Laterally Spaced Wheels Patents (Class 280/47.24)
  • Patent number: 7229081
    Abstract: A transporter for foldable tents is provided. The transporter comprises a case and a transport device for folded-up tents. The case is connected to an L-profile. The L-profile comprises a vertical plate and a horizontal plate. The horizontal plate engages below the tent while the vertical plate is releasably connected to the case. The tent is rigidly held together by way of a strip which extends around the tent in a horizontal plane. Generally, two wheels are used for the transport. The wheels are provided at two sides of the transporter. The wheels may be kept in a chamber near the very top of the case. The packed tent is pulled or pushed in a slanted position. The transporter allows the foldable tent to be transported and stored easily. Also, the erection and packing of the tent may be accomplished by only a single person.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2007
    Assignee: Patea GmbH
    Inventor: Heinz Stöckler
  • Patent number: 7222865
    Abstract: A foldable frame assembly includes a base frame having a wheel-carrying end for mounting a wheel unit, a handgrip end, and an intermediate portion connected to a prop member so as to lift the base frame to a standing position. A tabletop has a front tabletop end pivoted to the intermediate portion for suspending a machine above the ground surface so as to enable a rear tabletop end to turn from a working position to a folded position. A bracing member has an anchoring end pivotally mounted on the wheel-carrying end, and a slidable end coupled with the rear tabletop end such that when the rear tabletop end is turned from the working position to the folded position, the slidable end is turned to be close to the intermediate portion. A rear locking unit is disposed to guard against movement of the slidable end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2007
    Assignee: P & F Brother Industrial Corporation
    Inventors: Yu-Tien Chen, Qing-Yao Cai, Ya-Ling Hung
  • Patent number: 7219920
    Abstract: An easily detached and assembled golf cart with an auxiliary wheel comprises: a frame having an upper end, a lower end, and a mid-frame pivot; a first wheel rotatably fixed to the first wheel supporter and a second wheel rotatably fixed to the second wheel supporter; and an auxiliary wheel. The cart further comprises a connecting unit having a first retainer, a second retainer connecting to the first retainer and a wheel retainer; a hook unit axially installed to the insertion unit; the hook unit having a plate; the plate having a tenon capable of being inserted into a buckling groove of the first retainer of the connecting unit. When the first retainer of the connecting unit inserts into the insertion unit, the tenon of the plate is buckled into the buckling groove for assembling the connecting unit to the insertion unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2007
    Inventor: Wen-Tsan Lin
  • Patent number: 7219903
    Abstract: A hand truck comprising a frame including a first frame portion and a second frame portion, with the first frame portion being substantially perpendicular to the second frame portion. The hand truck further includes at least two first wheels connected to a lower section of the frame, with the at least two first wheels having parallel first axes of rotation. The hand truck also includes at least two second wheels connected to the lower section of the frame, with the at least two second wheels having parallel second axes of rotation. The first axes of rotation are substantially perpendicular to the second axes of rotation, whereby the item placed on the first frame portion can be moved in a first direction along a first line parallel to the second axes of rotation and a second direction along a second line parallel to the first axes of rotation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2007
    Inventors: Charles D. Grooters, Thomas J. Grooters, Rodney M. McDonald
  • Patent number: 7219902
    Abstract: A travel bag fabricated of flexible material such as nylon and is combined with a specialized rigid support to form combination. The support is configured to protect portions of the bag which are subject to high wear and tear during normal use. In addition, the support is formed to receive and hold wheels therein which facilitate transportation of the bag. The support is constructed of a high impact rigid material such as plastic to resist wear due to friction and impact which may accompany a bag in use. The support is specially arranged to cooperate with the flexible portion of the bag. The shape of the support tends to defend the corners of the bag against particular wear. The flexible main portion and the support portions are affixed together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2007
    Assignee: West Coast Trends, Inc.
    Inventor: Jeffrey C. Herold
  • Patent number: 7213830
    Abstract: A detachable device for an auxiliary wheel of a golf cart includes a main body, an auxiliary wheel unit, and a drive handle. The auxiliary wheel unit includes a wheel support rack, and auxiliary wheel and a plastic block. The auxiliary wheel unit is mounted on and detached from the main body by the pivot action of the drive handle, thereby facilitating a user mounting and folding the auxiliary wheel unit. Thus, the detachable device is operated to mount and fold the auxiliary wheel unit easily, rapidly and conveniently, thereby facilitating the user operating the detachable device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2007
    Assignee: Unique Product & Design Co., Ltd
    Inventor: Gordon Liao
  • Patent number: 7207577
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2007
    Assignee: Zuca, Inc.
