Detachable Patents (Class 16/30)
  • Patent number: 11628683
    Abstract: A wheel adapter to convert a storage container to a wheeled storage container is provided. The wheel adapter comprises a mounting bracket attachable to the storage container. The mounting bracket comprises a first leg configured to engage a bottom surface of the storage container, and a second leg configured to engage a side surface of the storage container. The second leg comprises a wheel coupling. The wheel adapter also includes a wheel rotatably connected to the wheel coupling. The wheel is constructed and arranged for rotation about an axis to provide rolling support of the storage container on the ground.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2023
    Assignee: CABELA'S LLC
    Inventor: Stephen Pearson
  • Patent number: 10933693
    Abstract: An exemplary embodiment of a caster adapter includes a connecting base for coupling the caster adapter to a caster, at least two panels forming at least part of an adapter member and defining the interior of the adapter member wherein at least a portion of a leg of an object is insertable into the interior of the adapter member. The adapter member may contain a leg conforming portion that protrudes outward from the interior of the adapter member and corresponds with a leg protrusion on a leg of an object wherein the leg protrusion will fit within the leg conforming portion such that the object may be lifted off the ground without the caster adapter, and coupled caster, slipping off of the leg. The leg may be inserted into the caster adapter through an opening in the side of the adapter member, wherein the opening is blocked by the use of at least one containment member interacting with the adapter member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2021
    Assignee: Direct Scaffold Supply, LP
    Inventor: Matthew G. Wells
  • Patent number: 10926124
    Abstract: A wearable anchor having a support base, a locking mechanism, and a securing strap and which can be used to mechanically fix a therapy device a desired position relative to a user while performing desired therapy motions. The support base defines an arcuate body suitable to be placed against the thigh of the user, with the securing strap operating to hold it against the user's thigh. The locking mechanism employs a pair of slots positioned above the support base. In this regard, the locking mechanism provides a securing structure to which the cords can be fastened to, thereby allowing the therapy device to be fixed in place without requiring that the user manually hold the therapy device in place. As such, the user can more easily perform therapy motions which require the that the therapy device be held in place, such as static progressive stretch therapy motions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2021
    Inventor: Eduardo M Marti
  • Patent number: 10791812
    Abstract: A rollable personal container transport device that includes a platform that is rotatably movable from a closed position adjacent a back side of the device to an open position extending beyond a front of the device to provide a surface for carrying additional items.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2020
    Inventor: William Eun-Se Steinkraus
  • Patent number: 10737774
    Abstract: Various embodiments of an unmanned aerial vehicle are disclosed. In some embodiments, the UAV includes a motor assembly rotatable about a rotation axis and a propeller hub assembly removably engageable with the motor assembly. The propeller hub assembly includes a retainer configured and dimensioned for engagement with the motor assembly such that rotation of the motor assembly causes corresponding rotation of the propeller hub assembly. The retainer includes a pair of deflectable arms resiliently repositionable between a first position and a second position, for engagement and disengagement with the motor assembly, respectively. The arms are movable inwardly towards the rotation axis from the first position to the second position upon application of an external force and movable outwardly away from the rotation axis from the second position to the first position upon removal of the external force.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Assignee: GoPro, Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan Michael Goldstein, David Milton
  • Patent number: 10663175
    Abstract: A home appliance having a support device configured to prevent the home appliance from falling. A home appliance includes a body having an openable front surface, and a support device having a bracket configured to be coupled to the body, and a foot configured to support the body by being coupled to the bracket, wherein the foot is provided such that a point of support supporting the body by making contact with the ground, is formed in one end portion of the foot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2020
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yong Seok Jang, Bok Hyun Jang, Yeong Hyeok Kim, Han Seong Kang
  • Patent number: 10376029
    Abstract: A luggage includes first, second, central compartments and a trolly handle. The first compartment has a first lid portion provided on an outer opening portion, two side portions, a top portion, a bottom portion, and an inner opening portion defined by inner edges of the two side portions, the top portion, and the bottom portion. The second compartment has portions similar to the first compartment. The central compartment is provided between the inner opening portions of the first compartment and the second compartment. The trolly handle has two vertical leg portions and a handle portion connected to the two vertical leg portions substantially perpendicular to each of the two vertical leg portions. Each of the two vertical leg portions of the trolly handle is embedded in a corresponding side wall portion of the central compartment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2019
    Assignee: TRAVELERS CLUB LUGGAGE, INC.
