With Receptacle Body Patents (Class 280/47.26)
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Patent number: 8888111Abstract: 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: October 24, 2012Date of Patent: November 18, 2014Assignee: Zuca, Inc.Inventors: Laura Elizabeth Udall, Nicholas V. Udall
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Patent number: 8851486Abstract: A utility cart frame assembly is provided. The frame assembly includes a handle assembly cross brace member and a wheel assembly with an axle. The cross brace member and the axle are coupled to, and are immediately adjacent, the tray. In this configuration, the handle assembly cross brace member and the axle provide support to the tray.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2012Date of Patent: October 7, 2014Assignee: The Ames Companies, Inc.Inventors: Barry Albert, Joshua O. Mullen
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Patent number: 8844950Abstract: A storage tote includes a base and a selectively movable lid. A support assembly is secured to the base and movable between a folded position and a deployed position. In the folded position, the support assembly extends generally parallel to the surface upon which it is supported. In the deployed position, the support assembly extends generally downwardly to support the base at a height substantially above the support surface. The support assembly may include a pair of opposing legs. The support assembly may additionally include a one or more pairs of wheels for selective movement of the storage tote from one location to another. A leg retention assembly may be provided for securing the legs in the folded position to prevent accidental or otherwise unwanted movement of the legs from the folded position.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2011Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: Western Industries, Inc.Inventors: Michael Greene, Charles E. Wagner, Scott M. Herndon, David L. Barthuly
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Publication number: 20140265190Abstract: A tote transport assembly that includes a base, a handle, a partition, and a lid. The base includes a plurality of wheels that facilitate vertical or tipped transportation of the ice cart through an environment. The base and the partition and the partition and the lid are shaped to facilitate a stacked and secure cooperation of multiple containers, totes, or buckets with the cart assembly. The partition and the lid movably cooperate with the handle to facilitate secure and sanitary cooperation of the containers with the cart assembly as well as convenient and expedient filling and emptying of the discrete containers. The stacked orientation of the multiple containers and alternate transport modalities provide a compact assembly for conveniently transporting loaded or unloaded containers throughout even tight quartered environments and in a manner that reduces the effort associated with such activities.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Inventors: Aaron Beaver, Bernie Ziebart, Orlando Ochoa, Michael J. Muenstermann
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Patent number: 8838308Abstract: A two wheeled vehicle includes a main body, a first wheel that is coupled to the main body, and a second wheel that is coupled to the main body. The vehicle also includes a motor that is supported by the main body and that drives at least one of the first and second wheels in rotation relative to the main body. Moreover, the vehicle includes a controller assembly including a controller and a controller housing. The controller is operable to control the motor to thereby control driving rotation of the at least one of the first and second wheels. The controller is housed within the controller housing, and the controller housing is coupled to the main body. The controller and the motor are in severable but operable communication when the controller housing is coupled to the main body.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2011Date of Patent: September 16, 2014Assignee: BOXX Corp.Inventor: Eric Vaughn Meyers
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Patent number: 8807579Abstract: The present invention provides a complex deodorizing trash can characterized in that a housing cover comprises a smaller dispose opening with a lifting cap to facilitate the dispose of smaller garbage and an air vent with a nano-silver gas filter covered by a cover board for exhausting unpleasant odor and preventing bacteria breeding; an anti-fall rod at front of the main housing can prevent it from slipping into a garbage truck; slip-preventing pads at bottom front of the main housing can prevent sliding thereof due to wind or tilted ground; a drainage opening at bottom rear of the main housing comprises a magnetic protruding drain valve and a foot pedal protrusion lift actuator for cleaning purposes; attachment holes on the push mechanism at top rear of the main housing allow two or more trash cans to combine to form a complex trash can combination for the dispose of different types of garbage.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2013Date of Patent: August 19, 2014Inventor: Fei-Peng Lin
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Patent number: 8801005Abstract: A paper roll cart for storing, holding for usage, and transporting a variably-sized roll of paper includes a wheeled base, a paper roll support that is rotationally mounted to the wheeled base, a paper roll securing mechanism coupled to the wheeled base for releasably anchoring the paper roll to the cart, and a cart movement control system attached to the wheeled base for assisting in the movement of the paper cart from one location to another location.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2011Date of Patent: August 12, 2014Assignee: DST Output West, LLCInventors: Brett Jay Flickner, David Ryan Porter