    Inventors: Laura Elizabeth Udall, Nicholas V. Udall
  • Patent number: 7188859
    Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, a shopping bag carrier is described which is light in weight, easily portable by collapsing to a very small foot print and is simple to manufacture and use without complex mechanisms and linkages.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2007
    Inventors: Kelly L. Hardin, Gregory T. Hardin, Robert C. Brockmann
  • Patent number: 7178812
    Abstract: A hand cart for lifting and transporting containers that have hand grip apertures or handles in their sides or ends, or have an inverted U-shaped rim surrounding an open top end. The cart has a base with wheels rotatably mounted at respective laterally opposed ends thereof. An elongate telescoping handle secured to the base extends vertically upward therefrom and has a handgrip mounted on the top end thereof. A J-shaped hook mounted on the handle is adjustably positioned along the length of the handle and releasably connected thereto at selected heights relative to a floor surface and has an outer facing upturned portion. The handle is pivoted forwardly and then rearwardly to releasably engage the hook with the hand grip aperture, handle or rim on a proximal side or end of the container and pivoted further rearwardly to engage the base with a lower portion of the proximal side or end of the container to raise the container off of the floor surface and transport it to a desired location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2007
    Inventor: Amanda Bryan
  • Patent number: 7144019
    Abstract: A garbage can which has: a) a bottom section; b) a top section; and c) a connecting means for connecting the bottom of the top section to the top of the bottom section. The bottom section has at least one axle; and at least one wheel. The top container defines a slanted bottom corresponding in shape to the slanted top of the bottom section so when separated the two sections defines a slanted opening. The slanted opening is at an angle less than 90 degrees from the back of the container. The axle tube has a first position and a second position along the container bottom. The first position and second position releasably hold the axle when the axle is in place. The bottom has a handle adjustable relative to the back of bottom section. The top section has a removable cover. The top section has a bag grip to hold a bag over the opening when the removable cover is removed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2006
    Assignee: Equity Investor Group LLC
    Inventor: Nathaniel Lee
  • Patent number: 7128344
    Abstract: A dolly and compressor assembly for transporting compressors has a frame with a handle structure and a support portion. At least one wheel and a platform are attached to and supported by the support portion. To accommodate a compressor, a retention formation is disposed on the platform for engaging the compressor. The compressor, in turn, is provided with a receptor structure configured to receive the retention formation on the platform.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2006
    Assignee: Midwest Air Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Tom Sharp
  • Patent number: 7121564
    Abstract: A trash cart has a body with an upper body portion defining an opening for loading and unloading trash from the body; a lid for closing the opening of the body; and a handle member which is pivotably attached to a rear portion of the upper body portion. When the handle member is oriented in a first position it cooperates with the lid to impede movement of the lid, and when the handle member is oriented in a second position, the lid is able to freely open.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2006
    Assignee: Rehrig Pacific Company
    Inventor: Jon P. Hassell
  • Patent number: 7114732
    Abstract: An all-terrain four wheel welding cart having an independent suspension system making the cart capable of traveling across a variety of terrains either by being manually pulled by a handle connected to the suspension system making it easy to control cart direction or by an interchangeable tow hitch which can replace the manual towing handle allowing the cart to be mounted onto a tow receiver and quickly driven away. Due to the cart's ground clearance, size of wheels and pneumatic tires, it can travel most terrains usually unavailable to standard welding carts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2006
    Inventor: Jeffery A. Ismail
  • Patent number: 7114730
    Abstract: A golf bag includes a base having a shaft. A pair of wheel assemblies are attachable to, and removable from the shaft. Each wheel assembly includes a wheel and an axle that fits within the shaft such that each wheel is extendable away from, and retractable towards, the base along a common axis. In another embodiment, a golf bag may be motorized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2006
    Assignee: Erkie, Inc.