    Inventor: Thomas Yu
  • Patent number: 10335667
    Abstract: A removable assembly for a skateboard comprises a base piece (1) configured for the fixing thereof to a board (40); an upper piece (7) configured for the fixing thereof in a removable manner to a wheel unit (36), the base piece (1) being coupled to the upper piece (7) such that they can rotate with respect to each other; and a torsion spring (6) arranged between the base piece (1) and the upper piece (7) to exert a force aimed at causing them to regain a neutral position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: DRYSURF, S.L.
    Inventors: Juan Martinez Almansa, Luis Parras Anguita
  • Patent number: 10328961
    Abstract: A packaging system includes a packaging body defining an internal cavity, an auxiliary body disposed at least partially within the internal cavity, a wheel assembly receiving chamber disposed in the auxiliary body, a support plate joined to a bottom of the packaging body, and a wheel assembly including a wheel housing pivotally mounted to the support plate. A wheel is mounted to the wheel housing, the wheel assembly being selectively disposed in an operational position or a stowed position, wherein the wheel assembly is disposed substantially within the wheel assembly receiving chamber when the wheel assembly is disposed in the stowed position and wherein the wheel assembly is disposed at least partially substantially external to the wheel assembly receiving chamber when the wheel assembly is disposed in the operational position. The packaging system according to the present disclosure can facilitate the transportation without affecting the display, stacking, loading thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: BESTWAY INFLATABLES & MATERIAL CORP.
    Inventors: Shuiyong Huang, Changde Wan, Zhibin Chen, Haifei Chen, Kunlong Ren
  • Patent number: 10334337
    Abstract: A speaker includes a housing, a member secured to the housing, and a locking pin which passes through a first portion of the speaker. The member substantially covers at least two sides of the locking pin. The member thus provides some protection against the locking pin unintentionally coming into contact with another object. The member has two or more feet which are secured to the member and which can support the speaker on a substantially horizontal surface when the speaker is oriented such that the member is facing the surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: Bose Corporation
    Inventors: Robert A. Warden, Kevin Joseph Brousseau, Randy J. Kulchy, Benjamin C. Lippitt
  • Patent number: 9732557
    Abstract: A wheel and bracket device that is removably attachable to a ladder. The present invention allows users to more conveniently transport a ladder, ladder tree stand, or other such device, along with objects that may be supported thereon. The present invention is a bracket that is adapted to enclose a rail and a rung of a ladder and be securely affixed to the ladder via a locking mechanism, such as a locking pin. A wheel is rotatably attached to the bracket, thereby allowing users to push or pull the ladder across terrain, rather than being forced to carry the ladder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2017
    Inventor: James Landers
  • Patent number: 9185977
    Abstract: A furniture skid plate to transport and protect a piece of furniture or a cabinet that includes a general triangular shape base skid plate that includes a bottom surface with a bottom perimeter and a top surface with a top perimeter, a pair of linear rail protrusions that protrude upward and are disposed on the top perimeter of the base skid plate and are in contact with furniture or appliance transported and a pair of indentations that are disposed on the bottom surface of the base skid plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2015
    Assignee: SD Machinery, LLC
    Inventor: Donald S Lupa
  • Patent number: 9174766
    Abstract: An adaptor pallet and a method for transporting a plurality of dollies without compromising occupational safety. The novel adaptor pallet includes a base and two lifting structures. The base is shaped to receive adjacent wheels of at least two parallel dollies. The lifting structures are arranged extend from both sides of the base so as to receive a lifting device for directly supporting the weight of the dolly from beneath upon lifting motion of the adaptor pallet by means of a lifting device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2015
    Assignee: K. Hartwall Oy Ab
    Inventors: Juha Kosonen, Mikko Järvi, Johan Lindström, Jussi Raninen, Markku Tiilikainen, Thomas Nyholm, Eero Korhonen
  • Publication number: 20150101146
