Convertible, Selective, Or Changeable Body Patents (Class 280/47.18)
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Patent number: 8100624Abstract: The present invention relates to a sack truck (1) comprising a main frame (2), a number of handles (3), a number of wheels (4) and a first foot plate (5), where the handles (3) are connected at an upper end of the main frame (2), and the wheels (4) and the first foot plate (5) are connected at a lower end of the main frame (2), wherein the main frame (2) comprises a first and a second frame part (9, 10), which are arranged to engage at a displacement arrangement allowing a displacement of the first frame part (9) in relation to the second frame part (10).Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2006Date of Patent: January 24, 2012Assignee: New Invention ApSInventor: Svend Rahbek Christensen
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Patent number: 8091916Abstract: This application discloses a fold flat wheeled carrier/wagon/cart, adaptable for a wide array of carrying purposes, including but not limited to cargo, luggage, people, and supplies, featuring optional fold flat retaining walls, handle and wheels. The wagon/cart/carrier wheel assemblies may include simple manually manipulable grips, which the user simply moves to release the wheel assembly and tires, and upon release the wheel assembly and tire is pivoted by spring biasing preferably, and/or is movable to a fold flat profile within the wheeled carrier perimeter and side elevational profile. The application provides for simple internal mechanisms for the wheel assemblies as well as unique faceplates with finger grips. In the stowed, fold flat profile; the wheel assembly may serve to retain the optional retaining walls. Manufacturing construction methods are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2008Date of Patent: January 10, 2012Inventor: Richard N. Shapiro
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Patent number: 8087679Abstract: The handcart has various embodiments, each embodiment having a pair of larger wheels at the back of the load-carrying platform and a rear axle located above the plane of at least the forward portion of the platform. Smaller caster wheels are mounted on arms extending forward and outward from the forward corners of the platform. The outward ends of the arms are displaced upwardly to place the platform bottom only very slightly higher than the bottoms of the forward casters, thus increasing stability by lowering the center of gravity of the cart and contents, and facilitating loading and unloading of the cart due to the very low platform. The cart need not be tilted rearward to lift the platform from the floor, but may be pushed over the underlying surface with the load-carrying platform remaining level and with all four wheels rolling over the underlying surface.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2010Date of Patent: January 3, 2012Inventor: Frank Salvucci, Jr.
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Publication number: 20110304112Abstract: A clamp assembly including: a clamp frame including a first portion including a first opening which accepts a fastener, and a second portion interposed between the first portion and a third portion, wherein the third portion includes a second opening and a third opening, each of which accepts a fastener, a threaded rod disposed through the first portion of the clamp frame; and a clamp pad on an inner end of the clamp rod.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2011Publication date: December 15, 2011Applicant: ON THE LEVEL BILLIARDS LLCInventor: John Palmer
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Patent number: 8070181Abstract: The convertible cart comprises a first platform and a platform assembly. The platform assembly comprises a second platform and a third platform and is pivotably connected to the first platform. The platform assembly moves between a first position where the second platform is disposed above the first platform and a second position where the third platform forms a continuous platform with the first platform. In another embodiment the cart comprises a first platform and a second platform movable between a first position where said second platform is disposed above the first platform and a second position where the third platform is coplanar with the first platform. Methods of converting a cart between a utility cart and a platform truck are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2009Date of Patent: December 6, 2011Assignee: Rubbermaid Commercial Products, LLCInventors: Paul Bradley Forrest, Grant M. Mason, Thomas Perelli
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Patent number: 8061722Abstract: A collapsible dolly is movable between an extended use position and a compact storage position. The dolly has a right leg and a left leg that form a supportive A-frame when fully extended. Hinges and sliding components are capable of collapsing the dolly into a collapsed position for storage and/or transportation.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2009Date of Patent: November 22, 2011Inventors: Nathan L. Price, James T. Jansen
