Abstract: A device which is convertible between a motorcycle trailer, a motorcycle sidecar and a snowmobile trailer. The device is provided with brakes when used in conjunction with a motorcycle.

Abstract: An infant seat which converts from a car seat into a stroller. The infant seat comprises a chair connected to a wheel frame on which the wheel set is mounted. The wheel set consists of front and rear wheels connected by a linking means. When the wheel frame is in a stowed condition, it supports the chair in either a forward-facing or rearward-facing car seat configuration. The wheel set is stowed behind or below the chair while the car seat is secured to the automobile seat by the automobile safety belts threaded through the wheel frame. To convert the car seat into a stroller, the wheel frame rotates about its pinned connections to the chair to simultaneously deploy the linked front and rear wheels. The chair back reclines with respect to the chair bottom to convert the stroller into a carriage. Modifications of the wheel frame allow the infant seat to be converted into an infant rocker. Accessories such as a sun shade and footrest also extend from the chair.

Abstract: A baby stroller comprising a seat portion and a frame portion separable from the seat portion. The stroller seat comprises a concave front portion forming a seat and a pair of opposite retaining walls. A flexible safety belt serving both as fastening means and buffer means is provided on the stroller seat. A pivotally adjustable U-shaped stand, which enables the stroller seat to be positioned as a seat or a bed without the stroller frame attached to, is provided on the back of the stroller seat. The stroller frame is collapsable and can be folded into a compact volume when not in use. The assembly and disassembly of the stroller seat and the stroller frame can be easily achieved by turning a couple of engagement members.

Abstract: A baby carrier device which is convertible to function as either a baby stroller or as a baby backpack.

Abstract: A combination car seat and stroller having a plurality of wheels which are pivotable between a first, lowered position for use as a stroller and a second, raised position for use as a car seat. An extendable handle is provided for pushing the apparatus when the wheels are in the first, lowered position. A spring or clip is provided for locking the wheels in the first, lowered position for use as a stroller. The wheels are pivoted to a second, raised position to allow the apparatus to be placed on the seat of an automobile, an airplane seat, or other surface. Slots in the arms of the chair are provided for releasably engaging the apparatus with the seatbelt of the automobile or airplane seat. The apparatus is provided with a selectably extendable footrest whch can be retracted when the wheels are pivoted to the second, raised position.

Abstract: A convertible type vehicle body structure comprising a main roof structure, a first roof section pivotally connected to the rear end portion of the main roof structure at the front end portion, a second roof section connected to the rear end portion of the first roof section at the front end portion by hinge, a rear deck structure to which the second roof section is pivotally connected at the rear end portion wherein the first and second roof sections displaceably carried by the body structure so as to displace to take plural positions so that the volume of the passenger compartment can be changed without an open roof condition.

Abstract: Collapsible fishing gear and load bearing carriage having a reinforced cycle frame upon which are mounted an articulated handle and seat joined together, also having a carton and the like storage area as well as implement securing elements. The carriage is supported both for mobility and stationary sporting utility, and in the latter mode its utility components are balance mounted, relative to three ground engaging supports.

Abstract: A collapsible infant seat and stroller includes a central frame support having straps so that the frame may be carried as a backpack. A lower part of the frame includes wheels which may be moved between a first inactive position and a second active position. A handle-bar is provided which is pivotably attached to the upper part of the frame so that it may be positioned in a folded position, so that its length is adjacent the length of the frame, and a handle-bar position so that the frame may be pushed along the ground by means of the wheels. A seat is provided which is supported by a seat support member which is pivotably fixed to the upper part of the frame so that the seat may be positioned in an active position and an inactive position. A stabilizing leg is also provided so that the device may be used as a stationary seat.

Abstract: A convertible carriage including a superstructure with a seat for carrying a person to be transported, and a number of wheels. The wheels are rollably supported by wheel support structure which is movably interconnected with the superstructure. The superstructure is rollably transportable when the wheel support structure and wheels are in an extended position. The carriage further includes a device for relocating the wheels concurrently between the extended position and a retracted position in the superstructure.

