Abstract: A creeper apparatus for use on rough uneven terrain includes body means having an anterior portion and a posterior portion, wherein the anterior portion and the posterior portion are spaced in an angular relationship at a juncture between the anterior and posterior portions; axle means fixedly connected to the body means in close proximity to the juncture between the anterior and posterior portions, the axle means having a first end and a second end extending transversely outwardly from the body means; wheel means including a pair of opposing wide tread resilient wheels, one rotatable mounted on each of the first and second ends of the axle means; and stabilizing means connected to the posterior portion of the body means.

Abstract: An adjustable display base primarily for use in retail stores such as supermarkets to hold merchandise. The adjustable display base includes four equal frame members, located at the corners of the device, that support the merchandise. The base can expand at least in the x- and y-directions to accommodate merchandise of various sizes. A system of telescoping dowels and legs permits such expansion. Expansion in the z-direction is also possible. A removable center plate, supported by the frame members, provides a flat surface in the horizontal (x-y) plane for supporting merchandise. The display base is mobile, permitting the merchandise to be moved easily without having to remove the merchandise from the base. Casters enable such movement of the display base.

Abstract: A trailer (10) for the recovery of vehicles has a drawbar (12) having first and second sections (14,16) hinged together at adjacent ends, about a horizontal transverse axis; the first section (14) of the drawbar (12) has a ball cup (24) by which it may be secured to a towing hitch (100) of a recovery vehicle, the second section (16) of the drawbar (12) has a pair of arms (30) pivotally mounted adjacent the end thereof remote from the end hinged to the first section (14), the arms (30) are pivotal between a stowed position in which they are disposed parallel to the drawbar (12) and a deployed position in which they are disposed coaxially of one another on an axis transverse to the longitudinal axis of the drawbar (12); a pair of wheel pans (50) are mounted and able to slide, one on each of the arms (30), the wheel pans (50) are interconnected to the second section (16) of the drawbar (12) by a linkage mechanism (60, 62), so that when the arms (30) are in the stowed position, the wheel pans (50) are slid inward

Abstract: A shopping cart carrier attachment for carrying at least one child, the child carrier having a main body with an entrance and a support platform or seat to support the child, the main body being removably attachable to the basket of the cart and to the lower frame of the cart such that the main body extends forward from and is suspended from the front of the cart. Most preferably, the child carrier is configured as a real world object, such as a vehicle.

Abstract: A wheeled device useful for transporting and storing a wide variety of cargos, including cartons, crates, boxes and the like and which finds special utility in transporting and stowing musical equipment, such as amplifiers and speakers. The instant device includes vertical and horizontal elements, and further includes support arms having a variable width by which the cargo may be grasped and firmly held in place on the device. Use of a device according to the invention causes optimization of floor space required to store items on a moveable base.

Abstract: A collapsible support structure has pairs of leg members (17) pivotally joined intermediate their length in crossed fashion by a connection member (18) that is capable of sliding longitudinally with the pivotal joint as the leg members extend in a scissors—like manner to support an object.

Abstract: A stand for coolers or insulated ice chests can be readily assembled and disassembled for transport and storage without tools. Front and rear frame members of bent tubing are joined to side members of bent tubing by threaded fasteners and wing nuts. The stand may be provided with wheels. It may be provided with a first bottle rack that is suspended from its front member. A second bottle rack may be suspended from a side frame member.

Abstract: Disclosed is a combined golf bag and golf cart. A support mechanism thereof comprises a lower support tube, an abutment tube, two link arms, a lower coupling tube, an upper support tube, a sliding tube, an upper coupling tube, and a retractable handle assembly. A pressing of a push button by a finger of one hand grasping a handle will unlock a wheel assembly for extending wheels outwardly prior to transporting along a playing field.

Abstract: A foldable creeper has a rolling mechanism coupled to connectors that couple a seat support and back support. A locking mechanism may be provided that retains the creeper in an open position.