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Publication number: 20140217688Abstract: The specification discloses a high-profile, low-volume trash/recycling cart that is compatible with existing pick-up equipment and includes a reduced volume. The cart includes a container and a pedestal supporting the container. The pedestal increases the overall height of the cart to be conveniently handled by existing automated handling equipment. The container can be separated from the pedestal and used as a standalone refuse container. Additionally, wheels may be included on the container to provide a rolling standalone container. Alternatively or additionally, when the pedestal is separated from the container, the pedestal can be fitted with a handle to provide a utility cart.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2013Publication date: August 7, 2014Applicant: Cascade Engineering, Inc.Inventors: Dean T. Miller, Linda R. Umlor
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Publication number: 20140210171Abstract: A basket for public use includes a substantially upright tapered body for repeatedly moving purchasable items within a store; the body includes an interior space and an open top; the open top permits access to the interior for placing the plurality of purchasable items in the interior. Wheels allow rolling the basket within the store and a telescoping handle provided on a face of the body rollingly pulls the basket. A like-basket is nestable in the basket in a first and a second position; eg the telescoping handles are proximate to each other or the telescoping handles are distal from each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2014Publication date: July 31, 2014Applicant: Araven, S.L.Inventors: Marcos Alcala Sebastian, Maria Isabel Gimeno Verdejo, Jose Antonio Puertolas Salanova
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Patent number: 8789836Abstract: A portable transporting carrier for standard size buckets and for standard size propane gas tanks with wheels connected by an axle element and configured to position and support the bucket or the tank on the axle element and with an offset handle positioned over a center of gravity of the bucket or tank to facilitate lifting and carrying of the carrier with supported bucket or tank. The carrier is optionally convertible to a transportable working skid.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2009Date of Patent: July 29, 2014Inventors: Gerald Umbro, Rosemary Kavanaugh, Joseph Umbro, David Tessel
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Patent number: 8764030Abstract: Disclosed is a sports bag assembly with an integral wheeled transportation system. The bag assembly can accommodate the transportation and storage of sports equipment. The wheels can be deployed and retracted with a single mechanical movement, and may be stowed within the geometry of the bag. The bag assembly can fit within the recessed areas of platforms on the rear of motorized golf carts; within conventional storage stands, racks, lockers, vehicle trunks and/or hatches typically found around golf courses and in residences; and within travel containers or other systems for traditional golf bags. The golf bag assembly may also include a ventilated club storage compartment to facilitate the drying of clubs (including grips), and allow drainage of fluids which may enter the interior of the bag assembly. The bag assembly can also include a support and suspension system which restrains the grip and upper shaft or hosel ends of clubs which stabilizes and protects clubs during transport and play.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2011Date of Patent: July 1, 2014Assignee: Golf-N-Go, L.L.C.Inventors: Howard L. Murphy, Thomas F. Gardner, Daryl Marse
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Patent number: 8757428Abstract: A refuse carrying device with a variety of handling features includes a container, an attachable secondary handle, an attachable wheel assembly, and a shoulder resting recess. The durable container has an open top adapted for receiving refuse. Opposing sides of a top edge of the container include a pair of handles. The selectably attachable secondary side handle and the selectably attachable wheel assembly are positioned along an outer lower perimeter edge of the container. The shoulder recess is an indentation along the lower perimeter edge opposite the secondary handle and includes an attachable padded cushion to line the recess. A user places the shoulder rest in contact with the shoulder and grips the secondary handle to carry the container upon the shoulder region.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2011Date of Patent: June 24, 2014Inventor: Marvin D. Daudelin
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Patent number: 8739970Abstract: A mechanism cooperable with the stand mechanism in a stand golf bag secures the clubs in position when the bag is not on the ground and releases the clubs when the bag is set on the ground.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2012Date of Patent: June 3, 2014Inventor: Alan M. Kagen
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Patent number: 8727114Abstract: Embodiments of golf bags with an extensible bag stand having a retention system and methods to manufacture golf bags are generally described herein. Other embodiments of golf bags with an extensible bag stand having a retention system may be described and claimed.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2011Date of Patent: May 20, 2014Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing CorporationInventors: Brian J. McGuire, John H. Loudenslager, Kim K. Chau, Ruben E. Whitten, Christopher E. Kalck, Alex Cowan