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Patent number: 8047554Abstract: A strap system for securing an object to a dolly. The strap system includes a first strap section having first and second ends and releasably attached to the dolly at the first end and a second strap section having first and second ends and releasably attached to the dolly at the first end. The second end of the first strap section and the second end of the second strap section are releasably attached to each other.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2006Date of Patent: November 1, 2011Inventor: Timothy Allan Burns
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Publication number: 20110260418Abstract: A paint pump and cart having a movable carriage to enable tilting of the paint pump secured to the carriage via a pivot mechanism without tilting the remainder of cart. A latching mechanism having a spring biased pin received in one of a pair of apertures provides selective retention of the carriage in an operating or loading position and the latching mechanism is operable to release the carriage to move between the operating and loading positions.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2011Publication date: October 27, 2011Applicant: TITAN TOOL, INC.Inventor: Ann Catherine Feitel
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Patent number: 8042784Abstract: The present invention includes a frame that is quickly and easily assembled and disassembled. The frame may be used for supporting a portable forced air heater, or other similar equipment. Handles, supports, and optionally a wheel assembly is assembled to two core members using snap lock buttons. In a preferred embodiment, the portable forced air heater includes a maintenance clock for measuring and recording operational parameters of a portable forced air heater, and for notifying a user that maintenance is required.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2007Date of Patent: October 25, 2011Assignees: Pinnacle Products International, Inc., SP ElemechInventors: Steve McCalley, Kyu Sam Hwang
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Patent number: 8042829Abstract: A cart that can support and transport loads includes a platform, a number of wheels, a handle, and a wheel assembly. The wheels are mounted to the platform and can move the cart from place-to-place. The handle extends from the platform. And the wheel assembly extends from the platform and can move the cart from place-to-place when the cart is at an inclined position with respect to the ground upon which the cart is moved.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2008Date of Patent: October 25, 2011Assignee: Magline, Inc.Inventors: Bruce L. Hailston, Nicholas J. Mehl
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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: 7997592Abstract: A Gurney Clamp, Detachable Equipment Stand and Associated Transport Cart is disclosed. The combination of these devices makes the transportation of patients and health status monitoring equipment more controlled, reliable and safe. The clamp is specifically configured to be attachable to the safety rails on a conventional gurney. Once installed, the clamp will provide a secure mounting point to attach the detachable equipment stand to the gurney. The stand is configured to be capable of holding a wide variety of patient monitoring equipment in an upright manner so that the equipment data can be easily viewed. The stand can be quickly and easily shifted back and forth between its mounting location at the gurney clamp, and its mounting location on the associated transport cart. When the stand is attached to the equipment cart, it provides the equipment with a secure, portable storage location.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2006Date of Patent: August 16, 2011Inventor: Darren Stout
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Patent number: 7992889Abstract: The present invention relates to a vehicle that is converted from a stroller for carrying a passenger and cycle operated by a rider to a combined unit. More specifically, the invention relates to a stroller and a bicycle combined, physically and operationally, such that the operator of the cycle portion of the stroller-cycle can control operation of the stroller portion while the stroller-cycle is in motion.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2008Date of Patent: August 9, 2011Assignee: Soma Cycle, Inc.Inventors: Michael Ehrenreich, Joel Hoag, Brian Rhee
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Patent number: 7988181Abstract: A storage and work place apparatus used in conjunction with a wheelbarrow or similar item. The apparatus includes a housing having a bottom portion and a side portion extending outwardly to form an open chamber the bottom portion is intended to a lie atop a wheelbarrow a cover is used in conjunction with the open chamber and is hingedly or slidingly attached to the housing in order to extend laterally from the housing. At least a first leg attainably connects to the housing and extends outwardly to contact a ground surface adjacent the wheel barrow. At least a second leg is rotatable attached to the cover and also extends outwardly therefrom to support the cover above the ground surface when the leg contacts the ground surface.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2009Date of Patent: August 2, 2011Inventors: William Hand, Robert Howe