Abstract: A kit used for mobilizing heavy objects such as items of furniture, boxes, appliances, etc. The apparatus is based on a plurality of rigid support structures, or “shoes”, which are to be inserted under the corners of the item to be moved. Those support structures carry longitudinal and transverse conduits which can accept long, rigid link members, such as rods. The rods or link members are fastened to each other by screw-like threads, and are finally fastened to the conduits in the shoes. The net result is the formation of a rigid “cage” around the item to be moved. Each of the shoes is equipped with a wheel that is originally elevated above the ground plane. By lifting the rigid cage slightly on each side, the wheels will drop vertically and remain engaged. The cage, carrying the heavy object, can then be moved effortlessly.

Abstract: A tool organizer is disclosed. According to one embodiment, the tool organizer comprises a frame and a plurality of wheels attached to the frame. The tool organizer also includes a tool storage structure supported by the frame. The tool storage structure comprising a plurality of storage panels, each storage panel comprises at least one tool fastener and associated tool indicia for securing and identifying a specific tool. The plurality of storage panels are movable with respect to one another between a closed configuration and an open configuration. A modular tool organizer, a tool set transportation system, a tool bag and a method for inspecting a set of tools stored within a tool organizer are also disclosed.

Abstract: A saddle rack for transporting one or more saddles includes a vertical frame attached to a base frame, where the base frame has an expandable portion that telescopes out from the vertical frame. Saddle arms for supporting saddles are pivotally connected to the front of the vertical frame allowing them to swing into horizontal position and then fold down into a vertical position. Also attached to the vertical frame is a strut that is also pivotally connected to the front face of the vertical frame. The strut swings up to support the saddle arm when it is in the horizontal position. The saddle rack also includes a locking mechanism for attaching the saddle rack to a standard dolly. The use of the saddle rack in combination with the dolly allows for easy transport of the saddle rack. The saddle rack also has portions for carrying additional accessories needed for use of equestrians including a tack holder, a basket and a muck bucket clip.

Abstract: A front and rear wheel assembly having an axle housing with a wheel rotatable on a shaft at each end of the axle housing and a connecting member connecting a central portion of each axle housing. A right and left side upright support frame affixed to a top surface of each axle housing between the connecting member and the wheel. The upright support frames each have multiple engagement ridges on a top surface and side edges adjacent the top surface. A movable planar platform is slidably mounted with its C-channels enclosing the side edges of the support frame. A latch portion of the movable planar platform having a downwardly directed spike engaging the engagement ridges on the support frame. Lifting of the latch allows movement in or out of the planar platforms with respect to the connecting member to accommodate containers of different widths resting on the planar platforms.

Abstract: An apparatus that enables movement of a bicycle with either a damaged wheel or a flat tire. The apparatus consists of a support member which has an upper surface to engage the outside of a bicycle tire. The support member also provides a device to secure the apparatus to the disable tire and rim. The support member also provides for attaching at least one wheel thereto in order to provide rolling contact with the ground surface during the movement of the bicycle with a damaged wheel or a flat tire.

Abstract: A foldable creeper is disclosed that has a rolling mechanism coupled to connectors that couple a seat support and back support. A locking mechanism may be provided that retains the creeper in an open position.

Abstract: A ski caddy includes a telescoping shaft coupled to a pair of wheels at one end and a handle at the other. The wheels are preferably dish shaped. A generally U-shaped cup resides between the wheels for holding the butt end of a pair of skis. A generally W-shaped member is provided beneath the handle to support the skis in the space the skis in the space between the front and rear boot bindings. Two cutouts, adapted to receive the upper portion of a pair of ski poles, are provided on each opposite side of the W-shaped member and allow the poles to be rotated and crossed into a tripod-like configuration with the shaft. A pair of pole receiving sleeves are provided on opposite sides of the U-shaped cup for receiving the sharp ends of the ski poles. The ski caddy moves easily through snow and on hard surfaces, and can be maintained in an upright position on virtually any surface.

Abstract: A cart for supporting a container in an appropriate orientation for holding fluorescent light bulbs includes a support at an angle of between about 30° and about 60°. A method of handling fluorescent bulbs includes supporting an elongate, open ended container for the fluorescent bulbs on a wheeled cart at an angle of between about 30° and about 60° to permit efficient loading and unloading of the bulbs in the open container, and retaining the container in that orientation until the container is fully loaded.

Abstract: A load carrying apparatus is supported on wheels and has a load-bearing member which is raised or lowered by a gear system operating a lead screw to raise and lower a load. Ground wheels are disposed on retractable arms to enable passage through restricted spaces and doorways.

