Tiltable Vehicles, Stabilized By Attendant Or Article Patents (Class 280/47.131)
- Convertible, selective, or changeable body (Class 280/47.18)
- Plural load supports (Class 280/47.19)
- With auxiliary wheel stabilizing means (Class 280/47.2)
- With shiftable main axle support (Class 280/47.21)
- Load base below wheel axis (e.g., drop body type) (Class 280/47.23)
- Laterally spaced wheels (Class 280/47.24)
- Single wheel vehicle (Class 280/47.3)
- Adjustable handle (Class 280/47.315)
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Publication number: 20130200583Abstract: A hub assembly includes a housing, retaining element, biasing element, and hand-maneuverable release mechanism. The housing includes an axle sleeve including an axle bore configured to receive an axle and a pin sleeve including a first end in fluid communication with the axle bore, second end, and conduit between the first end and the second end. The retaining element is within the conduit and is configured to operatively engage a groove in an axle. The biasing element is within the conduit and is configured to bias the retaining element towards the axle bore. The hand-maneuverable release mechanism is configured to displace the retaining element away from the axle bore.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2012Publication date: August 8, 2013Applicant: GEO PLASTICSInventor: GEO PLASTICS
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Patent number: 8485537Abstract: A radiographic grid cabinet for holding x-ray grids and/or cassettes that can have a vertical structure attached to a flat base with wheels that engage when the device is tilted backward like a handcart so that the cabinet can be easily transported from place to place. Wheels can fold out when needed. The device also can have a support plate that can move vertically on a set of rails or other structure attached to the cart. A thumb controlled pin on a clamp or other locking device can select one of a number of holes in the rails to lock the cabinet into a fixed vertical position. The device can also have a rotating bearing that allows the grid holder to be rotated from a horizontal to a vertical position, or through a vertical position from either of two horizontal positions.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2012Date of Patent: July 16, 2013Assignee: X-Ray Cassette Repair CompanyInventors: Leo Reina, James Sorgani
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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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Patent number: 8448959Abstract: A toolbox is configured to hang from an upper rail of a guard rail of an aerial work platform, such as a scissor lift or cherry picker. A rail hanger is attached to a chest to removably hook the chest to the upper rail of the guard rail and removably suspend the chest from the upper rail and above the floor of the platform. A pull handle is attached to a top of the rail hanger. A pair of wheels is coupled to a bottom and the back of the chest. The toolbox has a height extending a majority of a height of the guard rail with the pair of wheels suspended above a floor of the platform when the chest is suspended from the upper rail. The toolbox can include a wire dispenser.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2011Date of Patent: May 28, 2013Assignee: Scissor Works Accessories, LLCInventor: James Bryan Pohot
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Publication number: 20130127128Abstract: A device for transporting equipment that includes a wheeled central container bucket with a removable lid, wherein said container bucket and the wheels are adapted to allow the container bucket to rotate backwards engaging the wheels with the ground. A retractable handle can be attached to the container bucket so that the retractable handle is extendable to twice the height of said container bucket to allow for stacking two buckets. The bucket can have an attached bat or stick holder that has an opening on a rear or side of the bucket (or anywhere else). A cushioned seat can be built into a top or bottom surface of the removable lid.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2011Publication date: May 23, 2013Inventor: Gregg Alan Meidl
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Publication number: 20130099458Abstract: A lockable nail supplies cart for use in beauty/nail salons. Includes lockable double doors that are hinged at the sides to move from a horizontally aligned closed position, behind the doors are drawers for storing nail/manicuring supplies.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2011Publication date: April 25, 2013Inventor: Robin Lee Ryan
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Patent number: 8365911Abstract: A roller box assembly includes a roller box and a bedding product contained in the roller box. The roller box includes a cardboard box portion, a pair of fixed-axis wheels, and a handle. The fixed-axis wheels are disposed along a corner edge of a bottom portion of the box portion. The handle portion is attached to the top portion of the box portion. In one embodiment, the bedding product is a mattress that has been compressed and rolled into a cylinder shape. A retail customer can purchase the bedding product at a retail store, and can then transport the purchased product out of the store by pulling the box from the handle such that the box rolls on its rollers.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2006Date of Patent: February 5, 2013Assignee: Zinus, Inc.Inventor: Suk Kan Oh
