Wheeled Patents (Class 248/129)
  • Patent number: 6468048
    Abstract: A portable air compressor of the type having a horizontal compressed air storage tank is disclosed wherein the air compressor includes a stable base having a width at least substantially equal to the diameter of the compressed air storage tank. The air compressor may further include tie-down points for securing the air compressor to a platform.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2002
    Assignee: DeVilbiss Air Power Company
    Inventors: Robert F. Burkholder, Mark W. Wood, Crandall B. Barbour, Mike L. Davis, Fred M. Morgan, David W. Robenalt, Dave C. Smith
  • Patent number: 6439515
    Abstract: A camera support for allowing stationary and stabilized mobile use of a video camera, comprising a base which is capable of free-standing upon a horizontal surface, a camera mount, and a vertical support extending between the base and camera mount. A gimbal bearing assembly is located on the vertical support, having an outer sleeve which is biaxially movable with respect to the vertical support, so that the entire camera support can be supported by the user holding the outer sleeve, allowing the user to move while the vertical support remains stabilized in an upright position. The base has a tripartite construction which is adjustable to balance the camera weight and has retractable legs to which dolly wheels may be removably mounted for an additional mode of mobile operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2002
    Inventor: Adam Daniel Powers
  • Patent number: 6439222
    Abstract: A barbecue grill and cart including a right leg frame assembly and a left leg assembly. Each of the right and left leg assemblies includes a bracket member disposed on an upper portion of the right and said left leg assemblies. Each of the bracket members includes a contact portion for engaging a barbecue grill when the right and left leg assemblies are in generally vertical positions. Securing means are provided for rotatably attaching the right and said left leg assemblies to the barbecue grill such that the right and said left leg assemblies can be rotated between a stowed position and said generally vertical position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2002
    Assignee: W.C. Bradley Company
    Inventors: Bill Dixon, Lewis Dorsey Cox, Lloyd G. B. Cooper
  • Patent number: 6427963
    Abstract: A rollable sports ballast base for supporting a sports apparatus support member comprising a base member which has a first edge and a second edge, a top surface and a bottom surface. The bottom surface is adapted to contact a support surface such as a driveway or other playing surface. There is at least one wheel assembly for contacting the support surface. One of the wheel assemblies is retractable from a lowered position to a raised position such that when in the raised position, the bottom surface of the base member substantially contacts the support surface. In the lowered position, both wheel assemblies contact the support surface thereby separating or elevating the base member from the support surface. In another embodiment, the invention consists of a similar rollable sports base for supporting a sports apparatus support member wherein one wheel assembly is retractable and comprises a pivoting connector coupled to the base member and a wheel bracket coupled to the pivoting connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2002
    Assignee: Huffy Corporation
    Inventors: Mark E. Davis, Ronald A. White, Craig Saunders, Rene Polin, Keith Kristiansen, Michael Ballone, Gary Grossman
  • Publication number: 20020096608
    Abstract: A holder for holding cords and tubes extending from medical apparatus that are attached to an IV stand. The holder has a base rotatably mounted to the IV stand. An arm is supported by the base and extends away from the base such that the arm holds the cords and the tubes extending from the medical apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2001
    Publication date: July 25, 2002
    Applicant: Cedarberg Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: John F. Cedarberg
  • Patent number: 6412747
    Abstract: A rollable sports ballast base for supporting a sports apparatus support member comprising a base member having a top and bottom surface. The bottom surface contacts a support surface such as a driveway or other playing surface. There is at least one wheel assembly, retractable from a lowered position to a raised position. The wheel assembly includes a pivoting connector coupled to the base member and a wheel bracket coupled to the pivoting connector. The wheel bracket includes an axle, at least one wheel, and a handle extending outwardly from the wheel bracket. The handle is used to pivotally rotate the wheel assembly about a transverse axis. When the handle is rotated away from the base member, the wheel assembly is placed in a lowered position whereby the wheel contacts the support surface thus separating the bottom surface of the base member from the support surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2002
    Assignee: Huffy Corporation
    Inventors: Mark E. Davis, Ronald A. White, Craig Saunders, Rene Polin, Keith Kristiansen, Michael Ballone, Gary Grossman
  • Patent number: 6412746
