Abstract: A hand truck with main wheels and a toe plate also includes a handle assembly that is mounted to the frame of the hand truck so that the handle assembly is able to rotate and slide relative to the truck frame. The hand truck may be arranged in a first upright dolly position in which the handle assembly is generally aligned with the truck frame and a second cart position in which the truck frame is generally horizontal and the handle assembly is extended and rotated so that it is upright and normal relative to the truck frame. A latch assembly mounted to the truck frame is able to releasably receive and secure the handle assembly in the first upright dolly position.

Abstract: A hand truck includes a frame that is supported by main wheels and a handle having two side members. Two handle brackets are pivotably mounted on opposite sides of the frame. The handle brackets are arranged for rotation in relation to the frame around a handle rotation axis. The handle brackets slidably receive the side members of the handle so that the handle is able to slide between a first retracted position and a second extended positon. The handle is also able to rotate with the handle brackets between first and second rotational positions. A lock mechanism that is mechanically associated with the handle brackets and the handle is able to releasably lock the degree of extension of the handle in at least one position between the retracted and extended positions and is able to lock the rotational position of the handle in at least one rotational position.

Abstract: A leverage device for use with a hand truck, the leverage device includes a body extending from a top end to a bottom end and from a first side end to a second side end, the body having a front surface and a back surface; and an opening extending from the first side end to the second side end; the opening receives an axle of the hand truck; and the front surface receives a user's foot to apply leverage to the hand truck.

Abstract: An electric handcart, comprising: a main body (1), a power supply device (9) mounted on the main body (1), a power device, and a control device. The power supply device (9) and the control device are separately connected to the power device.

Abstract: A load transporter includes a wheel unit and a load support coupled to the wheel unit. The wheel unit is configured to allow the load transporter to roll across a surface while the load support supports an object above the surface. The load transporter is configured to change from an upright orientation to a laid-back orientation where the load support lifts the object above the surface for transportation.

Abstract: According to some embodiments, there is provided a wheel storage apparatus comprising a frame having a loading platform, a wheel supporting platform and a handle section. When the wheel storage apparatus is in a first orientation, the loading platform is generally parallel with and at a loading height from a loading surface and configured to cradle a plurality of wheels about a circumferential portion of each wheel. The wheel supporting platform is coupled to a first end of the loading platform and configured to support the wheels in a stacked configuration when the wheel storage apparatus is in a second orientation. The wheel storage apparatus is configured to rotate from the first orientation to the storage orientation about a pivot axis proximate the first end of the loading platform. Kits for wheel storage apparatus are also described.

Abstract: A modular configurable mobile transport apparatus with adjustable folding legs. A modular configurable mobile transport apparatus. The apparatus includes a first roller tip handle facing backwards for grasping the apparatus from behind providing horizontal stability for the apparatus and allowing the apparatus to be rolled on the first roller tip handle, a configurable backwards facing securing and storing portion for securing and storing one or more objects of varying widths to the back surface of the apparatus, a configurable backwards facing securing and storing portion for securing and storing one or more objects of varying widths to the front surface of the apparatus and a second roller tip handle facing forward for providing vertical stability for the apparatus and allowing the apparatus to be rolled on the second roller tip handle.

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, systems, and articles of manufacture for a modular luggage frame are disclosed and described. An example luggage includes a first portion and a second portion. The first portion includes: a first side including a first rib and a second rib; and a second side including a third rib and a fourth rib, the first rib and the third rib forming a first pair of ribs and the second rib and the fourth rib forming a second pair of ribs. The second portion includes: a third side including a fifth rib; a fourth side including a sixth rib, the fifth rib and the sixth rib forming a third pair of ribs. The third pair of ribs aligns with a selected one of the first pair of ribs or the second pair of ribs to removably affix the first portion to the second portion to form the modular luggage frame.

Abstract: A hand truck dolly tool that may be utilized to hold, maneuver, and move objects onto and off of a hand truck. The hand truck tool of the invention includes a long handle and hook that cooperate together to engage an object to allow a user to push, pull or pry the object relative to the hand truck without the need to bend over. The tool is particularly useful for loading and unloading packages onto the hand truck.