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Patent number: 8720655Abstract: A wheeled luggage case may include first and second shells connected together at their perimeter edges to define a generally parallelepiped packing volume. A wheel device may be attached to each of the first and second shells. Each of these wheel devices may include a hub rotatably attached to a respective shell. A tire may be attached to the hub for rolling on the supporting surface when the tire portion and hub are rotated about this axis of rotation. The tire portion may include a series of tire segments. At least some of the segments may be attached to the hub portion by a hinge. The hinge may include a hinging axis of rotation at a substantially right angle to the axis of rotation of the hub itself.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2010Date of Patent: May 13, 2014Assignee: Samsonite IP Holdings S.a.r.l.Inventor: William L. King
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Patent number: 8720656Abstract: The present invention is a combination rolling cart and suitcase that includes a base suitcase, an external support frame, a plurality of steel stabilizers, a plurality of permanent adjustable straps and plurality of attachment points where the attachment points receive and removably couple the permanent adjustable straps to secure one or more suitcases across a top portion of the combination rolling cart and suitcase. The combination rolling cart and suitcase also includes a pair of telescoping handles, a telescoping stem, a releasable handle lock, a plurality of omnidirectional casters and a lid releasably fastened to the base suitcase.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2012Date of Patent: May 13, 2014Inventor: Rosa Ready
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Patent number: 8720912Abstract: The golf bag cart includes a central base, a bottom cart stand, an upper cart stand, a wheel support, a first linkage, a second linkage, and a lock mechanism. The bottom cart stand has a top end fastened to the central base, a bottom end coupled with a front wheel, and a slider. The upper cart stand has a bottom end pivotally connected with the central base. Two wheel supports, disposed respectively and inclinedly at two sides of the central base, are joined with a steel wire to form a structure similar to a triangle. The first linkage connects the upper cart stand and the slider. The second linkage connects the slider and the wheel support. The lock mechanism mounted on the top end of the slider enables the upper cart stand and the bottom cart stand to lock with each other.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2012Date of Patent: May 13, 2014Assignee: Unique Product & Design Co., Ltd.Inventor: Gordon Liao
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Patent number: 8708351Abstract: A rolling tool bag is described. The tool bag can include a tool bag body comprising an open topped storage volume. The tool bag body including interior facings, exterior facings enclosing first and second body reinforcing members that reinforce a bottom wall, a back wall, a right side wall, a front wall, and a left side wall of the tool bag body. The interior and exterior facings are coupled to form first and second compartments with the first and second body reinforcing members disposed therein. The tool bag also includes an axle-handle stabilizing member attached to the tool bag body; an axle coupled to the axle-handle stabilizing member; and a handle rigidly coupled to said axle-handle stabilizing member. First and second wheels are attached to opposite ends of the axle. The wheels are located outside the right side wall and the left side wall, respectively.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2012Date of Patent: April 29, 2014Assignee: LF Centennial Ltd.Inventors: Terrence P. Kinskey, Matthew G. Williams
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Publication number: 20140110911Abstract: A tilt-resisting member for a wheeled trash bin is provided. The tilt-limiting member fits a wheeled trash bin having a bottom, a back, a front, and a center of gravity between the back and front. The wheels represent a first fulcrum with a first distance from the center of gravity and provide a pivot point upon which the trash bin can be tilted back. The back edge of the member comprises a second fulcrum that can operably replace the first fulcrum, the second fulcrum having a distance from the center of gravity that is greater than that of the first fulcrum. The increased distance of the second fulcrum from the center of gravity increases the force required to tilt the center of gravity past the second fulcrum.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2013Publication date: April 24, 2014Inventor: Richard W. O'Connor
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Patent number: 8668223Abstract: A travel cooler, includes a body comprising a base, sidewalls, and a lid connected together to define an interior, insulated containment space for holding cooler items. A lengthwise dimension of the cooler extends between opposite ends of the cooler, and the body defines recessed exterior surface slots extending along a lengthwise extent of the cooler. The cooler further includes a U-shaped handle having two legs connected by a handle portion. The cooler is transitionable between a first configuration, in which the legs of the U-shaped handle extend a substantial length from the body of the cooler, and a second configuration, in which the legs of the U-shaped handle are received within the recessed exterior surface slots extending along a lengthwise extent of the cooler, the handle portion extending in close proximity to an end of the body of the cooler.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2013Date of Patent: March 11, 2014Assignee: M & C Innovations, LLCInventors: Matthew Alexander Vanderberg, Ian D. Kovacevich, Daniel Lee Bizzell, Chris Hoy