    Abstract: A rollable sports ballast base for supporting a sports apparatus support member comprising a base member having a top surface and a bottom surface. The bottom surface contacts a support surface such as a driveway or other playing surface. There is at least one wheel assembly, retractable from a lower position to a raised position. The wheel assembly includes a pivoting connector coupled to the base member and a wheel bracket coupled to the pivoting connector. The wheel bracket includes an axle, at least one wheel, and a handle extending outwardly from the wheel bracket. The handle is used to pivotally rotate the wheel assembly about a transverse axis. When the handle is rotated away from the base member, the wheel assembly is placed in a lowered position whereby the wheel contacts the support surface thus separating the bottom surface of the base member from the support surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2002
    Assignee: Huffy Corporation
    Inventors: Mark E. Davis, Ronald A. White, Craig Saunders, Rene Polin, Keith Kristiansen, Michael Ballone, Gary Grossman
  • Patent number: 6405989
    Abstract: A rollable sports ballast base for supporting a sports apparatus support member comprising a base member having a top and bottom surface. The bottom surface contacts a support surface such as a driveway or other playing surface. There is at least one wheel assembly, retractable from a lowered position to a raised position. The wheel assembly includes a pivoting connector coupled to the base member and a wheel bracket coupled to the pivoting connector. The wheel bracket includes an axle, at least one wheel, and a handle extending outwardly from the wheel bracket. The handle is used to pivotally rotate the wheel assembly about a transverse axis. When the handle is rotated away from the base member, the wheel assembly is placed in a lowered position whereby the wheel contacts the support surface thus separating the bottom surface of the base member from the support surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2002
    Assignee: Huffy Corporation
    Inventors: Mark E. Davis, Ronald A. White, Craig Saunders, Rene Polin, Keith Kristiansen, Michael Ballone, Gary Grossman
  • Patent number: 6405990
    Abstract: A rollable sports ballast base for supporting a sports apparatus support member comprising a base member having a top and bottom surface. The bottom surface contacts a support surface such as a driveway or other playing surface. There is at least one wheel assembly, retractable from a lowered position to a raised position. The wheel assembly includes a pivoting connector coupled to the base member and a wheel bracket coupled to the pivoting connector. The wheel bracket includes an axle, at least one wheel, and a handle extending outwardly from the wheel bracket. The handle is used to pivotally rotate the wheel assembly about a transverse axis. When the handle is rotated away from the base member, the wheel assembly is placed in a lowered position whereby the wheel contacts support surface thus separating the bottom surface of the base member from the support surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2002
    Assignee: Huffy Corporation
    Inventors: Mark E. Davis, Ronald A. White, Craig Saunders, Rene Polin, Keith Kristiansen, Michael Ballone, Gary Grossman
  • Publication number: 20020070320
    Abstract: A television support for supporting a television includes a base including opposite first and second sides. A T-shape member is securely attached to the first side of the base. A V-shape member is securely attached to the second side of the base. The T-shape member is preferably located in a middle between two limbs of the V-shape member when viewed by a watcher of a television supported by the television support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2000
    Publication date: June 13, 2002
    Inventor: Steve Huang
  • Patent number: 6404620
    Abstract: An apparatus comprising a hand truck and a releasably attachable unit including an electric meter, a circuit breaker panel box and an electrical receptable which may be electrically coupled. The hand truck has a rectangular frame connected to a handle means for controlling its movement at the top end and at the other end a base plate that projects forwardly and a pair of braces that extend rearwardly from the frame. The pair of braces provide housing for a wheel assembly comprising heavy duty wheels on an axle. The braces and wheel assembly allow for facilitating movement over rough terrain and stairways. The apparatus includes a lockbar for security and to prevent movement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2002
    Inventor: Charles S. Piccione
  • Patent number: 6390311
    Abstract: A rack for supporting fluid dispensers for use in a sterile environment is formed by two substantially parallel vertical beams supported on a base. The base comprises a cross member attached between two foot members which ride on quadruplicate wheels. A horizontal bar connects the vertically extending beams and a support bar supported at the top of at least one of the vertical beams carries hooks for supporting IV bags and the like. The rack is sufficiently steady and stable to be used for support and transport of IV bags and the like for an ambulatory patient. The rack is also readily disassembled and cleaned so that it may be repeatedly used in sterile environments such as surgical operating rooms and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2002
    Assignee: Martin Paul, Inc.