    Abstract: Disclosed is a combination spacer and furniture foot pad and method of using the same. The combination comprises a foot pad having a first side and a second side and a spacer having a first side engaging the foot pad and a second end for contacting an obstruction. The foot pad includes a first side for receiving a furniture foot and a second side for sliding across a carpeted surface. Complementary structure is provided on the spacer and foot pad for coupling the spacer and foot pad to one another. The foot pad and spacer, when combined, easily slide across a carpeted surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2014
    Publication date: April 16, 2015
    Inventor: Charles R. PATZER
  • Patent number: 8881345
    Abstract: The leg attachment system has first component that has two plates that define a gap for receiving a plate of a second component therebetween in a snap-fit manner. The second component has a depending projection that receives a caster assembly and the lower plate of the first component has a slot to receive the projection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Assignee: Component Hardware Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Harry P. Franze, Martin P. Burns, Stanley Szprengiel
  • Patent number: 8857774
    Abstract: A leg-portion attachment structure (100) includes: a support member (110) having a substantially quadrilateral outer periphery and an upper surface on which an apparatus main body (1a) is mounted; two attachment plates (140) provided at two opposite sides on a lower surface of the support member (110). Each of the attachment plates (140) includes caster attachment portions (141) formed respectively on both end sides in a side direction so that casters (130) are firmly attached, first bent portions (142) formed by bending of outer edges in the side direction of the caster attachment portions (141) at predetermined angles, and first coupling portions (143) that are formed by further outward bending of edges of the first bent portions (142) and are firmly attached to the support member (110).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2014
    Assignee: Kyocera Document Solutions Inc.
    Inventor: Yoshiki Aoyama
  • Patent number: 8850656
    Abstract: A castor assembly structured for use in combination with or independently of a dolly or other support platform including a one piece base comprising a housing and a head integrally connected to the housing and extending radially outward from one end thereof. The housing includes an open interior and a open end structured to movably retain a surface engaging roller ball therein. A retaining portion may be formed on said base in cooperative relation with said head so as to secure a support platform to the base when in a first operative position. A second operative position comprises said head disposed in engagable and at least partially supporting relation to an object while the base is not secured to or used in combination with a dolly or other support platform.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Inventors: Andres Bernal, Luca Buttazzoni
  • Patent number: 8783431
    Abstract: A fast detachable side wheel device, comprising: a first wheel cover, a second wheel cover, a wheel body, and a movable component. Firstly, wheel body is fixed in first receiving groove of second wheel cover as a replaceable component. Through positioning of a dovetail groove of first wheel cover and a dovetail tenon of second wheel cover, thus vibration, collision, or detachment of wheel body due to outside force can be avoided. Then, the movable component is used to control the positioning or detaching states between first wheel cover and second wheel cover, thus achieving fast and labor saving assembly and detachment of side wheels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Inventor: Chen-Chuan Wu
  • Patent number: 8690169
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a detachable roller means and a movable bag or case having said detachable roller means, said roller means comprises a roller seat (1) and a roller assembly, which are detachably connected to each other. The roller seat has a penetration opening (1-1) and a guide in which a spring-pretensioned button plate (2-10) is guided. Said button plate has a button arm (2-3), by means of which the button plate is displaceable along the guide. The roller assembly has a roller holder and a roller (3). The roller holder is provided on its upper side with a lug boss (2-5) and a shaft (2-8) projecting from the lug boss. The shaft is provided with an upper stop (2-9). In a mounting status, the lug boss is abutted against the bottom of the roller seat tightly and, viewed in the insertion direction of the shaft, the button plate is engaged behind the upper stop in a spring-pretensioned manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Assignee: Hangzhou Gema Suitcases & Bags Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Qiang Lu