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Patent number: 8366125Abstract: A cart for transporting game, such as a large animal carcass, across rough and obstructed terrain is provided. The cart includes a frame forming a cart basket and a rear wheel and a front wheel (or other ground contacting structures, such as skids) that are aligned along the axis of the cart to provide for easy maneuverability. The frame of the cart is wedge shaped, to facilitate moving the cart through tall grass, brush, branches, etc. A low center of gravity design provides for greater operator control.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2009Date of Patent: February 5, 2013Inventor: Timothy L. Loomans
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Patent number: 8342543Abstract: A method for draining and transporting large diameter hoses includes providing a frame that is movable by virtue of a pair of wheels. The center of gravity of the frame, and of the frame and a coiled hose situated on it, is located directly above the wheels. The frame includes a front toe for facilitating the rolling of a coiled segment of hose up and onto the frame. The frame includes horizontally disposed rollers that facilitate removal of the coil from the frame. The frame also includes a guide bar to assist in maintaining the coil in an upright position during transport. An attachment is removably secured to the frame to allow a portion of the hose to drape over an elevated roller to extract water from the hose and, alternatively, to allow a power-driven winding rod wind the hose into a coil.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2009Date of Patent: January 1, 2013Assignee: Roll N Rack LLCInventor: Javier Fernandez
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Patent number: 8328207Abstract: An engine generator movable on left and right wheels. The wheels are provided on a rear section of a bottom cover via an axle. A cylinder of an engine is disposed so as to incline upwards towards the direction of the axle. Inclining the cylinder lowers the center of gravity of the engine and disposes the axle positioned below the cylinder at a high position, thereby reducing the height of the engine generator. The orientation of the engine generator during travel is stabilized.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2009Date of Patent: December 11, 2012Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.Inventors: Tadafumi Hirose, Masanori Shin, Makoto Uchimi, Takayuki Aoki
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Publication number: 20120286489Abstract: The present invention is a tool box and filing system that includes a tool file that includes a plurality of holding files, a handle disposed on top of the tool file, a side edging to provide an airtight seal, a plurality of elongated holding strips and a plurality of tools secured within the holding files by the holding strips. The system also includes an airtight tool file box that includes a handle, a pair of locks to secure the tool file box and an airtight lid that is secured by the locks. The handle is disposed on the top and middle of the lid and the tool file is stored within the tool file box. The tool file box can also have a set of wheels and a horizontal storage compartment tray stored within the tool file box to accommodate larger tools.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2011Publication date: November 15, 2012Inventor: Kerry Bartholomew
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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: 8272648Abstract: A detachable golf club carrier has a handle, a carrier body, a golf club bag, at least one wheel and a second hitching device. The golf club carrier and the motorized golf cart can be hitched together without lifting the golf club carrier. A carrier for attaching to a golf car is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2004Date of Patent: September 25, 2012Inventor: Robert P. Cassoni
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Patent number: 8262106Abstract: An oxygen tank holder that is mobile and could be wheeled around by a patient as needed or when attached to a wheelchair. The oxygen tank holder includes a base mounted on a skeletal framework, with the framework including a pair of wheels that are connected by a central axle. The oxygen tank is held on the base by a pair of straps, with the oxygen tank holder being moved around with the help of a handle attached to the framework or propelled when attached to a wheelchair. A band and a stabilizer bar with a pair of mounting bolts at each end secure the holder to a wheelchair.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2009Date of Patent: September 11, 2012Inventor: Karol T. Suszynsky
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Patent number: 8256794Abstract: A hand-propelled or vehicle-towed convertible deer cart incorporates side walls that are locked vertically when collapsed to a first geometry of very small size for storage and transport, and also when readily reconfigured for use as a larger transport cart or trailer. When further reconfigured for use as a hunting stand, the side walls are pivoted from vertical to horizontal and form a part of a larger platform in combination with the cart bed. A pair of ladders may be stored within the cart bed when configured as a transport cart. The ladders are pivoted about their longitudinal axis to convert to the larger transport cart, and then extended to full-length ladders in the hunting stand geometry.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2011Date of Patent: September 4, 2012Inventors: Roger A. Burton, John R. Hendrickson
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Publication number: 20120205885Abstract: The invention to which this application relates, is a method of attaching a pair of wheels to skis, thereby enabling the skis to be rolled over the ground. The invention is a webbing strap that receives a pair of wheels, which are then fastened around the end of the skis. The wheels are formed onto a right-angled bracket, the vertical facet inserts into the webbing strap, and the skis sit on the horizontal facet of the bracket. When the wheels are inserted into the strap, and the strap is fastened around the end of the skis, a form of trolley is produced, that allows the skis to be pushed or pulled along the ground. This invention is lightweight and compact and can be stored in a pocket whilst not in use.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2011Publication date: August 16, 2012Inventor: KEVIN MICHEAL DOMVILLE
