Tiltable Vehicle Stabilized By Attendant Or Article Patents (Class 280/43.1)
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Patent number: 12071204Abstract: A sport board rack for improving the stowage of one or more boards on a power boat or other watercraft. The sport board rack can include one or more telescoping arms that can pivot independently relative to each other. Each of the telescoping arms can include a claw that can be extended and retracted to secure a board between the claw and two seats of the sport board rack. The claw can be rotated open to ease insertion of a board onto the two seats and rotated closed to secure the board between the claw and two seats when retracted.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2022Date of Patent: August 27, 2024Assignee: Malibu Boats, LLCInventors: Lyle Andrew Ramsdell, Patrick Bryan Dawley, Matthew Bradford Slayden, Jeffrey Lee Predmore
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Patent number: 12037086Abstract: A water sports equipment storage rack including at least one U-shaped support, a claw, a drive mechanism, and a biasing member. The claw is (i) configured to move in an outward direction and in an inward direction and (ii) rotatable about a pivot axis between an open position and a closed position. The drive mechanism is configured to linearly move the claw in the outward direction and the inward direction. The biasing member is configured to (i) impart a biasing force to rotate the claw about the pivot axis in a direction toward the closed position and (ii) reduce the biasing force as the claw approaches the end of its linear travel, allowing the claw to move to the open position.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2022Date of Patent: July 16, 2024Assignees: MasterCraft Boat Company, LLC, Gere Marie CorporationInventors: Ryan D. Lake, James A. Schultz, Gregory G. Mackall
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Patent number: 11364946Abstract: The invention relates to adding jacks to hand-operated dollys which allows a heavy household item to be lifted and moved around, as needed. The system includes two separate dollys facing each other. In use, the double dollys face each other. Each dolly includes a jack support plate atop movable wheels that are several inches in diameter. A jack is provided to lift the item to be moved off the ground. Each dolly also includes a dolly frame with a ledge which raises the height of the item being lifted, in accordance with movement of the jack. The double dolly includes straps connect the dollys, with the item to be moved secured between the two dollys. This stabilizes the item being lifted and moved.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2021Date of Patent: June 21, 2022Inventors: Nichole M Whitehurst, Gerald E. Whitehurst, II
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Patent number: 11014590Abstract: The Rolling Lever Dumbbell Handcart Method is a method of using a handcart to lift a dumbbell, that is organized with a curved front structure that creates a varying effective fulcrum for lifting dumbbells. This method solves the repeated strain problem associated with having to lift a dumbbell up to a necessary height. The operation of the method works by having the operator lean the entire handcart forward so that the front curved portion rolls forward upon the flooring. The Dumbbell is then secured and the same rolling motion is performed in the reverse direction. Once the Handcart is lifted to its upright position it can then be rolled to another location where it can then be leaned forward again to place the Dumbbell in a new location.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2019Date of Patent: May 25, 2021Inventor: Roberto Manuel-German Bode
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Patent number: 10752148Abstract: A tilt bed trailer is provided with a latching system to secure the tilt bed in a transport position. The tilt bed trailer can have a frame with a first side rail and a second side rail. Ground wheels can be attached to the frame. A tilting bed portion can have a first pivoting rail and a second pivoting rail provided inside the first side rail and the second side rail and pivotally connected to the side rails so that the tilting bed portion can pivot relative to the frame around a pivot axis. A keeper can extend laterally from at least one of the pivoting rails. A latching assembly can include a rod extending between the side rails, a lever connected to the rod and at least one latching member engageable with the keeper. A biasing element can be provided to place a torsional force on the rod.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2017Date of Patent: August 25, 2020Assignee: Brandt Industries Ltd.Inventors: Mark Selzer, Raymond Strelic, Rod Sawcyn
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Patent number: 10471314Abstract: A multi-wheeled golf push cart is shown that combines the functionality of a conventional pushcart and golf bag into a single piece of equipment. The cart comprises a collapsible multi-wheeled configuration and push bar. These collapsible mechanisms enable the cart to be transformed into two positions: folded or extended. The cart is also equipped with a plurality of golf club slots strategically formed into a U-shaped housing for optimized club organization and protection. For golf equipment storage space, the cart has a main console located in the push bar. In addition, the golf cart has a strap-on bag that comes with multiple pockets for additional storage. In an extended position, the cart is designed for walking similar to using a pushcart and bag combination. In a folded position, the compact designed allow it to fit securely onto the back of a motorized cart for riding, similar to a conventional golf bag.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2019Date of Patent: November 12, 2019Inventor: Thinh Quang Tran
