Plural Load Supports Patents (Class 280/47.19)
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Patent number: 8567796Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 17, 2010Date of Patent: October 29, 2013Assignee: The Stanley Works Israel Ltd.Inventors: Sharon Bar-Erez, Gil Vilkomirski
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Patent number: 8550475Abstract: A pivotal tray for holding a fuel dispenser and for pivoting the container to dispense the contents thereof. The tray includes a pair of opposing guide rails to accept a container having guide slots formed in opposing sides thereof. The engagement of the guide rails of the tray into the guide slots of the container provide removeable attachment of the container to the tray. The tray can include a front stop against which the container abuts when fully engaged within the tray. The back of the tray can also include a spring-loaded stop that can be depressed downwardly and out of the way when the container is laterally slid into the guide rails of the tray. When released, the spring-loaded stop extends upwardly to form a stop at the back of the container.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2012Date of Patent: October 8, 2013Inventor: Roger N. Chauza
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Patent number: 8534681Abstract: A first bucket cart with a central rigid horizontal elongate support member, a downwardly facing support member, an axle member, an upwardly facing vertical support member, a first hoop member , a second hoop member, an elongate handle member and a pair of wheels. The axle is perpendicularly attached to the central elongate support member. The wheels are attached to either end of the axle. The upwardly facing vertical support member is attached to the central support member. The elongate handle is attached to the forward end of the central support member. The first and second hoop members are each attached at one point in a horizontal position aligned with the central elongate support member to the top of the vertical support member. The downwardly facing support member is attached at one end to the forward portion of the central support member.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2011Date of Patent: September 17, 2013Inventor: Patrick Andrew Tomsha
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Patent number: 8523211Abstract: A knee roller that is easy to use and provides improved maneuverability is disclosed. The knee roller may include a support frame for supporting a handlebar assembly, a knee support and a pair of coaxial wheels. The pair of coaxial wheels may be positioned substantially underneath the knee support, where the pair of coaxial wheels rotates about a common rotation axis, and a vertical plane defined by the rotation axis intersects the knee support. The position of the pair of coaxial wheels with respect to the knee support substantially distributes a weight received at the knee support over the pair of coaxial wheels and allows the knee roller to turn about a vertical axis perpendicular to and intersects with the rotation axis.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2011Date of Patent: September 3, 2013Inventor: Clinton Allen Mailahn
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Patent number: 8522969Abstract: An appliance storage and organizer device, the device includes a housing having a plurality of walls forming an enclosure with a hollow interior. At least one of the plurality of walls includes a plurality of holes each adapted for receiving and retaining an electrical hair care appliance. The device further includes a means for organizing and preventing entanglement of an electrical cord(s) of an electrical appliance(s).Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2011Date of Patent: September 3, 2013Inventor: Cathy Mason
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Patent number: 8500142Abstract: The present invention is may be used for attaching wheels to a golf bag. A bottom plate may have a side member attached at a first edge to extend upwardly. A strap of rigid material may be attached to the top surface of the bottom plate generally parallel to the first edge. A flat bar with an upwardly extending attachment member may be slidably inserted between the strap and the bottom plate to extend outwardly from a second edge that is opposed the first edge. A band of flexible material may be routed through a first band slot in the attachment member and a second band slot in the side member. An axle bracket with a rotatable axle with a wheel rotatably attached at each end is attached to the side member.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2012Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Inventors: Eddie Rebai, Randall H. Barron
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Publication number: 20130181418Abstract: A hand truck for carrying and lifting a load comprising spaced vertical columns each having a channel. Rollers are captured in each of said channels that are capable of vertical movement along its respective channel. A first toe plate is affixed to said columns and adapted to extend horizontally during use. A second toe plate is attached to the rollers and adapted to move vertically along said columns between upper and lower positions. The first and second toe plates are in nesting relationship when the second toe plate is in its lower position.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2012Publication date: July 18, 2013Inventors: Stewart A. Burton, David Simonelli, Michael O'Hare, David Beckstrom, Albert V. Yannella
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Patent number: 8485537Abstract: A radiographic grid cabinet for holding x-ray grids and/or cassettes that can have a vertical structure attached to a flat base with wheels that engage when the device is tilted backward like a handcart so that the cabinet can be easily transported from place to place. Wheels can fold out when needed. The device also can have a support plate that can move vertically on a set of rails or other structure attached to the cart. A thumb controlled pin on a clamp or other locking device can select one of a number of holes in the rails to lock the cabinet into a fixed vertical position. The device can also have a rotating bearing that allows the grid holder to be rotated from a horizontal to a vertical position, or through a vertical position from either of two horizontal positions.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2012Date of Patent: July 16, 2013Assignee: X-Ray Cassette Repair CompanyInventors: Leo Reina, James Sorgani