Abstract: The disclosure shows a beach caddy comprising a vertical frame assembly, a hinged chair rack, a hinged platform and a hinged table leg frame. The vertical frame assembly consists of an upper and a lower section connected at two vertical members, rectangular in cross section, by hinges. Each of the vertical members increases in depth at its lower end to form a storage space in conjunction with a rear and front panel and an upper and lower cross-member, the upper cross-member having circular orifices of sufficient diameter to allow protrusion therethrough of the shafts of standard beach umbrellas and standard fishing poles. To the face of the vertical members of the frame are permanently affixed table panels each located approximately adjacent to and flush with the next for use, when the vertical frame assembly is deployed in a horizontal position, as a table. An axle with a wheel on each end is attached to the front of the rear panel by two axle brackets.

Abstract: A device which carries the life supporting devices of a bedridden patient that cooperates with the footboard of the bed in a manner such that the weight of the assemblage is generally centered with respect to a cross section of the footboard so that there is very little twisting movement. The device includes a table-like surface for supporting life support devices. W-shaped flanges which cooperate with the headboard and wheels that allow the entire assembly to be rolled to another location. A first group of brackets hold the I.V. poles when they are in use, and a second group are provided whereby the I.V. poles can be used as handles.

Abstract: A combination seat for use as a stroller and a safety car seat for children. The combination seat has telescoping legs with wheels and pivotable telescoping handles which may be extended to function as a stroller or retracted and pivoted to became a child safety car seat. The seat is a one piece molded impact resistant plastic shell to which the telescoping legs and pivotable telescoping handles are attached. The seat has seat belt receptacles for securing the seat in an automobile when used as a child safety car seat. A combined armrest or canopy is disclosed for use either as a stroller or as child safety car seat. The canopy/armrest is comprised of material wrapped about spindle which functions as a armrest. The material may be unwound from the spindle and attached on one end to the seat to function as a canopy. The canopy/armrest may also be moved to a non-interfering position for placing a baby and removing a baby from the combination seat.

Abstract: A convertible car seat/stroller with separately pivotable front and rear sets of legs is disclosed. The seat back has a removable panel that may be secured above the seat to form a visor. When in the collapsed car seat form the legs fit neatly under the seat bottom with the visor stored in the seat back.

Abstract: An accessory for a baby doll constituted by a seater module that is combinable with a carriage module. The seater module includes a strap-in rockable cradle for the doll and a bail-type handle therefor which can be set at any desired angle relative to the cradle or disconnected therefrom. The seat module is selectively operable in the following modes: a hand carrier mode in which the handle is upright, making it possible for a child to carry the cradled doll; a car seater mode in which the handle is at an easel angle relative to the cradle so that the module may be rested on a car seat; a table seater mode in which the handle rests on a table surface and the cradled doll is seated adjacent thereto; and a rocker mode in which the handle is removed. When the seater module is combined with the carriage module, the accessory is then capable of functioning in a baby carriage mode or in a stroller mode.

Abstract: A carrier apparatus for transporting infants in a seated position is comprised of a framework equipped with four wheels, and a seat embraced by the framework. The wheels are adapted to be deployed for rolling support of the apparatus whereby the apparatus functions as a stroller. The wheels can also be moved to raised positions beneath the seat, whereby the apparatus functions as a automobile safety restraint seat. In the restraint seat mode of function, the apparatus is held to the automobile seat by a telescopically descendable pushing handle, and an opposed anchoring bar disposed at the bottom rear of the framework.

Abstract: A multi-purpose foldable stroller for an infant, which has a retractable pushing bar and a folding rear rod to permit conversion into a baby holder, back-mounted infant carrier, an infant seat or car seat, or an infant bed and being of light weight, safe, portable, and being readily storable.

Abstract: A combination automobile infant seat and baby stroller assembly that allows the automobile infant seat to be easily and quickly converted to a conventional baby stroller. The conversion is accomplished by a retractable wheel and fender assembly. When the invention is in the infant seat configuration, the wheels and fenders are in the retracted position allowing the wheels to serve as a stable platform. When it is desired to use the invention as a baby stroller, it is removed from the vehicle compartment and the wheel and fender assembly is pressed downwardly to cause the wheel locking mechanism to lock the wheels in place. The invention also features an infant seat attachment base that allows various models of infant seats to be safely secured and angularly adjusted. Two other designs are also disclosed where each employ a different type of wheel retracting and extending mechanisms.