  • Patent number: 8671518
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a retrofittable roller element (1) for an automatic storage system, the roller element comprising an adapter plate (2) and a transport roller (3), a foot (10) for the automatic storage system, with the foot standing on a floor (11) in an operative position (B) and being lifted from the floor in a transport position (T), and to a method for displacing an automatic storage system. To be able to displace automatic storage systems in an easy way and at low costs, it is intended according to the invention that the adapter plate (2) comprises a continuous fastening opening (8) for mounting the adapter plate (2) on a foot (10) for the storage system and the foot (10) comprises an abutment (W) for the adapter plate (2), and that a force for lifting the foot (10) is introduced into said foot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2014
    Assignee: Kardex Produktion Deutschland GmbH
    Inventors: Harald Preschke, Wolfgang Kollmann
  • Patent number: 8671519
    Abstract: Method and apparatus for a quick-change caster system for removing and replacing the casters which are used to support articles such as steel racks, containers, crates and the like. The caster system having a housing which is attached to the article so that a caster mounted on a plate can be slidably inserted and removed from the housing in a very quick and easy fashion so as to be quiet in operation. Also disclosed is a dampening pad disposed between the caster plate and the housing which is designed to decrease noise, vibration, etc. Also shown is a bolt or the like used for locking the caster plate and dampening plate inside the housing so that it cannot be accidentally removed therefrom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2014
    Inventors: Edward L. Spraley, Benitto Geno Pilotti
  • Publication number: 20130306925
    Abstract: A device for moving store display cases or gondolas which are elevated above a support surface by support posts. The device features a body supported for rolling on the support surface by at least one rotationally engaged wheel. The body has an upper surface dimensioned for an engagement with an underside of said horizontal support member supported by a support post which maintains the support post elevated from the support surface to allow a rolling of the display case or gondola on the wheel of the body. The wheel may have a circumferential edge having rotational rollers rotating traverse to the direction of rotation of the wheel, thereby allowing rolling of the body and supported display, in four directions without steering the wheel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2013
    Publication date: November 21, 2013
    Inventors: Charles Frank Cozza, Gerry H. Taylor
  • Patent number: 8573613
    Abstract: There is provided a foldable walker apparatus with a wheel fork and a frame portion having a first end facing the wheel fork, a first bore extending from the first end towards a second end opposite thereof, an exterior disposed between the first end of the frame portion and the second end of the frame portion, and a second bore disposed between the first end of the frame portion and the second end of the frame portion. The second bore extends from the exterior of the frame portion to the first bore in a direction generally perpendicular to the first bore. A shaft couples with the first bore and includes a recess facing the second bore. A bearing outer race couples to the wheel fork and a bearing inner race couples to the shaft. A securing member extends through the second bore and engages with the recess of the shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2013
    Assignee: Evolution Technologies Inc.
    Inventor: Julian Liu
  • Publication number: 20130139351
    Abstract: An attachment glider comprises an engagement surface having an adhesive plane for securing to an object. The attachment glider further comprises a plurality of attachment spikes extending from the engagement surface at an angle transverse to the adhesive plane and a supporting surface for nesting a fixture coupled to the attachment spikes. The fixture is positioned between the engagement surface and the supporting surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2012
    Publication date: June 6, 2013
    Applicant: WAXMAN CONSUMER PRODUCTS GROUP INC.
