Convertible Patents (Class 280/30)
  • Publication number: 20100187781
    Abstract: The present invention is a multi-purpose outdoor piece of equipment that combines various features in one design and takes advantage of gravity. In an embodiment it comprises a combination of a cooler or storage bag, two chairs, a table and a rack for an umbrella. The cooler or storage bag stays in a stable orientation due to gravity. The device is quickly assembled into a transport mode and then reassembled into its stationary mode for recreational use. The pull handle can be unscrewed and receive a beach spade to play in the sand. Once assembled into transport mode the device fits comfortably in the trunk of a car and can easily be assembled with the cooler bag slung into position over the axle. The cooler may be used for wet goods like drinks, food, wet wipes and spray bottle and an the upper bag for dry storage like outdoor gear and accessories like keys, sunglasses or other protected items. The cooler bag can also be strapped on as a backpack or a sling bag over your shoulder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2009
    Publication date: July 29, 2010
    Inventor: Pieter Hendrik Coetzee
  • Publication number: 20100187782
    Abstract: A load-carrying dolly having four wheels (6, 7) adjacent the corners of its platform (1) is rendered immobile by conversion to a pallet-like condition by lowering bearers (9, 10, 11) into contact with the floor or ground (24) and then raising the platform (1) slightly to raise the wheels (6, 7) clear of the floor or ground by means of either of two pedals (25, 32), one below each end of the platform (1), with linkage (of either of two forms, not shown) to bars (23) connecting in “slave” pairs of toggle links (20, 21) by means of which the bearers are suspended through beams (33) connecting upward extensions (12, 13, 14) at the ends of the bearers (9, 10, 11), the toggle links in each pair becoming locked by mating abutments (28) coming together when the links have passed slightly beyond in-line position, the mechanical advantage of the depressed pedal (25 or 32) being amplified by that of the pairs of toggle links when passing through in-line positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2007
    Publication date: July 29, 2010
    Applicant: LOADHOG LIMITED
    Inventors: Hugh David Facey, Derek Boaler, John Makin, Brian Edward Shawcross, Leigh Jowett
  • Publication number: 20100164190
    Abstract: A trailer comprising a chassis, a set of wheels for rollably supporting the chassis on the ground, and a rigid container carried by the chassis. The rigid container comprises a floor, a sidewall, an access door for loading/unloading materials into the container, and a convertible rigid roof. The convertible roof is movable between a closed position which permits waste or other materials to be compressed into the trailer, and an open position which permits the trailer to be loaded with bulk goods from the top. The convertible roof includes movable rigid panels, and a locking bar for holding the panels closed and connecting the opposite sidewalls of the trailer to each other against the expansion pressure exerted by loosely compressed materials transported in the trailer. The panels may be rotating panels hinged to a wall, or may be provided as sliding panels running in tracks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2008
    Publication date: July 1, 2010
    Applicant: Titan Trailers, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael Kloepfer
  • Patent number: 7731221
    Abstract: A collapsible and transportable dolly including first and second rigid base portions hingedly secured together at a central location. First and second pairs of wheels secure to underside locations associated with the base portions. First and second substantially rectangular and frame shaped end supports secure in upwardly extending fashion to opposite end locations of the hingedly connected base portions and first and second pairs of top brackets secure in interconnecting and hinged fashion between the end supports, and such that associated angled bracket portions extend from end locations of each of the top brackets and telescopically engaging the end supports. In this fashion, the dolly is converted from a use to a folded storage/transport position by folding the base portions upwardly about the central hinged connection, concurrent with inwardly and downwardly folding the top brackets concurrent with telescoping the angled brackets along end support channels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2010
    Inventor: Suzan L. Bess
  • Patent number: 7731204
    Abstract: The combination scooter/backpack is an article carrying device with the capacity to be converted into a wheeled land vehicle, and therefore has two modes of usage. The article carrying device resembles a conventional backpack with two straps positioned to be placed over the user's shoulders, entitled backpack mode. The wheeled land vehicle functions as a popular collapsible scooter, two wheels mounted upon a board member with propulsion means provided by user's contact with the ground, entitled scooter mode. A horizontal handlebar is positioned at the top of the combination and serves to steer the front wheel during scooter mode. Conversion between backpack mode and scooter mode is accomplished with the raising and lowering of said handlebar and the manipulation of releasable fasteners and latches. In both backpack and scooter modes, a cover circumferentially surrounds the combination scooter/backpack to secure and protect components that are not in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2010