    Inventor: Erwin Cheldin
  • Patent number: 7111851
    Abstract: The compact carrier is a compact, lightweight carrier for personal articles such as a child's book bag or backpack. The compact carrier comprises an open base cradle adapted for carrying heavy personal articles. A pair of wheels are disposed on opposing ends of the open base cradle, and a tether is coupled to the base cradle 20 for pulling the compact carrier. The base cradle is formed of two semi-cylindrical half members that are slidably joined together such that the base cradle bay be extended in width for use, or compacted in width for storage. In use, heavy personal articles such as a child's book bag or backpack are placed on or within the base cradle, and secured in place by straps disposed along the tether.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2006
    Inventor: Sharon B. Duncan
  • Patent number: 7063339
    Abstract: A wheeled dolly for storing and transporting a plurality of recycle boxes has an inverted U-shaped tubular frame and a pair of plastic shelves mounted on the frame and extending in a cantilever fashion therefrom. A lid is pivotally mounted on the frame for closing the open top of the top-most box. A metal mesh basket is mounted on the rear of the frame for receiving and storing paper products. A roll of cord is mounted on the lid for discharging a length of cord to tie the paper products into bundles. A cord cutter is mounted on the lid to cut the cord from the roll after it is tied about the paper products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2006
    Inventors: Paul R. Jarko, Scott William Andrew Dunsmoor, David B. Snaith
  • Patent number: 7063340
    Abstract: A folding collapsible golf cart, in which the folding-control rod member is allowed to be received to a bottom frame after unlocking of the locking device for enabling the upper and lower main shafts and the links to be folded up and received to the folding-control rod member and the bottom frame between the wheels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2006
    Inventor: David Wu
  • Patent number: 7059616
    Abstract: A foldable push cart to carry a cutting machine comprised of a tabletop frame, a support frame and a telescoping rod; adaptable to any cutting machine; an extension bracket on each side of the cart works with built-in oblique push block and slide rod depending on the length and height of the individual work piece; a hoisting cable controls work height and retraction of the cart; the telescoping rod provides self-locking safety function, and wheels are pivoted to a pair of cross legs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2006
    Assignee: Super Made Products Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: San-Ching Wu
  • Patent number: 7040636
    Abstract: A cart (10) facilitates collection, storage and distribution of folding warning lines (200). The cart (10) includes a framework (12) with a rolling support (100) to allow mobility and a stabilizer (120) to engage a work surface. The framework (12) has a handlebar (110), which enables the framework (12) to be tilted rotationally about the rolling support (100) and pushed. The framework (12) has a storage area (18) located between first and second sides (14, 16) and for receiving rigid members (201) of the folding warning lines (200). A plurality of notches (70) defined in a top member (32) and a plurality of slots (72) defined in a bottom member (48) of the framework (12) are adapted to receive and constrain the rigid members (201) in the storage area (18). The framework (12) has a holder (78) adapted to hold a flaccid member (202) of the folding warning lines (200).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2006
    Assignee: Garlock Equipment Company
    Inventor: Richard B. Stoffels
  • Patent number: 7011317
    Abstract: A wheel assembly for a material handling cart includes a wheel hub having first and second openings in first and second hub faces, each concentric with and extending along a central axis of the wheel hub. First and second ball bearings are located in the openings. Inner rings of the bearings are wider than the outer rings, and the inner rings contact one another. The outer rings are separated by, and are in contact with, a hub member. First and second bearing sleeves in the first and second openings contact and retain the bearings, and form first and second journal bearings. The sleeves contact journal surfaces on a portion of each inner ring that extends parallel to the central axis from an outer face of each outer ring away from a medial plane of the wheel assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2006
    Inventors: E. David Hicks, Jimmy L. Hicks
  • Patent number: 6988738
    Abstract: A combination unit of a golf cart and a golf bag, wherein the golf bag is provided fixedly on an inner housing of the golf bag with a frame, the inner housing has a bottom portion which has two receiving spaces on lateral side, the inner housing has a groove on the abdomen. The golf cart has a central receiving seat to carry struts for two wheels and a stretchable and contractible hand pull-bar. The central receiving seat is embedded in the groove and has an upper and a lower positioning hole, so that the hand pull-bar can be positioned in the upper or the lower positioning hole in its stretching and contracting stroke. The wheels are provided on the bottom end of the golf cart and are collapsible for storing respectively in the two receiving spaces of the bottom portion. The diameters of the wheels are larger than the heights of the receiving spaces. The whole structure can be towed be rolling of the wheels both in collapsing and stretching states, for easy operation and convenient carrying and storing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2006
    Assignee: Hi-Mark International Design Inc.