    Inventor: MATTHEW SMITH
  • Patent number: 8454037
    Abstract: A load wheel assembly for a materials handling vehicle includes first and second spaced side members, at least one rotatable roller extending between the first and second side members. An interface structure provides a substantially rigid connection between the load wheel assembly and a mounting structure on the materials handling vehicle. The mounting structure includes a transverse bar and the interface structure includes a portion that engages and mates with the transverse bar to form a rigid connection between the interface structure and the transverse bar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Assignee: Crown Equipment Corporation
    Inventors: Lucas B. Waltz, Ryan M. Snodgrass, Kevin A. Gilliland, Eric P. Gasser, Keith G. Bornhorst, Kurt A. Hilgefort
  • Publication number: 20130125342
    Abstract: A furniture skid plate to transport and protect a piece of furniture or a cabinet that includes a general triangular shape base skid plate that includes a bottom surface with a bottom perimeter and a top surface with a top perimeter, a pair of linear rail protrusions that protrude upward and are disposed on the top perimeter of the base skid plate and are in contact with furniture or appliance transported and a pair of indentations that are disposed on the bottom surface of the base skid plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2012
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Inventor: Donald Lupa
  • Publication number: 20130104337
    Abstract: Disclosed is a new lightweight snowplow dolly device for aiding in removing and attaching a lightweight pickup truck-type snowplow blade assembly and also moving and storing the removed blade assembly. The lightweight snowplow device comprises a set of three or more caster wheels with vertical shafts and a means to removably secure the casters to the snowplow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2012
    Publication date: May 2, 2013
    Applicant: Metal Craft, LLC
    Inventors: Donald V. Nabb, Susan Nabb
  • Publication number: 20130069328
    Abstract: A caster assembly for a frame is described that permits a frame to be easily moved and placed. The caster assembly, which may lift a leg of the frame, can be placed or removed without picking up the frame. The caster assembly further includes a handle that moves a cam for engaging the caster assembly with the leg. A frame having at least one caster assembly is also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2012
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Inventors: Randal Hetrick, Tae Kim, Christine Marcelino, Stephanie Russo
  • Patent number: 8348293
    Abstract: A wheelchair that has the ability to change quickly and easily the front casters of the wheelchair to another set of front casters intended for a different usage. This usage includes: an ‘everyday’ chair set up that uses narrower rear tires and smaller front casters; a snow chair set up with wide rear tires and larger front casters (or skis in place of casters); a beach set up with extremely wide rear tires and balloon front casters placed forward of the front of the frame; a hiking set up with mountain bike rear tires and over sized youth mountain bike front casters set); or a beach set up with extremely wide rear tires and balloon front casters placed forward of the front of the frame. A user may also mix and match front casters and rear wheels to form a different combination not listed above.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2013
    Inventor: William Lasher
  • Patent number: 8313066
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, an intravenous stand for supporting an intravenous fluid container includes a hanger configured to support one or more intravenous fluid containers. A pole, having a first end and a second end, is coupled to the hanger at the first end and a base at the second. A plurality of casters are releasably coupled to the base via a plurality of quick-release members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2012
    Assignee: Medline Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Linda M. Hampton, Ishwor Prasad Adhikari
  • Patent number: 8302256
    Abstract: Method and apparatus for a quick-change caster system for removing and replacing the casters which are used to support articles such as steel racks, containers, crates and the like. The caster system having a housing which is attached to the article so that a caster mounted on a plate can be slidably inserted and removed from the housing in a very quick and easy fashion. Also disclosed is a dampening pad disposed between the caster plate and the housing which is designed to decrease noise, vibration, etc. Also shown is a bolt or the like used for locking the caster plate and dampening plate inside the housing so that it cannot be accidentally removed therefrom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2012
    Inventors: Edward L. Spraley, Benitto Geno Pilotti
  • Patent number: 8251391