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Publication number: 20120187644Abstract: The invention relates to a device (1) for transporting skis, comprising at least one wheel (5) which is rotatable about a rotation axle (4) and a first support surface (6) for supporting the skis, in which the distance (7) between a point (8) situated in the first support surface and the rotation axle is at least 40 cm. As a result thereof, it is possible to provide a simple device in which a user has to perform only minimal lifting.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2010Publication date: July 26, 2012Inventors: Johannes Bouwe Van Der Wal, Gert Jan Brons
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Publication number: 20120175854Abstract: A dolly for supporting a spool carrying a windable material, such as rope, utilizes a wheeled frame including an elongated section having two opposite ends, a pair of wheels, and at least one floor-engaging for supporting, in conjunction with the wheels, the dolly upon a floor. A U-shaped bracket assembly having two legs and a base which extends between the two legs is secured to the elongated section of the frame, and a first tipped member is journaled to one leg of the U-shaped bracket for acceptance by a centrally-disposed hole provided in one end of the spool. A second tipped member is journaled to a threaded rod mounted in the other leg of the bracket for acceptance by a centrally-disposed hole provided in the other end of the spool so that upon positioning the spool between the legs of the U-shaped bracket, the tipped members can be manipulated into the centrally-disposed holes provided in the ends of the spool for supporting the spool within the U-shaped bracket.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2012Publication date: July 12, 2012Inventors: David S. Jordon, Michael C. Jordon
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Publication number: 20120175853Abstract: A ball wheel assembly including a wheel ball is provided. The assembly further includes first and second legs. The legs include a mounting portion and a ring-shaped leg cover. The legs are secured together proximate to the mounting portions. The legs further include a leg ball bearing retaining ring and leg ball bearings. The leg ball bearing retaining ring and leg ball bearings are positioned between the leg cover and the wheel ball. The assembly further includes a top housing. The top housing includes a top housing cover, a housing ball bearing retaining ring, and housing ball bearings. The top housing is secured to the legs, and the housing ball bearing retaining ring and housing ball bearings are positioned between the top housing cover and the wheel ball.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2011Publication date: July 12, 2012Inventor: Paul Scicluna
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Patent number: 8177242Abstract: A radiographic grid cabinet for holding x-ray grids and/or cassettes that can have a vertical structure attached to a flat base with wheels that engage when the device is tilted backward like a handcart so that the cabinet can be easily transported from place to place. In an alternate embodiment, wheels can fold out when needed. The device also can have a support plate that can move vertically on a set of rails or other structure attached to the cart. A thumb controlled pin on a clamp or other locking device can select one of a number of holes in the rails to lock the cabinet into a fixed vertical position. The device can also have a rotating bearing that allows the grid holder to be rotated from a horizontal to a vertical position, or through a vertical position from either of two horizontal positions. The motion can optionally be restricted by the bearing so that the grid holder cannot rotate more than 180 degrees and cannot be turned upside down.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2007Date of Patent: May 15, 2012Assignee: X-Ray Cassette Repair CompanyInventors: Leo Reina, James Sorgani
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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: 8162329Abstract: An apparatus to aid in the moving and transportation of heavy doors or large sheet-type materials comprises a pair of joined “L”-shaped brackets mounted upon a folding hinge. The hinge allows the weight of the carried material to fold the apparatus inwardly thus securely gripping the loaded items within. Each “L”-shaped bracket comprises a front plate which secures the load in a lower corner area while allowing the user to lift and support the other bottom corner. The apparatus is supported via two (2) wheel assemblies each supported by separate axles. To use the apparatus, a door is placed with its forward corner in the apparatus. The rear portion of the door is then lifted and balanced by the user while being pushed where the door is needed. The low profile design of the apparatus allows the load to be transported through narrow hallways or doorways.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2010Date of Patent: April 24, 2012Inventor: Paul Openshaw