    Inventor: Chin-Min Lu
  • Patent number: 6962353
    Abstract: A mobile bin cart which supports recycling bins. The cart has a vertically oriented frame with wheels at the bottom for tilting back and moving the cart. A plurality of horizontal cross braces spans the frame, with each brace vertically mounted above the others. At least two contoured support brackets are adjustably mounted to each cross brace so that the hook elements are oriented vertically upwards. The circumferential lip of a standard recycling bin is then supported by the hook elements, with the bin swinging backward to butt against the cart frame for additional support. The bins can then be removed and replaced with a vertical lifting motion hence making loading and unloading the cart much easier for the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2005
    Inventor: Gary M. Garcia
  • Patent number: 6935642
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a generator including a cart-type fame assembly for transporting the generator. The generator of the present invention is mounted to a multi-segmented base frame assembly which forms a partial cage about the generator for protecting the generator while minimizing the overall weight of the apparatus. In additional embodiments, a generator bracket, for supporting an alternator, is implemented to provide a convenient and economical mounting for a pair of wheels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2005
    Assignee: DeVilbiss Air Power Company
    Inventors: Scott Craig, P. Brent Boyd
  • Patent number: 6932364
    Abstract: This invention provides a tank carrier apparatus that enables tank users to easily and independently lift, move and transport the tanks within many environments and over many surfaces in a safe, secure convenient, and attractive manner. The tank carrier apparatus of the invention includes a housing having an interior and exterior, at least two wheels disposed on the exterior surface of the housing, a handle disposed on an opposing exterior surface of the housing from the wheels, a mechanism for securing a tank disposed at least partially in the interior of the housing, and a closeable opening to allow access to the interior of the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2005
    Inventors: Eugene E. Koronowski, Elizabeth A. Koronowski
  • Patent number: 6918604
    Abstract: A golf-cart upper support frame includes an upper and a lower cap, two slide blocks, two movable wings and a band unit. The two slide blocks are movably combined the upper and the lower cap, having respectively a shaft base for a shaft to insert and also in each wing under the shaft base. Each wing has a concave surface in a front side for receiving a club bag. The band unit is combined with the two wings to bind a club bag resting on the two wings adjustable in their locations by the slide blocks so that club bags of various sizes may be carried resting on the upper support frame adjustable in its size. So a club bag carried by the golf cart with the upper support frame might not sway around, even if the golf cart should run on a non-flat rough ground.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2005
    Inventor: Gordon Liao
  • Patent number: 6902175
    Abstract: The present invention provides a new material handling cart adapted for easy travel over uneven surfaces including a pair of independently extendable handles, and optionally having a convertible secondary deck assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2005
    Inventor: Craig Clavey
  • Patent number: 6886836
    Abstract: This saw stand is a mobile unit, via a built-in hand truck design which enables the end user to transport common table saws and equipment to the location of the project being undertaken. The unit quickly folds out into a fully supporting work bench for actual use of the saw and/or equipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2005
    Inventor: Robert W. Wise
  • Patent number: 6883267
    Abstract: A fishing caddy comprises a support frame having an upper end and a lower end and comprising a plurality of support members pivotably connected at the upper end to form an A-frame; at least one hinge member spaced apart from the upper end and hingedly connecting support members of the A-frame so as to allow closing the A-frame; at least one fishing rod holder disposed on the support frame for holding a fishing rod; at least one beverage holder positioned on the support frame for holding a beverage container; at least one equipment support shelf pivotably connected to the support frame for holding equipment thereon; at least one umbrella holder disposed on the support frame for holding an umbrella; and at least one wheel connected to the support frame adjacent the lower end so as to make the fishing caddy rollingly movable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2005
    Inventor: Ronald Wayne Pruitt
  • Patent number: 6837502
    Abstract: A collapsible muck bucket cart or dolly easily movable between a storage position and an operative position. The dolly includes a telescopically extensible, angled rectangular main frame having a handle at an upper end and a foot for the dolly at a lower end; a cargo basket with a front lip and an aft lip; and at least one axle held in a transversal axle sleeve with a pair of pneumatic wheels coupled to the ends of the axle. Pivotally movable load bearing bars are connected to posterior sections of the cargo basket by lower ends, and upper ends of the loading bars are selectively connected to a middle section of the main frame. The exact connection of the loading bars to the middle section of the main frame, determines the storage or operative position of the dolly. The positioning of the cargo basket and the angle of the main frame optimizes the dolly for use in moving cargo, with a minimum of effort from the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2005