    Abstract: Stem (12) is secured to fork (6). Head (27), bearing surface (28), recessed portions (29 and 21), and bearing surface (31) successively engage the interior of housing (13), comprising first bearing (14), laterally movable locking ring (18) and second bearing (15). Locking ring (18) is repelled to the left in diametral direction against spring means urging ring (18). When shoulder (20) has arrived at the height of rim portion (32) of ring (18) the spring means are released. Ring (18) displaces to the right and portion (32) engages groove (29) thus locking the stem in the axial direction. Due to the side location of the button 9, the device can easily be handled using the palm of a hand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2012
    Assignee: Invacare Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas Markus Kohler, Martin Primosig
  • Patent number: 8020679
    Abstract: Disclosed is a rotatable foot-wheel used for a luggage trunk, that is provided to a user with a simple & convenient mounting and detaching means, such that in detaching a foot-wheel from a luggage trunk, upon securing a lower half portion element, all the user has to do is to move the step-shaped housing of an upper half portion element outward, so that balls on a ball portion are separated from the step-shaped housing, then rotating the foot-wheel to make it separate, thus achieving the purpose of detaching a rotatable foot-wheel, such that a user may replace worn-out elements by himself. When installing a new element or reinstalling a repaired element, similarly, upon securing a lower half portion element, moving step-shaped housing of an upper half portion element outward, so that balls on the ball portion rejoin with the step-shaped housing, hereby achieving the objective of fixing and re-installing foot-wheels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2011
    Inventor: Chen-Chuan Wu
  • Patent number: 8002363
    Abstract: A quick release structure for front wheels of baby strollers includes an upper mount disposed on one leg support thereof. A fixing pin is arranged on the upper mount for inserting into a locking hole on the leg support. Moreover, a lower mount assembled with a wheel is set on the bottom of the upper mount. A connection rod at the top of the lower mount is inserted into the upper mount. A fixing groove for locking with the fixing pin is formed around the side wall close to the top of the connection rod. A positioning slot is provided on the bottom of the upper mount for mounting a L-shaped positioning rod pivoted on the lower mount. Thus the stroller can keep moving forward without changes in directions by pressing the positioning rod to be locked into the positioning slot for the purposes of easy assembling, storage and transportation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Inventor: Pao-Hsien Cheng
  • Publication number: 20110197390
    Abstract: A replacement furniture glide includes a shell assembly and a foot assembly. The shell assembly includes an upper portion forming a chamber adapted to receive a conventional furniture glide affixed to a furniture leg. A lower portion extends downward from the upper portion. The shell assembly is divided vertically into multiple sections. The foot assembly includes an upper mounting member and a lower floor engagement member that is connected to the mounting member. The shell assembly lower portion is received within an upwardly extending cavity in the foot assembly mounting member to releaseably lock the shell assembly sections together. The shell assembly sections are separated by withdrawing the shell assembly lower portion from the foot assembly mounting member cavity to unlock the shell assembly sections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2010
    Publication date: August 18, 2011
    Inventors: Ralph Carpinella, Robert Dombroski, David Ferraro
  • Publication number: 20110138571
    Abstract: A castor includes a dustproof cover, a support shaft detachably mounted on the dustproof cover and two rollers mounted on the support shaft respectively and received in the dustproof cover respectively. The dustproof cover has an inner portion provided with a support post. The support post has a lower end provided with an arcuate locking recess detachably locked onto the support shaft. Thus, each of the rollers is encompassed by the dustproof cover completely so that the dustproof cover can isolate the rollers to prevent hairs, dirt or dusts from entering the rollers easily. In addition, the support shaft can be detached from the dustproof cover so that the support shaft and the rollers can be removed from the dustproof cover to facilitate the user clearing dirt, dusts or hairs accumulated in the dustproof cover and the rollers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2009
    Publication date: June 16, 2011
    Inventor: Po-Chuan Tsai
  • Publication number: 20110099753
