Abstract: The fork-lift truck comprises two elements independent of each other, each element comprising a vertical mast integral with a horizontal side frame provided with wheels and integral with two parallel cross pieces disposed at different heights, the parallel cross pieces of one element being designed to slide inside the corresponding cross pieces of the other element thus allowing the adaptation of the width of the truck to the load to be taken up. On the vertical mast of each element can slide a support for a lifting arm integral with cross pieces, the corresponding cross pieces of the supports of the two truck elements being also designed to slide the one into the other.

Abstract: A foldable hand cart formed with a platform in front and frames extended to form a high back. The cart is collapsible to form a compact assembly bound together by an elastic cord. The platform is automatically locked when unfolded, as are the frames when raised in consecutive order. Simple controls serve to unlock the frames and platform for movements collapsing the cart. Interfitting safeguards reinforce the frames against separating, pivoting and twisting strains.

Abstract: An undercarriage comprising a rectangular, tubular frame defining a plane, two supporting members having upper U-shaped sections and angled lower sections, a pair of axles, a pair of wheels, and a pair of locking devices. Each upper U-shaped section is pivotally attached to one of the end members of the frame with the base portion of the U-shaped section extending above the plane when the supporting members are in an unfolded position. Each lower section is fixed to an end of one of the legs of the upper section and extends below the plane. Each axle is attached to a lower end of one of the angled lower sections. Each wheel is rotatably mounted on one of the axles. Each locking device is interconnected between one of the end members of the frame and one of the supporting members to lock that supporting member in the unfolded position. The supporting members are entirely within the plane defined by the frame when in a folded position.

Abstract: A two-wheeled collapsible cart comprises a transverse bar having one wheel mounted on a caster fork beneath each opposite end thereof, a pair of symmetrically spaced bars pivotally mounted on the transverse bar providing therewith a collapsible platform and a pair of upstanding barrier bars. The bottom end of a lowermost section of an extendable leg of a camera tripod or unipod from which the non-slip cap has been removed is fitted with an element of a separable connector which engages a companion element mounted on a midportion of the transverse bar. Each spaced pivoted bar terminates in a downturned foot which cooperates with the wheels as a four point ground engaging support for the platform and the mounted upstanding tripod or unipod when the bars are in extended position.

Abstract: A motor-driven welding machine capable of holding and carrying a welding torch stably along a welding line, the machine including adjusting means for varying the mounting position of a welding torch or the inter-axle distance of carriage wheels according to the type of the welding torch to be held thereon. The machine further includes means for allowing or stopping oscillatory or pivotal movements of the welding torch in horizontal and vertical planes and means for steering the carriage wheels in relation with the oscillatory movements of the torch.

Abstract: A carrier (22) for twin-hulled vessels is disclosed which includes an axle (24), a pair of soft-tired wheels (26, 28) mounted on the axle, a pair of cradles (42, 44) for the hulls (12, 14) of the vessel and bearing blocks (50, 52) extending downwardly from each cradle for slidably, rotatably receiving the axle. The carrier permits easy movement of such vessels across soft surfaces such as beach sand and also is easily assembled and disassembled prior to use or storage.

Abstract: A scissors type mobile tool cart for supporting a tool box on a platform that can be raised or lowered to various heights. The tool cart has a safety locking mechanism which prevents collapse of the cart and which must be manually operated to change the height of the platform which is supporting the tool box.

Abstract: A wheeled baggage hinge system (10) adapted for use on a luggage carrier (12). The luggage carrier (12) is adapted for wheeled rotation on a base surface (16) and is further structurally defined to allow opening of lid element (18) and bottom element (20) on a base surface (16) in a manner such that lid sidewall (30) and bottom sidewall (34) lie in interfacing contact with the horizontal base surface (16) when luggage carrier (12) is opened. The wheeled baggage hinge system (10) includes a hinge mechanism (44) composed of a pair of bottom planar elements (52) and (54) rotatively coupled to a central planar element (56) which is pivotally mounted to each of bottom planar elements (52) and (54). The central planar element (56) includes an extended transverse length to allow non-interference of wheel elements (38) and (40) when lid element (18) and bottom element (20) are opened for interfacing contact with a base surface (16).

Abstract: A sample case assembly has a pair of open ended containers each of which is supported by one section of a two-section wheeled base member or dolly. The dolly sections are pivotally joined together and with their respective display enclosures are pivoted horizontally between open and closed positions. The containers may be hinged together on one side to form sample cases and detachably connected to the dolly. A plurality of sample cases may be stacked one above the other on the dolly and aligned to pivot open simultaneously with opening of the dolly sections. A transport handle is attached to the uppermost case to facilitate mobility of the assembly.

Abstract: A carrier for a luggage so to eliminate the necessity of a person from carrying the luggage in his hand, particularly when the luggage is heavy; the carrier consisting of a telescopic frame that is readily placeable underneath the luggage, the frame being supported at each opposite end upon a pair of freely pivotable caster wheels for traveling upon a ground, the carrier being securable in operative use under the luggage by means of a pair of elastic straps that extend around the luggage top and the opposite end of the strap being snap locked to the frame ends; the carrier being collapsed so that when not being used it can be conveniently stored in a minimum space.

Abstract: Apparatus for carrying a mattress using a horizontal rectangular open frame adjustable in width and length. A plurality of parallel U shaped members are used. Each member is secured at each end to a corresponding side of the frame, extends downward therefrom and then extends transversely between the sides of the frame. A horizontal platform is supported on vertical wheels. The top of the platform carries manually operable clips detachably securable to the transversely extending sections of the members. Alternatively, casters may be detachably secured to the bottoms of the members.

Abstract: A generally rectangularly shaped support frame provided with ground-engaging wheels upon which almost any type and size of conventional chair may be readily mounted so as to provide mobile means for transporting non-ambulatory persons; certain of the ground engaging wheels are capable of being rotated manually by the person using the converted wheel chair in order to propel the chair in two embodiments of the invention, electrically in a third embodiment and selectively manually or electrically or both manually or electrically in a fourth embodiment thereof; a retractible foot rest is also incorporated in the support frame.

Abstract: A collapsible luggage carrying device is provided having a triangular telescoping back portion and a triangular luggage supporting base section connected thereto. Both the back and the base include elongated tubular frame members diverging from a common apex and being interconnected by a generally transverse connecting and stabilizing bar which maintains the triangular shaped back and base portion in a rigid, expanded position for carrying luggage. The base may also include a plurality of sections telescoped together to thus provide an adjustable length for accommodating several pieces of luggage. The apex of both the upright back portion and the base are interconnected with a flexible strap to provide an enclosed rigid triangular supporting frame surrounding the articles being transported.

Abstract: A trailer for hay bales includes a center longitudinally extending frame member supported on a single axle having wheels at its opposite ends. The trailer is pivotal about the axis of the axle. Forwardly and rearwardly of the axle on opposite sides of the frame member are bale supports cantilevered to the main frame and extending laterally outwardly therefrom for supporting a total of four large round bales. The width of the supports is such that a pair of fork lift fingers can straddle the hay supports when a bale of hay is being transferred onto the support. A pair of center spacer telescopic posts are provided on the main frame between the bale supports.