    Inventor: Maximilian B. Lee
  • Patent number: 6808186
    Abstract: A wheel structure is constructed to include a wheel bracket connectable to the bottom cuff of a golf bag, a wheel axle inserted through axle holes of the wheel bracket, two wheels, two connectors respectively mounted in the center axle holes of the wheels and capped on the ends of the wheel axle, and two clamps respectively mounted in spacer blocks in the connector to secure the ends of the wheel axle to the connectors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2004
    Inventor: Po-Tang Su
  • Publication number: 20040188963
    Abstract: A cart for transporting a bag of equipment such as sports equipment has at least a first and second bracket made of durable and light weight tubing material in which the second bracket is telescoped into the first bracket. The first bracket has tubular legs spaced by a platform on which one end of the bag rests. Wheels are mounted at the bottom of the bracket for rolling the cart. The brackets are formed of tubular legs and the bag, resting on the platform, is attached to the legs when the legs are in an extended configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2003
    Publication date: September 30, 2004
    Inventor: Heather Gant
  • Patent number: 6796564
    Abstract: A table dolly apparatus for carrying a pedestal table (i.e. a table having a table top with an undersurface, a central pillar connected the table top and a base connected to the pillar) is disclosed wherein the dolly apparatus includes a frame having a handle portion; at least one wheel member rotatingly connected to the frame; two brackets disposed on the frame, wherein each bracket provides a fulcrum member for engaging an undersurface of a pedestal table; and a support member disposed on a front end of the frame, so that when an undersurface of a pedestal table engages each fulcrum member, the base of the pedestal table engages the support member so that the dolly apparatus carries the pedestal table. A method for moving pedestal tables is also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2004
    Inventor: Russell J. Kelly
  • Patent number: 6793236
    Abstract: A motorized game cart having a frame with wheels mounted to an axle. A portable power drill is mounted to the frame with the chuck of the power drill mounted to a gear box connected to the axle for rotating the axle when the power drill is operated. A drive sprocket is fixedly mounted to a ball bearing assembly mounted for free rotation about the axle. The ball bearing assembly further having a female portion of a socket coupler. A male portion of the socket coupler is secured to the axle to rotate with the axle but is movable longitudinally along the axle. A control rod is provided for moving the male portion into coupling relation with the female portion. A follower sprocket is mounted on a differential mounted to the axle between the two wheels. An endless chain connects the drive sprocket with the follower sprocket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2004
    Inventor: Ervin A. Mitchell
  • Patent number: 6789808
    Abstract: A three-sectional golf cart structure including a stretchable hand pull-bar, two struts for wheels, a “U” shaped lower stand and two links, wherein the hand pull-bar includes an inner pipe and an external sleeve; the two struts for wheels each is connected on one end thereof with a wheel; the two links both have their ends connected to the two struts for wheels and the external sleeve respectively. Thereby, when the hand pull-bar is pulled up, it moves therewith the two links to stretch out the two struts and the wheels; while down pressing of the hand pull-bar will collapse the two struts and the wheels to be received in the two lateral sides of the “U” shaped lower stand, and by stretching and retracting of the three members including the inner pipe, the external sleeve and the “U” shaped lower stand, the three-sectional golf cart structure is formed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2004
    Inventor: Lien-Chuan Yang
  • Publication number: 20040150175
    Abstract: A travois is provided for pulling behind an operator including a frame having distal and proximal ends, at least two spaced-apart wheels rotatably coupled to the distal end of the frame, and a harness. The proximal end of the frame is coupled to the harness, and the harness is adapted to be pivotally coupled to the operator. A method of transporting a load on a travois behind an operator is provided that includes positioning the load on a frame between first and second ends of the frame, supporting the load at the first end by two spaced-apart wheels, and attaching the second end to the operator so that the hips of the operator support the load at the second end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2003
    Publication date: August 5, 2004
    Inventor: George F. Cepull
  • Publication number: 20040145136
    Abstract: A three-sectional golf cart structure including a stretchable hand pull-bar, two struts for wheels, a “U” shaped lower stand and two links, wherein the hand pull-bar includes an inner pipe and an external sleeve; the two struts for wheels each is connected on one end thereof with a wheel; the two links both have their ends connected to the two struts for wheels and the external sleeve respectively. Thereby, when the hand pull-bar is pulled up, it moves therewith the two links to stretch out the two struts and the wheels; while down pressing of the hand pull-bar will collapse the two struts and the wheels to be received in the two lateral sides of the “U” shaped lower stand, and by stretching and retracting of the three members including the inner pipe, the external sleeve and the “U” shaped lower stand, the three-sectional golf cart structure is formed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2003
