Abstract: A utility cart (10) includes a base support member (11) which is supported on wheels (17). Side walls (12, 13) are removably positioned on the base support member (11) by inserting downwardly extending projections (25) into slots (24) formed in the base support member (11). Front and rear end walls (14, 15) have slots (28) therein to engage flanges (30) formed on the side walls (12, 13) to interlock the end walls (14, 15) to the side walls (12, 13). The bottoms of the end walls (14, 15) are also provided with downwardly extending projections (25) which are received in additional slots (24) formed in the base support member (11).

Abstract: A utility cart (10) for hauling up to at least 1000 pounds includes a plastic carriage (11) having reinforcement ribs (47) extending from and across the bottom thereof to strengthen the carriage (11), an elongated drawbar member (12) to pull the carriage (11), an axle assembly (15) engaging the carriage (11) and one end of the drawbar member (12) to pivot the carriage (11) with respect to the drawbar member (12), a latch assembly (16) connected to the drawbar member (12) and engaging the carriage (11) to restrain the pivotal movement of the carriage (11) with respect to the drawbar member (12), and at least two wheels (13, 14) attached to the axle assembly (15). The latch assembly (16) includes a body member (53) pivotally connected to the drawbar member (12) and has a gripping portion (56) extending between a first leg portion (57) and a second leg portion (58).

Abstract: A plastic vessel (10) for containing a hot liquid and having the capability of being placed on a hot plate, burner or the like to maintain the liquid hot includes a top portion (11) molded of a first heat resistant plastic material. A base portion (13) molded of a second plastic material being more heat resistant than the first plastic material is attached to the top portion (11) to close the same and form the container for the hot liquid. One form of attachment of the base portion (13) to the top portion (11) is the utilization of a gasket (12) preferably formulated of a mixture of the first and second plastic materials which is heated to fuse the top portion (11) to the base portion (13). A heat shield (14, 40), formed of a third plastic material which is more heat resistant than the first and second plastic materials and which can withstand the heat of direct contact with the hot plate, is attached to the bottom of the base portion (13).

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).