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Patent number: 8668210Abstract: Disclosed is a wheelbarrow that is easily moved and can be unloaded at either the front or rear end. One example embodiment of the wheelbarrow provides a frame and a container. A pivoting mechanism pivotally secures the container to the frame such that the container can be pivoted relative to the frame. A pair of handles is attached to the frame and a pair of wheels is coupled to the frame. A stabilizing assembly is coupled between the handles and the frame. The stabilizing assembly is selectively engaged during unloading of the wheelbarrow.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2012Date of Patent: March 11, 2014Inventor: George W. Stevens
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Patent number: 8646785Abstract: A mobile storage unit is disclosed. The mobile storage unit includes a rigid exo-skeletal frame and a flexible storage bag that couples to the rigid exo-skeletal frame while within an open storage region framed by the exo-skeletal frame. The mobile storage unit also includes a top seat portion and stabilizing features that extend and retract from the rigid exo-skeletal frame to support the mobile storage unit in the upright position. The mobile storage unit can also include a monitoring device for transmitting signals that are used to determine the location of the mobile storage unit.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2012Date of Patent: February 11, 2014Assignee: Zuca, Inc.Inventors: Laura Elizabeth Udall, Nicholas V. Udall
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Patent number: 8636094Abstract: A bicycle trailer with a platform and a single pneumatic bicycle tire is herein disclosed. The front of the trailer's platform is supported by a gooseneck-shaped arm extending upward to connect with the seat post of a conventional bicycle, thereby providing clearance for the rear wheel of the bicycle. The connection is made with a quick-connect universal-type joint so that a user can easily hitch and unhitch the trailer. The platform is situated to have a low center of gravity which results in stability and less pedaling effort. The narrow width allows the trailer to traverse narrow paths making it ideal for transporting camping supplies, hunting supplies, school books, equipment to and from sports areas, or groceries from a store.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2010Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Inventors: Thomas C. Conner, Richard C. Persinger
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Patent number: 8636291Abstract: A wheeled tool bucket dolly system (Tool Bucket Transport Device) for easily wheel-transporting tools or similar articles from a first location to a second location for use. The system comprises a dolly frame having a handle, a horizontal bucket support, a bucket holder ring, a wheel assembly, and a 5 gallon bucket. The bucket is lowered through the bucket holder ring to rest on a traverse member which is welded to the upper side of the horizontal bucket support. Tools are placed inside the bucket and a user inclines the wheeled tool bucket dolly system via the handle resting all weight on the wheel assembly, and transports tools to a second location for using.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2012Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Inventor: Clint Adam Kay
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Publication number: 20140001720Abstract: A steerable wheelbarrow is described which includes two handles coupled to a tray and two legs coupled to the handles. A mount is coupled to the handles. A pivot is coupled to the mount at an angle between vertical and horizontal. An offset sleeve is rotatably coupled to the pivot. An axle is coupled to an outer diameter of the offset sleeve. At least one wheel is coupled to the axle. A pivot support is coupled to the pivot and to the mount. When the offset sleeve is positioned with the axle coupled to a distal side of the offset sleeve, the axle rotates and when the offset sleeve is positioned with the axle coupled to a proximal side of the offset sleeve, the axle's rotation is limited. The offset sleeve may be rotated in order to switch the side of the offset sleeve to which the axle is coupled.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2013Publication date: January 2, 2014Inventor: Thomas L. Erikson
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Patent number: 8602425Abstract: A compact portable safety compliance station includes a frame having a base which is supported at one end above the ground with a wheel assembly and the other end by a pair of foot portions to support a waste receptacle in a holder mounted on the frame. A beverage dispenser holder is mounted on an upright portion of the frame for holding the beverage dispenser in a forward tilting position when the station is stationary on the ground with the base being disposed in a generally horizontal disposition. In its stationary upright position, the center of gravity of the dispenser is positioned above the base between the wheel assembly and the foot portions to stabilize the station.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2012Date of Patent: December 10, 2013Assignee: R and A SolutionsInventors: Andrew Meier, III, Richard T. Whitaker