Abstract: A collapsible hut useful, in particular, for ice fishing comprises wall and roof panels which can be releasably secured together in a first assembly to form the hut and in a second assembly to form parts of a container. Skis and/or wheels are provided for supporting the container for travel over the ground, so that the hut can readily be transported to remote locations. When the hut is collapsed, the panels can be packed flat to form a very compact storage package.

Abstract: A child carrier comprised of a seat-mounting frame and a lower wheel frame assembly depending downwardly from the mounting frame, the wheel frame assembly including front and rear wheels supported for downward extension from the wheel frame assembly, and a seat portion disposed on the seat mounting frame. A handle has side frame portions extending from opposite sides of the seat-mounting frame terminating in a hand-engaging, angled end extending rearwardly from the side frames with the handle member pivoted to the seat mounting frame for pivotal movement of the handle about a horizontal axis from a first position in which the handle extends rearwardly from the seat mounting frame when used as a stroller to a position in which the handle is directed downwardly from its pivotal connection to the seat mounting frame such that the angled end thereof is disposed beneath the wheels in order to support the carrier on a car seat when used as a car seat carrier.

Abstract: A stroller including the known and accepted structure of wheels (6,10), handle (4) and a rigid frame (2, 8, 12, 14, 20, 22, 26) which supports a baby containing seat (34), enhanced by the fact that several selected ones of the individual elements (12, 14, 20, 22) comprising the frame which are rigid when in use, are selectively articulated and folded back on themselves or have their ends slideably (162,180) engaged to allow movement of the end of one member (160,176) along the length of the other member (172,150) allowing movement to a substantially parallel configuration, lessening the exterior dimension and permitting the stroller to be used as a back and shoulder supported carrying device, and further capable of being totally collapsed to a relatively flat non-bulky condition for storage.

Abstract: A main body of an industrial truck is formed with mounting bracket sections to which an instrument assembly and counterweight for a tractor and a mast assembly and counterweight for a forklift truck are selectively mountable, so that the industrial truck serves as the tractor and the forklift truck. Additionally, a top panel having an operator's seat is mounted on the main body in a manner to be turnable end for end in accordance with the intended purposes.

Abstract: A front wheel-mounted cart having a chassis including a pair of forward side members and a pair of rearward side members, the side members of one pair telescoping into the side members of the other pair. It then serves as a truck for transporting bulky loads. A barrow may be mounted on the chassis in a removable manner by the telescoping action of the chassis side members. The barrow has a handle bar which, when in one position and secured to the chassis, serves to move the cart about and, once the barrow is freed from the chassis, serves for using the barrow as a shovel by pivoting the handle into a shoveling position.

Abstract: Apparatus for converting a conventional car seat including a wheeled structure removably attached to the car seat for converting the same to a stroller. In one embodiment, the original car seat can be provided with attaching structure permanently attached thereto for quickly and easily connecting or removing the wheeled structure. In another embodiment, structure for carrying out the same can be added to the original structure.

Abstract: A hydraulically operated trailer for transporting heavy equipment to a remote operational site, and for lowering the trailer platform and equipment to ground level for operation. A plurality of hydraulic jack assemblies raise or lower the trailer platform. The trailer has a hydraulically operated rear truck dolly which is moved within a track-lined guideway by a push-pull hydraulic ram, so as to be readily moved from under the trailer platform for lowering of the platform. The truck dolly remains pivotally attached to the trailer platform when the same is lowered to ground level.

Abstract: A stroller base (A) detachably receives a seat structure (B) therein. The base includes forward wheel assemblies (12), rearward wheel assemblies (14) for rollably supporting the base, and wheel lock structures (60) for selectively locking the rear wheels against rotation. An upper base frame portion (20) is collapsable to a folded position (FIG. 3) and raiseable to a seat structure receiving position (FIG. 2). The upper base frame portion includes a channel guide (30) having a transverse slot (38) therein. The detachable seat structure includes a seat frame (80) with a plurality of patient supporting pads (90, 92, 94, 96) adjustably mounted thereon. Handles (84) selectively enable an attendant to lift a rearward portion of the detachable seat structure. A transverse seat frame member (88) is selectively received in the channel guide slot as the seat structure is positioned thereon and selectively lifted out of the channel guide slot as the seat is lifted therefrom.