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Patent number: 8152178Abstract: The present invention relates to a shopping bag with a detachable wheel chassis, comprising a bag body having bag handles and a receiving portion disposed on its bottom, and a two-wheel chassis detachably configured to bear and hold the bag body thereon. The chassis is made of a piece of resilient metal wire and has a configuration having a downwardly extended supporting portion, two oppositely and inwardly inserting portions adapted to be received in the receiving portion of the bag body, and two end portions on which the two wheels are rotatably mounted. The shopping bag of the invention is convenient to use, low in cost, simple in structure, and also finds a wide range of applications. The invention also provides a two-wheel chassis detachably configured to bear and hold an article having a relatively flat bottom and a receiving portion on the flat bottom.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2009Date of Patent: April 10, 2012Inventors: Wai Lun Alan Sun, Bit Shing Victor Sun
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Patent number: 8141905Abstract: A transporting assembly having a housing with an open end, an opposite closed end, and a sidewall for receiving ski equipment that is mounted on wheels where a swing door is pivotally connected to the housing and can be secured to the housing.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2002Date of Patent: March 27, 2012Inventor: William T. Ball
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Patent number: 8132819Abstract: A rolling container assembly includes a base container, wheels to provide rolling support, at least one removable container, and a container engaging region with an automatic lock interacting between the removable container and the container engaging region. The automatic lock is releasable so that the removable container can be released to enable the at least one removable container to be carried by its carrying handle and transported separately from the base container. The assembly has a lower drawer and an upper drawer, and a slide structure having a first portion mounted to the upper drawer and a second portion mounted to the lower drawer to facilitate movement of the drawers. The lower drawer and upper drawer are independently movable between their respective open and closed positions. The apparatus includes a central frame structure carrying a lock member that enables the upper drawer to be locked in the closed position.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2009Date of Patent: March 13, 2012Assignee: The Stanley Works Israel Ltd.Inventors: Eitan Landau, Noam Twig
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Patent number: 8128105Abstract: A wheel assembly for providing wheeled transport to a compaction tool having a foot structure. The wheel assembly comprises an axle support member comprising at least one attachment means for attaching the axle support member to a top surface of the foot structure. The assembly further comprises an axle removably attached to the axle support member and having first and second opposite ends. A first wheel is mounted on the first end of the axle and a second wheel is mounted on the second end of the axle. The axle support member is fitted on a pair of pre-existing nut-bolt fasteners on the top surface of the foot structure.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2006Date of Patent: March 6, 2012Assignee: 3980367 Canada Inc.Inventors: Denis Filiatrault, Sylvain Theroux
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Patent number: 8123238Abstract: A transport device that includes a toe plate, a pair of side boards, a mesh backing, and a handle that is capable of being either hand-carried or mounted to a trailer hitch on a lawnmower or other slow moving motor transport. The transport device is fabricated from a steel, tubular frame and also includes at least a pair of intermediate cross braces to provide extra structural support. The handle of the transport device ha a top-mounted shank that juts out at ninety degrees, allowing the shank to be inserted into a trailer hitch of a lawnmower or other type of motorized vehicle. Once inserted into the trailer hitch, a pin, connected by a chain to the handle, can be inserted completely through a hole in the handle to secure the placement of the shank within the trailer hitch.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2009Date of Patent: February 28, 2012Inventor: Ricky D. Burgess
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Patent number: 8123237Abstract: Mobile power generator apparatus includes: left and right wheels attached to a frame having a power generator mounted therein; three guide rollers provided for each of the wheels for rotatably supporting the rim of the wheel at three positions of the rim; and mounting sections for respectively mounting the three guide rollers on a side wall of the frame, so that each of the wheels is rotatably supported by the three guide rollers on one of the side walls of the frame.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2009Date of Patent: February 28, 2012Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.Inventor: Kazuhito Takemura
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Patent number: 8113524Abstract: A personal vehicle for carrying a passenger, the vehicle comprising: a center frame; two wheel assemblies, wherein at least one wheel assembly is hubless; a foot support in a center portion of at least one wheel assembly; and at least one pivot means between at least one wheel assembly and the center frame.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2008Date of Patent: February 14, 2012Inventor: Alon Karpman
