Abstract: An article transport dolly for transporting sheets of drywall, glass and the like from one site location to another. The article transport dolly includes an article carrier member including a base having a top surface upon which articles can be carried; and also includes a non-slip mat member being disposed upon the top surface of the base to prevent articles from sliding thereupon; and also includes a spring plate which is a sheet of rigid material upon which the article carrier member is mounted; and further includes a carrying handle/stand being attached to the article carrier member for standing the article carrier member upon a ground and for carrying the article carrier member; and also includes a wheel assembly including an axle upon which the spring plate is securely mounted; and further includes a brake assembly including brakes being mounted to the article carrier member for braking the wheel assembly.

Abstract: A stackable cart upon which another cart can be stacked thereon includes a tray, a handle connected to the tray, and a plurality of wheels rotatably secured to the tray. The tray is configured to at least partially receive a handle of the another cart when the another cart is stacked on the stackable cart. The handle is configured to at least partially receive a plurality of wheels of the another cart when the another cart is stacked on the stackable cart. A plurality of the carts can be stored vertically with the carts oriented in alternating opposed directions. The carts are preferably nested together in a compact manner. In some disclosed embodiments the handle is a handle movable between an extended position and a retracted position and/or the cart includes a stand movable between a stowed position and an extended position.

Abstract: A patient transport board comprises a flat, rigid board having a surface on which the patient lays and restraining straps for securing the patient. A pair of foldable rail members can be extended to serve as runners for moving the patient down a flight of stairs. A skid plate is provided at the foot end of the board to allow the board to be used in an upright mode for maneuvering in tight areas. In one embodiment wheel and axle assemblies are affixed at the lower end of the rail members to make easier movement of the patient transport board in an upright orientation. In another embodiment track assemblies allow for movement over rough or uneven surfaces when the patient transport board is in an upright orientation. Components of the patient transport board are foldable or removable so the board can be readily placed on a gurney or stored.

Abstract: A wheelbarrow bumper for a wheelbarrow having a frame, a bin, and a wheel, the wheelbarrow bumper includes: a curved plate having a convexly curved outer surface and an inner surface; and, a first and a second side support members having a width and extending transversely from the curved plate, the first and the second support members each including an engaging portion adapted to connect to the frame of the wheelbarrow. The curved plate and the support members, as a whole, define a generally bracket-like cross-sectional configuration. Each engaging portion of the support members preferably includes an opening for receiving a clamping member to connect to the frame of the wheelbarrow.

Abstract: A collapsible refuse collection apparatus. The invention includes a body; the body includes a frame portion and a covering portion having predetermined dimensions. The frame portion has an opened and closed position, two sides and a base; the two sides being adjacently and pivotally attached to the base. The covering portion is surroundedly attached to the frame portion, wherein the covering portion protects the frame portion and, in the frame portion's opened position, forms an inner compartment, a top, an opened end and a closed end. The apparatus also includes a wheel assembly attached to the frame portion providing mobility for the apparatus, a flap pivotally attached to the opened end of the covering portion and having predetermined dimensions. The inner compartment, formed by the frame portion's opened position, has predetermined dimensions such that the inner compartment can accommodate a collection bag. The inner compartment and the collection bag are used to collect the refuse.

Abstract: A motorized golf cart for movement over a ground surface comprising a motor, a vertical golf bag bay, and two golf club carrier hitches. A vertical golf bag bay is provided, i.e., a bottomless bag bay without a horizontal support plane.

Abstract: The mobile stand is generally L-shaped in side elevation, having a horizontally extending base and an upright mast adjacent the rear of the base. The base is somewhat H-shaped in top plan, having a pair of widespread, parallel, horizontal legs that extend slightly rearwardly beyond the mast, and a crossbar that rigidly interconnects the legs adjacent their rear ends. The mast is fixed to the crossbar midway between the two legs. Four rubber stabilizer feet project downwardly from the base at its four corners to space the base a short distance above the floor. Transport wheels at the rear ends of the legs project downwardly from the base but do not engage the floor when all four of the feet are touching the floor, thus rendering the wheels ineffective at such time.

Abstract: A motorized golf cart with a detachable golf club carrier includes a motorized golf cart for movement over a ground surface. The golf cart has a motor and a first hitching device at an exterior of the golf cart. The 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.

Abstract: A motorized golf cart includes a motor for driving the golf cart, a driven actuator, and a first hitching device, the actuator connected to the first hitching device for moving the first hitching device between a first position and a second position.