Abstract: A combination carrier, chair, and lounge/table assembly is disclosed formed from two frames having portions thereof that extend out of the planes of the frames. The frames are pivotable through 180.degree. from a collapsed position to a fully opened position. The frames may be maintained in an intermediate approximately 120.degree. spaced position by a strut joining the two frames. The strut is releasable with respect to one of the frames to serve as a pulling handle for the carrier, which includes wheels and skids.

Abstract: This invention is a combination stepladder and hand truck apparatus having a ladder support frame assembly pivotally connected to an upper portion of a hand truck support frame assembly and further including a support and lock plate assembly and a wheel support assembly which are both connected to a lower portion of the hand truck support frame assembly. The ladder support frame assembly includes a basic support frame with a support handle member at one end portion thereof and interconnected by axially spaced support step assembly. The support step assembly includes a lock or latch step member which is operable to support a user thereon and conjointly locks with the hand truck support frame assembly in a rigid condition when in the stepladder usage condition. The support and lock plate assembly includes a support plate member which is pivotally mounted on a support shaft member which, in turn, is secured across a lower portion of the hand truck support frame assembly.

Abstract: A combination portable dolly and collapsible stool for transporting photography equipment and the like, and for providing an elevated platform for taking photographs. The legs of the stool are pivotally mounted at opposite ends of a rectangular box platform and are braced by members (which may be U-shaped) that are pivotally secured to vertical portions of the stool legs and which have free ends that are secured by a latching means in either extended leg bracing position or in collapsed carrying position.Rollers are mounted on the exterior of the legs adjacent the pivots so that when the legs are collapsed the rollers support the base platform as a dolly. In such collapsed condition, the legs rest within each other and are secured together by an interlocking means.

Abstract: The invention is a cart which has a hollow base portion for the storage of articles and which also provides a seat. An elongated handle is pivotally mounted on the base with a draw bar at one end and with wheels mounted on the opposite end. The handle has three positions. When it is fully extended it is swung to a cart pulling position which moves the wheels downwardly from the base to provide a wheeled cart with storage. When the handle in its extended position is turned to a second and generally vertical position the wheels are raised and a back rest is provided for the seat. In the third position, the handle folds into sections so that the entire cart assembly occupies a space only slightly larger than the base for being carried in a car trunk or otherwise.

Abstract: A utility cart has features that allow it to be used over rough ground and stairways. The cart is a two wheel cart, with a base plate that projects forwardly for balancing the cart upright. The cart is rolled by tilting it rearwardly with handles. The cart has a back plate that is mounted across the frame and has a number of retainers for releasably retaining storage bins. Side plates are located on the sides of the base plate and back plate. The side plates have retainers for holding tools. Brackets on the insides of the side plates will receive a shaft for holding a spool of wire. The brackets will also receive a rung. The cart can then be used as a ladder. Braces extend rearwardly from the axle for facilitating moving the cart over stairways. A cover fits over the upper and front edges of the side plate to provide a secure enclosure. The cover can be moved to an open position where it will also serve as a temporary work table.

Abstract: Combi-equipment functioning as transport cart and ladder, particularly boat-ladder, said equipment comprising a main frame (1) supported by wheels (9, 10) and a load-carrying member, said main frame comprising two elongate, substantially parallel side frame pieces (2, 3) and upper and lower end frame pieces (4, 5), joining the side frame pieces, as well as a number of transverse stays between the side frame parts.

Abstract: A foldable, portable bicycle in which the handlebar, is elongated post, the seat assembly, the pedal crank and the frame are foldable quickly and easily into a compact and regular-shaped package that is easily portable and storable, and are unfoldable with similar speed and ease into a safe, durable and comfortable bicycle that accommodates adults of normal size. The frame is designed with a low profile that is substantially the same in height and thickness as the dimensions of the wheels and their supports, and the handlebar and seat assemblies extend upwardly to normal height, but fold and collapse in novel ways, along with the pedals, to substantially within the confines outlined by the folded frame.Unique quick-release latches are provided for the handlebar post, the seat post sections, the frame hinge and the pedal hinges, and the pedal cranks are specially designed for effective performance and easy, compact folding.