    Inventors: Michael Hughesdon Turner, Ryan Patrick Murphy, Duston E A Stutzman, Kah-Thart Goo
  • Publication number: 20100078973
    Abstract: The dual-chair beach wagon is a rolling cart that can be converted into separately usable beach chairs after a user has finished transporting items with the beach wagon. The cart comprises opposing beach chairs designed with wheels. Beach chairs are removably connected together at opposing ends to form a wagon. When disconnected each chair serves as a standard beach chair. The beach chairs include reconfigurable legs equipped with retractable wheels. In preparation for beach wagon mode, the front legs can be folded up into a recessed locked position to facilitate attachment of the two chairs to form the beach wagon. A rotatable platform joins the axle of one of the chairs to facilitate wagon transport.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2009
    Publication date: April 1, 2010
    Inventor: Robert L. Tyson, III
  • Publication number: 20100032918
    Abstract: An apparatus that can function as a ramp in one position and as a trailer in another position is provided. When the apparatus is in the ramp position, vehicles can be loaded on to or unloaded off of a truck associated with the apparatus. When the apparatus is in a trailer position, the apparatus can transport vehicles secured thereon. The apparatus can be associated with a truck and transported therewith even when the apparatus is in neither the ramp position nor the trailer position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2009
    Publication date: February 11, 2010
    Inventor: Teffy R. Chamoun
  • Patent number: 7658399
    Abstract: A stroller includes at least one adapter, by which a first child seat is configured to be detachably connected to the stroller. The stroller further includes at least one connecting piece, by which a second child seat is configured to be detachably connected to the stroller. The at least one adapter is movable from at least a first position, in which the first child seat is configured to be detachably connected to the adapter, to at least a second position connected to the stroller, in which the second child seat is configured to be detachably connected to the connecting piece.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2010
    Assignee: Cosco Management, Inc.
    Inventor: John Gert Til Van Dijk
  • Patent number: 7658388
    Abstract: The wheeled cart apparatus provides transport of multiple items from a vehicle to a chosen destination. The apparatus features collapsible telescopic legs of which each has a swivel wheel with wheel lock. The upper borders surround substantially the entire rectangular table top. The lower skirts provide teeth for preventing movement of the apparatus when loaded into a vehicle. The grips on the first skirt provided for lifting that side of the apparatus while the casters on the opposite skirt enable ease of apparatus movement with the first skirt lifted. The lockably hinged legs are prevented escape from the collapsed position by the c-clips and the keeper rod. Legs are spaced inwardly from the skirts to aide in apparatus support while legs are extended or collapsed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2010
    Inventors: Ramona Rodriguez, Alex Rodriguez
  • Publication number: 20100019547
    Abstract: This invention is a car seat, which can be easily converted into a stroller by extending a stroller handle and tilting the car seat backwards until a pair of wheels contacts the ground. A pair of wheels is placed on the back surface of the car seat to convert the car seat into a stroller, if and when necessary. and a separate handle will be used to enable the user to tilt the car seat so that the device can be rolled.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2009
    Publication date: January 28, 2010
    Inventors: Melissa Gray, Joseph Gray
  • Publication number: 20090289478
    Abstract: A convertible, multi-purpose children's chair comprising a chair, further comprising a seat and a seat back; front legs inter-related with said seat, wherein said front legs comprise an articulable front leg portion and an unarticulable front leg portion, further wherein said articulable front leg portion and said unarticulable front leg portion are articulable in relation to each other; back legs which are inter-related to said seat, further wherein said back legs are articulably related with said seat back; a wheelbase comprising front wheels and back wheels, wherein said front wheels are inter-related with said front legs and said back wheels are inter-related with said seat and said back legs; and a tray which is inter-related with said seat back, wherein said tray is pivotably connected with said seat back, further wherein said tray further comprises a tray insert rotatable within said tray.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2008
    Publication date: November 26, 2009
    Inventor: Robert Piserchio
  • Publication number: 20090289429