Abstract: A hand truck includes a frame that is supported by main wheels and a handle having two side members. Two handle brackets are pivotably mounted on opposite sides of the frame. The handle brackets are arranged for rotation in relation to the frame around a handle rotation axis. The handle brackets slidably receive the side members of the handle so that the handle is able to slide between a first retracted position and a second extended positon. The handle is also able to rotate with the handle brackets between first and second rotational positions. A lock mechanism that is mechanically associated with the handle brackets and the handle is able to releasably lock the degree of extension of the handle in at least one position between the retracted and extended positions and is able to lock the rotational position of the handle in at least one rotational position.

Abstract: A machine for distributing insulation material from a package of compressed insulation material is provided. The machine includes a chute having an inlet end and outlet end. The inlet end is configured to receive the package of compressed insulation material. The chute further has a removable hose hub configured for wrapping with a distribution hose. The removable hose hub is further configured for engagement with opposing flange assemblies such that rotation of the hose hub results in rotation of the flange assemblies. A lower unit is configured to receive the compressed insulation material exiting the outlet end of the chute. The lower unit includes a plurality of shredders and a discharge mechanism. The discharge mechanism is configured to discharge conditioned insulation material into an airstream.

Abstract: A storage assembly for vertical storage of a plurality of beer kegs. The storage assembly includes a frame comprising two vertical members and a series of attached horizontal members to support vertically stored beer kegs. The storage assembly has an inferior shelf and a superior shelf. The superior horizontal frame member comprises a centrally attached hook having a part which is positioned through an aperture of the superior keg to provide secure positioning on the superior shelf.

Abstract: A wheeled device that converts between a multi-mode beach chair and a standard vertical dolly. It can also be used as a flat 2-wheeled wagon. A rigid frame includes at least two parts coupled by hinges, a first part (long part) that can fold to different lengths, and a second part (short part). There is a swiveling top handle on the end of the long part, and a swiveling bottom handle on the end of the short part. In a long chair mode, the long part is fully extended; in the short chair mode, it is folded and In the dolly mode, the short part forms the bottom of the dolly.

Abstract: A foot lever assist mechanism permits transport dollies to be more heavily loaded, saving the worker additional trips to deliver the entire supply. The lever assist may be configured to move from dolly to dolly, being secured by a pair of thumb screws or welded in place, secured to the axle. An auxiliary feature of this lever assist is the provision of a telescoping ladder-like extender and an extra long base which maximizes the advantage this foot lever assist mechanism provides.

Abstract: A canvas tool caddy designed to removably fit over the handle of a rolling tool chest with telescopic handle. The canvas tool caddy is meant to supplement the tool storage of the rolling tool chest. The canvas caddy is removable from the rolling tool chest telescopic handle. The tool caddy optionally has one or more flexible, bendable spines, to bend the flat tool supporting base wall surface substrate into an open planar flat display configuration which retains its shape while supported on the handle of the rolling tool chest. The rolling tool chest's telescopic handles provide upward load forces counteracting downward load forces of the handle, and the equilibrium is spread equally along an internal horizontal spine, to keep the tool caddy open when opened from a close transport state to an open viewable, tool accessible state.

Abstract: Disclosed is a hand truck with a foot kick that rotates to be placed in a more compact position. The foot kick can include pins that fit within slots to move between the open and closed positions. The hand truck can therefore include a foot kick but still be compact enough to fit through hallways, staircases, and the like.

Abstract: A hand truck that includes a carriage, and an elongated frame that connects to a front side of the carriage and is configured to pivot in relation to the carriage. The hand truck also includes a stabilizer plate configured to extend outward from the front side of the carriage to stabilize the hand truck as the elongated frame pivots in relation to the carriage, and to retract inward toward the front side of the carriage.

Abstract: A hand truck includes a frame, a toe plate connected to the frame, a pair of wheels rotatably secured to the frame, and a handle connected to the frame. A fourth-wheel attachment is pivotally connected to the frame at a first point and removable connected to the frame at a second point. A lever positioned adjacent to the handle causes the removable connection between the fourth-wheel attachment and the frame to be released, allowing the fourth-wheel assembly to pivot away from the frame. An embodiment of a hand truck includes a break back bar. The break back bar is pivotable with respect to the frame. The break back bar may be deployed and stood on by a user to prevent movement of the hand truck while pivoting a load.

Abstract: A portable tower trailer having a light tower housing constructed to allow for both stacking and nesting which is beneficial in both storage and shipping of light towers is disclosed. The portable tower trailer employs a frame having a hinged axle that allows the wheels to operate in a conventional manner. The hinged axle further allows the wheels to be rotated upward allowing the frame to rest flush on the ground or stacked upon a similar shaped portable tower. The stackable light tower is constructed having a base employing an engine system and a fuel tank; and a mast pivotally coupled to the base and movable between a storage configuration and a positioning configuration. The storage configuration is when the mast is folded over an upper surface of the base whereby an additional light tower base or tower trailer may be placed or stacked over the top of the first light tower base.