    Publication date: July 29, 2004
    Inventor: Lien-Chuan Yang
  • Patent number: 6749207
    Abstract: A utility cart of adjustable height having a top tray with integrated wheels to be rolled into the cargo area of a vehicle as it is detached from the base of the cart—with the base of the cart having its own integrated wheels for use as a separable dolly—and with the top tray being dimensioned to fit flat within the cargo area of the vehicle in transporting cargo loads, and to fit through standard doorway widths when coupled with the base as a display cart of the cargo load.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2004
    Inventor: Rosemarie Nadeau
  • Publication number: 20040100046
    Abstract: A cover and carrier for a child safety car seat usable in either a backpack mode or a luggage mode. A bag-like carrier is made of a flexible sheet material having an exterior surface and defines an interior compartment large enough for the child safety car seat. At least one backpack strap is attached to the bag-like carrier generally on said exterior surface for use in the backpack mode. At least one wheel projects outwardly from said exterior surface at a lower end of the bag-like carrier for use in the luggage mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2003
    Publication date: May 27, 2004
    Applicant: Blue Ridge International Products Company
    Inventor: Sandra M. Darling
  • Publication number: 20040100070
    Abstract: The invention provides a device for carrying a golf bag, comprising a frame with a frame bar extending in longitudinal direction along the golf bag, supporting elements attached to the frame or forming an integral part thereof for directly supporting the bag, and detachable fixing means for fixing the golf bag in position against at least a part of said supporting elements, wherein the supporting elements are interconnected by means of a subframe extending outside the golf bag, with the subframe being connected to the frame bar of the frame by means of manually detachable connecting means. The invention furthermore relates to a method for manufacturing such a device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2003
    Publication date: May 27, 2004
    Inventor: Bernardus Johannes Joseph Maria Bekkers
  • Patent number: 6739150
    Abstract: A portable icebox having on one of the longer sides of the icebox body, a telescopic or unfolding extendable handle made of a number of joined sections, housed inside vertical cavities in the body of the icebox. When folded, the handle is housed inside the cavities and held by a transverse fitting element on the base of the icebox, preventing it from being fully released, and with the crosspiece for use of the icebox still protruding when the handle is folded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2004
    Assignee: Vidal Europa, S.A.
    Inventor: Jose Luis Mompo Garcia
  • Patent number: 6733016
    Abstract: A manual golf cart with combination golf club head cleaner and bag holder that allows users to support a golf bag on a manual cart and selectively clean a golf club. The holder includes a golf bag support member attached to the central post member. The support member includes an integrally formed upper support plate and a lower resting plate. The two plates are aligned rearward and are spaced apart on the post member to form a rear extending golf club opening. Attached to the top and bottom surfaces of the bag support plate and the lower cleaning plate, respectively, are two sets of bristles. The bristles have sufficient rigidity and length to clean the top and bottom surfaces of a golf club head inserted into the golf club opening. In the preferred embodiment, the bottom surface of the lower resting plate includes optional teeth that grip the soil during use to hold the golf cart in place when a golf club is being cleaned.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2004
    Inventor: Hyoung Koo Chung
  • Publication number: 20040084880
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a safe suitcase which can prevent safety accidents caused by carelessness when a cart pedestrian passes by terminals, airports, general footways or other sites crowded with people and cars while drawing a bag that is equipped with wheels and filled with clothes, his or her belongings and so on at night, by enabling general pedestrians, people riding on bicycles, or drivers of motorcycles or cars around the cart pedestrian to easily distinguish the cart pedestrian by the brilliant luminescence of the wheels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2002
    Publication date: May 6, 2004
    Inventor: Yong-Hun Kim
  • Patent number: 6708990
    Abstract: A method and a device for transporting a container capable of storing a pressurized substance and having a threaded fitting. The method and device enables a person to easily transport the container while being exposed to a minimal risk of injury. The device includes a grasping member with a threaded portion adapted to mate with the threaded fitting of the container and can include a handle that is remote from the threaded portion. The device can also include a roller having a connector for attachment to the container. The method includes steps of mating the threaded portion of the grasping member to the threaded fitting of the container to attach the grasping member to the container, and attaching the roller to the container. A person can apply a force to the grasping member, preferably through the handle, to roll the container on the roller from one location to another location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2004