Abstract: A portable and slidable bag/box comprises an article holding body which is provided in the interior with a receiving space and in the lower portion with at least one wheel body to roll on the ground surface. A pull rod is disposed with the article holding body to serve as a hand grip. A slide board is provided in the rear with at least one rear wheel. The slide board is connected at the front with the article holding body by a connection mechanism which enables the slide board to be folded into the article holding body and to be unfolded under the article holding body. When the side board is folded into the article holding body, the article holding body is a portable bag/box, which can be pulled to slide by a user holding the pull rod. When the slide board is unfolded under the article holding body, the user holds the pull rod to steer the portable bag/box while riding on the slide board, with one foot pushing against the ground surface.

Abstract: A golf bag includes a bottom part, a cylinder part with stabilizing longitudinal webs, a head part, a support device with toggle lever mechanism or another mechanism and a clamping system for folding out and folding in support legs, a pull-out grip and a belt system. The golf bag combines in itself all components for stable standing, rolling, sloped support, carrying on the shoulder or on the back and for transport in the lying or upright position without additional actions on the part of the golfer. The golf bag is easy to handle and can be transported in a compact manner.

Abstract: A golf bag includes a cylindrical base having a top fact to which a bag body is integrally or removably mounted and a side surface on which a ledge is formed. A bore is defined through the ledge between opposite end faces of the ledge for movably receiving two bars therein with remote end sections of the bars extending beyond the end faces of the ledge to rotatably support wheels thereon. Thus, the wheels can be moved between a retracted position and an extended position where the wheels are located away from the bag body for more firmly supporting the bag. A channel is defined inside the base for movably receiving an outrigger arm that is selectively extending away from the side surface of the base whereby a remote end of the outrigger arm forms a triangle with the wheels to firmly support the bag body.

Abstract: The panel mover is designed for receiving, holding and moving a panel and comprises: first and second elongate arms each having an upper end and a lower end and each having a length of between approximately 2 feet and approximately 4 feet; panel support structure connected between the arms; a wheel mounted to each arm on a wheel shaft extending from an outer side of each arm at the lower end of each arm; and, inwardly facing engaging structure only at the upper end of each arm for engaging the side surface of a panel positioned between the anns, whereby, when, an elongate edge of a panel is placed on the panel support stricture, the weight of the panel will cause each elongate arm to rotate upwardly around one of the wheel shafts and pivot inwardly toward the panel to a panel engaging position where the engaging structure at the upper end of each arm engages the panel.

Abstract: A sports equipment cart consisting of a ball dispensing tube having an upper end, a lower end, a hollow bore extending from the upper end to the lower end, an upper ball receiving aperture, and a lower ball dispensing aperture; left and right wheels; and an axle extending through the side walls of the ball dispensing tube at its lower end, the left and right wheels being rotatably mounted upon opposing left and right ends of said axle.

Abstract: Apparatus for starting a direct drive go-cart which includes a frame having front and rear end portions as well as a handle portion. Wheels are attached to the front and rear end portions of the frame for moving the apparatus along a road or track. The front end portion is provided with a rotatable shaft to which is attached an engagement member or holding member which is adapted to engage a go-cart to lift the rear end of the same off of the ground. The shaft and the engagement member are movable between latched and unlatched positions to either hold a go-cart or release the same. A latchable member is operatively connected to the shaft and when latched holding the engagement member in latched condition to keep the rear end of a go-cart off of the ground. A latch member serves to hold the latchable member in latched condition and is connected to the latch member to release it from the latched condition.

Abstract: A dual wheel foldable hand truck with a nose plate has a skeletal frame including laterally spaced vertical side rails. The frame has hingedly connected upper and lower frame sections with upper and lower side rails meeting at side rail interfaces. Handle operated lock slides are carried by the upper rail sections for downward sliding movement to releasably lock the frame sections in planar alignment. The foldable nose automatically locks in operative position when swung down from stowed position.

Abstract: A foldable cart apparatus includes a first, second and third U-shaped frames pivotally joined and functionally movable between a folded attitude and an unfolded attitude. Its primary function is for carrying articles such a beach related items. In the folded attitude the frames are positioned adjacently. In the unfolded attitude the first and second frames diverge upwardly and the second and third frames diverge downwardly as viewed from the side. The first frame is engaged with a bottom strut supported on spaced apart wheels for moving the apparatus on a surface. A flexible sling is engaged with the first and the third of the frames, so that in the unfolded attitude, a vertical rear containment wall and a horizontal bottom shelf are formed. A flexible fabric bag is fastened between the first and second of the frames and forms an open topped container for receiving the items for transport. The bottom shelf can be used to support an ice chest or other bulky article.