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a retrofittable roller element (1) for an automatic storage system, the roller element comprising an adapter plate (2) and a transport roller (3), a foot (10) for the automatic storage system, with the foot standing on a floor (11) in an operative position (B) and being lifted from the floor in a transport position (T), and to a method for displacing an automatic storage system. To be able to displace automatic storage systems in an easy way and at low costs, it is intended according to the invention that the adapter plate (2) comprises a continuous fastening opening (8) for mounting the adapter plate (2) on a foot (10) for the storage system and the foot (10) comprises an abutment (W) for the adapter plate (2), and that a force for lifting the foot (10) is introduced into said foot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2010
    Publication date: May 5, 2011
    Applicant: Kardex Production Deutschland GmbH
    Inventors: Harald Preschke, Wolfgang Kollmann
  • Patent number: 7931284
    Abstract: A caster device with detachable casters for a portable dehumidifier has a base mounted on a bottom of the portable dehumidifier, multiple positioning assemblies formed on the base and multiple casters respectively and detachably mounted between the positioning assemblies. Therefore, the casters are easily attached to the base for use or detached from the base for clean, repair or replacement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2011
    Assignee: New Widetech Industries Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Ming-Tsung Chiu
  • Patent number: 7845657
    Abstract: A load wheel assembly for a materials handling vehicle includes first and second spaced side members, at least one rotatable roller extending between the first and second side members and a retainer for holding the roller in the side members. An interface structure provides a substantially rigid connection between the load wheel assembly and a mounting structure on the materials handling vehicle. The load wheel assembly can be moved vertically or horizontally into a mounted position within the outrigger and at least a portion of the interface structure mates with the mounting structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2010
    Assignee: Crown Equipment Corporation
    Inventors: Lucas B. Waltz, Ryan M. Snodgrass, Kevin A. Gilliland, Eric P. Gasser
  • Publication number: 20100251513
    Abstract: A wheel set attachment is used in combination with floor maintenance equipment, such as buffers, sanders, grinders, cleaners, etc. (“buffer”), which are typically equipped with small diameter wheels which make transport difficult. The wheel set attachment is conducive for conveying the device up flights of stairs, over obstacles, or conveying the device any appreciable distance. The wheel set attachment of the present invention easily attaches to the buffer without the need for tools and is quickly removed. Once installed, the wheel set attachment is stable and provides a pair of wheels which function as though integral to the buffer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2010
    Publication date: October 7, 2010
    Inventors: Mark Pryor, Frederick Prince
  • Patent number: 7798455
    Abstract: A height adjusting device includes an attachment bolt, an adjuster, a female screw portion, and a circular groove. The adjuster includes a flange portion operable from an outside and is fixed to the attachment bolt so as to be rotatable integrally with the attachment bolt. The female screw portion is formed in a piece of furniture. The attachment bolt is screwable into the female screw portion. A circular groove is formed around the female screw portion. The adjuster includes a brake portion protruding from the flange portion in a rotation axis direction of the adjuster. When inserted into the circular groove, the brake portion abuts a wall surface of the circular groove and is at least partially deformed thereby to bias the wall surface, resulting in suppression of rotation of the adjuster.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2010
    Assignee: Aichi Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Taku Kumazawa
  • Publication number: 20100132157
    Abstract: A caster device with detachable casters for a portable dehumidifier has a base mounted on a bottom of the portable dehumidifier, multiple positioning assemblies formed on the base and multiple casters respectively and detachably mounted between the positioning assemblies. Therefore, the casters are easily attached to the base for use or detached from the base for clean, repair or replacement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2008
    Publication date: June 3, 2010
    Applicant: NEW WIDETECH INDUSTRIES CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Ming-Tsung Chiu
  • Patent number: 7703174
    Abstract: Snappable wheel holders for environmental control units such as radiators, heaters, fans and air conditioners. Wheel holders can attach wheels to brackets located underneath the units by mateably attaching male protruding ends into female slots. Plastic triangular pieces can snap into openings to lock the wheel holders to the brackets. The brackets can be attached underneath the units by clamping U-bars with wing nuts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2010
    Assignee: Chien Luen Industries, Co., Ltd., Inc.