    Inventor: Paul Belokin
  • Patent number: 6367494
    Abstract: A sunshade base comprises a base adapted to engage with a support tube of a sunshade and two wheel assemblies each having a mounting plate and at least one wheel. The mounting plate is pivotally mounted to the base. The wheel is rotatably mounted to the mounting plate. The mounting plate is pivotable between a storage position in which the wheel does not contact the ground and an operative position in which the wheel is located on the ground and thus raises the base above the ground.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2002
    Inventor: Benson Tung
  • Patent number: 6367748
    Abstract: Desktop mobility is provided for a desktop electronic device by at least one mobility assembly to translate the desktop electronic device from a first position to a second position on a desktop. The mobility assembly(s) may be integral with a housing of the desktop electronic device, connected to the desktop electronic device, or combined with a platform used to provide mobility for the desktop electronic device. The mobility assembly(s) include at least one primary revolving member and at least three secondary revolving members in contact therewith, The primary and secondary revolving members may be spherically or cylindrically shaped, independently. The mobility assembly(s) may be selectably engaged with and disengaged from the desktop. Additionally, various braking mechanisms may be selectably applied to restrict movement of the desktop electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2002
    Assignee: SolVisions Technologies Int'l
    Inventors: Gary B Solomon, Mark B Solomon
  • Patent number: 6360797
    Abstract: A motorized power tool and several support structures are defined. A basic embodiment includes a unibody base having base upper and base lower ends and sidewalls collectively forming an internal cavity. Atop the base upper end is disposed a table having a work support surface. A motor driven implement such as a saw blade or a sanding drum is supported so that it is adjustable and extends above the table. Wheels are disposed at the base lower end of one end of the base and an extendable handle at the other. The handle can be used to tilt the base so that all the weight is centered above the wheels and then to move the power tool. A fence is also slidably mounted on the table to adjustably position a workpiece relative to the saw blade.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2002
    Assignee: One World Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth M. Brazell, M. Edward Lawing, Jeffrey M. Dils
  • Publication number: 20020014563
    Abstract: A caddy is provided for supporting a hopper, such as a hopper associated with a texture gun. In one embodiment, the caddy includes a base having a top defined by a plate. A first support extends upwardly from a first side of the base and a second support extends upwardly from an opposing second side of the base. A frame is mounted to the first and second supports above the base and is adapted to engage a hopper and support it above the base. In one embodiment, the frame has four sides, three of which are closed, the frame defining a generally open interior area in which a hopper may be located. The fourth side is defined by a pair of stops which extend from opposing sides of the frame, but which have a gap there between. In one embodiment, the base has a semi-circular end having a generally circular opening in the plate which a container may be located.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2001
    Publication date: February 7, 2002
    Inventor: Francisco J. Lucero
  • Patent number: 6338758
    Abstract: A paint rack system for consolidating doors and shutters for spray painting and storing in an organized assembly. The system generally comprises an elongate base having opposite ends and a longitudinal axis. The longitudinal axis of the base is extended between the ends of the base, such that the ends of the base define a base length therebetween. A plurality of ground engaging members are coupled to the base. An elongate main beam has opposite ends and a longitudinal axis. The longitudinal axis of the main beam is extended between the ends of the main beam, and the ends of the main beam define a main beam length therebetween. The main beam is slidably mounted to the base, with the main beam being rotatably mounted to the base such that the main beam is rotatable about an axis of rotation being upwardly extended from the base. The axis of rotation is substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2002
    Inventor: William F. Curran
  • Publication number: 20010045498
    Abstract: A rollable sports ballast base for supporting a sports apparatus support member comprising a base member which has a first edge and a second edge, a top surface and a bottom surface. The bottom surface is adapted to contact a support surface such as a driveway or other playing surface. There is at least one wheel assembly for contacting the support surface. One of the wheel assemblies is retractable from a lowered position to a raised position such that when in the raised position, the bottom surface of the base member substantially contacts the support surface. In the lowered position, both wheel assemblies contact the support surface thereby separating or elevating the base member from the support surface. In another embodiment, the invention consists of a similar rollable sports base for supporting a sports apparatus support member wherein one wheel assembly is retractable and comprises a pivoting connector coupled to the base member and a wheel bracket coupled to the pivoting connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2001