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Patent number: 8985620Abstract: A steerable wheelbarrow is described which includes two handles coupled to a tray and two legs coupled to the handles. A mount is coupled to the handles. A pivot is coupled to the mount at an angle between vertical and horizontal. An offset sleeve is rotatably coupled to the pivot. An axle is coupled to an outer diameter of the offset sleeve. At least one wheel is coupled to the axle. A pivot support is coupled to the pivot and to the mount. When the offset sleeve is positioned with the axle coupled to a distal side of the offset sleeve, the axle rotates and when the offset sleeve is positioned with the axle coupled to a proximal side of the offset sleeve, the axle's rotation is limited. The offset sleeve may be rotated in order to switch the side of the offset sleeve to which the axle is coupled.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2013Date of Patent: March 24, 2015Inventor: Thomas L. Erikson
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Patent number: 8936257Abstract: A mobile storage unit comprises a rigid frame coupled with a top seat portion, a pair of wheels and a number of supports. The wheels are coupled to a wheel mechanism that retracts the wheels into a retracted position when a downward force is applied to the rigid frame in an upright position. As a result, at least one supplemental support that is positioned above the ground when the pair of wheels are in the extended position, touches the ground when the pair of wheels is in the retracted position thereby adding support and stability to the mobile storage unit when in the upright position.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2011Date of Patent: January 20, 2015Assignee: Zuca, Inc.Inventor: Bruce Kinnee
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Patent number: 8863868Abstract: A cart comprising a platform configured to support something being transported. The cart has primary wheels including two or more rows of three or more non-swivelable wheels wherein the lower-most points of the wheels in a row form an arc. The wheels longitudinally span at least a portion of the platform.Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2010Date of Patent: October 21, 2014Inventor: Colin Alan Campbell
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Patent number: 8820756Abstract: A carrier for transporting bulky, relatively heavy goods, the carrier capable of being operated by a single individual.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2013Date of Patent: September 2, 2014Inventor: Albert L. Hronyetz
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Patent number: 8657306Abstract: A lifting machine base assembly for use in a machine tool includes a machine base and a lateral wheel set. The lateral wheel set includes two lateral wheel frames respectively pivotally connected to two opposite sidewalls of the machine base, and a wheel shaft rotatably inserted through the machine base and eccentrically connected between the lateral wheel frames. A driving member is fastened to one end of the wheel shaft and operable to raise and lower the lateral wheel frames relative to the machine base and to further force the lateral wheels into contact with the floor to lift the machine base partially or wholly from the floor, allowing the operator to conveniently move the machine tool to a desired position by rotation of the lateral wheels.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2011Date of Patent: February 25, 2014Assignee: Rexon Industrial Corp., Ltd.Inventor: Cheng-Hung Chiu
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Patent number: 8550490Abstract: A steerable wheelbarrow is described which includes two handles coupled to a tray and two legs coupled to the handles. A mount is also coupled to the handles. A pivot is coupled to the mount at an angle between vertical and horizontal. An axle, having at least one wheel, is coupled to the pivot. A pivot support is coupled to the pivot and to the mount. An axle assembly is described, which may be attached to a regular wheelbarrow. The axle assembly includes a mount and a pivot. The pivot has a first and a second end. The first end is coupled to the mount at an angle between vertical and horizontal. An axle is rotatably coupled to the pivot at a location between the first and the second end of the pivot. A pivot support is coupled to the second end of the pivot and to the mount.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2012Date of Patent: October 8, 2013Inventor: Thomas E Erickson
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Patent number: 8480117Abstract: A mobile, collapsible table and storage assembly for outdoor recreational use. The assembly includes: a storage compartment having a receptacle and lid, wheels at a first end of the storage compartment, a stand connected to the first end, a handle connected to the storage compartment at a second end, and folding legs connecting the receptacle and lid of the storage compartment. Each leg has a lower limb and an upper limb connected by a pivot, such that the limbs are movable between a folded and unfolded position. An end of one of the limbs at which the pivot is located has an extension portion which engages an adjacent end of the other limb to allow the lower and upper limbs to assume the unfolded position when forming an angle greater than 180 degrees. This prevents the table collapsing by buckling of the folding legs.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2010Date of Patent: July 9, 2013Inventor: Chrissie Purdy