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Publication number: 20110175307Abstract: The invention relates to a handcart composed of a main frame, four wheel sets properly assembled under the main frame, a grip, two positioning sleeves, and two joint assemblies installed between the main frame and the grip for changeably connecting the main frame with the grip. The grip can be aligned flat or become 90° to the main frame by means of the joint assemblies. Then the handcart can be transformed as a two-wheel handcart or a four-wheel one by handling the grip through movement of the pivotal connecting bases of the joint assemblies and combining the grip with the positioning sleeves movably fitted in positioning holes of the grip.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2010Publication date: July 21, 2011Inventor: Haiming Tsai
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Publication number: 20110175308Abstract: The invention relates to a handcart composed of a main frame, four wheels properly assembled with a frame rod of the main frame, a grip, two positioning sleeves combined movably with the grip, and two joint assemblies installed between the main frame and the grip for changeably connecting the main frame with the grip. The grip together with the positioning sleeves can be aligned flat or become 90° relative to the main frame by means of the joint assemblies. Then the handcart can be transformed into a two-wheel handcart or a four-wheel one by handling the grip through movement of the pivotal bases of the joint assemblies.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2011Publication date: July 21, 2011Inventor: Haiming TSAI
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Patent number: 7967325Abstract: 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 17, 2008Date of Patent: June 28, 2011Inventors: Roger A. Burton, John R. Hendrickson
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Patent number: 7967302Abstract: The present invention is a multi-purpose outdoor piece of equipment that combines various features in one design and takes advantage of gravity. In an embodiment it comprises a combination of a cooler or storage bag, two chairs, a table and a rack for an umbrella. The cooler or storage bag stays in a stable orientation due to gravity. The device is quickly assembled into a transport mode and then reassembled into its stationary mode for recreational use. The pull handle can be unscrewed and receive a beach spade to play in the sand. Once assembled into transport mode the device fits comfortably in the trunk of a car and can easily be assembled with the cooler bag slung into position over the axle. The cooler may be used for wet goods like drinks, food, wet wipes and spray bottle and an the upper bag for dry storage like outdoor gear and accessories like keys, sunglasses or other protected items. The cooler bag can also be strapped on as a backpack or a sling bag over your shoulder.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2009Date of Patent: June 28, 2011Inventor: Pieter Hendrik Coetzee
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Patent number: 7963532Abstract: A paint pump and cart having a movable carriage to enable tilting of the paint pump secured to the carriage via a pivot mechanism without tilting the remainder of cart. A latching mechanism having a spring biased pin received in one of a pair of apertures provides selective retention of the carriage in an operating or loading position and the latching mechanism is operable to release the carriage to move between the operating and loading positions.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2007Date of Patent: June 21, 2011Assignee: Titan Tool, Inc.Inventor: Ann Catherine Feitel
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Patent number: 7963530Abstract: The beach wagon is a modified wagon including a plurality of large wheels, a plurality of foldable chair carrying racks, and side bars that can carry umbrellas, tables, and the like. The beach wagon is also capable of storing items inside of the wagon bed, such as coolers and beach toys.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2009Date of Patent: June 21, 2011Inventor: Oscar Garcia
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Patent number: 7959182Abstract: An apparatus for a hunter. The apparatus has a preformed body with a plurality of adjustable supports to brace the body in an upright position. The apparatus has removable wheels and is foldable for transport. It may be pulled over land or ice. Accessories are an overhead awning and a removable side skirt. The apparatus is easily assembled.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2008Date of Patent: June 14, 2011Inventor: Daniel R. Klein
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Patent number: 7946598Abstract: A frame for a two wheeled hand cart comprising a single frame useful for a two wheel or four wheel hand cart that is constructed and designed of a molded plastic in a single unitary piece comprising a pair of side frames joined by spaced apart cross rails integrally molded with each of the side rails at pre-selected spaced apart locations to form a molded plastic, rigid frame for receiving handles and wheel assemblies in a frame of improved strength and life.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2003Date of Patent: May 24, 2011Assignee: Gleason Industrial Products, Inc.Inventor: William E. Malone, Jr.