    Publication date: November 29, 2001
    Inventors: Mark E. Davis, Ronald A. White, Keith Kristiansen, Michael Ballone, Gary Grossman
  • Patent number: 6318699
    Abstract: A powered engine stand having a portable framework with front and rear support members joined by a central member and further including an upright post which is rigidly supported by braces on the front member and the central member. The front support member is of shorter length than the rearmost support member and the upright post or stanchion includes a bearing assembly for rotatably mounting a shaft that is cantilevered outwardly towards the rear support member. The shaft is provided with a mounting plate for detachably connecting with fittings on an engine intended to be serviced. The upright post mounts a motor and drive train interconnecting the output of the motor with the shaft carried on the bearing assembly and a control is attached to the motor so that rotation of the engine can be power adjusted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2001
    Inventor: Charles Williams
  • Patent number: 6315308
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a mobile platform or cart that ergonomically assembles video, audio, data aid power management devices. This platform aligns these devices to insure their safe transport and optimum presentation capabilities. More particularly, the invention conserves use in a classroom setting to enhance the classroom teachers' presentation capabilities. The Mobile Data/Audio/Video/Interactive Presentation Cart allows the school and classroom teachers to safely transport and share the technology from classroom to classroom as needs require.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2001
    Inventor: Miles Anthony Konopka
  • Publication number: 20010035485
    Abstract: A rollable sports ballast base for supporting a sports apparatus support member comprising a base member which has a first edge and a second edge, a top surface and a bottom surface. The bottom surface is adapted to contact a support surface such as a driveway or other playing surface. There is at least one wheel assembly for contacting the support surface. One of the wheel assemblies is retractable from a lowered position to a raised position such that when in the raised position, the bottom surface of the base member substantially contacts the support surface. In the lowered position, both wheel assemblies contact the support surface thereby separating or elevating the base member from the support surface. In another embodiment, the invention consists of a similar rollable sports base for supporting a sports apparatus support member wherein one wheel assembly is retractable and comprises a pivoting connector coupled to the base member and a wheel bracket coupled to the pivoting connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2001
    Publication date: November 1, 2001
    Inventors: Mark E. Davis, Ronald A. White, Craig Saunders, Rene Polin, Keith Kristiansen, Michael Ballone, Gary Grossman
  • Publication number: 20010035481
    Abstract: A rollable sports ballast base for supporting a sports apparatus support member comprising a base member which has a first edge and a second edge, a top surface and a bottom surface. The bottom surface is adapted to contact a support surface such as a driveway or other playing surface. There is at least one wheel assembly for contacting the support surface. One of the wheel assemblies is retractable from a lowered position to a raised position such that when in the raised position, the bottom surface of the base member substantially contacts the support surface. In the lowered position, both wheel assemblies contact the support surface thereby separating or elevating the base member from the support surface. In another embodiment, the invention consists of a similar rollable sports base for supporting a sports apparatus support member wherein one wheel assembly is retractable and comprises a pivoting connector coupled to the base member and a wheel bracket coupled to the pivoting connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2001
    Publication date: November 1, 2001
    Inventors: Mark E. Davis, Ronald A. White, Craig Saunders, Rene Polin, Keith Kristiansen, Michael Ballone, Gary Grossman
  • Publication number: 20010035480
    Abstract: A rollable sports ballast base for supporting a sports apparatus support member comprising a base member which has a first edge and a second edge, a top surface and a bottom surface. The bottom surface is adapted to contact a support surface such as a driveway or other playing surface. There is at least one wheel assembly for contacting the support surface. One of the wheel assemblies is retractable from a lowered position to a raised position such that when in the raised position, the bottom surface of the base member substantially contacts the support surface. In the lowered position, both wheel assemblies contact the support surface thereby separating or elevating the base member from the support surface. In another embodiment, the invention consists of a similar rollable sports base for supporting a sports apparatus support member wherein one wheel assembly is retractable and comprises a pivoting connector coupled to the base member and a wheel bracket coupled to the pivoting connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2001
