Convertible, Selective, Or Changeable Body Patents (Class 280/47.18)
  • Patent number: 8100624
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2012
    Assignee: New Invention ApS
    Inventor: Svend Rahbek Christensen
  • Patent number: 8091916
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2012
    Inventor: Richard N. Shapiro
  • Patent number: 8087679
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2012
    Inventor: Frank Salvucci, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20110304112
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2011
    Publication date: December 15, 2011
    Applicant: ON THE LEVEL BILLIARDS LLC
    Inventor: John Palmer
  • Patent number: 8070181
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Assignee: Rubbermaid Commercial Products, LLC
    Inventors: Paul Bradley Forrest, Grant M. Mason, Thomas Perelli
  • Patent number: 8061722
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2011
    Inventors: Nathan L. Price, James T. Jansen
  • Patent number: 8047554
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2011
    Inventor: Timothy Allan Burns
  • Publication number: 20110260418
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2011
    Publication date: October 27, 2011
    Applicant: TITAN TOOL, INC.
    Inventor: Ann Catherine Feitel
  • Patent number: 8042784
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2011
    Assignees: Pinnacle Products International, Inc., SP Elemech
    Inventors: Steve McCalley, Kyu Sam Hwang
  • Patent number: 8042829
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2011
    Assignee: Magline, Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce L. Hailston, Nicholas J. Mehl
  • Patent number: 8033553
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2011
    Inventors: Angel M Feliciano, Jr., Thomas G Bryant, Sr.
  • Patent number: 7997592
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2011
    Inventor: Darren Stout
  • Patent number: 7992889
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Assignee: Soma Cycle, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Ehrenreich, Joel Hoag, Brian Rhee
  • Patent number: 7988181
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Inventors: William Hand, Robert Howe
  • Publication number: 20110175307
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2010
    Publication date: July 21, 2011
    Inventor: Haiming Tsai
  • Publication number: 20110175308
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2011
    Publication date: July 21, 2011
    Inventor: Haiming TSAI
  • Patent number: 7967325
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2011
    Inventors: Roger A. Burton, John R. Hendrickson
  • Patent number: 7967302
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2011
    Inventor: Pieter Hendrik Coetzee
  • Patent number: 7963532
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2011
    Assignee: Titan Tool, Inc.
    Inventor: Ann Catherine Feitel
  • Patent number: 7963530
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2011
    Inventor: Oscar Garcia
  • Patent number: 7959182
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2011
    Inventor: Daniel R. Klein
  • Patent number: 7946598
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2011
    Assignee: Gleason Industrial Products, Inc.
    Inventor: William E. Malone, Jr.
  • Patent number: 7934727
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2011
    Inventor: Dale D. Parry
  • Patent number: 7934730
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2011
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Noel Francis, Dan Williams
  • Patent number: 7914015
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2011
    Inventor: Mary Tompkins
  • Patent number: 7905502
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2011
    Inventor: Edward J. Oliver
  • Publication number: 20110057402
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2010
    Publication date: March 10, 2011
    Inventor: Keith Jewell
  • Publication number: 20110049824
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2010
    Publication date: March 3, 2011
    Applicant: THE STANLEY WORKS ISRAEL LTD.
    Inventors: Sharon Bar-Erez, Gil Vilkomirski
  • Patent number: 7883096
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2011
    Assignee: The Stanley Works Israel Ltd.
    Inventors: Amir Katz, Gil Vilkomirski
  • Patent number: 7882870
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2011
    Inventor: Wy Peron Lee
  • Patent number: 7832755
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2010
    Assignee: Graco Children's Products Inc.
    Inventors: Patrick Nolan, Michael A. Dotsey
  • Patent number: 7823906
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2010
    Assignee: Valiant Rock LLC
    Inventor: Charles W. Darling, III
  • Patent number: 7823893
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2010
    Assignee: Cosco Management, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul F. Meyers, Thomas J. Meyers
  • Patent number: 7819407
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2010
    Inventor: Marian Charitun
  • Patent number: 7815215
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2010
    Inventor: Archie Lowe
  • Patent number: 7780184
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2010
    Assignee: Soma Cycle, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Ehrenreich, Joel Hoag, Brian Rhee
  • Patent number: 7775530
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2010
    Assignee: Valiant Rock LLC
    Inventor: Charles W. Darling, III
  • Publication number: 20100194063
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2009
    Publication date: August 5, 2010
    Inventors: WILLIAM HAND, ROBERT HOWE
  • Patent number: 7766365
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2010
    Assignee: Valiant Rock LLC
    Inventor: Charles W. Darling, III
  • Publication number: 20100133769
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2009
    Publication date: June 3, 2010
    Applicant: The Faucet Queens, Inc.
    Inventor: ChangLing Wu
  • Patent number: 7726670
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2010
    Assignee: Nordict A/S
    Inventor: George Manus
  • Patent number: 7703776
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2010
    Inventor: Gordon Walker Nugent
  • Publication number: 20100096821
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2008
    Publication date: April 22, 2010
    Inventor: Stacie Hill
  • Publication number: 20100090443
    Abstract: 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; th
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2008
    Publication date: April 15, 2010
    Inventor: Gordon Liao
  • Publication number: 20100066045
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2009
    Publication date: March 18, 2010
    Applicant: RUBBERMAID COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS, LLC
    Inventors: Donald C. Presnell, Robert W. Lauer
  • Patent number: 7677580
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2010
    Assignee: M & C Innovations, LLC
    Inventors: Matthew Alexander Vanderberg, Ian D. Kovacevich, Daniel Lee Bizzell, Chris Hoy
  • Publication number: 20100000893
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2008
    Publication date: January 7, 2010
    Applicant: ZAG Industries, Ltd.
    Inventors: Noam Twig, Gil Vilkomirski
  • Patent number: 7628406
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2009
    Inventors: Charles M. Thomas, Lynda D. Thomas
  • Patent number: 7600765
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2009
    Inventor: Haiming Tsai
  • Patent number: 7597341
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2009
    Assignee: Fashion Accessory Bazaar LLC
    Inventor: Steve Russo