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Publication number: 20130026726Abstract: The present invention is generally directed to a pack, such as a backpack or daypack, that is customizable in size, functionality and features, and appearance. The pack has two physically separate portions, the front of the pack and the back of the pack, that are releasably connected together to form the pack and an accessible space therein. An optional middle portion or expandable panel can be added between the front and back portions to further expand the size of the accessible space. The pack can be customized through the selection of material and design of the material, shoulder straps, a waist belt, a pull handle or cart and wheels, and detachable pockets of different sizes and shapes. The pack can also be personalized through the addition of various design elements. A pack system is also provided that allows complete customization of a pack and its features.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2011Publication date: January 31, 2013Inventor: Christina L. Thomas
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Patent number: 8282113Abstract: Rideable luggage that can be used as either a rolling suitcase or as a baggage scooter for carrying a rider, or additional baggage. The rideable luggage has a suitcase and a platform that can be selectively deployed for holding additional baggage or a person. The deployable platform has at least one scooter wheel at an outboard end and a pair of suitcase wheels at its inboard end. A center steer wheel is connected to an extendable handle to provide steering control. When the platform is deployed, the suitcase wheels retract so that only the steer wheel and scooter wheel are in contact with the floor. When the platform is retracted, the suitcase wheels extend and are in contact with the floor along with the steer wheel.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2010Date of Patent: October 9, 2012Inventors: James W. Veal, Madelyn T. Veal
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Patent number: 8172240Abstract: The invention relates to a transport apparatus for a vibration compactor that comprises an axle with a wheel being arranged on each of its ends. The transport apparatus of the invention is advantageous, because it does not require any reconfiguration work, special tools or other special measures for transporting the vibration compactor.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2007Date of Patent: May 8, 2012Assignee: BOMAG GmbHInventors: Rainer Zimmerman, Heinz Nick
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Patent number: 8100416Abstract: A utility push cart comprising an elongated frame extending vertically behind a power lawn tool, where the power lawn tool rests against the elongated frame, a top bar attached to a top portion of the elongated frame and protruding horizontally from the elongated frame, a wheel connected to a bottom end of the elongated frame, an upper cage fastened below the top bar against the elongated frame, where the upper cage straps around a motor of the power lawn tool, a lower cage fastened below the upper cage along the elongated frame, where the lower cage straps a tube from the power lawn tool against the elongated frame, and a carrying means behind the elongated frame to support a mulch bag connected to the power lawn tool wherein the carrying means prevents a user from tripping over the mulch bag during use.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2010Date of Patent: January 24, 2012Inventor: Russell Bloomfield
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Patent number: 8033369Abstract: A luggage device having fully recessed legs that may be selectively engaged to translate and pivot about an axis to facilitate controlled movement from a fully recessed storage position to an operative position for conveniently transporting large heavy objects within the luggage. The fully recessed translation biased cantilever leg luggage device includes a dextral leg recess for receiving a dextral leg, and a sinistral leg recess for receiving a sinistral leg. Each leg recess has an engagement region, a storage region, and a pivot. Additionally, the engagement region includes a leg engagement region storage location, a leg engagement region operative location, and a leg engagement region transition region; through which a portion of the leg pivots about the axis and transitions from the fully recessed storage position to an operative position.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2009Date of Patent: October 11, 2011Assignee: Club Glider Holdings, LLCInventors: Gary Sherrell, Michael J. Baum, William Pangburn, Adam Smith, Cameron Smith, Glenn Johnson
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Patent number: 8033553Abstract: A transportation device consisting of an elongate central member with a handle at one end, and a pair of wheels rotatably mounted on the other end. A first cross member is oriented generally perpendicular to the central member between the first two ends thereof and has a connector attached thereto for removably retaining an object to the first cross member. A yoke is moveably attached to the elongate member near the pair of wheels and a second cross member also having a connector thereon for removably retaining an object thereto is attached to the second cross member.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2008Date of Patent: October 11, 2011Inventors: Angel M Feliciano, Jr., Thomas G Bryant, Sr.