Abstract: There is disclosed a cart for transportation, which includes a plurality of trays, a support for supporting the trays, a handle provided to the uppermost tray, and a wheel provided to the lowermost tray, which comprises a connecting pipe 112 attached to each corner of each of the trays 110, a supporting member 120 provided between upper and lower trays, a connecting member 130 for joining the supporting member 120 and the connecting pipe of the tray 110 with each other, a handle connecting member 140 for joining the handle 150 with the connecting pipe of the uppermost tray, and a wheel connecting member 160 for joining the wheel 170 with the connecting pipe of the lowermost tray. The invention can be assembled easily without using coupling devices and shipping charges can reduced as the volume of the components is minimized before the cart is assembled.

Abstract: The invention comprises a panel carrying cart having an elongated overall frame formed of a pair elongated frame sections pivotally mounted about a horizontal axis at their inner ends. The frame sections are each formed of a pair of parallel rods and upright end frames. A plurality of lateral frame rods are adjustably mounted along the length of the parallel rods of the front and rear frames so that the lateral rods may be moved to different locations to better accommodate loads carried on the lateral rods of the cart. A pair of L shaped lateral rods each have one end mounted in the lateral rods with their other ends extending upward to hold panels or other objects on the lateral frames on the cart. Wheels are mounted to the front and rear frames for moving the cart about to different locations with panels or other object thereon.

Abstract: A vehicle hardtop carrier has a rear wheels bar transversely of a mounting bar, and front wheels on separate wheel bars support the hardtop and are adjustably pivotally mounted on the mounting bar to accommodate various hardtops. A cushion bar extends generally upwardly from the mounting bar to support the hardtop. A retaining strap extends from the carrier and about the hardtop.

Abstract: A ski caddy includes a telescoping shaft coupled to a pair of wheels at one end and a handle at the other. The wheels are preferably dish shaped. A generally U-shaped cup resides between the wheels for holding the butt end of a pair of skis. A generally W-shaped member is provided beneath the handle to support the skis in the space the skis in the space between the front and rear boot bindings. Two cutouts, adapted to receive the upper portion of a pair of ski poles, are provided on each opposite side of the W-shaped member and allow the poles to be rotated and crossed into a tripod-like configuration with the shaft. A pair of pole receiving sleeves are provided on opposite sides of the U-shaped cup for receiving the sharp ends of the ski poles. The ski caddy moves easily through snow and on hard surfaces, and can be maintained in an upright position on virtually any surface.

Abstract: A caster wheel assembly for a wheeled device, such as a wheelchair, includes a housing suitable for connection to a wheeled device, a caster fork configured to mount a caster wheel for rotation, and a caster bolt connected to the caster fork and inserted into the housing for rotation within the housing. Also included is a damping insert applying a biasing force between the caster bolt and the housing to dampen the rotation of the caster bolt with respect to the housing.

Abstract: A tack cart for transporting and storing tack. The cart includes a conveying member and a storage member mounted thereto. The storage member may be detached from the conveying member and may be mounted onto an independent support located remote from the tack cart. The storage member includes at least one saddle support member which may be detachably mounted on one of the conveying member and the storage member. The cart may further include a detachable bridle support that is receivable on one of the conveying member, the storage member and the independent support.

Abstract: An article of manufacture for storing, securing, moving and using a pipe and tube end preparation machine comprising a container including a bottom floor panel and upstanding spaced apart front and back wall panels joined about the perimeter of the floor panel with the wall panels joined together along their respective vertical edges and a lockable top lid panel pivotally attached at the top of the rear panel closing over container forming a secure enclosure with interior chamber containing a framework with a force assisted pivoting tool support for raising and lowering a pipe and tube machine between the storage position inside the container and the production position outside the container with reduced operator effort and providing a means of supporting and stabilizing the pipe and tube machine when in use and providing casters for mobility and handles for assisting mobility and providing a means for securing the container with contents during storage or transport.