Abstract: A hand truck is provided, comprising a frame, a pair of back wheels secured to a first edge of the frame, a nose plate hingedly secured to the first edge of the frame, a telescopic handle hingedly secured to a second edge of the frame opposite the first edge, and a motorized wheel assembly separately connected to the second edge of the frame and to the handle. The hand truck has three configurations: a hand truck configuration whereby the nose plate is in a horizontal position, the frame is in a vertical position, and the handle is extended vertically; a storage configuration whereby the nose plate is in a vertical position, the frame is in a vertical position, and the handle is retracted; and a scooter configuration whereby the nose plate is in a horizontal position, the frame is in a horizontal position, and the handle is extended.

Abstract: An extender accessory for a hand truck having a frame with two vertical frame portions, a plurality of cross bars connected between the frame portions, a pair of axle mounted wheels at lower ends of the frame portions and a platform extending forwardly from the lower ends of the frame portions. The extender accessory comprises an L-shaped support member being of a length longer than the width of the platform. A mechanism is for removably attaching the L-shaped support member against the lower ends of the frame portions and sit upon the platform. The L-shaped support member will overhang opposite sides of the platform, to allow the L-shaped support member to carry and stabilize a variety of loads placed thereon.

Abstract: One or more techniques and/or systems are disclosed for a container transport device. A base member may be coupled with a handle, one or more wheel members and a base engaging member. The handle can have a grip disposed at one end, and may be used to tilt and move the device. Further, a clamping member can be selectively engaged with the handle, and may be used to engage a top portion of a target container, using a top notch disposed in the clamping member. The base engaging member may be configured to engage the bottom of the target container, thereby holding the container in place during lifting and/or transportation. The wheel member(s) can support the base member off a floor surface, and help move the device during transportation of a container.

Abstract: A handtruck has an elongated frame, with wheels mounted adjacent to the bottom of frame and forming a wheelbase. A load-bearing member, such as a base plate, is attached to the frame. A footkick is provided and is attached to the frame, the footkick extending rearwardly relative to the wheels, preferably with a part engageable by a person's foot. The footkick provides a lever for facilitating rotation of the frame about the wheelbase.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: A lawn caddy for receiving and transporting waste such as grass clippings, leaves, plant vegetation and compost waste. The lawn caddy transports yard waste from one location to another without heavy lifting. It is light and durable, having a maximum weight of 10 to 12 pounds and can contain up to 40 pounds of waste or less. By filling refuge bags and transporting waste to a curb side shortens time spent in cutting and cleaning lawns.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: A shrinkable load supporter of a truck includes a telescopic pole set having two end respectively combined with a front base and a rear base and threadably fixed with positioning tubes. Fixed over grooves of the front base and the rear base respectively is a pressing rod, which presses on outer tubes and inner tubes of the telescopic pole set. The pressing rod is provided with plural through holes corresponding to threaded holes of the front base and said rear base. With screws threadably fixed in said through holes of the pressing rod and the threaded holes of the front base and the rear base, the telescopic pole set can thus be firmly combined together with the front base and the rear base.

Abstract: A hand truck includes a movable main body including a bottom frame and a reclining frame, and a push member fulcrumed to the reclining frame and having a driving portion that is disposed above the bottom frame. The push member is operable between a non-pushing position where the driving portion is retracted backward to permit placement of an object on the bottom frame, and a pushing position where the driving portion extends forward from the reclining frame to push the object forward and outward from the bottom frame. The hand truck further includes a first resilient member connected between the main body and the push member for biasing the push member toward the non-pushing position.

Abstract: A convertible hand cart can be converted among a panel cart, a tray cart, a hotel cart, a utility cart, a mechanic's cart, a gardener's cart, and the like. The convertible hand cart can be used to transport items through doorways and through narrow halls. In addition to the ability to hall panels, the panel cart configuration has the ability to haul long lumber, doors, windows, mattresses and many other odd shaped items. The convertible hand cart has a removable, repositionable handle and a removable tongue to provide various configurations.

Abstract: A carrier for transporting bulky, relatively heavy goods, the carrier capable of being operated by a single individual.