Abstract: A golf bag cart is constructed to includes a golf bag and a cart adapted for supporting and carrying the golf bag, the golf bag having two lateral plug holes and a front springy retaining block, the card having a retaining hole adapted for receiving the springy retaining block of the bottom cuff of the golf bag, and a smoothly arched supporting frame adapted for supporting the golf bag, the supporting frame having two plug portions adapted for engaging into the plug holes of the bottom cuff of the golf bag.

Abstract: In a portable compressor having a support frame, a compression device, a storage unit and at least one transportation handle, the frame has at least a first and second base to protect and/or support the compressor itself; the first and second base lie, respectively, on a first and second plane substantially at right angles to each other; and the first base has two opposite ends connected respectively to the second base and to the handle.

Abstract: A person-transfer device comprises:

Abstract: A floor surface treatment apparatus includes a wheeled vehicle having wheels and floor surface treating unit, and a dolly pivotally connected to the vehicle for pivoting movement between a lowered, support position in which the vehicle is supported by the dolly with the floor surface treating unit raised off the floor and a non-support position in which the vehicle is unsupported by the dolly. The dolly has at least three wheels for conjoint pivoting movement therewith relative to the floor surface treatment apparatus. The at least three wheels are arranged relative to each other such that in the support position of the dolly the at least three wheels stably support the apparatus with the floor surface treating unit raised off the floor. In its non-support position the dolly may be stowed onboard the apparatus during operation thereof.

Abstract: Transport trolley (100), especially for the transporting of piece goods, having a carrier (10), which forms a housing for said piece goods, affixed to a navigable frame (20) and pivotable from a loading state, in which said carrier (10) is arranged with a horizontal alignment, into a transporting state in which said carrier (10) is arranged to be tilted out of the horizontal, wherein said frame (20) is provided with a stand wheel cantilever (30) which juts out from said frame (20) in the transport trolley loading state and forms a support, and which rests against frame (20) in the transport trolley transporting state.

Abstract: A convertible cart and container may be assembled by folding a blank of paperboard and attaching a wheeled carriage thereto. The blank includes a floor panel connected to front and back panels along fold lines, the back panel having side panels connected thereto along fold lines. The blank includes a plurality of lines of weakness which facilitate separation of the assembled cart into an upper handle portion which may be discarded and a container portion. The assembled cart conveniently includes an opening in a front panel and a pair of doors which are hinged to the front panel along fold lines to permit access to the chamber within the cart while obscuring the contents from view. The cart includes a top flap portion which may be separated from the upper handle portion and folded over a substantially rectangular box-type container for enclosing items received in the container and permitting shipping of the reduced size container without the need for emptying the contents for conversion.

Abstract: A sports equipment cart consisting of a ball dispensing tube having an upper end, a lower end, a hollow bore extending from the upper end to the lower end, an upper ball receiving aperture, and a lower ball dispensing aperture; left and right wheels; and an axle extending through the side walls of the ball dispensing tube at its lower end, the left and right wheels being rotatably mounted upon opposing left and right ends of said axle.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the field of luggage and cargo hand carts and more particularly to an inexpensive, disposable cart for transporting large, heavy, or bulky items. The present invention discloses a lightweight, easily and inexpensively manufactured, disposable cart. The cart may be manufactured from an inexpensive, lightweight material, such as plastic. The cart is comprised of a pair of load bearing surfaces in the form of a horizontal platform and a vertical backstop joined so that the faces of their surfaces are at approximately a right angle. A pair of wheel assemblies is located at the intersection of the bearing surfaces, one at each side of the platforms. Each wheel assembly preferably comprises a pair of wheels with a common axle. Adhesive strips may be located on the bearing surfaces to position and to attach the cart to the object to be transported while ropes or cables are wrapped around the entire assembly for additional security.

Abstract: This invention refers to a trailer, designed to transport at least one child, which can be attached to a stroller and which is equipped with a chassis with at least one wheel, a frame and an attachment assembly for securing the trailer to the stroller, and which is designed so that the trailer is connected to the frame of the stroller, is equipped with a seat, and is fitted with at least one handle, at least one foot rest and a coupling device consisting of an attachment assembly and a first and a second joint.