    Abstract: A preferred embodiment of the present invention comprises a collapsible folding stand for use with a horizontally oriented object such as a portable table saw that is attached to the stand wherein the stand has a front and a rear portion and is capable of being manipulated between open and closed positions. In the open position, the top frame is horizontally oriented. In the closed position, the stand is generally vertically oriented as is the top frame. To move the rolling stand from its open position to its closed position, the user needs only to lift the handle and the top frame will then move to its generally vertical closed position where the latching mechanism can then be engaged. Because of the mechanism advantage of the folding mechanism, moving between the open and closed positions in either direction requires very little effort by the user. The preferred embodiment has an integrated support leg that can be selectively positioned and locked to provide increased stability and rigidity for the stand.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2009
    Publication date: November 26, 2009
    Applicants: CREDO TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION, ROBERT BOSCH GMBH
    Inventor: Gary Voong
  • Publication number: 20090189361
    Abstract: A cart system and method are provided, the cart capable of being converted to a table using only components of the cart, the cart including a base, four sides coupled to the base, and at least two wheels coupled to the base. In use, the cart is capable of being converted into a table and at least one seat, utilizing only components of the cart. Additionally, at least one of the wheels is utilized, at least in part, for the at least one seat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2008
    Publication date: July 30, 2009
    Inventor: Greg Reed
  • Patent number: 7547029
    Abstract: A child transport vehicle comprising: a vehicle frame; displacement means depending from the frame; a vehicle attachment connector mounted on the vehicle frame and including a vehicle attachment connection site, the connector and the connection site may be configured to facilitate convertibility and usefulness of the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2009
    Assignee: 634182 Alberta Ltd.
    Inventors: Daniel William Britton, Graham Alexander Lemee, Barry Dean Wylant, Antony William Stephen Gellion
  • Publication number: 20090146387
    Abstract: An apparatus for a hunter having a preformed body with a plurality of adjustable supports to brace the body in an upright position. The device has removable wheels and is foldable for transport. It may be pulled over land or ice. Accessories are an overhead awning and a removable side skirt. The apparatus is easily assembled.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2008
    Publication date: June 11, 2009
    Inventor: Daniel R. Klein
  • Patent number: 7543886
    Abstract: An unique system and method for an improved infant car seat having an integral extra transportation apparatus combining the functionality of a car seat with a stroller into one device. The apparatus generally resembles a conventional infant car seat but with an overhead handle that can be extracted from behind the headrest with a set of two folding legs extending downward and locking in place. Each extended leg has a pair of wheels that when used in conjunction with the handle allows the entire apparatus to serve as an infant stroller in a manner similar to a wheelbarrow. A third brace leg has a stabilizing rubber foot that extends down from behind the seat to allow the apparatus to safely stand unassisted. This novel apparatus and system will permit a care giver to remove the apparatus from a vehicle with the infant remaining in the seat, and by extending the legs into place, transform the apparatus into a stroller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2009
    Inventors: Suzanne Gutierrez-Hedges, Ewward Hedges, Lisa Hubbard
  • Publication number: 20090140504
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a shopping bag with a detachable wheel chassis. Said shopping bag comprises a bag body having bag handles and receiving portion on its bottom; and a wheel chassis connected with the shopping bag body in an inserting manner, which includes a pair of wheels and a shaft on two ends of which the wheels are respectively fitted by means of fixing elements and on which a supporting assembly including a supporting rod, two supporting members and a bracket is provided, and an inserting element is also provided wherein the inserting element can be inserted into the receiving portion of the bag body. Such a shopping bag has the advantages of simple structure producible in various sizes, ease of use, force saving and easily marketed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2008
    Publication date: June 4, 2009
    Inventor: Wai Lun Alan SUN
  • Patent number: 7540507
    Abstract: A child seat and stroller assembly includes a base with a bottom wall and a perimeter wall. A chair includes a seat portion and a backrest portion that is attached to and extends upwardly from a rear edge of the seat portion. The seat portion is removably positioned in the base to prevent movement of the chair with respect to the base. A handle is attached to and extending upwardly from the chair. A wheel apparatus is mounted to the chair. The wheel apparatus includes a plurality of wheels positionable in a retracted position positioned above a bottom surface of the seat portion or in a deployed position extending below the bottom surface. The wheel apparatus is mechanically coupled to the handle. The wheel apparatus is alternately moved between the deployed and stored positions when the handle is actuated with respect to the chair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2009