    Publication date: November 1, 2001
    Inventors: Mark E. Davis, Ronald A. White, Craig Saunders, Rene Polin, Keith Kristiansen, Michael Ballone, Gary Grossman
  • Patent number: 6267345
    Abstract: An adjustable easel is described that may be used by multiple persons and that may be modified according to the preferences of a user. The easel includes a plurality of vertical supports connected to each other. Holes are spaced apart along the length of the side edges of the vertical supports wherein each hole has a horizontal bore with the bore open to an edge of the vertical support. Horizontal support rods are adapted to slide in and out of the holes. Holders retain in place an artistic substrate wherein each holder is attached to at least one horizontal support rod.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2001
    Assignee: Wood Tech, LLC
    Inventor: William H. Turner
  • Patent number: 6257229
    Abstract: A foldable or collapsible cart for a barbecue grill and cart assembly which includes a frame assembly and first and second folding or collapsible leg assemblies. The leg assemblies are pivotally connected to the frame assembly at opposite ends thereof. The frame assembly mounts a barbecue grill casting. The frame assembly, barbecue casting and first and second folding leg assemblies are preferably preassembled by the manufacturer prior to shipping the barbecue grill and cart assembly. In this manner, less assembly is required on the part of the end user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2001
    Assignee: Sunbeam Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel M. Stewart, Michael R. Giebel, Richard Whitehall, Donald R. Lamond, Dylan Akinrele
  • Patent number: 6252764
    Abstract: An apparatus for providing temporary electrical service. The apparatus includes a support structure having at least one service line, a meter base, and a breaker box secured thereto. One or more electrical receptacles can also be secured to the support structure. The support structure can be a trailer so as to facilitate the ready transport of the apparatus. The apparatus can also include a temporary service pole securable to the support structure, with a first service line for connecting to an overhead power supply extending through the service pole to a transfer switch. A second service line that can be connected to an underground power supply also connects to the transfer switch. The transfer switch can be positioned to permit electricity to flow from one of the service lines into the meter base, then into the breaker box. From the breaker box, electricity can flow into the electrical receptacles to facilitate the use of electrical equipment. Methods of using the apparatus are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2001
    Inventor: Robert Karl Benson
  • Patent number: 6240856
    Abstract: The vehicle tool tray has a T-shaped based mounted on casters. A vertical post is mounted to the base at the junction of the shaft and crossbar of the Tee. The vertical post is composed of two telescoping sections which are preferably square and tubular in cross section. The telescoping sections are firmly clamped at the desired height by a lock mechanism having a cam and a crank lever pivotally attached to a U-shaped bracket, the cam releasably engaging one of a plurality of slots defined in the upper section of the vertical post. The upper telescoping section of the vertical post is also T-shaped. A pair of short angle irons extend horizontally from the ends of the crossbar of the upper section of the vertical post. The tray is supported on the angle irons and crossbar of the upper section in cantilever fashion. The tray includes a plurality of dividers sectionalizing the top surface of the tray into compartments adapted for holding tools or small parts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2001
    Inventors: Dennis J. Paskey, D. James Booth, Michael J. Booth
  • Patent number: 6234432
    Abstract: A receiving arrangement is suggested for a hard roof, particularly for a hardtop of a motor vehicle, which is arranged on a movable stand. The movable stand has a carrying device formed of struts which has at least four bearing receiving devices for the hardtop. These bearing receiving devices are arranged to correspond to locks and push-in tongues of the hardtop. The carrying device, together with the bearing receiving devices, is constructed to be separable from the stand and forms a separate, locally fastenable carrying device. Furthermore, it is provided that the stand can be adjusted into a horizontal working position, for which a supporting tube is used which can be supported on the basic stand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2001
    Assignee: Dr. Ing. h.c.F. Porsche AG
    Inventors: Anton Piller, Klaus Hübert, Dieter Reuter
  • Patent number: 6224027
    Abstract: The invention is a apparatus and method for holding the oxygen hose above a patient's head. It also flexes whenever the patient turns in bed. The device is a 32″-36″ fiberglass tubing with a flexible shaft to extend over different bed sizes. The oxygen tubing is then threaded through the eye hooks on the shaft and the attached mask can fit any patient. The base of the unit is metal and is placed near the oxygen tank or air pump as used with a cardio pulmonary air pump assistance unit by the patient's bed and is eminently flexible in any direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2001
    Inventors: Lynn D. Johnson, Dean L. Johnson
  • Patent number: 6203053