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Patent number: 7934727Abstract: A waist high horizontal crossbar that uses a user's abdominal muscles to provide a strong forward thrust that alleviates unnecessary strain on the user's arms and shoulders. Incorporated in the horizontal bar are two vertical bars, right and left, that provide effective stabilization of the wheelbarrow. When a user uses their forearms against the vertical bars, this assists in preventing sideways tipping which is a common problem with a wheelbarrow.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2008Date of Patent: May 3, 2011Inventor: Dale D. Parry
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Patent number: 7934730Abstract: A hand truck assembly includes a frame including an upper portion and a lower portion. The assembly further includes a handle attached to the upper portion of the frame. The assembly also includes a pair of wheels attached to the lower portion of the frame. In addition, the assembly includes a fixed work support member attached in fixed relation to the lower portion of the frame. The assembly further includes a movable work support member attached to the lower portion of the frame, the movable work support member being moveable between (i) a first position in which a free end portion of the movable work support member rests on the fixed work support member, and (ii) a second position in which the free end portion of the movable work support member is spaced apart from the fixed work support member. The assembly also includes a post attached in fixed relation to the free end portion of the movable work support member. The assembly additionally includes a power tool such as a hammer jack that defines a cavity.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2008Date of Patent: May 3, 2011Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Noel Francis, Dan Williams
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Patent number: 7914015Abstract: A shopping tote including a vertical support structure having one or more hooks for suspending bags therefrom enables carrying of shopping bags and/or boxes in an easy and convenient manner. A platform may be provided for placing of boxed items. The tote may be quickly changed between a compact storage condition and an in-use condition. When in the storage condition, the tote is of a size allowing carrying thereof alone or in a backpack, briefcase or purse, for example.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2006Date of Patent: March 29, 2011Inventor: Mary Tompkins
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Patent number: 7905502Abstract: An equipment carrier for transporting one or more work items includes a vertical frame attached to a base frame, where the base frame has, in a preferred embodiment, an expandable portion that telescopes out from the vertical frame. The equipment carrier also includes a locking mechanism for attaching the equipment carrier to a standard dolly. The use of the equipment carrier in combination with the dolly allows for easy transport of the equipment carrier. In one embodiment, work piece arms for supporting work items are pivotally connected to the front of the vertical frame allowing them to swing into horizontal position and then fold down into a vertical position. Also attached to the vertical frame is a strut that is also pivotally connected to the front face of the vertical frame. The strut swings up to support the work piece arm when it is in the horizontal position. The equipment carrier also has components for carrying additional accessories work items needed.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2008Date of Patent: March 15, 2011Inventor: Edward J. Oliver
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Publication number: 20110057402Abstract: A multi-functional and convertible hand truck has a combination of release and trigger mechanism to dump the load when operated in wheelbarrow or trailer mode, a damping system and a four wheel brake mechanism. The damping system comprises of a bar that is pulled against the tires of the wheelbarrow through a spring and a mount to hold the assembly. To best fulfill the usability requirement, wheel axle can be positioned slightly forward to the center of gravity. An automatic dumping can be achieved by moving the wheel barrow box relative to the box pivot. The hand truck plate assembly has a pair of brackets welded onto the wheel carriage such that the plate and tires flush when the hand truck is upright. The wheel carriage can be stiffened by using a cross brace.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2010Publication date: March 10, 2011Inventor: Keith Jewell