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Patent number: 8104778Abstract: The dual purpose wheeled cart apparatus supports and transports a variety of cargo. The cart apparatus, in one mode, supports and transports specialized bags and easily converts from a bag transporter to a varied cargo transporter. The hopper, especially suited to bag filling, is removable via the sleeves attached to the hopper uprights and the sleeve mounts of the hopper, which slideably and removably fit into the sleeves. The hopper is available in various dimensions to especially suit various specific bags that are commonly used in refuse and lawn debris clean up. The apparatus cart and hopper support bags for filling and transport, thereby negating back strain and other issues that typically haunt those attempting to fill and carry large refuse bags. By supporting and transporting bags, only one person can do the jobs normally requiring two or more.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2009Date of Patent: January 31, 2012Inventors: Joel Rojas, Geraldo S. Rojas
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Patent number: 8100816Abstract: A training device for an ambulatory user is disclosed. The training device includes a harness to attach to the ambulatory user, a pair of wheels extending from opposite sides of a crossbar, and a weight holder connected between the crossbar and the harness. The weight holder is adapted to hold one or more removable weights. The training device can further include an elongated shock absorber connected to the harness to absorb compressive and expansive forces exerted on the harness at least in part by the ambulatory user.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2007Date of Patent: January 24, 2012Assignee: Leed By ExampleInventor: Steven Daniel
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Publication number: 20120009054Abstract: The present invention discloses an apparatus for transporting a container or semi-trailer including: a deck, the deck tilted at an angle; a dolly located below a rear section of the deck; a landing gear located below a mid-section of the deck; a jack located below a front section of the deck; a rail located below the dolly and the landing gear; and an external propulsion mechanism that is not a locomotive.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2010Publication date: January 12, 2012Inventors: David Kun, George Chen
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Publication number: 20120000680Abstract: A firefighting station is provided. The firefighting station includes an optional portable cart, one or more chemical foam proportioners, one or more first manifolds, one or more first valves, one or more first check valves, one or more second manifolds and one or more optional chemical fire suppression agent reservoirs. Methods of suppressing or preventing a fire are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2011Publication date: January 5, 2012Inventor: James D. Guse
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Patent number: 8087683Abstract: A mobile transport has a frame on which two wheels are mounted. A basket type container is permanently affixed to a portion of the frame, which also includes a foot rest section for child passengers. A receptacle post is provided which can support either a bicycle type seat for transporting a child or a container which doubles the carrying capacity of the transport. The frame of the transport also includes a frame extension, removeably attached to the frame, with a towing hitch for connection to a bicycle. Upon removal of the frame extension, the transport can be used as a manual cart, with the upper end of the frame providing the handle for pushing or pulling the cart.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2010Date of Patent: January 3, 2012Inventor: Daryl I. James
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Patent number: 8029007Abstract: The present invention is a passenger assembly for a stroller and is adaptable to almost any stroller and is capable of practice in numerous embodiments. The preferred embodiment features a chassis mounted platform with adjustable mounting arms. A mounting mechanism is located at the terminus of each arm and is attachable and removable from the stroller frame with the passenger assembly. A number of potential mounting mechanisms are disclosed. An extension handle is provided to allow users greater control of the stroller from a distance further than normal, as the assembly occupies the position proximate the stroller, where the user ordinarily stands. Modules are capable of addition to the assembly, such as a seat or basket, or a stow strap for securement of the assembly when not in use.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2004Date of Patent: October 4, 2011Inventors: Andrew D. Jones, Robin Peng, Ralph Sonderegger, Bart Peterson, Kevin Kinkade
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Patent number: 7997593Abstract: In various exemplary embodiments, a cart for holding and transporting a portable blower includes one or more of the following: a rotary member configured to receive a housing of a portable blower; a cylindrical base member for supporting the rotary member; a tubular member attached at a lower end thereof to the rotary member and the base member in such a way as to permit the rotary member to be rotatable while supported on the base member; a handle attached to an upper end of the tubular member; and at least one wheel attached to the cart for guiding the cart over a surface. The cart may also include a tube locking member for adjusting the height of the tubular member, a cord retention system for securing the cord of the blower in place, a stand for holding the cart upright, and a tool storage member.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2008Date of Patent: August 16, 2011Assignee: Black & Decker, Inc.Inventors: Oleksiy P. Sergyeyenko, Kevin W. Covell