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Patent number: 8596653Abstract: A two-fold four-wheel golf bag cart folding device includes a lower cart frame having a connecting plate installed at an upper end of the lower cart frame and a lower supporting base disposed at a lower end of the lower cart frame. An upper cart frame includes a lower end coupled to the connecting plate and has an upper supporting base and a handle module at an upper end, such that the upper supporting base and the lower supporting base are fixed to the golf bag. A rear wheel stand is mounted on both sides of the connecting plate and has a rear wheel. A pull rod includes an end coupled to the handle module and the other end coupled to the rear wheel stand. A front wheel set has two front wheels installed on both sides of the lower supporting base respectively. A locking mechanism is installed between an upper end of the upper cart frame and a lower end of the handle module and has a function of fixing an angle between the upper cart frame and the handle module.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2012Date of Patent: December 3, 2013Assignee: Unique Product & Design Co., Ltd.Inventor: Gordon Liao
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Patent number: 8590906Abstract: A golf bag dolly assembly attaches to the base of a golf bag to facilitate moving the golf bag. The assembly includes a base plate and a fixed wall coupled to and extending upwardly from the base plate. At least one arm is coupled to and extends from the fixed wall. A strap is coupled to and extends from the fixed wall and around the arm. The strap is configured for coupling the fixed wall and the arm in frictional engagement against a base of a golf bag whereby the base plate is coupled to the golf bag. A plurality of wheels is coupled to and extends from the base plate.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2012Date of Patent: November 26, 2013Inventor: Carlos E. Sanchez
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Publication number: 20130300077Abstract: A wheeled container for bedding products includes a container having an upper end and a lower end with a bottom surface that extends to a lower edge of the container, a pair of wheels rotatably mounted to the lower edge of the container, and a handle mounted to the container, on the same side of the container as the pair of wheels. A bedding product, such as a mattress or a mattress topper, is disposed inside the container. The container has a storage configuration in which a bottom face of the container is parallel to the ground, and a moving configuration in which the container is tilted onto the pair of wheels for rolling the container over the ground. When the container has been rolled to a desired location, it may be returned to the upright, storage configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2013Publication date: November 14, 2013Inventor: Michael Fux
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Patent number: 8579303Abstract: A Portable Chair Carrier on Rollers device for use with sporting goods and outdoor accessories. Particularly this device mounts a wheel assembly to a soft carrying case. The mounting may be as an original equipment feature with the case or as an add-on feature to existing cases. It is comprised essentially of a case that has several features, a wheel support structure to support wheels, a means for securing the wheels to the case and a support stand permits the device to maintain an upright position a support.Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 2009Date of Patent: November 12, 2013Inventor: Lisa Rice
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Patent number: 8573609Abstract: A plurality of tent weight plates are adapted to be stacked one upon another in use on a tent leg and in transport on a cart. A base plate on the lower-most weight plate includes an extension beyond the plates to which a tent leg is secured. The weight plates include a tab matingly received in a track between rails on the cart to prevent shifting of the plates on the cart. The plates also include holes which are aligned when the plates are stacked so as to receive a post through the holes to maintain alignment of the stacked plates in use on the tent leg and during transport on the cart.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2012Date of Patent: November 5, 2013Inventors: Cindy S. Moser, Clarence H. Rail, Clyde T. Rail
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Publication number: 20130285341Abstract: A steerable wheelbarrow is described which includes two handles coupled to a tray and two legs coupled to the handles. A mount is also coupled to the handles. A pivot is coupled to the mount at an angle between vertical and horizontal. An axle, having at least one wheel, is coupled to the pivot. A pivot support is coupled to the pivot and to the mount. An axle assembly is described, which may be attached to a regular wheelbarrow. The axle assembly includes a mount and a pivot. The pivot has a first and a second end. The first end is coupled to the mount at an angle between vertical and horizontal. An axle is rotatably coupled to the pivot at a location between the first and the second end of the pivot. A pivot support is coupled to the second end of the pivot and to the mount.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2012Publication date: October 31, 2013Inventor: Thomas L. Erikson