    Inventor: James M. Kennedy
  • Patent number: 7506921
    Abstract: A convertible car seat/stroller is disclosed. An illustrative embodiment of the convertible car seat/stroller includes a car seat having a seat portion and a backrest portion. A pair of front wheel wells is provided in the seat portion and a pair of rear wheel wells is provided in the backrest portion. A pair of front wheel supports and a pair of rear wheel supports can be selectively deployed between an extended configuration and a folded configuration in which the pair of front wheels is deployed in the pair of front wheel wells, respectively, and the pair of rear wheels is deployed in the pair of rear wheel wells, respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2009
    Inventors: Glenn A. Sigmon, Jr., Rita H. Sigmon, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20090066045
    Abstract: The combination scooter/backpack is an article carrying device with the capacity to be converted into a wheeled land vehicle, and therefore has two modes of usage. The article carrying device resembles a conventional backpack with two straps positioned to be placed over the user's shoulders, entitled backpack mode. The wheeled land vehicle functions as a popular collapsible scooter, two wheels mounted upon a board member with propulsion means provided by user's contact with the ground, entitled scooter mode. A horizontal handlebar is positioned at the top of the combination and serves to steer the front wheel during scooter mode. Conversion between backpack mode and scooter mode is accomplished with the raising and lowering of said handlebar and the manipulation of releasable fasteners and latches. In both backpack and scooter modes, a cover circumferentially surrounds the combination scooter/backpack to secure and protect components that are not in use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2008
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Inventors: Michael Hughesdon Turner, Ryan Patrick Murphy, Duston E. A. Stutzman, Kah-Thart Goo
  • Patent number: 7494149
    Abstract: A support structure for table machine includes a top frame unit holding a table machine, and a folding mechanism movable between an extended position to support the top frame unit in horizontal and a received position to hold the top frame unit in vertical. The folding mechanism has two first legs and two second legs and two first connecting members respectively pivoted to the top frame unit, and two second connecting members and two third connecting members pivotally coupled between the front legs and the first connecting members such that when the folding mechanism is moved toward the receiving position, the first, second and third connecting members are moved with the second legs toward the first legs smoothly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2009
    Assignee: Durq Machinery Corp.
    Inventors: Chia-Sheng Liu, Chen-Yuan Chen
  • Patent number: 7475889
    Abstract: A combination of two folding lounge chairs and a cooler which, in a folded form, acts as a compact lightweight unit for ease of portability. The chairs are folded and connected to the back of the cooler and interlocked with each other to form a compact unit until ready for sitting. In the folded position, the chair frames act as handles for pulling the cooler, which rolls along on a set of wheels. In the expanded position the two chairs swing out on hinges from the back of the cooler, one unfolding to the right side and the other unfolding to the left side in a sitting position. The entire combination of chairs and cooler is constructed of strong but lightweight materials so that the entire assembly, when folded, forms a compact, portable unit that can be easily rolled on wheels by one person.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2009
    Inventors: Harriet Arnett Marmah, Abu Marmah
  • Patent number: 7464957
    Abstract: A stroller that accepts and supports various types of child's car seats is easily converted from its operational state to its storage state by actuating a latching mechanism. The stroller includes a lever which facilitates the removal of the child's car seat. A seat assembly can be attached to the stroller to convert the stroller from a child's car seat carrier to a toddler stroller. The seat assembly remains in the upright position when the stroller is converted from the storage state to the operational state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2008
    Inventors: Ronald K. Worth, Eric G. Pfaff
  • Patent number: 7464956
    Abstract: A foldable frame assembly includes first and second frames pivotally connected to each other and respectively having a wheel-carrying end and a foot end. The tabletop bracing member is pivotally connected to the first frame in proximity of a handgrip portion, and supports a machine thereon such that in a propped up position, the center of gravity of the machine is disposed rearwards from the table top bracing member. The tabletop bracing member has a retaining region brought to engage a retained region on the second frame. The base prop is disposed to sit on the ground surface in the propped up position so as to relieve the frame subassembly of the mass of the machine, thereby facilitating displacement of the frame assembly to a folded or unfolded position. A locking member is disposed to place engagement of the retaining region with a selected one of the first and second retained regions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2008