Abstract: A self-loading dolly is adapted to rest on a support surface and support a snowmobile having a pair of skis and a drive track. A track platform assembly is connected to the rear ends of frame members and is pivotally mounted relative to inwardly extending tubes on the rear ends of the framework for supporting the drive track of the snowmobile. A vertically movable spreader bar assembly joins the front ends of the frame members. The track platform assembly defines rear stabilizing structure engageable with the drive track and the support surface for preventing movement of a rear portion of the dolly during loading and unloading of the snowmobile. The spreader bar assembly defines front stabilizing structure engageable with the drive track and the support surface for preventing movement of a forward portion of the dolly during loading and unloading of the snowmobile.

Abstract: A saddle rack for transporting one or more saddles includes a vertical frame attached to a base frame, where the base frame has an expandable portion that telescopes out from the vertical frame. Saddle arms for supporting saddles are pivotally connected to the front of the vertical frame allowing them to swing into horizontal position and then fold down into a vertical position. Also attached to the vertical frame is a strut that is also pivotally connected to the front face of the vertical frame. The strut swings up to support the saddle arm when it is in the horizontal position. The saddle rack also includes a locking mechanism for attaching the saddle rack to a standard dolly. The use of the saddle rack in combination with the dolly allows for easy transport of the saddle rack. The saddle rack also has portions for carrying additional accessories needed for use of equestrians including a tack holder, a basket and a muck bucket clip.

Abstract: A door transporting and support system for allowing an individual to easily transport and install a door within a doorjamb. The door transporting and support system includes a base having a door receiving channel, a pair of first arms extending from the base, a pair of second arms extending from the base, a plurality of caster wheels attached to the arms each by an adjustable threaded shaft, a plurality of support rods extending from the arms, and a plurality of support members removably attached to the support rods in a vertical manner. The base includes a pair of parallel side walls that define the channel. The height, angle and position of a door retained within the base are determined by the position of each threaded shaft of the caster wheels.

Abstract: A vehicle (10) for transporting a container (12) and for loading and unloading a load port (14) is disclosed. The vehicle (10) comprises a frame (16), a container holder (26) mounted to the frame (16), and front wheels (18) and rear wheels (20) mounted to the frame (16). The front wheels (18) are movable with respect to the rear wheels (20), so that the critical footprint of the vehicle is reduced during loading and unloading. The vehicle is particularly useful in personal guided systems and methods for loading and unloading wafer containers.

Abstract: A rollable support assembly for luggage includes a pair of longitudinal adjustable in length supports having ends terminating in curved end portions so that the major length of the supports rests against the underside of the luggage while the end portions wrap around the corners of the luggage. Additionally, a pair of transverse cross braces which are adjustable in length and incorporate a separate end piece at one end that fits around the luggage corner to terminate adjacent the side thereof. One end of each brace rollably supports a swivel wheel while the opposite end supports a wheel having a fixed axis. Fastening means are employed for fixly securing the supports and the braces to the luggage in appropriate areas such as when the luggage is hard or soft and has a rigid bottom, rigid or soft sides, or a combination of both. Spacers accommodate fitting of the component parts to the luggage. The supports may be placed inside the luggage with the wheeled braces carried on the outside thereof.

Abstract: A post auger storage stand has a transverse base, a longitudinal arm and a movable yoke support having a pair of adjustable vertical column members for receiving a yoke of a post auger thereon wherein the movable yoke support is affixed to a slidable sleeve movable along the longitudinal arm to adjust for different sized post augers. The post auger stand may additionally have wheel members affixed to the transverse base and on a steerable axle pivotally mounted in the longitudinal arm wherein the post auger stand may be readily moved into position under a raised post auger mounted on a tractor and aligned for receiving the post auger on the post auger stand.

Abstract: A height and angle adjustable bed having a rolling base which utilizes a unique pivoting base having castors and a unique support arm assist spring mechanism. The pivoting castor base allows movement of the bed in any direction on the plane of the floor when also positioned at any user desired height while also providing a stable and lockable support for the bed. The support arm spring mechanism provides an initial assist force when the bed is in a nearly or fully lowered position and thereby minimizes the force required by the linear actuators used to raise the bed.

