Abstract: A hand truck for climbing stairs includes a frame having handles proximate a first end and at least two wheels proximate a second end. A stair climbing mechanism is engaged with the frame proximate the second end. The stair climbing mechanism has a motor and an output shaft having two ends drivingly connected thereto. At least two rotatable endless loop drive elements, generally parallel with respect to each other, are drivingly connected to the output shaft, one drive element at each end thereof. Each drive element includes at least one abutment member engaged with and extending outwardly therefrom. The motor drives the drive element to cause rotation of the abutment members, which interact with the stairs to lift the hand truck up the stairs.

Abstract: Devices and methods for servicing vehicles having tires are provided. One aspect disclosed is a device having a fork for inserting under the tire, the fork having a first working end and a second end; a handle having a first end mounted to the second end of the fork and a second free end; an axle mounted to the fork; a first wheel and a second wheel rotatably mounted on the axle; a spring having a first end mounted to the axle and a second end; and a third wheel mounted to the second end of the spring. Other aspects include methods for mounting and removing tires from a vehicle using such a device. The devices and methods may be used to service any type and size of vehicle, but are particularly applicable to servicing large vehicles, such as trucks, having large tires.

Abstract: An auxiliary wheel set adapted for aftermarket installation on two-wheeled hand trucks. The apparatus includes a right vertical support and left vertical support, each having a leg portion with an upper section and a lower end, and a shoulder at its upper portion from which an upper arm extends outwardly substantially perpendicular to the leg. Each upper arm terminates in a curved elbow which connects the upper arm to a lower arm which extends inwardly and substantially parallel to the upper arm. A spreader bar is welded between the vertical supports to provide bracing. Locking caster wheels are disposed on the respective lower ends of the legs. The lower arms are journalled in bushings, which are, in turn, removably installed onto the side rails of a hand truck with U-bolts attached to first and second integral pivot plates. The wheel set selectively pivots between a stored position and a deployed position.

Abstract: A table saw cart including a carrier, a foldable frame, and a pair of wheels; a stretcher between wheels; a connection rod between the stretcher and rear legs of the foldable frame. The wheels are raised above the floor by the stretcher to prevent displacement of cart while the machine thereon is operating. Two extension rods extend from the open end of carrier to secure the cart with the wheels. Both rear legs define a handle; and a pull rod and three locking pins control the elevation of the cart to secure the cart in either of a folded positioned or a raised, standing position.

Abstract: A folding anchor structure for foldable hand trucks includes a loading board and a wheel set foldable simultaneously on two sides of a frame and a latch lever on a handle to latch the loading board in a folded and shrunk condition when the handle is retracted to prevent the loading board and the wheel set from loosening off from the folded condition and causing harmful effect.

Abstract: A dolly includes a frame having rear and bottom sections directly conjoined to each other. The frame further includes a pair of oppositely disposed leverage arms having opposed end portions directly connected to the rear section and terminating rearward therefrom respectively. The dolly further includes an elongated drive axle directly connected to the leverage arms. First and second pairs of wheels are directly and operably mounted to the end portions of the axles. The dolly further includes a plurality of washers directly engaged with laterally spaced ones of the first and second pairs of wheels Each of the first and second pairs of wheels include a plurality of bearings directly intercalated between the axle end portions and associated rims of the first and second pairs of wheels. A plurality of spacers are nested between the first and second pairs of wheels for preventing undesirable contact therebetween.

Abstract: A coin bag storage apparatus including a bag storage cassette tower having a compartment sized to store a plurality of bags, one on top of the next, and a spring-mounted platen located within the storage compartment for receiving each of the bags and progressively lowering a first bag into the compartment as a second bag is placed upon the first bag. In response to addition or removal of a bag, the spring-mounted platen is designed to automatically raise or lower the platen by the thickness of a bag. The cassette tower is further adapted to cooperate in an integrated handling and storage system comprising a dolly, a transport cart, and a storage cabinet cooperating to facilitate easy transportation and secure storage of the loaded cassette towers.

Abstract: A hand truck or cart has a frame with telescopic segments and wheels mounted to a lower end of the frame for maneuvering the frame on a support surface. The frame has an extended position for operational use and a collapsed position for storage purposes. When the frame is in the collapsed position, it has a vertical height that is only a fraction of its height when in the extended position. Each of the telescopic arms have locking elements for securing the frame in the extended position. The cart also has pivotable support and fork platform for supporting the loads. The support platform can be raised and lowered along the length of the frame with a winch assembly that is mounted to the frame. The cart is also provided with a pair of supplemental support legs for providing additional support for the frame.