    Assignee: P & F Brother Industrial Corporation
    Inventors: Yu-Tien Chen, Chi-Yao Chai
  • Publication number: 20080284119
    Abstract: A device that serves multiple purposes by being transformable between various states. In one state, the device operates as a cart such as is typical for transporting items to the beach for fishing or sunbathing. In another state, the device operates as a chair with a back to provide seating for a user. Finally, the device can also be adjusted to a storage state which decreases its size for easy storage. The device can be adjusted between the various states without having to use tools or without having to worry about storing, securing or keeping track of a bunch of lose parts. The device is particular well suited for fishing and can include fishing pole holders, a shade panel and cup holders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2007
    Publication date: November 20, 2008
    Inventor: John Thomas Williamson
  • Patent number: 7451709
    Abstract: A portable cooler and table assembly that may be easily transported in a single, self-contained unit is disclosed. The assembly may be converted for use as a table for a variety of recreational activities, e.g., dining, drinking, games such as ping pong, beer pong, table hockey, card games, board games, preparation for sporting events and meals. The table and cooler may be permanently attached to each other, or alternatively, the cooler may be detachable from the table. The table may fold or collapse to assist in converting the assembly from a compact, lightweight transportable unit into a fully extended and operable table and cooler. The table surface may contain surface features such as grooves, indentations, nets, game pieces, etc. The cooler may comprise any container that is capable of containing ice or some other refrigeration or heating system, e.g., a conventional 54 quart beverage cooler. Alternatively, the cooler may be replaced with a storage container or other storage device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2008
    Inventors: Brian Allen Swartfager, Andrew William Shilling, Christopher David Senard, Michael Joseph Slifko
  • Patent number: 7441783
    Abstract: An easily adjustable cart for transporting loads short distances having a moving bed that is moveable from between upper and lower levels and is mounted on a telescoping frame. The frame extends longitudinally to allow a user to install front and rear trestles in order to raise the bed from the lower level to the upper level and alter the configuration of the cart in order to accommodate loads of varying shapes and sizes. The frame includes a lower support for a handle that prevents bowing when the frame is subjected to heavy loads.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2008
    Assignee: EZ Does It Cart, Inc.
    Inventors: Jack G. Clark, Royal Frederich Monteith
  • Publication number: 20080257225
    Abstract: A portable carriage-table set is provided. The set includes a table having a top surface, a bottom surface and a peripheral edge. The set is able to adopt a folded configuration, a transport carriage configuration, a transport carriage support configuration or a table configuration. The set also includes a first pair of bars, whose ends are respectively and pivotally coupled to the hinge. The set further includes a second pair of bars located below, and pivotally coupled through one of their ends in the vicinity of the middle point of the first pair of bars. A third pair of bars is located over and pivotally coupled through one of their ends to the first pair of bars in a certain point between the middle point and the axis by a second coupling element. Finally, a fourth pair of bars located within the space defined by the first pair of bars, pivotally coupled through one of its ends.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2008
    Publication date: October 23, 2008
    Inventor: Hugo Enrique Chianale
  • Patent number: 7431311
    Abstract: The combination scooter/backpack is an article carrying device with the capacity to be converted into a wheeled land vehicle, and therefore has two modes of usage. The article carrying device resembles a conventional backpack with two straps positioned to be placed over the user's shoulders, entitled backpack mode. The wheeled land vehicle functions as a popular collapsible scooter, two wheels mounted upon a board member with propulsion means provided by user's contact with the ground, entitled scooter mode. A horizontal handlebar is positioned at the top of the combination and serves to steer the front wheel during scooter mode. Conversion between backpack mode and scooter mode is accomplished with the raising and lowering of said handlebar and the manipulation of releasable fasteners and latches. In both backpack and scooter modes, a cover circumferentially surrounds the combination scooter/backpack to secure and protect components that are not in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2008
    Inventors: Michael Hughesdon Turner, Ryan Patrick Murphy, Duston E A Stutzman, Kah-Thart Goo
  • Patent number: 7416193