Abstract: A shopping cart which is nestable with other conventional shopping carts and has a front storage compartment disposed at a front end oft the cart. The front storage compartment provides for additional storage capacity to the cart without occupying the space of a main compartment of the cart in which the main compartment may contain selected items. The shopping cart includes a front end having upper and lower portions through which the storage compartment is disposed. The front storage compartment is pivotally connected to the shopping cart at the lower portion. The front storage compartment is easily pivoted fore with respect to the front end of the cart to define an open or added storage position. In gathering and nesting the cart with other carts, the front storage compartment is easily pivoted aft with respect to the front end to define a closed or stowed position.

Abstract: A mobile base for allowing machinery having an effective footprint within a predetermined range of effective footprints to be moved along and/or fixed relative to a floor surface. The base comprises a frame assembly having a width dimension and a depth dimension, first, second, third, and fourth wheels attached to the frame assembly such that the frame assembly may be moved, and a locking system. The locking system comprises a lock housing, a lock member, a drive member, and a magnetic portion. The lock housing defines a lock chamber. The lock member is slideably mounted within the lock chamber and moves between an unlocked position and a locked position in which the lock member frictionally engages the floor surface. Axial rotation of the drive member causes the drive member to move towards or away from the floor surface. The drive member is located above the lock member and is capable of rotating with respect to the lock member.

Abstract: A cart for storing and moving a folding table having a generally planar top surface, a plurality of folding legs and a pair of opposed edges includes a horizontal table bed, a vertical table backrest affixed to and extending upwardly from the table bed and at least one latching arm for releasably securing the table on the cart. The table bed includes a pair of horizontal support members longitudinally spaced apart by a longitudinal frame member for receiving and supporting one of the opposed edges of the table. The table bed further includes a pair of legs affixed at one end to and extending downwardly from each of the horizontal support members. The table bed further includes a pair of wheels rotatably attached to the opposite ends of the pair of legs. The height of the horizontal support members is sufficient to receive and support the opposed edge of the table when the table is tipped at an angle of at least about forty-five degrees relative to horizontal.

Abstract: A disposable mobile shopping bag that can be readily assembled, and can bear loads well is. The mobile shopping bag is composed of an ordinary shopping sack, a disposable platform insert and press-fitting wheel assemblies. When opened the sack accommodates the inserted platform on base of the sack interior. The platform has press-fitting holes in positions appropriate for holding the wheel assemblies. Press-fitting mounts project from the tops of the wheel assembly forks. To put the mobile shopping bag together, the press-fitting mounts are pressed against the exterior of the bottom of the sack over the respective holes in the platform, into which they are then inserted.

Abstract: Support structure/transport trolley (C) assembly having a support structure (S), such as a ceiling mount intended for a hospital building treatment room, comprising at least one arm (2) equipped with one or more vertical columns (3) and a fixing device (1) allowing the structure (S) to be fixed to the ceiling or to a wall; a mobile transport trolley (C) bearing attachment (31) which cooperate with a receiving device (32) borne by a column (3) to allow the trolley (C) to be fixed to the column (3); and a lifting device (33) also borne by the trolley (C) capable of allowing the lifting of at least part of the trolley (C) after this trolley has been fixed to the column (3).

Abstract: A tractor stand for supporting a front end of a tractor when the tractor is split for repairs or maintenance includes a pair of wheel assemblies, each wheel assembly has a pair of arms and an axle. One of the arms attaches to the frame of the tractor and the second arm includes an means for adjustably securing the second arm to the tractor such that the weight of the tractor is supported by the wheel assemblies. Each axle is inserted into a connecting bar. In a most preferred embodiment, an adjustable chain assembly extends from one of the arms of each wheel assembly for securing the wheel assembly to the front axle of the tractor.

Abstract: A file cabinet dolly is provided that includes an adjustable rectangular frame. The rectangular frame is composed of a pair of tabbed rails on opposed frame sides in combination with a pair of slotted rails that are in interlocking engagement with each other.

Abstract: An adjustable mobile base that accommodates machines of different effective footprints and allows them to be selectively moved from place-to-place or fixed at a given location. The mobile base assembly comprises a frame assembly comprised of corner members and side members. The side members are telescopically received within the corner members such that a width dimension and depth dimension of the base assembly can be changed to accommodate machines having different effective footprints. A lock system may be provided which employs one or more lock assemblies. Each lock assembly comprises a lock member that is slidably received within a lock housing and a drive member which is threadably received within the lock housing. Rotating the drive member in one direction elevates one or more wheels of the base assembly and thus frictionally engages the floor surface and prevents movement of the machine on the base assembly.