Abstract: A multi-function hand truck is convertible to allow lifting of a load at a spaced distance from the truck and/or is convertible for use as a wheelbarrow. A pair of lifting arms co-operate with the frame of the hand truck to extend outwardly therefrom and allow the frame of the hand truck to provide a mechanical advantage for lifting. The wheels of the truck are moveable rearwardly for conversion to a wheelbarrow mode. An open top container is positioned within the frame of the hand truck for receiving material. The multi-function hand truck is efficiently stored in a vertical orientation.

Abstract: A stair-climbing hand truck comprising two casters held in a chassis and a supporting foot constituted by a two-arm lever having a lower support end and an upper end, a supporting foot guide connected to and guiding the upper end of the two-arm lever, a connecting rod having one end linked to the two-arm lever between the lower support end and the upper end, and an end opposite to the one end guided in a connecting rod guide extending transversely to the supporting foot guide, and a crank mechanism connected to the connecting rod.

Abstract: A hand truck convertible between forward and sideways displacement has wheels individually disengageable from the hand truck frame for mounting to the frame in either a mutually parallel wheel position or a mutually in-line wheel position transverse to the parallel wheel position. An optional wheel base extension can be installed for in-line mounting of more than two wheels. Other options include a retractable stand for supporting the loaded hand truck in upright position and an auxiliary load carrying shelf. The hand truck and one or more of the optional accessories may be sold as a kit of parts.

Abstract: A hand trolley includes a chassis formed from side frames comprising parallel frame members, wheels and a base platform provided with a load lifting carriage having a lifting surface. The carriage can be raised from a low position on the base platform to an elevated position by operating a hand cranked winch with a crank handle rotatable about an axle located proximate to a hand grip on the chassis rails and parallel to the axis of the wheels. The positioning and orientation of the crank handle allows correct ergonomic use by an operator who can grip the trolley chassis with one hand while controlling and operating the crank handle in an ergonomically sound position.

Abstract: A hold down clamp for holding down a stack of sheet material, preferably on a transportation trolley selectively in operative association with a printing machine. The hold down clamp has a vertically adjustable holding arm selectively lockable along a substantially upright guide member. The holding arm has at least one release member for releasing locking, the release member being movable in the direction away from the stack. This allows the holding arm to be pliable upwardly in case of emergency.

Abstract: A hand truck, with a vertical frame incorporating side rail channels supported on wheels, and a cargo carrying nose, has a longitudinal cross rail extrusion with terminal ends which extend into the channels. The extrusion in cross-section has top, bottom, and side exterior walls connected with interior curved surfaces defining a longitudinally co-extending socket and threaded channel fasteners tap into the socket to anchor therein. Each side rail channel can be provided with walls cooperating with the rear side wall of the channel to form a rear channel and the wheel brackets connecting the wheels to the side rail channels can be secured by fasteners having parts received in the rear channels.

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.

Abstract: A hand cart for facilitating moving of groceries to a desired location. The hand cart includes a frame assembly comprising a pair of side members and a handle member. The handle member extends between the side members and is griped by hands of the user for moving the frame assembly across a surface. A plurality of wheels are rotatably coupled to the side members of the frame assembly for rolling across the surface for facilitating movement of the frame assembly across the surface. A lower shelf assembly is hingably coupled to the frame assembly opposite the handle member of the frame assembly. The lower shelf assembly is pivotal between a deployed position and a stored position. The lower shelf assembly is designed for receiving groceries for facilitating transportation of the groceries across the surface by the user when the lower shelf assembly is in the deployed position.

Abstract: A folding hand truck comprising an upper frame, a middle frame, a lower frame, a platform, and a dual wheel assembly. The lower end of the upper frame is rotatably connected to the upper end of the middle frame, and the upper end of the middle frame is rotatably connected to the upper end of the lower frame, and the respective ends contain locking pins for locking the upper frame, middle frame, and lower frame in a substantially coplanar orientation. The platform is rotatably connected to the bottom of the lower frame such that the rear edge of the platform contacts the lower end of the lower frame in the operative position. The dual wheel assembly has a central bracket mounted to the rear side of the lower frame and has two rotatable wheel brackets capable of being locked in both operative and folded positions. When in the folded position, the platform folds into the lower frame, which folds into the middle frame.

Abstract: A hand truck having load shifting member which tilts the hand truck under conditions of greater leverage than that available by grasping the frame of the hand truck is disclosed. The load shifting member comprises a spring retracting lever rotatably attached to an axle journaled from the frame of the hand truck such that when in a retracted position, the lever is substantially parallel to the frame. Pulling on the upper end of the lever rotates the lever such that the lower end of the lever engages the lower portion of the hand truck frame, shifting the center of gravity of the loaded hand truck such that it may be more easily tilted to a position for moving the hand truck. A spring returns the lever to a retracted position when not in use.