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Patent number: 7798499Abstract: A wheel assembly for use on wheeled luggage usable as a seat A seat cushion is located on the upper end of the luggage. The wheel assembly includes a wheel housing having a brake shoe located within the housing. A wheel carriage is positioned within the housing. The wheel carriage rotatably supports a wheel having a rolling surface. In response to a traveler sitting on the seat cushion, the wheel carriage has means adapted to allow the wheel to move from a first position where the rolling surface of the wheel is not in contact with the brake shoe to a second position where the rolling surface of the wheel is in braking contact with the brake shoe, and to cause the wheel to move from the second position to the first position upon the traveler arising.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2007Date of Patent: September 21, 2010Inventor: David G. Gregory
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Patent number: 7731205Abstract: A mobile saw stand brake system incorporates a pair of swing-out legs pivotally connected to a saw stand main frame. A first end of the main frame is supported on a pair of rotating wheels. A pair of brake lever arms, each having a brake shoe end and a distal actuating end, are pivotally connected to the main frame. A tension mechanism is interconnected with the pair of swing-out legs so as to actuate the brake lever arms to engage the wheels when the legs are extended in their swing-out position. The brakes are disengaged when the swing-out legs are folded into a stowed position.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2007Date of Patent: June 8, 2010Inventor: Robert W. Wise
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Patent number: 7717440Abstract: A manually operable luggage cart includes a central and unitary storage chamber with planar top and bottom surfaces. The assembly further includes a handle that is pivotal between rectilinear oblong displaced positions extending parallel and diagonal to a longitudinal length of the storage chamber, a plurality of casters rotatably connected to the storage chamber, and a mechanism for automatically biasing the casters between exposed and retracted positions from the bottom surface of the storage chamber when the handle is pivoted between the parallel and diagonal positions and about a curvilinear path defined adjacent to the proximal end of the storage chamber. The adaptable luggage cart further includes a plurality of straps.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2007Date of Patent: May 18, 2010Inventor: Ahmad Baba
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Patent number: 7651104Abstract: A method and system are disclosed for moving objects, such as large potted plants, large oval shaped objects and objects of various other shapes. A user can utilize the present invention to move large potted plants and other objects without exerting a large amount of physical force thereby reducing the chance of a user suffering an injury resulting from moving large objects. A user can slide a large potted plant onto the present invention and then proceed in moving the large potted plant without exerting a large amount of force.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2007Date of Patent: January 26, 2010Inventor: Verne Hilt
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Patent number: 7513511Abstract: A three-in-one transporting device. The device may be converted for use as a two-wheeled dolly, a four-wheeled, flat-bed truck or a standard display table. The device incorporates a design that utilizes a lightweight frame fabricated from tubular materials. The frame has vertically and horizontally extending sockets for receiving tubular leg and handle structures to selectively form the desired devices.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2006Date of Patent: April 7, 2009Inventor: Frehause A. Chaseateau
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Patent number: 7481446Abstract: A folding wheelbarrow includes opposed tubular perimeter frame sections each connected to a support wheel and joined to each other at a point along rearward edges thereof by a hinge pin. Integral handlebar sections extend rearwardly from the frame sections and are connected to handgrips which may be selectively positioned for comfort and use by a human operator. A flexible load carrying container is secured to the frame sections. A single wheel embodiment includes perimeter frame members which may be joined by pivot pins supported on a fork structure or by a hinge connection at a single hinge pin also connected to a wheel fork structure.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2007Date of Patent: January 27, 2009Inventor: Matthew F. Lowe
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Patent number: 7464945Abstract: An apparatus for use in the storage and transportation of recyclable waste comprises a housing (10) having a bottom (16) for standing on the ground, a rear wall (20), a pair of opposed side walls (22), a handle (26) adjacent the top and rear of the housing, and a pair of wheels (28) adjacent the bottom and rear of the housing and arranged such that the housing can be tipped rearwardly using the handle so that the wheels engage the ground, so that the bottom of the housing no longer engages the ground and so that the apparatus can be moved on the wheels using the handle to move it. The housing provides at least one space (48) accessible from the front of the housing, the or each space being arranged to receive at least one recycling box (12) having a base (30), four side walls (32) and an open top.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2004Date of Patent: December 16, 2008Inventors: Glynn Humphries, Christopher John Jackson