    Inventor: Robert Saino
  • Publication number: 20040046344
    Abstract: A large wheel on a snowmobile shop dolly for easily moving a snowmobile in a variety of conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2002
    Publication date: March 11, 2004
    Inventor: Edward H. Webb
  • Patent number: 6698811
    Abstract: An attachment (A) mounted on an end of a litter (L) used for transporting a person includes a frame (3) extending transversely of the litter between poles (P1, P2) at one end of the litter. A pair of collars (4) are attached to the frame and sized to fit over ends of the poles for mounting the attachment to the litter. Wheels (1, 19) carried by the frame extend beneath the litter so when the attachment is mounted in place, the litter is movable over a surface by only one attendant. A trapezoidal support (18) extends upwardly from the frame above an upper surface of the litter so when the attendant lifts the end of the litter opposite that on which the attachment is mounted, the person placed on the litter is supported in place and will not fall off the litter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2004
    Inventor: William J. Schuchman
  • Publication number: 20040032101
    Abstract: A saddle rack for transporting one or more saddles includes a vertical frame attached to a base frame, where the base frame has an expandable portion that telescopes out from the vertical frame. Saddle arms for supporting saddles 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 saddle arm when it is in the horizontal position. The saddle rack also includes a locking mechanism for attaching the saddle rack to a standard dolly. The use of the saddle rack in combination with the dolly allows for easy transport of the saddle rack. The saddle rack also has portions for carrying additional accessories needed for use of equestrians including a tack holder, a basket and a muck bucket clip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2003
    Publication date: February 19, 2004
    Inventor: Edward J. Oliver
  • Patent number: 6688635
    Abstract: A hand operated utility cart with an extended handle assembly capable of supporting extra long loads. The preferred embodiment includes a kick stand allowing for a free standing, horizontally level cart, a curved handle bar assembly with a threaded aperture allowing the load to remain in a horizontal position during operation and a locking hand brake system. The hand operated utility cart can be quickly broken down and reassembled to allow for easy transportation and storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2004
    Inventor: Benjamin H. Watts
  • Publication number: 20040021280
    Abstract: A safe, economical, and time saving method and apparatus for moving shelves, arranged in the form of a gondola including fully loaded shelves. Two, two wheel lifting hand trucks having a lifting arm extending outwardly therefrom and adapted to be slidably moved under a shelf supporting foot, the entire width of the shelf, and simultaneously lifting from opposing ends the lifting trucks. A skate having a platform for supporting the width of a mounting foot is provided and carrying swiveling casters. The lifting hand trucks are used to lower the supporting foot onto the skate. The skate has a coupling loop for receiving a pulling tool to roll the gondola on the skates while pulling on the skates. The skates include means for preventing relative movement between a shelf unit and the skate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2002
    Publication date: February 5, 2004
    Inventor: Johnny L. Peggs
  • Patent number: 6685198
    Abstract: A cart which is capable of pulling loads over rough terrain. The cart comprises a frame composed of two side members attached together by a base platform in which at least one wheel is attached to the distal ends of the two side members. Each of the two side members are designed to form an downward bent distal end at the rearward section in which the at least one wheel is attached. Also each of the two side members have an upward bent portion at the middle section which raises the middle section to approximately the level of the shoulder height of the user. Finally each of the two side members have a downward bent portion at the forward section which is intended to fit over the user's shoulder so that the weight of the load mounted on the base platform may be partially balanced over the user's shoulders. Attached to each side members are a pair of hand grips and a pair of shoulder pads which afford the user a way of pulling the cart.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2004
    Inventor: Donald Dewayne Hartman
  • Patent number: 6679795
    Abstract: A target for an object thrown, struck or otherwise projected by a user. The target includes a number of uprights pivotally mounted to a base. A user projects an object at the uprights in an attempt to knock them down. The target optionally includes a reset mechanism for remotely raising the uprights back into their raised position after they have been knocked down, and a storage bin for storing and transporting equipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2004
    Inventors: Aaron D. Ouimette, Donald G. Ouimette