    Abstract: The carpenter saw transporter assembly (20) includes a rectangular plate (32) with a flange (44) for supporting the saw machine (22). A plurality of wheel assemblies (46) are mounted on the flange (44) for transporting the saw machine (22). A mounting rail (52) has a width (Wt) less than the width (Wp) of the plate (32) and is disposed on the plate (32) and presents male or female undercuts (58) between a top portion (54) and a bottom portion (56). The saw machine (22) includes clamps (28) that can be inserted under and mechanically retained by the undercuts (58). A handle tunnel (62) extends into the mounting rail (52) for disposing a slidable handle (60). A locking mechanism (76) is disposed on the mounting rail (52) for locking the handle (60) in various positions. A plurality of docking strips (82) are disposed on the plate (32) for elevating the position of which the clamps (28) are received and eliminating mechanical contacts between the plate (32) and the cranks (30).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2008
    Inventor: Thomas S. Barnett
  • Publication number: 20080197587
    Abstract: Combination cart and stand device comprised of a main frame assembly, a wheel assembly operatively coupled proximate to one end of the main frame assembly, and inner and outer support members pivotally coupled to the main frame assembly at a location distal from said wheel assembly wherein the main frame assembly, the inner support member, and the outer support member nest together to form a folded cart configuration while the main frame supports a liquid dispensing container which is transported by wheels of the wheel assembly rolling along an underlying surface of the device and wherein the inner and outer support members pivot apart and the main frame assembly pivots to an inverted elevated position for forming a stand configuration for supporting the liquid dispensing container in an elevated liquid dispensing position. Other types of containers can also be employed with the combination cart and stand device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2008
    Publication date: August 21, 2008
    Inventor: Mark Adam Nowak
  • Publication number: 20080197586
    Abstract: A chair with a controllable wheel assembly comprises a chair body having a bottom plate; the chair body being formed with a plurality of openings; a plurality of buckling seats having an approximate U shape with two post; each post of the buckling seat being installed with a guide groove; a side of the buckling seat being formed with a plurality of hooks; between each buckling seat and the bottom plate being formed with a through hole; a plurality of wheel sets being included; and two sides of the movable block having respective sliding grooves; each sliding groove having a plurality of notches for receiving the hooks of the buckling seat so that the movable block is movably combined to the chair body; and thus the movable block is slideable along the guide groove.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2007
    Publication date: August 21, 2008
    Inventor: Wen-Jye Chen
  • Publication number: 20080174078
    Abstract: Devices and methods of transporting a load (e.g., a backpack) over surfaces, such as an uneven terrain, are disclosed. In one instance, a frame and harness designed to attach to a standard backpack are disclosed. The device allows a hiker to pull or carry their backpack. In one embodiment, the cart has a frame with one or more wheels mounted at one end, and one or more handles extending beyond the opposite end. While being used to pull the backpack, the cart can be partially suspended by straps connecting the shoulder harness and the handles, thus freeing the hiker's hands without unduly restricting his/her freedom of movement. The cart can also be designed so that an attached backpack may still be carried in the normal fashion without detaching it from the cart. Other features of such devices, and methods relating to the use of load-bearing devices are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2008
    Publication date: July 24, 2008
    Inventor: Michael R. Dooley
  • Publication number: 20080157491
    Abstract: A stroller is adapted to be connected with a car seat, and includes a stroller frame, a seat portion disposed on the stroller frame and formed with a generally horizontal seat plate, and a footrest disposed pivotally on the seat plate and having a coupling portion. The footrest is pivotable relative to the seat plate between first and second positions. When the footrest is disposed in the first position, it stands on the seat plate such that the retaining member engages the coupling portion to thereby retain the car seat on the stroller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2007
    Publication date: July 3, 2008
    Inventors: Shun-Min Chen, Jian-Qun Li, Haibo Zeng
  • Patent number: 7389997
    Abstract: A combined desk and article carrier assembly for transporting at least one article in one mode and for serving as a work desk in another mode. The assembly includes wheels at its lower end with the upper end including an upwardly telescopical handle assembly for manually moving the frame on its wheels. A desk-top shelf is pivotally connected to an opposite side of the frame near its top end and is adapted to pivot outwardly and upwardly to a generally horizontal position to provide a support surface for supporting a lap top computer or the like. A telescoping support strut is attached to the desk-top shelf for providing additional support thereto in conjunction with a deployable foot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2008