Abstract: A collapsible shelf and dolly system which may be used in either the capacity of a dolly or as a shelf. The dolly has a frame and a base member upon which objects are mounted during displacement of the dolly. A first shelf mechanism is rotatably coupled to an upper section of the frame and a second shelf mechanism is rotatably coupled to a lower section of the frame with the first and second shelf mechanisms having a first deployment position for mounting objects thereon and a second operational position next to the frame for transporting objects mounted on the base member.

Abstract: A hand truck includes a frame body and a wheel assembly including two wheel units spacedly supported at the frame body to switch between a first operation position and a second operation position for enabling the frame body to be tilted backward to transport a load. In the first operation position, the wheel units are oriented in parallel planes for enabling the frame body to move in a back-and-forth direction, and in the second operation position, the wheel units are oriented to align with each other in a common plane for enabling the frame body to move in a left-and-right direction. Therefore, the hand truck provides two modes of movement for two-dimensional movement.

Abstract: A handtruck has an elongated frame, with wheels mounted adjacent to the bottom of frame and forming a wheelbase. A load-bearing member, such as a base plate, is attached to the frame. A footkick is provided and is attached to the frame, the footkick extending rearwardly relative to the wheels, preferably with a part engageable by a person's foot. The footkick provides a lever for facilitating rotation of the frame about the wheelbase.

Abstract: A personalizable sports-themed ice chest including a main housing having a lid pivotably secured to the main housing. The main housing and lid form a prolate spheroidal structure. The lid forms a first portion of the prolate spheroidal structure and is provided with design football laces. A rectangularized base contiguous with the prolate spheroidal structure has an upper portion which has a prolate spheroidal surface to mate with the prolate spheroidal structure. Two ring-like components form football stripes, each having a prolate spheroidal surface to mate with the prolate spheroidal structure to assist in holding together the upper and lower body members. Two recessed handle structures are provided in the lower body member. One or more structures are provided on the prolate spheroidal structure for the placement of logos or emblems.

Abstract: A dolly transport system includes a dolly cart assembly having a dolly frame having at least one gripping handle, at least one lifting fork extending from the dolly frame to a distal end, and a handle grip structure located at the distal end of the lifting fork. The dolly cart assembly includes a first supporting location that includes the gripping handle and a second supporting location remote from the first supporting location that includes the handle grip structure.

Abstract: A hand truck has a frame, at least one wheel which is mounted to the frame at a lower part of the frame, at least one holding magnet for holding an object which, at least in part, has a magnetic or magnetizable outer surface, and a release mechanism mounted to the frame. The release mechanism has a release member movably mounted to the frame of the hand truck. The at least one holding magnet is attached to the release member. The release member is mounted to the frame of the hand truck such that the at least one holding magnet can be pulled backwards while the object rests against the frame, thereby providing a damage free release of the object.

Abstract: The hand truck brake provides automatic braking for a hand truck as it negotiates a stairway or other uneven surface. The brake is adaptable to various types of hand trucks, including powered stair-climbing trucks. The brake includes two major assemblies. The first is a reciprocating plunger having a distal roller that travels along the surface. When the roller travels over the nose of a stairway tread, the plunger extends to actuate the brake. The second major assembly is a rotary cam rotated by the plunger as it extends. The cam has an extension and a brake shoe, the brake shoe engaging the underlying surface to stop the hand truck when the cam is rotated to its brake-engaging position. The assembly automatically retracts when the hand truck is oriented vertically. Additional controls are provided for the operator to extend or retract the brake mechanism.

Abstract: An improved convertible cart can be converted from a hand truck to a platform by a simple pull of a spring loaded adjustment arm. The convertible cart has reversible wire retainers. When the edge of the wire retainer is facing upward, it prevents an object being carried from shifting sideways off of the rails. The wire retainers can also be flipped downwards to allow an oversized object to be carried flat and extend outside the retaining rails. The toe plate of the cart can be used as a seat with a pad that can be attached as a weeding pad either from the seated or kneeling position. The cart's handle frame can be sleeves into its base frame so that entire cart can be packed tightly within the tub to allow the tub to be the principal storage and delivery means for display, sale and shipment.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: A wheeled apparatus includes a base having sides, a front, rear, upper surface and lower surface, with a pair of leaves forming sides of the base and pivotally connected thereto and a pair of gates forming the front and rear and pivotally connected to the base and leaves. A handle subassembly and a leg subassembly are connected to the base, with a wheel subassembly connected to the leg subassembly. The apparatus is configurable in a cart mode, a table mode with gates and leaves oriented in a flat horizontal plane, a dolly mode with leaves and gates connected to form a cart but with leg subassembly lowered closer to the ground relative to the cart mode, and a stowage mode, where the leaves and gates collapse into the base, the handle subassembly retracts into the base, and the leg subassembly collapses up into the lower surface of the base.