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Patent number: 8459515Abstract: A kit for use with a dolly cart comprising a worktable; a garbage receptacle holder comprising a ring component; a wagon; and a V-shaped support bar for rigidly attaching the worktable, the wagon, or the garbage receptacle holder to a frame of the dolly cart, the V-shaped support bar comprises a generally V-shaped bar having a first half, a second half, and a vertex, wherein mounting holes are disposed in the first half and the second half, the holes accommodate a bolt and a wing nut for tightening.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2011Date of Patent: June 11, 2013Inventor: Stephen M. Weis
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Patent number: 8448959Abstract: A toolbox is configured to hang from an upper rail of a guard rail of an aerial work platform, such as a scissor lift or cherry picker. A rail hanger is attached to a chest to removably hook the chest to the upper rail of the guard rail and removably suspend the chest from the upper rail and above the floor of the platform. A pull handle is attached to a top of the rail hanger. A pair of wheels is coupled to a bottom and the back of the chest. The toolbox has a height extending a majority of a height of the guard rail with the pair of wheels suspended above a floor of the platform when the chest is suspended from the upper rail. The toolbox can include a wire dispenser.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2011Date of Patent: May 28, 2013Assignee: Scissor Works Accessories, LLCInventor: James Bryan Pohot
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Patent number: 8366126Abstract: A hand truck allows for the transportation of containers, where each container has a passageway therethrough. The hand truck has a flat bottom member that receives and supports a vertical stack of the containers and vertical members are affixed to the bottom member. Cross members are joined to the one or more vertical members, and each cross member has a rod-receiving hole that is formed therein such that the holes are vertically spaced apart from each other. The hand truck also has a plurality of elongate support rods. A first end of each support rod is inserted through the container passageway, is inserted into a respective cross member hole, and is fastened to the cross member to prevent its withdrawal. A second end of each support rod is enlarged so as to affix the container or containers to the respective cross member.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2011Date of Patent: February 5, 2013Assignee: Windy City Wire Cable and Technology Products, LLCInventors: Richard Galgano, Mark K. Winkel, Martin C. McGuire, Martin J. McGuire
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Patent number: 8353524Abstract: A wheeled cart capable of rolling along a first environmental surface, which may carry a plurality of storage receptacles in gimballing fashion thereon, and which enables the wheeled cart to be slid onto an elevated second environmental surface. The wheeled cart comprises a base supporting wheels and two upright support posts. A subframe supporting the storage receptacles is pivotally and slidably mounted to the upright support posts. The subframe may be inclined from its usual vertical orientation to a horizontal orientation and slid onto the second environmental surface. The base and support posts may be inclined from their usual vertical orientation to reassume longitudinal alignment with the subframe. Contents of the storage receptacles are thus moved en masse onto the second environmental surface without requiring removal from the wheeled cart, while constantly assuming their orientation relative to a vertical direction because of gimballing action of the storage receptacles.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2011Date of Patent: January 15, 2013Inventor: David Gonzalez
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Patent number: 8348286Abstract: A carrier for carrying a power tool may include a tool bit holder supporting at least one tool bit and a tool bit restraint device that is capable of preventing the at least one tool bit from being dropped out of the tool bit holder. The tool bit restraint device includes a tool bit restraint member. The tool bit restraint member is arranged and constructed so as to substantially uniformly press the at least one tool bit, thereby restraining the at least one tool bit.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2009Date of Patent: January 8, 2013Assignee: Makita CorporationInventors: Takuo Arakawa, Shinsuke Tateyama, Takuya Sumi, Masao Miwa, Yasuhiro Kakiuchi
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Publication number: 20120326406Abstract: An apparatus for transporting articles having at least one container module that includes a container top having a non-releasable connection portion and a storage container that is selectively non-releasably connected to the container top and/or at least one other storage container. The storage container includes an upper non-releasable connection portion and a lower non-releasable connection portion. The upper non-releasable connection portion is selectively non-releasably connected to 1) a lower non-releasable connection portion of the at least one other storage container or 2) the non-releasable connection portion of the container top. The lower non-releasable connection portion is selectively non-releasably connected to an upper non-releasable connection portion of the at least one other storage container. The container module also includes a latch that releasably connects the storage container to the at least one other storage container if positioned on the container top.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2011Publication date: December 27, 2012Applicant: THE STANLEY WORKS ISRAEL LTD.Inventors: Omri LIFSHITZ, Elad Hay SHITRIT