    Abstract: A mobile carrier for an augmentative communication device or laptop computer contains a supporting tray enabling a user to slidably adjust the height of the tray for optimum usage. The mobile carrier is easily pushed or pulled to accommodate a user's needs by the use of four wheels, the front two of which are smaller and pivot, and the rear two of which are larger for ease in movement over obstacles. The handle of the mobile carrier is adjustable, and preferably T-shaped, to enable a person to rest on the same when needed, or to pull or push the carrier from either side, when needed. After removal of a pin, the carrier is easily folded into a compressed position, and various elements thereof may be easily removed for ease in storage or transportation thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2001
    Inventors: Thomas M. Sohrt, Carrie Sohrt-McCormick
  • Patent number: 6139219
    Abstract: The disclosed portable docking/support system has a frame structure including end stands and elongated members connected at opposite ends thereof to and between the end stands. The elongated members include a pair of upper members and a lower member spaced below and laterally between the upper members for strengthening the frame structure. The upper elongated members are laterally spaced apart a distance less than the hull width of a personal water craft to be docked relative to the system and are extended lengthwise at least a portion of the hull length. The end stands have optional structures (casters, wheels or end plugs) suited to be rolled on or rested on a generally horizontal support surface (under water on a lake or river bed or on a nearby beach or land). The upper elongated members are spaced apart horizontally and are vertically higher than the end stands at all locations laterally between the upper elongated members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2000
    Inventor: Michael A. Vinarsky
  • Patent number: 6113129
    Abstract: A wheeled beach cart construction 10 including a wheeled framework member 20 a support leg member 30 pivotally associated with the lower end of the framework member 20 and dimensioned to support a beverage cooler and a beach chair support unit 13 rotatably associated with the upper portion of the framework member 20, wherein the beach chair support unit 13 includes a pair of extendable and retractable support arm members 40 slidably disposed on a cross-piece element 41 rotatably suspended in the framework member 20.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2000
    Inventors: Monica Dubowski Marques, Marcelo Marques
  • Patent number: 6092768
    Abstract: A new support frame for supporting a cleaning device. The inventive device includes a base having a pair of spaced apart elongate side bars and spaced apart elongate first and second end bars. The end bars of the base are extended between the side bars of the base. The base has ground engaging members downwardly depending therefrom. The frame also includes first and second end members with each end member having a pair of elongate lower arm portions and an elongate upper cross portion. An upper mounting assembly is spaced apart from the base and is interposed between the base and the upper cross portions of the end members. Elongate first and second upper bars are extended between the arm portions of the first end member and are interposed between the upper cross portion of the first end member and the first end portion of the upper mounting assembly. A handle member is extended from the first end member away from the second end member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2000
    Assignee: Sioux Steam Cleaner Corporation
    Inventors: Arden L. Larson, John W. Finger, Gary Spilde
  • Patent number: 6022327
    Abstract: The present invention provides a facial steamer machine with detachable function units, in which all kinds of skin care appliance are independently constructed into a plurality of function units which are adapted to incorporate with the facial steamer machine, so that the user may selectively combine several function units to detachably connect and equip with the facial steamer machine to form a single skin care system. The facial steamer machine of the present invention can also reduce the overall manufacturing cost by utilizing some common components such as the movable stand and the power wiring arrangement. Therefore, the present invention occupies less storage space and operating space. Moreover, it is easier to maintain too.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2000
    Inventor: Henry Ping Chang
  • Patent number: 6019381
    Abstract: A hand truck with a load carrying nose plate usable as a two-wheeled product transporter, and alternatively as a carrier for a fabric receptacle has a two-wheel supported frame assembly mounting a nose plate to project generally perpendicularly. A support assembly connected to the base end of the main frame assembly provides an extension projecting parallelly outwardly beyond the nose plate. A generally rigid receptacle suspension frame system from which the fabric receptacle depends has a device thereon for demountably supporting the outer end of the suspension frame system and a support part on the main frame assembly demountably interfits with and carries the opposite inner end of the suspension frame system. The hand truck in several versions is a convertible hand truck usable in four-wheeled as well as two-wheeled configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2000
    Assignee: Magline, Inc.