Abstract: Cart includes a body, a wheel attached to the body, and a support ring movably attached to the body. The support ring may be sufficiently flexible so that the support ring can accommodate different objects. The support ring may be rotatably attached to the body. A handle may be provided on the body. An extension may be provided between the handle and the body. Two spaced apart wheels may be provided. The support ring may include a mouth for enhancing the flexibility of the support ring. A lock may be provided for selectively restricting movement of the movable attached support ring. The lock may include a chain having a hook which may be disposed on the handle for securing the chain. The hook may be a s-hook. One or more blocks may be provided on the support ring, the blocks being of different sizes for reducing the effective inner diameter of the support ring by different amounts.

Abstract: A golf bag includes a bag body and a sliding means fixed at the bottom of the bag body. The sliding means is provided with at least one eccentric front wheel for changing direction and two fixed rear wheels whose diameter are larger than the eccentric front wheel. If required, a handle can be provided on the same side above the rear wheels at the upper end of the bag body such that the golf bag can be slanted and pulled when users grasp the upper end of the bag body or pull the handle in order to drive the rear wheels.

Abstract: A wheel assembly for use in combination with wheeled luggage to counter-balance gravitational forces exerted on the wheeled luggage when it is tilted forwarded and rolled. The wheel assembly has a shock-absorbing bias mechanism to absorb shock while transporting the wheeled luggage across a surface; a housing for the shock-absorbing bias mechanism; and a transport mechanism adjacent to the shock-absorbing bias mechanism to provide additional surface contact and load support to aid in rolling the wheeled luggage.

Abstract: A combined cart and stand comprising a base for supporting a power driven threading machine and having a pair of wheels for supporting the base and machine for rolling movement along an underlying surface. Three legs are interconnected with the base for displacement between first and second positions relative to the base, and, in the first position, the legs and base provide a tripod stand engaging an underlying surface to support the base and machine in a use position spaced above the underlying surface. In the second position, two of the legs provide handles and the third leg is folded and stored relative to the base providing a cart having wheels which engage the underlying surface such that the base and machine can be inclined relative to the surface and supported by the wheels for rolling movement therealong.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for single handed erection of a tent pole having a tent supporting end and a ground end the ground end supported in a carrier pulled along the ground to position the ground end of the pole beneath the portion of the tent contacting the tent supporting end of the tent pole. The apparatus uses a cable connected to a receptacle fitted over the ground end of the tent pole with the cable wound around a cable drum of a winch, the receptacle supported by wheels, rollers or skids to move along the ground as the cable is wound onto the drum. A motorized winch and remote control place the user outside the tent as it is erected.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for removably affixing a wheel assembly (20) near the end and the edge of a leg (24,27) of nearly any existing or newly manufactured ladder (22) to aid a person (26) transporting the ladder (22). A preferred embodiment includes a first wheel (30a) and a second wheel (30b) whose axles (32a, 32b) are disposed orthogonally. Each axle (32a, 32b) is supported by a bracket (34a, 34b) coupled to a clamp frame (36) which is clamped to said leg (24,27). When the ladder (22) is placed, edge parallel to a supporting surface (28), and a person (26) carries the opposite end of the ladder, the wheel (30b) will roll on that surface (28). When the ladder (22) face is placed parallel to a supporting surface (28) and a person (26) carries the opposite end of the ladder, the wheel (30a) will roll on that surface (28). The wheel (30a, 30b) will carry a large portion of the weight of the ladder (22). For persons who use ladders frequently, the system can prevent personal injuries.

Abstract: A golf cart towing device includes a bracket assembly which is selectably attached along a tongue of a golf cart and adjustable to fit cart tongues of various breadth. A connector rod is angularly adjustable relative to the handle and includes a hook end for engaging an eyelet extending from a belt worn by the golfer. A releasable latch on the hook end maintains the hook end within the eyelet. The various adjustments of the bracket and/or the connector rod allow the golf cart to be effectively towed by persons of differing statures/physiques.

Abstract: A golf bag includes a bottom part, a cylinder part with stabilizing longitudinal webs, a head part, a support device with toggle lever mechanism or another mechanism and a clamping system for folding out and folding in support legs, a pull-out grip and a belt system. The golf bag combines in itself all components for stable standing, rolling, sloped support, carrying on the shoulder or on the back and for transport in the lying or upright position without additional actions on the part of the golfer. The golf bag is easy to handle and can be transported in a compact manner.