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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: 8562002Abstract: The described embodiments provide a modular mobile workstation with storage capacity. The apparatus has a modular shell that can be used for a variety of purposes including, for example, a stool and low table combination, a table and coat-rack combination, and a high table combination. The modular shell encloses a removable inner shell that can be used to store goods while traveling with the unit. In one embodiment, two large wheels cap the respective ends of the shell and allow the apparatus to roll freely behind a user. A multi-use handle is also included with the apparatus. In one embodiment, the handle is collapsible and is secured to the apparatus by a securing scarf, which also serves to hold the interlocking pieces of the outer shell together. The unit is useful for travelers needing a mobile workspace, and prevents the need for additional luggage, as it also provides storage capacity.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2012Date of Patent: October 22, 2013Inventor: Jeff Jenkins
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Patent number: 8556276Abstract: The present invention is directed to an aid cart for storing and transporting emergency or other supplies. The aid cart serves as a transportable storage container and is convertible into various configurations that can be used to provide first responder aid and relief, and transforms into various tools to help clean-up and rebuild after a disaster has occurred. In this manner, the aid cart enables victims to quickly care for themselves, their families, and their neighbors, and encourages victims to immediately begin the clean-up and rebuilding process. The aid cart is convertible into different configurations using various tubes. Hub brackets on either side of the aid cart include adapters to which any of the tubes can be connected. The tubes can be connected to the adapters to form different configurations.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2012Date of Patent: October 15, 2013Assignee: Troy BengtzenInventor: Troy Bengtzen
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Patent number: 8556278Abstract: Embodiments of Various packaging assemblies for moving a product in a carton are provided. In this regard, a representative packaging assembly, among others, includes a carton that is designed to contain the product, and a tray that is placed below the carton. The tray has at least one caster that facilitates moving the carton.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2008Date of Patent: October 15, 2013Assignee: Georgia-Pacific Corrugated LLCInventor: Jody S. Brittain
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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: 8544872Abstract: 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 comprises a base, a plurality of wheels mounted to the base and a first coupling component. The insulated container includes a second coupling component. 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. The base defines a container receiving recess within which a bottom portion of the insulated container is received when the insulated container is coupled to the wheeled platform.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2012Date of Patent: October 1, 2013Assignee: M & C Innovations, LLCInventors: Matthew Alexander Vanderberg, Ian D. Kovacevich, Daniel Lee Bizzell, Chris Hoy
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Patent number: 8544874Abstract: A transport device cart having a frame assembly having one or more arms corresponding to and capable of engaging a removable bucket; one or more movement mechanisms; and a latching post. It also includes a latching assembly rotatably coupled to the frame assembly having a hooking latch capable of engaging and disengaging the latching post. A handle assembly is coupled to the latching assembly, wherein the handle assembly can be rotated back and used to push the removable bucket into a substantially inverted position.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2012Date of Patent: October 1, 2013Inventor: Dale Cooper
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Patent number: 8544860Abstract: A rack includes a lower frame and a stand member. A wheel is mounted on the lower frame. The stand member includes a base and a connecting plate. The connecting plate is secured to the lower frame. The base is higher than a bottom of the wheel to stabilize the rack during transport.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2010Date of Patent: October 1, 2013Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventor: Chen-Lu Fan
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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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Publication number: 20130234409Abstract: The present invention provides a complex deodorizing trash can characterized in that a housing cover comprises a smaller dispose opening with a lifting cap to facilitate the dispose of smaller garbage and an air vent with a nano-silver gas filter covered by a cover board for exhausting unpleasant odor and preventing bacteria breeding; an anti-fall rod at front of the main housing can prevent it from slipping into a garbage truck; slip-preventing pads at bottom front of the main housing can prevent sliding thereof due to wind or tilted ground; a drainage opening at bottom rear of the main housing comprises a magnetic protruding drain valve and a food-paddle-protrusion lift actuator for cleaning purposes; attachment holes on the push mechanism at top rear of the main housing allow two or more trash cans to combine to form a complex trash can combination for the dispose of different types of garbage.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2013Publication date: September 12, 2013Inventor: FEI-PENG LIN