    Inventor: Joseph D. Krawczyk
  • Patent number: 6019235
    Abstract: A vertical frame has a lower horizontal bar with opposed ends that pivotably receive the rear portions of two L-shaped members. Forward portions of these L-shaped members have abutments to receive one edge of a roof panel to be supported thereon with another part of the panel resting against the top of the vertical frame. Casters on these L-shaped members allow the rack and its load to be transported. Two of these casters have support posts that are received in slots to limit pivotal motion of the L-shaped members relative to the vertical frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 1993
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2000
    Inventor: Paul J. Ferrigan
  • Patent number: 6003830
    Abstract: A portable engine stand for a motorcycle engine that is particularly adapted for Harley Davidson V-twin engines. The stand includes a frame to support the engine. The frame is mounted on wheels and includes a pull handle for easy portability. A starter mechanism and a battery compartment are also supplied on the stand. Fuel and oil supplies are also provided, so that the engine can be started and operated under normal conditions while mounted on the engine stand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 21, 1999
    Inventor: Roger Egan
  • Patent number: 5971333
    Abstract: A movable self supporting tool implement stand having a separation means for separating, holding and storing tool implements in the vertical position and a mobility means for permitting desired movement of the implement stand to, from and across a work area. The invention accomplishes this by comprising an outer peripheral shell frame and an inner fixed tubular frame having top and bottom surfaces disposed thereon. The outer peripheral shell frame may be a cylindrical bucket and the inner fixed tubular frame is completely removable therefrom to provide a free standing movable self supporting tool implement stand with a separate free standing bucket that may be used at the job sight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 26, 1999
    Inventor: Joseph E. Fiedor
  • Patent number: 5893469
    Abstract: A rack assembly includes two stands each including two upright legs and a supporting section disposed there between. Two connecting rods are each mounted between the two upright legs of a corresponding one of the two stands. At least one supporting rack is mounted between the two connecting rods and includes two side bars each located adjacent to a corresponding one of the two connecting rods and each formed with at least one hook portion defining a recess for receiving an associated connecting rod. At least one retaining ring is fixedly mounted between the supporting section of the two stands.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 13, 1999
    Assignee: Taiwan Nikko Co. Ltd.
    Inventor: Kumiko Nozawa
  • Patent number: 5873763
    Abstract: A movable container which includes a body with a lower portion, a middle portion, and a top portion. The top portion includes a cup, and at least one wheel is rotatably mounted on the lower portion of the body. The wheel contacts a support surface and rotates relative to the body causing the cup to move along the support surface. A brake system is mounted on the body adjacent the at least one wheel for engaging the at least one wheel and restricting rotation the wheel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 23, 1999
    Assignee: AS Promotional Partners Pty Limited
    Inventor: Mathew David Morgan
  • Patent number: 5857685
    Abstract: A hospital support cart for supporting intravenous fluid dispensing systems includes a rectangular frame having a lower base with multiple corners and an upper table with a work surface thereon spaced above the base, the base and the work surface provide generally rectangular periphery. The work surface table provides X and Y axes that intersect at the center of the table work surface and which respectively bisect two parallel sides of the work surface. Each of the axes is parallel to two sides of the table work surface. A plurality of telescoping fluid container support poles are supported by the frame each being vertically oriented and including at least two poles being placed on opposite sides of the Y axis and at least one pole that is placed on one side of the X axis. The frame is preferably wheeled so that the apparatus can be moved about a hospital room or the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 12, 1999
    Inventors: James R. Phillips, Janice F. Phillips
  • Patent number: 5823490
    Abstract: An apparatus for a barbecue support and storage frame system that provides support, mobility, and storage for a barbecue grill. The apparatus includes two c-shaped elements that are equally spaced from one another. The c-shaped elements have upper legs and lower legs. Mounted to the upper supports is the barbecue grill. Attached to the lower legs are wheels and extensions. The wheels allow the user to easily maneuver the barbecue to any desired location whereas the extensions prevent the barbecue from moving when in use. Also attached to the lower legs are shelves. The lower legs are positioned so that they and the shelves do not interfere with the items--food and barbecue accessories--that are placed on the shelves. Shelves are also hinged to the upper legs of the c-shaped elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 20, 1998
    Assignee: MECO Corporation
    Inventor: Steven A. Buono
  • Patent number: 5806865
    Abstract: In a camera pedestal having a pedestal chassis supported on wheels and a separable pedestal column supported in an opening in the pedestal chassis, a camera riser is provided in between the column and chassis, to increase camera lens height without increasing the load and stress on the telescoping column. The camera riser has an upper end adapted to receive the lower end of the pedestal, and a lower end adapted to attach into or onto the chassis, in the same manner as the pedestal column attaches to the chassis, when the riser is not in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 15, 1998
    Assignee: Chapman/Leonard Studio Equipment, Inc.