Abstract: A material handling system is disclosed, having at least one solid rectangular storage container for liquid or solid items; a pallet upon which the container sits; and a transporter which is adapted to move the container from the pallet. The pallet has a structure to permit both movement of the pallet and the container and movement of the container independent of the pallet. The transporter with the container can be moved safely and easily using human power.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: A handtruck or trolley (90) comprising: a handtruck frame (91) including a frame base (98) extending to an outward handle portion (97) of the handtruck frame, the handtruck frame generally lying in a first plane and having a front and a rear; a load support (95) mounted to the front of the handtruck frame and generally lying in a second plane inclined relative to the first plane; and a handtruck wheel assembly (60,80) mounted to the frame base, the handtruck wheel assembly comprising at least two sets of wheels (65a,60b,82a,82b), each set having a fixed main axis (6ba,106b) of rotation parallel to the first plane and capable of travel in a direction normal to the main axes, wherein the wheel or wheels of at least one of the sets of wheels is or are multidirectional and capable of travel in a lateral direction or in an angular direction having a vector component parallel to the main axes.

Abstract: A hand truck comprised of a frame assembly and a wheel assembly connected by slidable cylinders permitting both vertical and rotational movement between the cylinders. The frame assembly cylinder is mounted at a predetermined angle so that when the cylinder is vertical, the frame is reclined in a load balanced attitude. While in the load balanced attitude, the frame assembly can be raised by any suitable means in relation to the wheel assembly on a surface. Once the frame assembly is at a height great enough to clear the wheels, the wheel assembly can be rotated thus enabling movement parallel to a linier load. Further, when the frame assembly is in the lower position, the two slidable cylinders are locked together to provide use as a conventional hand truck or unlocked and reoriented, thus providing the ability to move a linier load laterally with ample ground clearance.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: A foldable handcart includes a handle, a cart frame, a carrier board, two wheel seats and two wheels. Two frame seats are deposited on the carrier board for pivoting the carrier board on the cart frame. A front side and a top side are defined on the frame seat. A corner formed by the front side and the top side is a round corner. Therefore when the foldable handcart is not in use, a user presses down the foldable handcart and the wheel seats contact with the corners to rotate the carrier board up slightly according to the lever principle. The user further folds the foldable handcart easily. Furthermore, the carrier board is completely escaping the ground when the foldable handcart is folded.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: A wheeled apparatus has a pair of first-size wheels attached in a spaced apart arrangement to a main frame at its first end portion. A subframe is moveably attached at its first end portion to the main frame at a position between the first-size wheels and a second end portion of the main frame. The subframe is attached to the main frame for allowing the subframe to be freely moved between a first position and a second position. The subframe and the main frame jointly limit movement of the subframe to be between the first and second positions. A pair of second-size wheel is attached to a second end portion of the subframe. The first-size and second-size wheels jointly provide a first wheelbase length when the subframe is in the first position and jointly provide a second wheelbase length when the subframe is in the second position.

Abstract: A transport tool is disclosed for moving an aircraft monument from one location to another. The transport tool comprises an elongated, substantially rectangular, support frame having handle members at an upper region, wheel elements at a lower region, and a leg pivoted to the mid-region of the tool for supporting a load mounted to the tool as the transport tool is rotated about the wheel elements from a vertical orientation in which the load can be loaded onto, or unloaded from, the tool to a horizontal orientation in which the load can be transported from one location to another. Also disclosed is a method for transporting the load between two locations using the transport tool.

Abstract: A golf bag carrier comprising a vertical bar, foldable wheels installed on the vertical bar; a fixing band installed on the vertical bar to fix the golf bag, a supporting plate that is coupled to a lower end of the vertical bar such that it is unfolded when the golf bag is loaded thereon and folded when the golf bag is unloaded therefrom, a first support that is fixed at an upper portion of the vertical bar to support the golf bag, an elevating bar that is coupled to an upper end of the vertical bar by a height adjusting unit, and a second support that is installed to support an upper end of the golf bag.