    Inventors: Kenneth R. Johnson, Melissa A. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20080136128
    Abstract: A detachable mobile seat includes a first part connected to a motor; a second part attached to the seat; and two links, each connected to the first part, the second part, and a wheel. The links transfer movement of the first part to the wheels. The first part includes a shaft connected to the motor, and two nuts disposed around the shaft that have screw threads in opposite directions and move along the shaft in response to operation of the motor. Each link includes a first link connected to the second part and to the nut, and a second link connected to the nut and to the wheel. The end of each second link that is nearest the wheel is rotatably connected to a connecting arm that has a rotating bar that rotates the wheel in response to operation of the links.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2007
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Inventors: Yeon Sang Yoo, Ju Young Lee
  • Publication number: 20080136127
    Abstract: A stroller is connected with a car seat, and includes a frame, a seat portion disposed on the frame, and a supporting member mounted to the seat portion. The supporting member is convertible between a supporting state where the supporting member stands on the seat portion, and a retracted state where the supporting member is disposed under the seat portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2007
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Inventors: Shun-Min CHEN, Jun-Xu JIN
  • Publication number: 20080129001
    Abstract: An apparatus that is a multi-purpose device that provides the caretaker of an infant a mobile, collapsible frame that can convert to a stroller, a walker, a high chair, a carrier, a bassinet and a backpack and that can accommodate the placement of car seats made by third party manufacturers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2006
    Publication date: June 5, 2008
    Inventor: Anthony G. Emerson
  • Patent number: 7360784
    Abstract: A reconfigurable, transportable container assembly is provided. Side panels are releasably interconnected with each other and combine with a base panel, and a top panel releasably mates with the side panels. The top panel is combined with the side panels and the base panel to form a transport configuration that defines a closed, transportable, collapsible container, and that is reconfigurable to a nontransport configuration that defines a substantially stationary structure different from the transport configuration. Embodiments can include deployable wheel assemblies and extendible jack assemblies connect to the base panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2008
    Assignee: Ultimate Survival Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Ricky William Stewart, Lee Walker Brillhart, III, Bradley D. Barnard, Jake Levine, Brian Coxon
  • Publication number: 20080078683
    Abstract: A golf bag carrier includes a pivot adjusting unit, at least one strut pivotally coupled to the pivot adjusting unit and adjusted in an angle with respect to a ground by the pivot adjusting unit, at least one wheel coupled to a lower end of the strut to move the golf bag, a fixing plate to which the pivot adjusting unit having the strut and the wheel are fixed, a vertical bar that is fixedly installed on a central portion of the fixing plate, and a fixing unit that is installed on the golf bag to detachably fix the vertical bar on the golf bag.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2007
    Publication date: April 3, 2008
    Applicant: KING TIGER CORP.
    Inventor: Jung-Han KIM
  • Publication number: 20080042379
    Abstract: A collapsible stroller backpack (“CSB”) (100) where the CSB alternately functions as a backpack with an included collapsible stroller, and as a stroller having a container (110). Items in the container need not be removed as the CSB changes from a backpack configuration to a stroller configuration. In the preferred embodiment, when in the backpack configuration the CSB is not designed to be used to carry a child.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2003
    Publication date: February 21, 2008
    Inventor: Fadi Salim Amran
  • Patent number: 7331596
    Abstract: These objects and others are attained by the present invention which provides a collapsible multifunction apparatus, comprising upper and lower sections with a front frame and rear prop legs, where the front frame is pivotably attached by hinges to both sides of the front portions of the upper and lower sections, and the rear prop legs are pivotably attached by hinges to both sides of the rear portions of the upper and lower sections. The hinge positions on both the left and right sides of the collapsible apparatus define (preferably symmetric) foldable left and right side quadrilaterals in which, in each left and right side fully opened quadrilateral, no two lengths are equilateral and no two lengths are parallel, and which collapse to form a substantially flat configuration for storage with nested front frame and rear prop legs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2008
    Assignee: 500 Group Inc.