Abstract: A folding creeper articulates two rectangular platform sections with padded cushions and three caster wheels to fold the sections back to back into a compact storage configuration with wheels in between. The articulation joint simply pivots the two sections away from a stable creeper state with the joint locked in place to withstand loading at the abutment joint between the two juxtapositioned platform sections.

Abstract: A combined golf bag and collapsible golf cart (10) comprising a golf bag assembly (12) for holding various golf clubs and supplies. A golf cart assembly (14) is permanently built into the golf bag assembly (12). A structure (16) is for moving the golf cart assembly (14) from a retracted position in which the golf cart assembly (14) nests against the golf bag assembly (12) to an extended position away from the golf bag assembly (12), so that the golf bag assembly (12) can be transported by the golf cart assembly (14) along the ground.

Abstract: An expandable cart for transporting products. The cart is comprised of a plurality of parallel, telescoping tube assemblies, with the tube assemblies being mounted in header blocks for proper orientation of the tubes of the tube assemblies. The cart is mounted on a series of wheels and includes removable handles at either end for facilitating manipulation of the cart. Flexible containment sides extend around the handles for retaining products on the cart.

Abstract: A folding creeper articulates two rectangular platform sections with padded cushions and three caster wheels to fold the sections back to back into a compact storage configuration with wheels in between. The articulation joint simply pivots the two sections away from a stable creeper state with the joint locked in place to withstand loading at the abutment joint between the two juxtapositioned platform sections.

Abstract: A wheeled tooling cart for a thermoformer machine enabling quick and easy removal and installation of upper and lower tooling plates from their respective platens. The tooling plates are held on upper framework on the cart, which are removed one at a time with the cart in position adjacent the machine with one and the opposite end successively. The tooling plates are held in position on the cart for reinstallation when the cart is appropriately repositioned with respect to the thermoformer machine. An elevator mechanism allows an upper framework having attachment brackets and rails for holding the tooling plates to be raised and lowered on a wheeled lower framework to move the attachment brackets and rails into proper position for attachment and removal of the tooling plates.

Abstract: A load handling dolly (1) assists in the transportation of a load P, such as a piano. A pair of cross-pieces (11, 12) are selectively slid beneath the load, either directly or using an intermediate support plate (17). A pair of side frames (3, 4) are disposed on either side of the load above free ends of the cross-pieces. The cross-pieces are received within extremities or eyelets (13b) of tie rods (13a) which are supported by the side frames for vertical movement by rotating a nut (15). As the nuts are turned, the tie rods, cross-pieces, and the load are lifted, transferring the load to two sets of wheels (5, 6, 7; 8, 9, 10) that rotatably mounted in the side frames.

Abstract: A painting wagon carries a plurality of components to be painted through a painting facility. The wagon includes a component supporting assembly having a plurality of opposed pairs of component mounting pins fixed thereto. The component supporting assembly is supported by a base structure having wheels which permit the painting wagon to be translated.

Abstract: An apparatus is used for manually moving heavy machinery having a rectangular base that rests on a floor. The apparatus contains two components, a rectangular frame and a handle. The frame is formed of four two-sided corner sections that telescope so that the size of the frame is variable. The corner sections contain a platform extending between the bottom surfaces of the two sides. The frame contains two wheels mounted along the exterior surface of one side of the frame and a hitch member mounted along the exterior surface of the opposite side of the frame. The handle has an elongated vertical pole portion, a hand grip at the top end, two wheels at the bottom end, and a projecting hook member extending from the bottom end in a horizontal direction.

Abstract: A table lift and transporter comprising a frame provided with wheels or casters for easy movement on a floor or pavement, a super structure mounted on the frame for movement between a first position closer to the frame and a second position further from the frame, such super structure having a clamping device for engaging the under structure of a table when the super structure is moved to said second position. The frame has rounded ends facilitating rotating it from a normal horizontal position to a vertical position.

Abstract: A machinery base for supporting woodworking, metalworking and other machinery and which may be configured to a predetermined shape and dimensions by providing beam members of a predetermined length to connect individual corner brackets that define the corners of the machinery base.