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Patent number: 8317205Abstract: A mobile storage unit is disclosed. The mobile storage unit comprises at least two structural frames, a seat portion coupled to the at least two structural frames, a handle assembly coupled to the seat portion, a bottom panel coupled to the at least two structural frames whereby a storage area is created below the seat portion, above the bottom portion and between the at least two structural frames and at least two wheels coupled to the bottom panel. Through the use of the present invention, the potential for back problems that are associated with the use of the traditional backpack is eliminated. Additionally, the mobile storage unit provides an easily accessible storage area for the user/student in the case where no locker is provided. Furthermore, the mobile storage unit incorporates a seat portion which allows a user to utilize the mobile storage unit as a seat in situations where one is needed yet not available.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2007Date of Patent: November 27, 2012Assignee: Zuca, Inc.Inventors: Laura Elizabeth Udall, Nicholas V. Udall
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Publication number: 20120292868Abstract: A new hand cart apparatus has a frame, two wheels connected to the frame, and a first and a second set of C-hooks connected to the frame. The first set of C-hooks is configured so that its openings face in a first direction when the frame is upright and the second set of C-hooks is configured so that its openings face in a direction opposite to the first direction when the frame is declined. The frame can be pushed forwards in an upright position to insert an object resting on the ground into the first set of C-hooks and can be pulled backwards in a declined position to an insert an object resting on the ground into the second set of C-hooks.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2012Publication date: November 22, 2012Inventor: Gary Goellner
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Patent number: 8302975Abstract: The present invention relates to a transport system (1) comprising a trolley (5) and a goods carrier (100), which can be detachably connected to each other via a coupling (65, 154). A remarkable characteristic of the transport system (1) is a platform (11), which extends over all parts (5, 100) of the transport system (1) and coincides with a platform (13) of the trolley (5) so that as a result both a delimiting connecting member (15) is provided between individual parts (67, 69) of the trolley (5) and also individual goods can be disposed on the goods carrier (100).Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2008Date of Patent: November 6, 2012Inventor: Willibald Hergeth
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Patent number: 8292073Abstract: A fitting system cart is provided for golf club heads and shafts which have releasable connections between the golf club head and the shaft. The fitting system cart includes a base with a back panel, two side panels, and a top panel which all define an interior portion, a shaft container, and a set of golf club head cases. The fitting system cart may include two door panels connected to the base and movable between an open and closed position. The fitting system cart may include a set of cases for carrying golf club heads. The cases may have a bottom portion for holding golf club heads and a top portion connected to the bottom portion, wherein the top portion rotates between an open and a closed position. The shaft container may have a configuration wherein the shaft container is closed, and a configuration wherein the shaft container is open.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2009Date of Patent: October 23, 2012Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: James S. Thomas, Robert Lukasiewicz
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Publication number: 20120228842Abstract: This is directed to systems, processes, machines, and other means that allow a single user to lift a motor grader blade. The invention can allow a user to safely maneuver a motor grader blade.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2012Publication date: September 13, 2012Inventor: Rodney Leach
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Publication number: 20120139201Abstract: A pivotal tray for holding a fuel dispenser and for pivoting the container to dispense the contents thereof. The tray includes a pair of opposing guide rails to accept a container having guide slots formed in opposing sides thereof. The engagement of the guide rails of the tray into the guide slots of the container provide removeable attachment of the container to the tray. The tray can include a front stop against which the container abuts when fully engaged within the tray. The back of the tray can also include a spring-loaded stop that can be depressed downwardly and out of the way when the container is laterally slid into the guide rails of the tray. When released, the spring-loaded stop extends upwardly to form a stop at the back of the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2012Publication date: June 7, 2012Inventor: Roger N. Chauza
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Patent number: 8181974Abstract: The cleaning caddy apparatus provides compact portability for cleaning equipment and for a plurality of easily accessed tools, pivoting uprights, a downwardly disposed bucket with dual ringer/holders, front double wheels with pivot and larger rear wheels, and extendable handle. Compact portability and stability of the apparatus is further aided by the uprights and extensions being slightly inward of each of the opposed sides. The outwardly curved arms then enable the trailing axle supports with wheels to be outwardly positioned. The twin ringer/holders provide for dual squeegee insertion, as well as use of more than one mop or any other given tools. The forwardly disposed name plate on the bucket provides for easy recognition for workers, especially in situations wherein a plurality of the apparatus are used.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2010Date of Patent: May 22, 2012Inventors: Gabriel Galvan, Franklin H. Parada
