one another.

Abstract: A waste compactor comprising a frame, a compactor member movable on the frame into and out of a cart associated with the frame. The cart is removable from the frame and comprises two sections pivoted to one another about a generally horizontal axis. When in one position, the sections define a bottom wall, side walls, and end walls having an open end for receiving a disposable waste container. The cart is removable from the frame so that one of the sections may be pivoted about the horizontal axis upwardly to move one of the end walls out of position in order that the disposable container can be removed by horizontal movement.