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Publication number: 20110049824Abstract: An apparatus for transporting articles between working locations. The apparatus includes wheels mounted towards the bottom of the apparatus for rotation about an axis to provide rolling support for the apparatus and a manually engageable pulling handle. The pulling handle and the ground engaging wheels are arranged to enable a user to manually pull the pulling handle generally rearwardly so as to tilt the apparatus rearwardly to a tilted rolling movement position, thereby enabling the user to roll the apparatus to a desired location by pushing or pulling the pulling handle in a desired direction. The apparatus also includes a frame and at least one or more mount structures adjustably connected to the frame. The apparatus further includes a plurality of containers connected to the mount structures, where at least one of the containers are of a different configuration from another one of the containers.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2010Publication date: March 3, 2011Applicant: THE STANLEY WORKS ISRAEL LTD.Inventors: Sharon Bar-Erez, Gil Vilkomirski
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Patent number: 7883096Abstract: A tool container assembly includes a container, rollers, a handle, and a slidable closure member. The container includes an upper and a lower storage space therein, a rear wall, opposing side walls, a lower front wall and a front opening above the lower front wall. The front opening generally lies along a plane that extends away from the rear wall as it extends downwardly. The slidable closure member is slidably movable between a first position wherein it substantially covers the front opening and a second position wherein it exposes the front opening. The closure member moves to a position wherein it generally lies between the plane and the lower front wall, and at an angle with respect to the plane, when it is moved to the second position.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2008Date of Patent: February 8, 2011Assignee: The Stanley Works Israel Ltd.Inventors: Amir Katz, Gil Vilkomirski
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Patent number: 7882870Abstract: A portable supporting frame for a cutting machine includes a leg frame, a tabletop frame, and a frame locker. The leg frame includes two opposing pairs of first and second supporting legs. The tabletop frame includes two table arms pivotally connected to the first crossed legs respectively. The frame locker is used for locking the top ends of the second crossed legs to the table arms respectively to retain the portable supporting frame at a set up position. When the frame locker is released, the tabletop frame is adapted to pivotally fold at 180° to overlap on the folded leg frame at a folded position.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2008Date of Patent: February 8, 2011Inventor: Wy Peron Lee
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Patent number: 7832755Abstract: A modular chassis of a stroller system includes a body, a front wheel mount on the body, a rear wheel mount on the body, and at least one stroller frame mount on the body. The stroller frame mount is configured to couple releasably and interchangeably a first stroller frame configuration and a second stroller frame configuration different from the first stroller frame configuration to the body.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2006Date of Patent: November 16, 2010Assignee: Graco Children's Products Inc.Inventors: Patrick Nolan, Michael A. Dotsey
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Patent number: 7823906Abstract: A mission adaptable multi-purpose, collapsible portable cart/utility table, for use in emergency response and disaster situations, camping, hunting and other outdoors activities, which carries medical rescue carts, canoes, small boats, game, or hauled cargo by hand. It transports one or more cargo bins over long, rough terrain and each bin can include one or more cabinet drawers therein, wherein upon tilting of a cargo bin from a horizontal transport position to a substantially vertical position the cargo bin serves as a supply cabinet. Each bin is openable to expose the supply drawers for use.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2007Date of Patent: November 2, 2010Assignee: Valiant Rock LLCInventor: Charles W. Darling, III
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Patent number: 7823893Abstract: A hand truck includes a base and a toe-plate shelf coupled to the base. The base includes a truck frame and a wheel unit coupled to the truck frame.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2008Date of Patent: November 2, 2010Assignee: Cosco Management, Inc.Inventors: Paul F. Meyers, Thomas J. Meyers
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Patent number: 7819407Abstract: A cart assembly includes a frame that has an axle extending across a lower end thereof. Handles are included that have slotted and telescoping upper and lower sections. A transport platform is pivotally connected to each handle base and the axle, and folds against the handles. The platform has an arm wrapped about a major axle circumference. The arm has a gap formed therein. A horizontal support bar is positioned at an assembly top end, and is vertically raised and lowered for adjusting an assembly height. Horizontal members are included that form a part of the frame and extend between the handles below the horizontal support bar. Each horizontal member has hooks rotatably mounted therearound and further is slidably displaced along longitudinal lengths of the horizontal members. Wheels are rotatably mounted about opposed axle ends. A mechanism is included for prohibiting the platform from biasing downwardly from a raised position.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2008Date of Patent: October 26, 2010Inventor: Marian Charitun