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Patent number: 8177242Abstract: A radiographic grid cabinet for holding x-ray grids and/or cassettes that can have a vertical structure attached to a flat base with wheels that engage when the device is tilted backward like a handcart so that the cabinet can be easily transported from place to place. In an alternate embodiment, wheels can fold out when needed. The device also can have a support plate that can move vertically on a set of rails or other structure attached to the cart. A thumb controlled pin on a clamp or other locking device can select one of a number of holes in the rails to lock the cabinet into a fixed vertical position. The device can also have a rotating bearing that allows the grid holder to be rotated from a horizontal to a vertical position, or through a vertical position from either of two horizontal positions. The motion can optionally be restricted by the bearing so that the grid holder cannot rotate more than 180 degrees and cannot be turned upside down.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2007Date of Patent: May 15, 2012Assignee: X-Ray Cassette Repair CompanyInventors: Leo Reina, James Sorgani
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Patent number: 8132819Abstract: A rolling container assembly includes a base container, wheels to provide rolling support, at least one removable container, and a container engaging region with an automatic lock interacting between the removable container and the container engaging region. The automatic lock is releasable so that the removable container can be released to enable the at least one removable container to be carried by its carrying handle and transported separately from the base container. The assembly has a lower drawer and an upper drawer, and a slide structure having a first portion mounted to the upper drawer and a second portion mounted to the lower drawer to facilitate movement of the drawers. The lower drawer and upper drawer are independently movable between their respective open and closed positions. The apparatus includes a central frame structure carrying a lock member that enables the upper drawer to be locked in the closed position.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2009Date of Patent: March 13, 2012Assignee: The Stanley Works Israel Ltd.Inventors: Eitan Landau, Noam Twig
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Patent number: 8104787Abstract: A material handling cart to assist one person in handling large sheets of material such as sheets of plywood and easily transport said sheets to a machine for machining or other operations. With the tilting table feature in the vertical position it will easily transport a large sheet of material through a walkthrough door 32 inches or wider. Arriving at said machine or workbench, two of the four casters can be locked, the table tilted flat and said material can be slid off the cart into the machine or onto the bench. It was designed for the home workshop or small cabinet shop, but obviously would work well in many other applications. It is also convenient for unloading materials from a pickup truck and transporting to a storage rack or other storage units.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2009Date of Patent: January 31, 2012Inventor: Chris Lyman Haley
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Patent number: 8091904Abstract: A diver's station and umbilical cart neatly stores the umbilical cord and other various items used in hookah diving and has a frame made from various bars of aluminum stock. A set of wheels is pivotally attached to one end of the frame while a handle is attached to an opposing end. A seat is telescoping attached to the frame proximate the wheels. A first set of legs extends upwardly from the frame proximate the handle and has a first tray there atop, while a second set of legs extends upwardly from the frame between the first legs and the seat and has a second tray there atop. A telescoping post extends upwardly from the frame and passes through the second tray, the post having a T-brace there atop.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2009Date of Patent: January 10, 2012Inventors: Michael A. Zinszer, Daniel Walsh, Terry Johnson
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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: 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: 7997594Abstract: A transportable caddy for sports equipment provides multiple storage containers and structures for storing sports equipment in a secured frame, providing a ball rack with a release means allowing for the balls to be intentionally released into the playing arena, storage containers for clean and dirty sports gear, sports markers and hardware, refreshment containers, and other items associated with a particular sport, primarily soccer, basketball, baseball or other sport which requires the transport of bulk equipment to and from the practice or playing venues.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2008Date of Patent: August 16, 2011Inventors: Davood Mortazavi, James Schroeder
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Patent number: 7997595Abstract: A wheeled and collapsible disc golf caddy system to facilitate the pleasure of playing a game of disc golf. The system comprises an elongated frame member mounting a handle at one end thereof for towing the system behind the user thereof. Intermediate the frame member is a pair of collapsible wheels for easy transportation. The remote end of the frame member mounts a pivotal rim for removably receiving a drink containing chest that can be removably secured to the frame member by means such as VELCRO fastening members. Additionally, the system includes a housing, preferably U-shaped, mounted to the frame member and containing plural shelves for storing a variety of discs.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2009Date of Patent: August 16, 2011Inventor: Daniel Lee Pope
