Patents Assigned to James J. Grieg
  • Universally mountable brake assembly for a hand truck
    Patent number: 5524731
    Abstract: A brake assembly is universally mountable to any one of several different types and sizes of hand trucks. The complete brake assembly includes a brake control handle that is removably attached to the upper frame of the hand truck; a brake bar assembly having a base removably attached to the axle of the hand truck, and a horizontally extending brake bar with brake pads on its two ends adapted to engage the wheels; a cam mechanism for depressing the brake bar; and a cable coupling the brake control handle to the cam mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 1995
    Date of Patent: June 11, 1996
    Assignees: John R. Grieg, David M. Grieg, James J. Grieg
    Inventor: James J. Grieg