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Patent number: 7815215Abstract: This disclosure describes a work site utility carrier that configures as a dolly or hand truck in its retracted mode and a work bench in its elevated mode. Pivoting arm pairs enable the carrier's lower and upper receptacles to be transitioned between modes. Two “wheelbarrow” handles are pivotally attached at the lower outer end of the upper receptacle. When oriented at right angles to the upper receptacle bottom, the handles lessen the effort needed to maneuver the carrier. In a “semi-inclined” position the carrier rests in part on the handle outer ends, with much of the mass of the upper receptacle already elevated. Full elevation is facilitated by moving the lower receptacle toward the handle outer ends which act as brakes to keep the carrier stationary during the elevation.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2007Date of Patent: October 19, 2010Inventor: Archie Lowe
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Patent number: 7780184Abstract: A vehicle for pushing and riding, the vehicle including a frame having a front portion and a rear portion. The front portion of the frame has a lower connection post containing braking and steering components and the rear portion of the frame has an upper connection post containing braking and steering components for the rear portion. The upper and lower connection posts are threadedly engaged within a steering portion of the frame. A hitch beam on the front portion forms part of the frame. A hitch clamp on the rear portion of the frame is fastened around the hitch beam for connecting the front portion and the rear portion of the frame. A pair of front wheels is operationally connected to the front portion of the frame. At least one rear wheel is operationally connected to the rear portion of the frame.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2007Date of Patent: August 24, 2010Assignee: Soma Cycle, Inc.Inventors: Michael Ehrenreich, Joel Hoag, Brian Rhee
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Patent number: 7775530Abstract: An integrated multi-purpose deployment field system enables a user to build a plurality of field pieces of equipment for field use in recreation, rescue, medicine, military operations, disaster relief and non-motorized cargo hauling. The system includes assembling the field equipment from a plurality of interchangeable T-shaped load support components. Each load support component has a generally horizontal load support member which is configured to support a particular type of load in the field, and a generally vertically extending support strut which extends from a midsection of the horizontal load support member. A load support attachment, such as a wheel axle or a cross brace, engages with each horizontal load support member, and joins the horizontal support members so that the T-shaped load support components, vertical struts, and load support attachments form a load bearing structure when assembled.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2007Date of Patent: August 17, 2010Assignee: Valiant Rock LLCInventor: Charles W. Darling, III
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Publication number: 20100194063Abstract: A storage and work place apparatus used in conjunction with a wheelbarrow or similar item. The apparatus includes a housing having a bottom portion and a side portion extending outwardly to form an open chamber the bottom portion is intended to a lie atop a wheelbarrow a cover is used in conjunction with the open chamber and is hingedly or slidingly attached to the housing in order to extend laterally from the housing. At least a first leg attainably connects to the housing and extends outwardly to contact a ground surface adjacent the wheel barrow. At least a second leg is rotatable attached to the cover and also extends outwardly therefrom to support the cover above the ground surface when the leg contacts the ground surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2009Publication date: August 5, 2010Inventors: WILLIAM HAND, ROBERT HOWE
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Patent number: 7766365Abstract: A mission adaptable multi-purpose, collapsible portable cart/utility table, for use in emergency response and disaster situations, camping, hunting and other outdoors activities, which carries medical rescue carts, canoes, small boats, game, or hauled cargo by hand. The portable cart/utility table can be converted to a various uses and the portable cart/utility table can be folded down and transported within a wheeled bin, backpack, hand carried bag, canoe or boat. It transports injured persons or cargo over long, rough terrain and it can broken down into a carrying position, by hand or by back. The objects being carried can be held by clamps, by fasteners, or through the use of insertions with longitudinally extending channels. An optional pivotable kickstand and/or tie rods can stabilize the cart in a position of rest.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2006Date of Patent: August 3, 2010Assignee: Valiant Rock LLCInventor: Charles W. Darling, III