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Publication number: 20110140382Abstract: An carrier apparatus for hauling is load is provided. The carrier includes a platform having a first body segment pivotally attached to a second body segment at a pivot point, each of the first body segment defines a first generally planar support area and the second body segment defines a second generally planar support area. The platform is configured to be arranged in a hauling mode, a hitch mode and a storage mode, by reconfiguration the first body segment with respect to the second body segment.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2010Publication date: June 16, 2011Inventor: Steven SCHEERMESSER
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Publication number: 20110127738Abstract: The present invention relates to a detachable roller means and a movable bag or case having said detachable roller means, said roller means comprises a roller seat (1) and a roller assembly, which are detachably connected to each other. The roller seat has a penetration opening (1-1) and a guide in which a spring-pretensioned button plate (2-10) is guided. Said button plate has a button arm (2-3), by means of which the button plate is displaceable along the guide. The roller assembly has a roller holder and a roller (3). The roller holder is provided on its upper side with a lug boss (2-5) and a shaft (2-8) projecting from the lug boss. The shaft is provided with an upper stop (2-9). In a mounting status, the lug boss is abutted against the bottom of the roller seat tightly and, viewed in the insertion direction of the shaft, the button plate is engaged behind the upper stop in a spring-pretensioned manner.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2009Publication date: June 2, 2011Inventor: Qiang Lu
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Patent number: 7938412Abstract: A container assembly is provided that includes a base container that has an upper opening and an upper container mounted in covering relation over the upper opening of the base container. A linkage connects the upper container to the base container in a manner that allows the upper container to be displaced from the covering relation over the upper opening of the base container, so as to permit access into the base container through the upper opening. A support assembly is spaced from the base container when the upper container is displaced from the covering relation over the upper opening of the base container and wheels are disposed toward a lower portion of the container assembly. A handle is provided for rollingly transporting the container assembly on the wheels in a tilted configuration.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2010Date of Patent: May 10, 2011Assignee: The Stanley Works Israel Ltd.Inventor: Amir Katz
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Publication number: 20110049825Abstract: A towable cart. At least one axle is coupled to a frame. A bottom of a container is also attached to the frame. Each of a pair of wheels are rotatably attached to the axle. A tow bar has first and second ends, the first end of the tow bar being pivotably coupled to one of the frame and the axle. An arm has first and second opposing ends, the first end of the arm being attached to the container and the second end of the arm being selectably secured to the tow bar. The container is fixed in a loading condition when the arm is secured to the tow bar, the container and the frame further being pivotable to an unloading condition when the arm is not secured to the tow bar.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2010Publication date: March 3, 2011Applicant: OHIO STEEL INDUSTRIES, INC.Inventors: THOMAS P. MARTINI, PATRICK MONTAG, MICHAEL PODROSKY
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Patent number: 7896368Abstract: The present invention is directed to a generally L-shaped frame assembly or dolly for mechanical devices, such as generators. The assembly includes a first and second frame portions. The first frame portion includes intermediate segments which are substantially equal or greater than the length of the mechanical device so as to protect the device and provide a lifting point for hoisting.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2008Date of Patent: March 1, 2011Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Scott Craig, P. Brent Boyd
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Patent number: 7891634Abstract: A trailer rail assembly includes a base plank with a planar top surface raised above a horizontal plane and extending along an entire longitudinal length of the base member. Such a base plank has a U-shaped cross-section. The assembly further includes a cylindrical shaft with an annular cross-section spanning along an entire longitudinal length of the top surface. A support plate is statically and fixedly attached to the shaft and spanning along the entire longitudinal length of the base plank, and a mechanism for simultaneously rotating the shaft and the support plate in sync and about a fulcrum axis extends along an entire longitudinal length of the shaft while the base plank remains statically affixed at a stationary position.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2007Date of Patent: February 22, 2011Inventor: Christopher Tarling
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Patent number: 7886853Abstract: A dual-motor handcart for lifting, steering, and transporting a heavy object, such as a snowmobile, by one person, having two motor-powered wheels or trackdrives for moving and steering attached to a width and height adjustable frame, the frame offering a handle, a pair of legs connected to the handle, lift pads for supporting the heavy object, a length adjustable lift strap for coupling the frame to the heavy object. The operatively independent motors each attached to one of the wheels providing force required for moving and steering. Thumb switches having on, off, forward, and reverse motions settings at desired speeds, control each motor providing for a single person to easily steer a cart fully loaded with a heavy object over smooth or rough terrain.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2008Date of Patent: February 15, 2011Inventor: Kristopher R Konopa