Abstract: A wheeled dolly assembly for a patient carrier device has a box frame with a foldable footrest. Interchangeable wheels are mounted to an axle to facilitate rapid and easy movement of the dolly when a patient is strapped onto the patient carrier. The patient carrier device, such as a backboard, is retained in the box frame with adjustable pressure plates. Optional handles are mounted to the backboard through slots pre-formed in the backboard.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: A dolly for large appliances facilitates manual movement of soft drink vending machines, refrigerators, etc. The dolly has a dropped floor between each end, with the ends raised for installation of casters therebeneath. The lower central floor area is preferably only about 1.5 inches above the lower supporting surface when the dolly is resting thereon, thereby allowing a large machine to be tilted slightly and the dolly maneuvered therebeneath. The low floor also results in a very low ride height for the appliance, enabling the appliance to fit upright through a standard doorway. Carrying the appliance sideways on the dolly, also permits large vending machines to fit through a standard doorway by opening the door of the machine to narrow the effective width of the machine. A roller lever is also provided, for lifting one end of loaded dolly for maneuvering the lifted end across thresholds and other floor discontinuities.

Abstract: A vehicle for transporting and installing an annular patch in a pipeline having a curved inside surface. There is a tubular support member and an annular bladder mounted on the support member for forcing the patch against the inside of the pipeline when inflated. Pivoting wheel assemblies are mounted to the ends of the tubular support member so that the wheels extend normal to the curved inside surface of the pipeline. A ballast member is mounted between the wheel assemblies to maintain the vehicle in an upright orientation. Compressed air for inflating the bladder is supplied by hose to a fitting within the hollow interior of the tubular support. The wheel assemblies may be removable or inwardly pivotable so as to provide clearance for the patch to be slipped over the support and bladder.

Abstract: A container for a stack of newspapers includes bottom, side, and back walls and a substantially open front to facilitate stacking newspapers in the container, and inspecting the stack for non-paper contaminants. A pair of rotatable wheels on the bottom of the container, and a base on the bottom of the container are adapted to rest on a horizontal supporting surface such as a floor. A pair of inwardly extending lips on the front of the container restrain the stack of papers when the container is tilted and rolled from one location to another. The container bottom slopes downwardly away from the open front of the container, and the back of the container slopes upwardly away from the open front to promote forming a stack which is slightly inclined to vertical when the container rests on the horizontal surface. External means on the container facilitate picking up the container and dumping the stack of papers in a collection truck.

Abstract: A carpet loading system for easily loading, transporting and unloading a roll of carpet without requiring significant physical exertion by an individual. The inventive device includes an elongated frame, a pair of rear wheels, a pair of front caster wheels, a plurality of support rollers rotatably attached within the frame, an endless belt surround the support rollers forming an inclined plane with respect to the ground, an elongated handle extending from the rear portion of the frame, a first motor driving the belt and a second motor driving the rear wheels. Preferably, a plurality of side rollers are positioned about the sides of the endless belt to prevent the carpet from rolling off of the cart during loading and transporting. The drive axle between the pair of rear wheels preferably has a differential to allow easy turning when a heavy carpet roll is placed thereupon.

Abstract: A mobile support device for supporting a concrete spreading hose includes a truncated V-shaped support having a horizontal web position and upwardly diverging legs. Castor wheel assemblies support the V-shaped support for travel over a surface. A hold down mechanism is pivoted to one of the legs and is engaged by a keeper element releasibly locked by a locking element on the other leg. The hold down mechanism clamps and confines a concrete spreading hose seated in the truncated V-shaped support. The concrete spreading hose is secured against movement relative to the support even when subjected to pumping surges.

Abstract: A carrier for refuse containers of the type having a front and a back, a top and a bottom, wheels located on the bottom back, and a cross bar located on the front midway between the top and bottom, comprising a longitudinal main beam and a plurality of cradles supported by the main beam. Each cradle is adapted to support one of the refuse containers from the bottom thereof. A locking mechanism includes a latch hook extending from the main beam centered with respect to the cradle to selectively lock onto the cross bar of the trash receptacle, and an operating handle extending alongside the cradle for engaging the latch hook.

Abstract: 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.