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Patent number: 7445231Abstract: A handcart with a foldable handle structure comprises a handle structure formed of a holder segment and a frame pivotally coupled to each other. The lower ends of the frame are pivotally coupled to a block board and a pair of wheels. A pair of position-limiting sleeves wraps the tubes of the holder segment. When the handcart is in use, the position-limiting sleeves are pulled down to wrap the pivotal joints between the holder segment and the frame to confine the handle structure to a straight line. Then, the user can hold the handle and push the handcart forward. When not in use, the position-limiting sleeves are pushed up to reveal the pivotal joints between the holder segment and the frame, and the holder segment can thus be folded down. Thereby, the volume of the handcart can be reduced to facilitate storage or convenience lifting the handcart to carry about.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2007Date of Patent: November 4, 2008Assignee: Yewe Yih Enterprise Co., Ltd.Inventor: Chun-Sheng Tsai
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Patent number: 7416195Abstract: A scuba tank caddy that includes a vertically-extending frame, a base assembly connected to the frame, and an axle assembly having an axle, a pair of spaced wheels mounted on the axle, and a pair of connecting arms pivotally interconnecting the axle to the base assembly. The frame has a plurality of slots formed in the frame at its lower end, and the axle assembly is adjustably connected to the frame via the slots such that the axle and wheels can be adjusted between several operational positions to accommodate different types of terrain. The axle and wheel can also be switched to a stowed position in which the wheels are positioned upwardly against the tank so that the caddy can remain on the tank during a dive.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2005Date of Patent: August 26, 2008Inventor: David Craig Zwack
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Patent number: 7401804Abstract: A portable transportation assembly 10 having a pair of wheels 40, 42 which may be selectively raised and lowered and which is adapted to transport a bathroom assembly 200 in an easy and efficient manner. The assembly 10 includes a selectively movable assembly 202 which allows an item 200 to be easily placed within and removed from the assembly 10, and a selectively movable back bumper assembly 202.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2005Date of Patent: July 22, 2008Inventor: Ronald L. Rupp
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Patent number: 7374184Abstract: A portable table for supporting a table saw. The invention itself consists, essentially, of a pair of horizontal or longitudinal struts that extend above the ground or floor and across the lower ends of the legs of the table. On one end of each of the horizontal struts are mounted a pair of wheels which are slightly above ground when the table is standing in its normal condition. Also provided are a pair of horizontally extending handles which are attached to the table just below the upper surface thereof for the purpose of tilting the table when such action is desired. Thus, the essence of the invention is a pair of wheels which are mounted to one side of the table in a non-touching relation with the ground. When the table is tilted, by lifting up on the handles, the wheels will touch the ground and permit the table to be lifted off the ground and wheeled to a convenient location.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2005Date of Patent: May 20, 2008Inventor: Michael W. Worthy
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Patent number: 7207576Abstract: An apparatus that combines an ice chest or other similar storage device with a transportation apparatus for easily transporting the ice chest or other similar storage device. The transportation apparatus includes a plurality of straps and a handle that is attached to the plurality of straps. The transportation apparatus also includes a pair of wheels that are attached to the plurality of straps that allow the ice chest or other similar storage device to be carried similar to a piece of a luggage by merely grasping the handle and pulling the present invention while walking.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2005Date of Patent: April 24, 2007Inventor: Jesus Ibarra
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Patent number: 7144019Abstract: A garbage can which has: a) a bottom section; b) a top section; and c) a connecting means for connecting the bottom of the top section to the top of the bottom section. The bottom section has at least one axle; and at least one wheel. The top container defines a slanted bottom corresponding in shape to the slanted top of the bottom section so when separated the two sections defines a slanted opening. The slanted opening is at an angle less than 90 degrees from the back of the container. The axle tube has a first position and a second position along the container bottom. The first position and second position releasably hold the axle when the axle is in place. The bottom has a handle adjustable relative to the back of bottom section. The top section has a removable cover. The top section has a bag grip to hold a bag over the opening when the removable cover is removed.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2003Date of Patent: December 5, 2006Assignee: Equity Investor Group LLCInventor: Nathaniel Lee