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Publication number: 20100133769Abstract: A wheel assembly having a connecting jacket for attachment to a body and a wheel having an axle attached to a connecting pin is disclosed. The connecting jacket selectively receives the connecting pin for easy assembly and disassembly of a wheel on a body. A connecting pin having a U-shaped spring enclosed in a rectangular housing is disclosed. A cart having such a wheel assembly is disclosed. A method for removably attaching a wheel using the disclosed wheel assembly is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2009Publication date: June 3, 2010Applicant: The Faucet Queens, Inc.Inventor: ChangLing Wu
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Patent number: 7726670Abstract: A collapsible golf trolley comprises a frame (176, 276) defined by at least two, preferably four, frame members (171,172,173,174, 203), and a wheel structure (122,222). The frame members are pivotally interconnected at hinges (106; 177, 205), whereby in a first configuration, the frame members define a casing (100,200) for the wheel structure parts, the casing having a length which is shorter than the sum of the lengths of each of the frame members. In a second configuration, the frame members coextend in a longitudinal direction to define the frame (176, 276). There is further provided a collapsible wheel structure having arms (150,152,258,252) defining pivotally interconnected arm sections (154,156,158,160; 254,256,258,260) which, in a first, folded configuration define a partial cylindrical shape, and which in a second, unfolded configuration form an S-shape.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2005Date of Patent: June 1, 2010Assignee: Nordict A/SInventor: George Manus
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Patent number: 7703776Abstract: Tall, lightweight folding shopping cart (FIG. 1) provides high-level detachable basket (44U) for easy basket transfers down to checkout counter, car trunk and home counter or table. Basket-support ledges (43U and 43L) on cart enable transfer of basket weight by sliding leverage rather than by lifting. Additional container (44L) increases cart capacity and flexibility in use. With baskets removed, cart serves as an all-purpose vehicle, ready to carry a strapped-on golf bag, luggage (FIG. 6), garden materials, furniture and other household burdens. Its lightweight folding character encourages new uses where carts have rarely gone before. On a family camping trip, for example, it can carry a folded tent to the campsite, and later deliver an ice chest of drinks and a food basket to the beach. Wheels (36L and 36R) are mounted for quick detachment to increase the storage compactness of an unloaded cart.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2004Date of Patent: April 27, 2010Inventor: Gordon Walker Nugent
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Publication number: 20100096821Abstract: A device used in beach-entry scuba dives that both assists the diver to transport scuba tanks and other diving gear to and across the shoreline, and then accompanies the diver and gear underwater. The device holds at least one scuba tank and associated gear such as a buoyancy compensator (BCD), and has a pair of wheels whose rolling position enables the loaded device to be easily transported over natural terrains. Upon reaching or while in the water the wheels may be shifted from the “rolling position” into a streamlined, free-swim position. The means attaching the scuba gear and the scuba tank are easily operated to let the user now don both scuba tank and gear and start their dive, taking the device along for the return cross-shore trip.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2008Publication date: April 22, 2010Inventor: Stacie Hill
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Publication number: 20100090443Abstract: A golf bag cart is disclosed, comprising a bottom cart stand, having a link segment at its top, and a bag base at its bottom, where the bottom cart stand is provided with a slider thereon; an upper cart stand, in pinned connection with the link segment at its bottom; a rear wheel frame, fixed at each of both sides of the link segment, where the two rear wheel frames and the bottom cart stand together form a pyramid, and the bottom end of the rear wheel frame connects to the rear wheel; a linkage, set up between the upper cart stand and the slide; a draw pole, set up between the slide and the rear wheel frame; a front wheel, positioned under the bag base, having a folding joint, which could level the front wheel; and a lock mechanism, having a core, in pinned connection to the top of the slider, where the upper cart stand and the bottom cart stand are thus fastened to each other; the rear wheels could be spread up, subject to the linking among the linkage, the slider, the draw pole and the rear wheel frame; thType: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2008Publication date: April 15, 2010Inventor: Gordon Liao