    Inventors: John C. Bucher, Chad J. Ricker
  • Publication number: 20090321589
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, an intravenous stand for supporting an intravenous fluid container includes a hanger configured to support one or more intravenous fluid containers. A pole, having a first end and a second end, is coupled to the hanger at the first end and a base at the second. A plurality of casters are releasably coupled to the base via a plurality of quick-release members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2008
    Publication date: December 31, 2009
    Applicant: MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Linda M. Hampton, Ishwor Prasad Adhikari
  • Patent number: 7614114
    Abstract: Snappable wheel holders for environmental control units such as radiators, heaters, fans and air conditioners. Wheel holders can attach wheels to brackets located underneath the units by mateably attaching male protruding ends into female slots. Plastic triangular pieces can snap into openings to lock the wheel holders to the brackets. The brackets can be attached underneath the units by clamping U-bars with wing nuts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2009
    Assignee: Chien Luen Industries, Co., Ltd., Inc.
    Inventors: John C. Bucher, Chad J. Ricker
  • Patent number: 7610655
    Abstract: An integrally molded glide cover has a top and a base that interlock together to surround and encapsulate the lower portion of an existing furniture glide. A rim protrudes downwardly from the bottom of the base and surrounds a recessed bottom surface for receiving an insert that is adapted for sliding on floors without damaging the floor surface. A hinge allows the base to close over the bottom of the glide and into direct alignment with locking prongs on the top for interlocked attachment of the base to the top using one hand and no tools. When interlocked, the top and base provide a tamper-proof permanent attachment that presents a low profile appearance closely resembling the exterior configuration of the encapsulated lower glide portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2009
    Inventors: Richard E. Thaw, Philip Newman
  • Patent number: 7600294
    Abstract: A chassis foot and optional castor apparatus includes a chassis foot member. A chassis coupling member is located on the chassis foot member and engageable with a chassis to couple the chassis foot member to the chassis without the use of a tool. A castor coupling member located on the chassis foot member and engageable with a castor to couple the castor to the chassis foot member without the use of a tool. The chassis foot member of the chassis foot and optional castor apparatus may be coupled to a chassis to provide additional stability to the chassis. A castor may be coupled to the chassis foot member to provide additional mobility to the chassis without substantially adding to the height of the chassis including the chassis foot member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2009
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventor: Corey Hartman
  • Publication number: 20090193616
    Abstract: Wheeled covers for patio furniture are described. The patio furniture covers include wheels attached to the covers that are positioned to secure to and support at least two locations on the covered patio furniture. When the patio furniture covers are used to cover the patio furniture, the covered patio furniture may then be easily wheeled using the cover wheels to move the covered patio furniture from one location to another. Thus, the patio furniture itself need not have wheels, and no modification of the patio furniture is required. The wheels of the patio furniture covers may be secured to the patio furniture to ensure stability of the wheeled configuration. The covers may include a self-contained or self-attached storage bag or pouch in which the patio furniture cover may be stored when not in use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2008
    Publication date: August 6, 2009
    Inventors: Jared Hendricks, Erik Bornemeier
  • Patent number: 7552508
    Abstract: A caster attachment system includes an upper section and a lower section. The upper section mounts to a piece of equipment. The lower section provides a post for the mounting of a caster. A shaped key on the lower section fits within a receiver socket on the upper portion. The upper section and the lower section are held together by a threadable connection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2009
    Assignee: Alcon, Inc.
    Inventor: John R. Underwood
  • Patent number: 7540509
    Abstract: A caster assembly with a horizontally orientated arm is attached to a base plate of a rack during a travel state and a stored state. A leveling foot with a flat portion and a non-flat portion is inserted through a slot on the arm and a hole on the base plate such that during the travel state, the horizontal orientated arm is in a fully extended position, and during the stored state, the horizontal orientated arm is in a non-extended position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2009
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Boraas, Aaron Hegrenes, Nathan Karl, David Lund