Abstract: A trailer comprises a container supported between a pair of scissors lifts having first and second arms movable about a pivot by a ram. The arms support the container by a pair of rollers and a mounting lug. The mounting lug comprises a lug on the container for engagement with a pair of U-shaped slots, a tilt slot and a lift slot. The lug engages the lift slot when the trailer is to be lifted. For tilting the lug engages the tilt slot thereby causing the rollers to disengage the container to permit tilting.

Abstract: A multiple purpose wheel chair having a lower wheeled carriage and an upper invalid support chair detachable from the carriage for manually transporting and supporting an invalid in bed or for being bathed or for other purposes.

Abstract: A lounge chair assembly is made covertible by wheel assemblies which clamp to the lounge chair frame and stow out of the way by simple adjustment of the clamp portion of the wheel assembly.

Abstract: A novel game carrier disclosed for conveniently transporting game away from the hunt site. The game carrier comprises a pair of rail members wherein each rail member further comprises a plurality of telescoping tubular sections. The tubular sections are movable from a nested position for compact storage and to an extended position for transporting game. Detachable pins extend through registering bores in the tubular sections to lock them together in their extended position and simultaneously secure a plurality of cross supports between the rail members. In use, the game is tied to the rail members and cross supports while a pair of wheels are rotatably mounted to one end of the rail members to facilitate transporting the game from the hunt site.

Abstract: A multi-purpose assembly is constructed to be arranged from a compact folded position into a portable chair and container. The assembly includes a pair of sidewall members each having side arms pivotally connected at one end to opposite sides of a base. Telescoping assemblies are connected to the other ends of the side arms between common sides to secure the sidewall members in an upright position and to permit their rotation into a folded position overlying the base. The multi-purpose assembly is arranged into a portable chair and container from the compact folded position by rotating one or both of the sidewall members into the upright position. Movement of the multi-purpose assembly over loose terrain, such as sand and the like, is assisted by a ribbed roller secured adjacent to one side of the base.

Abstract: A shoulder-carriable cart comprising: a frame; a pair of wheel supports fitted over the frame in such a manner that they can either be rotated or held immovable; wheels, each mounted to and projecting from one side of the wheel support; pins projecting from the frame; and grooves formed in the wheel supports to receive the pins to hold the wheels immovable. A buckle through which a waist belt is inserted is provided to each wheel support on the side opposite to that where the wheel is mounted.

Abstract: The invention relates to the chassis of a public works machine, constituted by a central frame joined with two side-members.After assembly with the two side-members, the central frame constitutes a girder comprising a lower plate, an upper plate, two cross-plates, and two longitudinal plates, which plates are joined together as follows:each cross-plate to the upper plate, to the lower plate and to each one of the longitudinal plates,and the upper plate and the lower plate to the longitudinal plates, so as to constitute a closed compartment.The invention finds an application in the construction of a chassis for a mechanical shovel.

Abstract: A transportable body has side plates mounted thereon which are movable between box and seat positions. In the box position, the side plates cooperate with the body to form a box for converting the vehicle to a load carrying vehicle. Also, in this box position, an elongated handle member has one end pivotably connected to the body and extends outwardly therefrom for pulling the vehicle. In the seat position, the side plates cooperate with the body to form a seat for converting the vehicle to a ride-on vehicle. In this seat position, the handle member is coupled to and extends substantially at right angles to the body.

Abstract: A handtruck having a collapsible supporting surface adaptable for converting the handtruck into a portable work table. The handtruck is provided with a toe blade extender pivotal between folded and operative positions adjacent to the standard toe blade of the handtruck. The toe blade extender has dual functions. First, in its operative position parallel to and in abutment with the toe blade, it enables the handtruck to handle bulky loads. Second, in an intermediate position between its folded and operative positions, it serves as a support for a planar supporting surface which is pivotally attached to the handtruck frame at the opposite end thereof from the toe blade extender and serves as a work table when pivoted away from the handtruck frame and supported by the toe blade extender.

Abstract: A portable workstand for power tools and the like which is convertible from a tool utilization condition to a portable condition wherein a wheel and a pair of handles extend therefrom for wheelbarrow-like portability. The handles are connected to the wheel in an arrangement such that pivotal movement of the handles from unextended and depending positions to their extended positions moves the wheel from a retracted position within a cavity in the stand to its extended position. A hand brake for the wheel is provided and provision is also made for releasably retaining the handles in their extended positions against inadvertent movement therefrom.