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Patent number: 7866679Abstract: The trash can cart apparatus provides a frame which selectively encloses two separate trash cans, allowing a user to use different sizes of trash cans, selectively. Each individually pivoted keeper is u-shaped and selectively covers each can. Each keeper further comprises a screen to prevent access to trash can lids, especially by animals, each keeper positionably lockable, and requiring the latch mechanism to be manually released prior to pivot. Each can if fully secured by frame and keepers only. The multiple lower laterals provide that any can is supported by at least two laterals. The apparatus needs only two wheels. The wheels are positioned at the lower front and the pivoting handle at the upper front. A user need only grasp the handle to pivot the mass of the apparatus, along with any trash cans.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2008Date of Patent: January 11, 2011Inventor: Daniel F. Leon
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Publication number: 20100327562Abstract: A shopping car which can prevent a person walking on a dark road in the night while pulling the shopping car from stumbling by lighting up the step, or can hold an electronic calculator, a folding umbrella, a portable telephone, and the like, surely as required. LED lights (40) connected sequentially by a feeding cord (41) is arranged on the outer surface on the backside of a bag (30) attached removably to the frame (10), a pocket (45) for an electronic calculator is provided on the inside of a lid (32) covering the upper opening, a pocket (46) for a folding umbrella and a pocket (47) for a portable telephone are provided on the left and right side of the bag (30), and an electronic calculator, a folding umbrella, and a portable telephone are held in these pockets (45, 46, 47).Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2008Publication date: December 30, 2010Inventors: Shigeko Kasuya, Hideki Yumoto
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Patent number: 7857328Abstract: A mobile garden tool center is provided. The mobile garden tool center comprises a transport cart having a support frame, upper support arms secured to and extending from the support frame, lower support arms secured to and extending from the support frame, a pair of wheels are rotatably secured to the lower support arms, and a carrying platform is attached to the support frame opposite the lower support arms. A barrel is restable on the carrying platform and is releasably secured to support frame of the cart with at least one strap. At least one tube is secured to the support frame of the cart. A basket is releasably attached between the upper support arms. A compactable stool is pivotally connected to the lower support arms.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2008Date of Patent: December 28, 2010Inventor: Gary Boss
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Patent number: 7854435Abstract: A wheel mechanism having two or more rows of three or more wheels wherein the lower-most points of the wheels in a row an arc. The wheels may be disposed on runners affixed to a cart or be attached directly to a frame or floor component of the cart. An arced shape can be implemented by varying the diameter of the wheels or the attachment components. The wheel mechanism can be incorporated into various types of carts.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2006Date of Patent: December 21, 2010Inventor: Colin Alan Campbell
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Patent number: 7845653Abstract: A container assembly is provided that includes a base container that has an upper opening and an upper container mounted in covering relation over the upper opening of the base container. A linkage connects the upper container to the base container in a manner that allows the upper container to be displaced from the covering relation over the upper opening of the base container, so as to permit access into the base container through the upper opening. A support assembly is spaced from the base container when the upper container is displaced from the covering relation over the upper opening of the base container and wheels are disposed toward a lower portion of the container assembly. A handle is provided for rollingly transporting the container assembly on the wheels in a tilted configuration.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2006Date of Patent: December 7, 2010Assignee: ZAG Industries Ltd.Inventor: Amir Katz
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Publication number: 20100236188Abstract: Disclosed is a transport and installation system that serves the purpose of convenient moving doors from the delivery to the place of installation, positioning doors for ease of hinge installation and providing for horizontal, straight vertical and angular position of the doors with the door jam for installation of the hinge mountings. The new and unique air actuator utilizes a base, stationery vertical guides and removable attachment to a hand cart to solve the problem of handling these heavy unwieldly objects.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2009Publication date: September 23, 2010Inventor: Larry Charles Campbell
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Publication number: 20100212123Abstract: A coffin with a removable 2 piece cover that accommodates bodies of differing lengths having, within an enclosure, a 2 piece platform that adjusts so as to allow the body to form a v-shape by bending the body at the hip whereby the longitudinal length of the body can be adjusted.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2009Publication date: August 26, 2010Inventor: Antoine Elhaj