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Publication number: 20100066045Abstract: The cart of the invention utilizes a sliding support to mount a container onto the cart. In one embodiment the container is a linen bag mounted to the cart handles. A shelf or platform is located below the sliding support. The sliding support allows the container to be stored either under the support and over the platform, or if more storage space is required, the sliding support allows the container to slide on the support, providing open space for items to be placed on the platform. The container may also be easily slid off of the cart for removal by the user. The container may be provided with a telescopic handle and wheels for easy transport of the container and its contents.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2009Publication date: March 18, 2010Applicant: RUBBERMAID COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS, LLCInventors: Donald C. Presnell, Robert W. Lauer
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Patent number: 7677580Abstract: A travel cooler includes a wheeled platform and an insulated container configured to be selectively coupled to, and uncoupled from, the wheeled platform. The wheeled platform includes a base, a plurality of wheels mounted to the base for rolling movement of the platform and a first coupling component fixedly disposed on the base. The insulated container includes a second coupling component fixedly disposed on the container. The first and second coupling components are disengaged from one another when the insulated container is uncoupled from the wheeled platform. The first and second coupling components are disposed in interlocking engagement when the insulated container is coupled to the wheeled platform, whereby the insulated container is securely coupled to the wheeled platform in fixed disposition relative thereto for safe transportation on the wheeled platform.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2006Date of Patent: March 16, 2010Assignee: M & C Innovations, LLCInventors: Matthew Alexander Vanderberg, Ian D. Kovacevich, Daniel Lee Bizzell, Chris Hoy
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Publication number: 20100000893Abstract: A tool container assembly includes a base container, a cover, rollers, a removable tool tray, and an extendable handle. The base container includes a storage space, and an upwardly facing opening into the storage space. The cover is movable between a closed position in which it substantially covers the upwardly facing opening and an open position in which it exposes the upwardly facing opening. The rollers are connected with the base container to enable transport of the tool container assembly. The removable tool tray is constructed and arranged to be removably carried by the base container and the tool tray is configured to store articles or tools therein. The extendable handle is operatively connected to the base container to facilitate tilted rolling transport of the tool container assembly. The removable tool tray is constructed to securely engage with the handle when the handle is in an extended position.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2008Publication date: January 7, 2010Applicant: ZAG Industries, Ltd.Inventors: Noam Twig, Gil Vilkomirski
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Patent number: 7628406Abstract: This patent discloses a hand truck to transport horse related equipment. The hand truck may include a framework having a frame, frame support bars, a handle bar, hooks, a tote mount, a saddle rack positioned below the tote mount, an auxiliary mount, and a cooler mount positioned below the saddle rack. The hand truck further may include a plate attached to the framework and wheels attached to the framework.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2007Date of Patent: December 8, 2009Inventors: Charles M. Thomas, Lynda D. Thomas
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Patent number: 7600765Abstract: A hand truck includes a frame, a telescopic handle pivotally connected with the frame, and a joint structure assembled between the frame and the handle. The frame is disposed with a collapsible wheel unit adjustable in position, and the handle and the frame can be bent and extended to a proper length and then fixed in position so that a user can push the hand truck with convenience. Further, the hand truck can be shaped alternately into a two-wheel vertical truck or a four-wheel platform hand truck.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2007Date of Patent: October 13, 2009Inventor: Haiming Tsai
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Patent number: 7597341Abstract: A bag carrying system having a removable handle and wheel assembly is provided. The system includes a bag having a back portion with a panel overlying the back portion and a handle and wheel assembly comprising a handle portion, a wheel portion and a longitudinally extending supporting element connected therebetween. Significantly, the longitudinally extending supporting unit of the handle and wheel assembly is designed to be placed between the panel and back portion of the bag for releasably attaching the assembly thereto.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2006Date of Patent: October 6, 2009Assignee: Fashion Accessory Bazaar LLCInventor: Steve Russo