Abstract: The upper works of a boom machine such as a crane is supported for rotation about a vertical axis on a lower portion of modular construction. The lower portion comprises a hub-like member having four leg module holders which are equidistant from said axis and spaced around it at uniform intervals and to each of which a leg module is detachably securable. To outer ends of the leg modules can be secured pad modules or extension leg modules that have ground engaging pads at their outer ends; or laterally opposite pairs of leg modules can be detachably connected to crawler modules. The hub-like member also has a pair of body module holders at opposite sides thereof, each laterally intermediate a pair of leg module holders, to which wheeled transporter modules can be detachably secured. Alternatively, with crawler modules installed, a hydraulic power module for energizing them can be secured to one body module holder.

Abstract: This invention discloses a combination of a vaulting box and a wooden horse used as means of plaything for infants, the interior of the vaulting box serving as a receptacle. The upper structural frames may all be received into the lower structural frames so that they may be conveniently stored and carried.

Abstract: Two frame sections are hingedly attached at their top and each frame section contains a pair of wheels at the bottom. One of the frame sections consists of a pair of laterally spaced parallel side rails having horizontal steps disposed therebetween. The other frame section contains a pair of parallel spaced channel bars on which ride a vertically movable platform. The platform can be hoisted along the channel bars by use of a hand crank and winch assembly. The two frame sections can be folded together for use as a conventional hand truck or the frame sections can be folded apart and the wheels locked for use as a stepladder.

Abstract: A hand truck comprises a frame having handles at its rear end, wheels attached at least to the front end of the frame on opposite sides of its bottom, and a load support provided on the upper side of the frame and mounted on the frame shiftably longitudinally of the frame. Loads can be transferred from the truck, for example, to the bed of a light van positioned at some distance above the ground or from the bed to the truck by raising or turning down the truck on the principle of the lever, with the load support attached to the frame at a position corresponding to the level of the bed. The truck can be connected in a slanting position to the bed by a connector attached to the rear end of the frame to take loads from the vehicle along the truck as by a chute. The frame is foldable into two. The truck is usable also as a stepladder when the frame is held in an inverted V-shaped half-unfolded position by a holder.

Abstract: Apparatus for use both as a platform for drum-set performances and as a carrier for such a set. The apparatus consists of a rectangular bottom section with two or more side members hinged thereto for raising to a vertical position or lowering to a horizontal position. Castors are attached to at least two of such side members so that when they are raised, the castors extend downward from the bottom section, and when lowered, the castors are retracted above the bottom section. With the side members raised, the drum-set can be placed upon the bottom section, and the entire unit rolled, or carried by provided handles. With the side members lowered, the drum-set can be placed upon the bottom section and side members, and the apparatus used as a performance platform.

Abstract: A hand truck having side frame rails which are hinged near the center to fold and act as ground engaging stabilizers for supporting the structure in a step stool configuration. Cross braces between the frame rails serve as steps and the bed of the truck becomes the top platform of the step stool. The truck has a retractable extension bed, which, in the step stool configuration, interlocks with the folded frame rail portion to form a rigid triangular braced structure. Normal use of the unit as a load carrying hand truck is not compromised by the step stool forming elements.

Abstract: A device comprising a side frame configuration with versatile utility to be used as a child carrier attachable to a person's back, as a base supported baby seat, as a stroller or as a baby resting bed when the frame configuration is angularly moved to provide for such different uses. Also an extension frame is included as a part of the side frames and is coactively pivoted and latched to the side frame configuration to facilitate each of the above-mentioned uses of the device.

Abstract: A unitary double-halved shipping container is provided with a wheel well, and detachable arms and wheel assembly to convert the container into a wheelbarrow configuration. This permits ease of handling and maneuvering at low cost in view of the quickly detachable arms and wheel assembly. Integral slots are provided in the container body which accommodate the prongs of a conventional fork lift truck should movement of a number of containers be desired or should the distance of movement be such as to be more conveniently done by fork lift machinery. The halves of the containers are nestable and the slots accommodate securing or shipping straps. The wheel assembly includes a U-shaped spring member, the ends of which are brought together for ease of insertion and release of the wheel. The U-shaped spring member is also provided with a number of outwardly projecting sharp protrusions to secure the wheel assembly to the container when the ends of the U-shaped member are released.