    Inventor: Leonard T. Chapman
  • Patent number: 5791331
    Abstract: A barbecue support structure is provided. The barbecue support structure includes a main support frame having at least two wheels at a lower end thereof and an upper support member defining at least two upper support surfaces having in a substantially horizontal plane. An intermediate mounting frame is connected to the upper support members, and includes a mechanism for receiving a barbecue unit. The upper support members and the intermediate mounting frame collectively include a mounting mechanism for removably mounting the intermediate mounting frame to the upper support members of the main support frame. The intermediate mounting frame may be remounted to the support members at one of a plurality of different positions on the support members. This allows differently configured barbecue units to be mounted to the intermediate mounting frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 11, 1998
    Assignee: MECO Corporation
    Inventor: Daniel M. Stewart
  • Patent number: 5778953
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for carrying and supporting a portable bench top saw wherein the saw has a body housing a saw blade, the body being generally adapted for four-corner screw attachment downwardly into a table, the apparatus comprising a carrying frame having a transversely adjustable member for receiving a screw for attachment to the saw body in a multitude of transverse locations required thereby. Preferably, the saw also includes an attachable table assembly supported with a downwardly projecting table leg and, preferably, the carrying frame includes a transversely positionable leg receiving member, for receiving the table leg at any of a multitude of transverse locations required thereby.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 1996
    Date of Patent: July 14, 1998
    Assignee: Trojan Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventor: Lawrence D. Braddock
  • Patent number: 5762466
    Abstract: A dolly has a wheeled body (10) with an upwardly-opening recess therein within which is received a rotatable base unit or turret (24) containing the hydraulics for raising and lowering a boom arm (26). The boom arm may be positioned either facing forwardly of the body (10) or laterally of the body. In each case, the boom arm is received within an aperture (30,32,34), the apertures being suitably sized to allow the boom arm to be lowered to a position below the horizontal. The base unit (24) may be lifted out of the recess, and may be used with another body of a different size.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 9, 1998
    Assignee: Grip House Limited
    Inventor: Dennis John Fraser
  • Patent number: 5752543
    Abstract: A drum containment dolly for liquid waste containment drums. The drum containment dolly has a containment vessel having a volume that is greater than the volume of the containment drum carried by the dolly. As such, should a leak form in the drum, the dolly fully retains all the liquid waste leaked from the liquid waste containment drum. Specifically, the drum containment dolly has a polygonal base, a plurality of side panels attached to the base to form the containment vessel, and means for moving the drum containment dolly. In a particular embodiment of the invention, a plurality of wheels are attached to a hexagonal base and the liquid waste containment drum is positioned vertically relative to the hexagonal base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 1996
    Date of Patent: May 19, 1998
    Inventor: Mark R. Groening
  • Patent number: 5617958
    Abstract: A slanted main strut about six feet long is supported by a base having rollers. The top of the slanted main strut allows the base to be rocked back on its rollers for ground transport. Vertical grooves in the slanted main strut support slidable braces. Each brace supports a chosen equipment holder including a golf bag ring, a ski brace, a bicycle support bar, a ball container, and a boot tray.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 1994
    Date of Patent: April 8, 1997
    Assignees: Tamara Laug, Jake Thamm
    Inventors: Tamara Laug, Robert L. Bromley
  • Patent number: 5584672
    Abstract: A low profile positive displacement pump system is disclosed. The pump system includes a gasoline powered engine with a vertically disposed crank shaft. The system also includes a piston pump with at least one horizontally disposed piston, and a pump shaft assembly which mounts onto the crank shaft. A base including a cavity for retaining the pump is provided. The engine mounts directly onto the base, and fixes the orientation of the pump shaft assembly with respect to a driven end of each piston. The pump shaft assembly includes at least one eccentric camming surface for contacting a driven end of the piston and for causing each piston to complete one stroke per revolution of shaft rotation.A high pressure piston pump base is disclosed, comprising a main body including an upper surface, wherein the upper surface is suitable for mounting directly to a mounting flange of a gasoline powered engine having a vertically disposed drive shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 17, 1996
    Assignee: GP Companies, Inc.
    Inventor: Dallas W. Simonette
  • Patent number: 5562091
    Abstract: A hospital bed supported on a wheeled base, and a ventilator supported on a wheeled cart and docked to the base of the bed, the combination of ventilator and bed capable of being rolled as a single unit. The ventilator cart includes a wheeled base, and supports connected to the base for supporting a ventilator, with the supports providing for selective raising and lowering of the ventilator. The hospital bed base is wheeled and has a generally Y-shaped base frame. The outspread arms of the Y-shaped base frame receives the ventilator cart so that the two may be docked together. The ventilator when docked to the hospital bed base falls within the footprint of the bed as projected downwardly onto the floor. A latch secures the ventilator to the bed base. A disabling switch disables the high/low function of the bed preventing the bed from being lowered downwardly onto the ventilator. A power supply mounted to the bed base provides for uninterrupted operation of the ventilator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 8, 1996
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Company, Inc.
    Inventors: L. Dale Foster, Ryan A. Reeder