Patents Examined by Jeff J. Restifo
  • Patent number: 6715785
    Abstract: A locking device for a golf cart has a bracket, two sleeves, two engaging bars and a securing member. The bracket is pivotally connected to an axle to which the rear wheels are mounted. The sleeves are securely connected to the bracket and are rotatably mounted around the axle, such that the bracket is pivotally connected to the axle with the sleeves. An engaging bar selectively laterally extends outward from one of the stem and the bracket. The securing member is pivotally attached to the chassis with a pivot. The securing member has engaging hole for positioning the engaging plate in place and a pressed segment for the user to press by foot the securing member. Accordingly, the user can operate the locking device by foot, and to fold or to expand the golf cart is convenient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2004
    Inventor: Shanq-Ching Shieh
  • Patent number: 6312005
    Abstract: A stroller with three wheels includes a support frame, and a linking device. The support frame includes two front support stands, two rear support stands, and a U-shaped push handle having two lower ends each provided with a connecting rod.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2001
    Inventor: Wan-Hsing Lin
  • Patent number: 6099007
    Abstract: The apparatus for providing access steps to a vehicle and a method of installing same on a heavy or medium duty truck. In its most basic form, the apparatus is comprised of an access step and two step brackets. The brackets are installed to outer surfaces of the tank straps which hold a fuel tank to a frame rail of the vehicle. The access step and step brackets have tabs and flaps or slots which can be combined to attach the access step to the step brackets with a reduced number of fasteners.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2000
    Assignee: Navistar International Transportation Corp.
    Inventors: John W. Stuart, Gerald W. Askew