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Patent number: 7048296Abstract: A lower cradle and wheel bracket arrangement for golf cart is constructed to include a cradle body, a support member pivoted to the cradle body, a wheel bracket pivoted to the support member and holding a front wheel, a first lock adapted to lock the support member to the cradle body, and a second lock adapted to lock the wheel bracket to the support member.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2004Date of Patent: May 23, 2006Inventor: David Wu
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Patent number: 6935656Abstract: A receiver hitch-mountable utility cart has a support frame for supporting a payload, a hitch arm rigidly attached to the support frame, the hitch arm shaped to engage a receiver hitch bar of an over-the-road vehicle, a wheelbase assembly with wheels for transporting the cart with the wheels on the ground, and a user-operable translation mechanism connecting the wheelbase to the frame, enabling the frame to be raised and lowered relative to the wheelbase by operation of the translation mechanism, such that the cart, in an uppermost position, may be aligned and connected to the receiver hitch bar of the over-the-road vehicle, and the wheels may then be retracted to carry the cart entirely on the receiver hitch bar.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2002Date of Patent: August 30, 2005Inventor: James Veril Stout
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Patent number: 6880851Abstract: A hand cart for facilitating moving of groceries to a desired location. The hand cart includes a frame assembly comprising a pair of side members and a handle member. The handle member extends between the side members and is griped by hands of the user for moving the frame assembly across a surface. A plurality of wheels are rotatably coupled to the side members of the frame assembly for rolling across the surface for facilitating movement of the frame assembly across the surface. A lower shelf assembly is hingably coupled to the frame assembly opposite the handle member of the frame assembly. The lower shelf assembly is pivotal between a deployed position and a stored position. The lower shelf assembly is designed for receiving groceries for facilitating transportation of the groceries across the surface by the user when the lower shelf assembly is in the deployed position.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2002Date of Patent: April 19, 2005Inventors: Deborah D. Summers, Lillian M. Lyle, Sharon L. Buccilla
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Patent number: 6814361Abstract: A golf bag includes a body, a seat, a glide device and a brake-device. The body is affixed to the seat and the seat includes a slot, a plate-channel and a cavity. There is a plurality of ditches on two sides of the seat. Nearby the ditches, there is a shaft-channel extending to the cavity; and the glide device is on the ditches of the seat so that a shaft can be passed through the wheels and the shaft-channel of the seat. The brake-device has a jammed-plate, a back-plate and a start-plate for controlling the seat when being towed or stored. The jammed-plate has a jammed-notch and an arm is attached to the slot. There is a first elasticity-component positioned between the jammed-plate and the slot. The back-plate is placed on the plate-channel to connect the jammed-plate on the seat. The starting-plate has a joint-plate and a pull-plate, wherein the joint-plate linking the wheels into action is connected to the seat and a second elasticity-component within the seat.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2003Date of Patent: November 9, 2004Assignee: Hersun Plastic Co., Ltd.Inventor: Hsueh-Yi Tsu
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Publication number: 20040004332Abstract: A luggage includes a bottom tube located at the underside of the luggage and two casters are retractably received in the two opening of the bottom tube. The two casters are connected to two links which are connected to two ends of a bar. The bar is supported on two springs and can be pressed to compress the spring by the retractable inner tube of the handle. The two casters are retracted in the bottom tube when the inner tube is located in retracted position, and the two casters pop out when the inner tube is pulled out.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2002Publication date: January 8, 2004Inventor: Bi-Hua Tsai
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Publication number: 20030127813Abstract: The present invention comprises a utility transport truck having electro-pneumatic controls for coupling and decoupling of devices which are in weight and sensitivity categories that make manual movement without power assist difficult or impossible.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2002Publication date: July 10, 2003Inventor: Thomas E. Lenkman
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Patent number: 6554299Abstract: The present invention relates to a wheel axle which can easily be attached to and detached from a golf bag.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2002Date of Patent: April 29, 2003Inventor: Roma J. Bartos