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Patent number: 7992881Abstract: A mobile positioning, supporting and transporting system has two upright generally circular, oblong, elliptical or polygonal support structures joined together with lateral support members to form a freestanding structure with a roughly circular geometry so that it may be tipped end-over-end or rolled to translate from place to place. Any objects attached to or suspended from the structure within the volume space between the support structures readily are moved to a different location or position as desired. Alternatively, the support structures are disassembled and segments thereof may be aligned adjacent one another to form a cargo bin or cart to hold remaining portions of the structure and accessories for storage or transport.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2007Date of Patent: August 9, 2011Inventor: Frederick Edelblut
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Patent number: 7984922Abstract: The invention relates to a carrier frame for a manually movable caddie, in particular to a golf caddie comprising wheels (2) mounted on the laterally protruding parts (7, 8) of the fame. According to the invention, for folding the golf caddie, the laterally protruding parts (7, 8) of the frame are embodied pivotable and/or displaceable in such a way that they bring the wheels (2) closer to each other towards a mid-plane (18) or move them away therefrom. In a preferred embodiment, the protruding parts (7, 8) of the frame and the wheels (2) are embodied pivotable or displaceable in such a way that the axes of the brought together wheels (2) coincide and the wheels (2) are disposed oppositely to each other by the external faces thereof.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2005Date of Patent: July 26, 2011Inventor: Rolf Strothmann
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Patent number: 7980572Abstract: An amputee mobility device includes a wheeled frame, and seat with webbed pocket for receiving an amputated leg. The seat is adjustable height adjustable, as is the pocket for customizing to individuals. Adjustable handles allow amputees to move themselves, or allow a helper to push like a wheelchair. In one form, the frame includes front and rear articulated subframes. In another form, the wheeled frame forms an elongated rigid frame, with two fixed-axle wheels and two rear-located steerable wheels and one front-located steerable wheel. In another form, the frame includes two fixed-axle wheels and two steerable wheels arranged to function somewhat like a wheeled walking cane. Optional features include outriggers for leg protection, a foldable frame for compact storage and shipment, bicycle-like lockable hand brakes, a seat without aperture for supporting a lower leg extending horizontally, storage shelves, and cup holders.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2009Date of Patent: July 19, 2011Inventor: Becky J. Bennett
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Patent number: 7946609Abstract: A compactable wheeled transport system with a first pivotal shelf for ease of transporting a first object in a first mode of operation. A compactable wheeled transport system with a second pivotal shelf for use as a work surface and support a second object thereon. Additionally, a pivotal foot is disclosed for stabilization of the system.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2007Date of Patent: May 24, 2011Inventors: Kenneth R. Johnson, Melissa A. Johnson
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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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Publication number: 20110115173Abstract: The invention provides an evacuation device for one operator, with a plurality of babies secured in pockets, having their heads secured in adjustable cushioned head rests which are attached to a patient support membrane, to descend a stairwell safely and quickly during an emergency. The invention is constructed of a tubular frame, covered with a fire-retardant, water impermeable and mold and fungus resistant material. The invention incorporates a set of casters for transport across a horizontal plane, such as crowded hallways and small hospital stairwell landings. The dual track system permits the operator to glide down the stairs in a safe, smooth and controlled fashion. The dual braking device on the track system assists the operator in a stairwell descent and permits the operator to release the chair and remove any debris that may be in the path of evacuation.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2010Publication date: May 19, 2011Inventor: Douglas Damasse Gervais
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Patent number: 7942429Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 18, 2008Date of Patent: May 17, 2011Inventor: Stacie Hill
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Patent number: 7914016Abstract: A hand truck for transporting a plurality of objects is provided. The hand truck comprises a first frame portion and a second frame portion, each of which comprises: a first rail and a second rail, structurally joined proximal a handle end of each the rail; and a plurality of object supporting bars extending from the first rail to the second rail, each of the plurality of object supporting bars structurally supported by the first rail and the second rail, and separated from an adjacent object supporting bar by a distance approximate a stacking dimension of one of the plurality of objects.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2008Date of Patent: March 29, 2011Inventor: Patrick Stephen Guttormson