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Patent number: 8523196Abstract: A convertible beach cart and canopy apparatus includes a lower frame portion having front and rear support members and side members extending between opposed ends of the front and the rear support members. Wheels are coupled to opposed ends of the rear support members. The apparatus includes a rear frame portion having at least one upstanding support bar fixedly attached to the rear support member, the rear frame portion include a top support member coupled to an upper end of the at least one support bar. An upper frame portion is rotatably coupled to the top support member such that the canopy frame portion is movable between a stowed configuration generally adjacent the lower frame portion and an expanded configuration extending away from the top support member. A canopy is coupled to an end of the canopy frame portion and configured to shade an area adjacent the rear frame portion.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2012Date of Patent: September 3, 2013Inventor: Mark J. Appleby
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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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Publication number: 20130207361Abstract: A utility cart frame assembly is provided. The frame assembly includes a handle assembly cross brace member and a wheel assembly with an axle. The cross brace member and the axle are coupled to, and are immediately adjacent, the tray. In this configuration, the handle assembly cross brace member and the axle provide support to the tray.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2012Publication date: August 15, 2013Applicant: AMES TRUE TEMPER, INC.Inventors: BARRY ALBERT, JOSHUA O. MULLEN
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Publication number: 20130200583Abstract: A hub assembly includes a housing, retaining element, biasing element, and hand-maneuverable release mechanism. The housing includes an axle sleeve including an axle bore configured to receive an axle and a pin sleeve including a first end in fluid communication with the axle bore, second end, and conduit between the first end and the second end. The retaining element is within the conduit and is configured to operatively engage a groove in an axle. The biasing element is within the conduit and is configured to bias the retaining element towards the axle bore. The hand-maneuverable release mechanism is configured to displace the retaining element away from the axle bore.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2012Publication date: August 8, 2013Applicant: GEO PLASTICSInventor: GEO PLASTICS
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Patent number: 8500153Abstract: A folding joint of a golf bag cart includes a main body fixed onto a cart frame and having a chamber formed inside the main body and a long slot formed on both sides of the chamber separately. A driving block is installed in the chamber of the main body. A spring installed at an upper end of the driving block, and a latch rod is disposed on both sides of the driving block separately. Two rotating members, each has an upper end coupled to the cart frame, a lower end coupled to the main body, and a slide slot with a latch slot formed on the slide slot. Thus, the folding joint can be folded or unfolded to secure the cart frame automatically, to provide a simple and convenient operation.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2011Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: Unique Product & Design Co., Ltd.Inventor: Gordon Liao
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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: 20130193657Abstract: A travel cooler, includes a body comprising a base, sidewalls, and a lid connected together to define an interior, insulated containment space for holding cooler items. A lengthwise dimension of the cooler extends between opposite ends of the cooler, and the body defines recessed exterior surface slots extending along a lengthwise extent of the cooler. The cooler further includes a U-shaped handle having two legs connected by a handle portion. The cooler is transitionable between a first configuration, in which the legs of the U-shaped handle extend a substantial length from the body of the cooler, and a second configuration, in which the legs of the U-shaped handle are received within the recessed exterior surface slots extending along a lengthwise extent of the cooler, the handle portion extending in close proximity to an end of the body of the cooler.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2013Publication date: August 1, 2013Applicant: M & C INNOVATIONS, LLCInventor: M & C Innovations, LLC
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Patent number: 8480098Abstract: A golf bag cart comprises a lower frame including a connecting plate pivotally coupled to a rear wheel stand, a slide element installed at the top of the connecting plate, and an upper carrying base and a lower carrying base for placing and fixing a golf bag; an upper frame coupled to a lower frame and pivotally coupled to the upper carrying base; two front wheel stands coupled to the lower frame and pivotally coupled to the lower carrying base; a link rod module composed of link rod modules and coupled between the upper frame, a slide element and front and rear wheel stands for driving the front and the rear wheel stands or the front and rear wheels to fold or unfold; and a lift switch installed between the upper and lower frames and latched for fixing at a position when the golf bag cart is unfolded.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2011Date of Patent: July 9, 2013Assignee: Unique Product & Design Co., Ltd.Inventor: Gordon Liao