Abstract: An appliance dolly includes a frame comprising a top end, a bottom end, a front end, and a back end. A platform is attached to the front end of the frame at the bottom end of the frame. A plate that is configured to engage with an appliance package between a box of the appliance package and a lid of the appliance package is disposed on the frame above the platform. The plate is movable between an engaged position between the box and the lid and a disengaged position where the plate is spaced apart from the box and the lid.

Abstract: An appliance dolly includes a frame comprising a top end, a bottom end, a front end, and a back end. A platform is attached to the front end of the frame at the bottom end of the frame. A plate that is configured to engage with an appliance package between a box of the appliance package and a lid of the appliance package is disposed on the frame above the platform. The plate is movable between an engaged position between the box and the lid and a disengaged position where the plate is spaced apart from the box and the lid.

Abstract: An impact absorbing device for a forklift is provided for absorbing impact forces generated as the forklift is manipulating a load, such as a pallet containing finished goods. The impact absorbing device is positioned between a mast and a fork assembly of the forklift and includes a base frame mounted to the mast and a strike frame mounted to the fork assembly. The strike frame is mechanically coupled to the base frame by a scissor mechanism such that the strike frame is movable relative to the base frame, and a strike cushion is positioned between the base frame and the strike frame for absorbing the impact forces generated when the strike frame moves toward the base frame.

Abstract: This invention provides for a method of delivering goods from a plurality of suppliers to a plurality of buyer utilizing a system having a plurality delivery agents, a plurality of stores, a plurality of good brands, and a plurality of buyers, wherein the delivery agents, stores, and suppliers are linked to a communications network. The method comprises the steps of; each store communicating order information to a logistics intermediary; the logistics intermediary communicating invoice information from the order information to any one of the delivery agents based on an Internet based electronic manifest; the delivery agent noting exceptions and communicating the exceptions to the logistics intermediary; the logistics intermediary communicating exceptions to the supplier and to the store from which the goods were ordered; and, after shipping the goods the delivery agent communicating the status of the shipped goods to the logistics intermediary.