    Inventors: Paolo Tiramani, Samvit Blass, Adam Courter
  • Patent number: 7311353
    Abstract: An infant seat assembly includes a base member adapted to releasably support an accompanying infant seat member. The base member includes retractable wheels allowing the assembly to be used as a stroller. The infant seat member can be separated from the base member and used as an infant carrier. The infant seat member also includes wheels and an extendable handle allowing it to be used as a pull-style vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2007
    Inventor: Dwight L. Johnson
  • Patent number: 7306243
    Abstract: A multipurpose cooler for storing and transporting items includes a cooler body having an insulated interior and an exterior; a lid connected to the cooler body to permit selective access to the interior; a basket having three walls and a bottom and being slidably connected to the cooler body to slide between a fully extended position forming, with the cooler body, a basket cavity for storing and transporting items and a fully retracted position wherein the basket cavity is substantially nonexistent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2007
    Inventors: Peter Van Horn, Franklin Ray McCarty
  • Patent number: 7306242
    Abstract: The invention provides a device for carrying a golf bag, comprising a frame with a frame bar extending in longitudinal direction along the golf bag, supporting elements attached to the frame or forming an integral part thereof for directly supporting the bag, and detachable fixing means for fixing the golf bag in position against at least a part of said supporting elements, wherein the supporting elements are interconnected by means of a subframe extending outside the golf bag, with the subframe being connected to the frame bar of the frame by means of manually detachable connecting means. The invention furthermore relates to a method for manufacturing such a device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2007
    Inventor: Bernardus Johannes Joseph Maria Bekkers
  • Patent number: 7293792
    Abstract: A transportable booster seat and optional carrying bag are provided. The booster seat has a seat cushion, optional arms on respective sides of the seat cushion, wheels beneath the booster seat in the rear area of the booster seat, and a retractable handle in or adjacent the bottom of the booster seat, extendable in and out of the front area of the booster seat. The carrying bag has at least one storage compartment, a top strap adapted fit over the retractable handle of the booster seat, and optional side straps adapted for securement to the arms of the booster seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2007
    Inventor: Zachary C. Wilson
  • Patent number: 7255355
    Abstract: A portable collapsible stand includes first, second, and third support frames, a work surface frame, and a telescoping strut pivotably connected to the first and work surface frames. The second frame projects perpendicularly from a lower portion of the first frame. A first end of the third frame is rotatably connected to an upper portion of the first frame such that the third frame pivots from a first parallel position to a second perpendicular position with respect to the first frame. An upper portion of the work surface frame is rotatably connected to the upper portion of the first frame. In operation, the stand can assume a collapsed position in which the first, third and work surface frames are generally parallel, and an operating position in which the third frame and first frame are perpendicular and the work surface frame and surface supporting the stand are parallel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2007
    Assignee: MK Diamond Products, Inc.
    Inventors: John Chisholm, Shawn Tsung, Paulo Carrolo
  • Patent number: 7222865
    Abstract: A foldable frame assembly includes a base frame having a wheel-carrying end for mounting a wheel unit, a handgrip end, and an intermediate portion connected to a prop member so as to lift the base frame to a standing position. A tabletop has a front tabletop end pivoted to the intermediate portion for suspending a machine above the ground surface so as to enable a rear tabletop end to turn from a working position to a folded position. A bracing member has an anchoring end pivotally mounted on the wheel-carrying end, and a slidable end coupled with the rear tabletop end such that when the rear tabletop end is turned from the working position to the folded position, the slidable end is turned to be close to the intermediate portion. A rear locking unit is disposed to guard against movement of the slidable end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2007
    Assignee: P & F Brother Industrial Corporation
    Inventors: Yu-Tien Chen, Qing-Yao Cai, Ya-Ling Hung
  • Patent number: 7222866
    Abstract: A child's wagon is provided with a mobile base portion and a body portion that define a large inner cavity for storing various articles. Head, neck and tail assemblies may be provided so that the wagon resembles a desired animal. A frame assembly provides the head and neck with realistic movement when the wagon is moved. A cover for the wagon's inner chamber may be shaped like a saddle to support one or more children. Additional accessories such as saddlebags, bottle holsters, and a coiled cord pacifier may be provided. The tongue may be pulled manually or disassembled into a tow bar to be pulled by other motive devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2007
    Inventors: James G. Cahoj, Kendal K. Cahoj
  • Patent number: 7213829
    Abstract: A table saw cart comprised of a framework of a carrier containing multiple lateral and longitudinal frames, a foldable frame and a set of front wheels; those longitudinal frames being movable for adjustment to compromise the size of the individual machine; expansion and elevation brackets adapted to both sides of the carrier providing effective positioning for the work piece by eccentric locking device adapted with a handle, gravity self-locking device, and rotary limiting frame; elevated extension rods on both sides of the front legs of the cart firmly securing the cart when erected; erection of cart being controlled by a pull with three sets of locking pin; and a hidden leg being provided to the front wheels of the cart to lift up the rubber wheels out of the ground when the cart is stretched out.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2007
    Assignee: Super Made Products Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: San Ching Wu