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Patent number: 6361063Abstract: An apparatus for the portage of a cargo includes an articulated frame assembly, one half of which supports a wheel and the remaining half of which is yoked to a control handlebar and waist belt assembly that is worn around the waist of a user. A table, saddlebags, and pouches attach to the apparatus for containing the cargo as does a bench type of a seat. The control handlebar pivots about an axis that is generally parallel with a surface. The two frame halves articulate as needed about a pivot axis disposed in a pivot assembly. The pivot axis is generally disposed in a substantially vertical orientation with respect to the surface when the user is making turns. The pivot axis assembly includes a pivot brake and it can be allowed to pivot or it can be locked in position as a rigid non-articulating frame assembly. The control handlebar pivots into a second position that places the ends in contact with the surface and is useful for the stationary storage of the apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 1999Date of Patent: March 26, 2002Inventor: Douglas Lincoln Daeschner
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Patent number: 6347907Abstract: A dolly for transporting a heavy object has a frame, a lifting element, and a pair of wheels. The lifting element engages a lifting point of the heavy object to enable the dolly to support the heavy object for wheeled movement. The frame is shaped to fit around the heavy object when the lifting element is removably attached to the lifting point of the heavy object. The lifting element is preferably rotatably connected to the frame to facilitate lifting the heavy object onto the dolly. Each of the pair of wheels is operably attached to the frame and aligned along an axis to support the heavy object between the pair of wheels such that the center of gravity of the heavy object is located approximately on the axis when the lifting element is attached to the lifting point of the heavy object.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2000Date of Patent: February 19, 2002Inventor: David Halstead
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Patent number: 6283496Abstract: A collapsible carrier suitable for transporting a load over rugged terrain which includes a support frame assembly formed by at least a pair of spaced apart side frame members located on opposite sides of a longitudinal central axis of the frame. Cross frame members connect the side frame members to define a cargo bed. A pair of wheels located on opposite sides of the cargo bed are each individually supported by support members mounted on a pivot axis which is affixed to opposite sides of the side frame members and displaced laterally outwardly from the side frame members. The wheels are thus pivotable about these axes from a use position, wherein the wheels are parallel to each other, and disposed on opposite sides of the cargo bed to a storage/backpack transport position wherein the wheels are folded over one another and over said cargo bed. The side frame members are formed of collapsible sections that are either telescoped together or pivotally connected to each other.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 1999Date of Patent: September 4, 2001Inventor: Christopher Dickmann
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Patent number: 6182983Abstract: A golf bag equipped with a detachable carrier 1. The golf bag equipped with a carrier comprising: an inner plate 100 attached to the inner peripheral edge of said golf bag; an outer plate 200 fastened to said inner plate 100 at the position of the outer peripheral edge of said golf bag; a leg unit 300 rotatably coupled with the front face of said outer plate 200; a first bearing unit 210 coupled with the front face of said outer plate for controlling the angle of said leg unit 300; a cover 250 coupled with the front face of said outer plate 200; a wheel unit 400 coupled with the lower part of said leg unit 300 for moving said golf bag; and a handle unit 500 coupled with the upper side of the outer peripheral edge of said golf bag. The present invention provides a golf bag equipped with a carrier capable of simply and conveniently carrying the golf bag by coupling the carrier to the body of the golf bag without a separate cart.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 1999Date of Patent: February 6, 2001Assignee: King Tiger Corp.Inventor: Jung Han Kim
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Patent number: 6179306Abstract: A wheeled tool carrier for carrying and supporting yard and tool implements and garden accessories. The tool has a cylindrical canister having a grid cover for allowing longitudinal handles of shovels, rakes, hoes to be inserted therein. A hinge connected bent handle allows the user either drag the carrier behind them or to push the carrier in front to the job site. Attached around the sides of the canister are various hooks such as S-shapes, J-shapes and U-shapes for carrying various items such as small handtools such as shovels, gloves, hats, towels, umbrellas, garden hoses, rope and the like. A arm can be attached to the canister for allowing rollable materials such as paper towels, and garbage bags to be dispensed. A side storage drawer allows smaller items such as fasteners, small tools and sprinkler type components to be stored therein.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 1998Date of Patent: January 30, 2001Inventor: Carolyn Maxwell