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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: 7886853Abstract: A dual-motor handcart for lifting, steering, and transporting a heavy object, such as a snowmobile, by one person, having two motor-powered wheels or trackdrives for moving and steering attached to a width and height adjustable frame, the frame offering a handle, a pair of legs connected to the handle, lift pads for supporting the heavy object, a length adjustable lift strap for coupling the frame to the heavy object. The operatively independent motors each attached to one of the wheels providing force required for moving and steering. Thumb switches having on, off, forward, and reverse motions settings at desired speeds, control each motor providing for a single person to easily steer a cart fully loaded with a heavy object over smooth or rough terrain.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2008Date of Patent: February 15, 2011Inventor: Kristopher R Konopa
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Patent number: 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: 7857328Abstract: A mobile garden tool center is provided. The mobile garden tool center comprises a transport cart having a support frame, upper support arms secured to and extending from the support frame, lower support arms secured to and extending from the support frame, a pair of wheels are rotatably secured to the lower support arms, and a carrying platform is attached to the support frame opposite the lower support arms. A barrel is restable on the carrying platform and is releasably secured to support frame of the cart with at least one strap. At least one tube is secured to the support frame of the cart. A basket is releasably attached between the upper support arms. A compactable stool is pivotally connected to the lower support arms.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2008Date of Patent: December 28, 2010Inventor: Gary Boss
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Patent number: 7850177Abstract: In this patent, mechanically simple and inexpensive to produce platforms for modification of a stroller such that an additional child or a pet or a package may be transported are taught.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2008Date of Patent: December 14, 2010Inventor: Terence Gilhuly
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Publication number: 20100270764Abstract: The current invention is a non motorized cart for use on rugged terrain, operated by one or more persons, comprising a single wheel with a brake attached to the wheel housing of a rigid frame. The frame additionally comprises a posteriorly positioned primary steering and lifting handgrip, and an anteriorly positioned supplementary assistance lifting handgrip. The frame additionally provides multiple detachable connections for various interchangeable load bearing platforms, which can be easily interchanged in the field, without tools. The frame additionally provides an attachment point for supplemental sources of motive power. Additional features include an electronic odometer and a self contained electrical storage system.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2009Publication date: October 28, 2010Inventors: Kirtland Louis Odle, Keith Preston Odle
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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: 7766347Abstract: A gate-and-seat assembly for a shopping cart includes a gate, a backrest, and a seat. The gate has a first end pivotally mountable to a rear portion of a shopping cart. The backrest includes a back support and a pair of legs with the back support defining a slot. The pair of legs extends from the back support and is pivotally mounted to a lower portion of the gate to enable pivotal movement of the backrest relative to the gate. The seat is pivotally mounted to the gate via at least one pivot mechanism and slidably extends through the slot of the back support. The seat includes a pair of ears extending laterally outward from the seat in opposite directions with each respective ear being releasably engageable relative to a rear surface of the back support of the backrest. The entire gate-and-seat assembly is made entirely from a plastic material.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2006Date of Patent: August 3, 2010Assignee: Traget Brands, Inc.Inventors: Mark T. Ryan, Robert D. Peota
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Publication number: 20100181737Abstract: A transportation cart for power tools includes at least two wheels arranged coaxially to each other, a load-bearing structure, a guide structure that has at least one handle and that is joined to the load-bearing structure, as well as several cylindrical receptacles as a holding device for tools. A holding element including a spring element is arranged in each cylindrical receptacle.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2010Publication date: July 22, 2010Applicant: Hilti AktiengesellschaftInventors: Tamara Reinicke, Josef Hasler
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Patent number: 7740251Abstract: The hand truck for appliances is a device for moving a water heater and other appliances. The hand truck includes a main frame having a pair of wheels mounted on a lower end rearward of the main frame, and a support plate also mounted on the lower end and projecting forward from the main frame. The support plate has a front edge and a rear edge, with the rear edge being contoured to be received within a water heater drain pan, with the rear edge being positioned adjacent and contiguous to the inner wall of the water heater drain pan. This allows the water heater to be carried on the hand truck for appliances, supported by the support plate, in order to be placed directly into the water heater drain pan.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2006Date of Patent: June 22, 2010Inventor: Edward J. Simmons
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Patent number: 7726669Abstract: The present invention is directed to a collapsible combined table and dolly that is portable and capable of securely transporting items of various sizes and configurations. The collapsible combined table and dolly provides ease of operation through a collapsible/expandable table top and convenient means for transporting and storing items for use in the display/workspace of the table.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2005Date of Patent: June 1, 2010Inventor: Patricia Alexander