Abstract: Cart includes a body, a wheel attached to the body, and a support ring movably attached to the body. The support ring may be sufficiently flexible so that the support ring can accommodate different objects. The support ring may be rotatably attached to the body. A handle may be provided on the body. An extension may be provided between the handle and the body. Two spaced apart wheels may be provided. The support ring may include a mouth for enhancing the flexibility of the support ring. A lock may be provided for selectively restricting movement of the movable attached support ring. The lock may include a chain having a hook which may be disposed on the handle for securing the chain. The hook may be a s-hook. One or more blocks may be provided on the support ring, the blocks being of different sizes for reducing the effective inner diameter of the support ring by different amounts.

Abstract: A support device for supporting the head and/or portion of the upper body of a seated person in a forward leaning semi-reclining position includes a base to be placed on a generally horizontal surface, with support legs and an upright member, an extension tube adjustably positioned parallel to the upright member, and a head or body support connected to the upper end of the extension tube. In an alternative embodiment a pair of wheels is connected to the base and the legs are adapted to be positioned for supporting a piece of luggage, allowing the device to additionally serve as a luggage cart. In an improvement to a conventional luggage cart, an adjustable head support is added to the frame of the luggage cart so the cart may be used as a support device for a seated person.

Abstract: A garden tool caddy and dolly combination includes a dolly including a generally planar frame has an upper end and a lower end. A pair of wheels is rotatably mounted to the lower end. A platform is attached to and extends away from the lower end. The platform lies in a plane orientated generally perpendicular to a plane of the frame. A plurality of brackets is attached to the frame. At least one elongated tool is selectively attached to the frame by the brackets.

Abstract: A coin bag storage apparatus including a bag storage cassette tower having a compartment sized to store a plurality of bags, one on top of the next, and a spring-mounted platen located within the storage compartment for receiving each of the bags and progressively lowering a first bag into the compartment as a second bag is placed upon the first bag. In response to addition or removal of a bag, the spring-mounted platen is designed to automatically raise or lower the platen by the thickness of a bag. The cassette tower is further adapted to cooperate in an integrated handling and storage system comprising a dolly, a transport cart, and a storage cabinet cooperating to facilitate easy transportation and secure storage of the loaded cassette towers.

Abstract: A wheeled hand dolly for loading, unloading, and transporting cylindrical objects from one location to another including a pair of vertical support members cooperating to form a forwardly facing contact area and joined by a cross member having a recessed portion. An adjustable restraining strap includes a free end with an attachment member and an opposing anchor end for attachment to either side of said cross member to substantially encircle the cylindrical object and having a second contact area to sandwich the cylindrical object between the contact surfaces and frictionally retain it thereto such that the object may be transported along with the dolly.

Abstract: A novel two wheel-hand truck for easy, semi-automatic, loading and unloading, is equipped with a means, which is installed in the platform of the hand-truck, including but not limited to, double layers, upper and lower layer, of staggered rollers in the platform, a synthetic rubber belt optionally surrounding the upper layer rollers to fill the clearances, and two wheels. The rollers are constructed of cast iron having outer diameter of 3 to 30 mm. Diameter of all the rollers of the upper layer and the lower layer may be the same. More than one row of the double layers may be installed in row in a platform. The front edge of the platform is tapered for easy access of the bottom of the luggage to be loaded.

Abstract: A multipurpose cart having a hand truck base with a nose extension, a tub, a handle wherein the handle is adjustably mounted in two positions 90 degrees apart, a shelf, caster wheels and a storage device. The multipurpose cart can be modified into various configurations for a variety of functions.

Abstract: A brake-operated dolly for controlling the use of a dolly especially on sloped surfaces. The brake-operated dolly includes a dolly having side rails, cross members, wheels, and handles; and also includes a pair of brake support members being securely attached to the side rails and above the wheels of the dolly; and further includes a pair of brake members being pivotally mounted to the brake support members and being engagable to the wheels of the dolly; and also includes a brake actuating assembly including a pair of bracket members being securely attached to the side rails near the handles of said dolly, and also including an elongate brake actuator having ends journaled through the bracket members, and further including cables being connected to the brake members for the actuation thereof.

Abstract: A connecting structure of a golf cart, and more particularly to a connecting structure to set a golf bag with crutches on a golf cart, comprising by an upper support, a connecting tube, and a lower support, when move the golf cart, prevent the golf cart rocking and damaging the golf tools from the rise and fall of the field, provide the firmness and convenience to prevent the user from increasing the harassment, affect the mood, to exert the golf technique level.

Abstract: A hand truck having load shifting member which tilts the hand truck under conditions of greater leverage than that available by grasping the frame of the hand truck is disclosed. The load shifting member comprises a spring retracting lever rotatably attached to an axle journaled from the frame of the hand truck such that when in a retracted position, the lever is substantially parallel to the frame. Pulling on the upper end of the lever rotates the lever such that the lower end of the lever engages the lower portion of the hand truck frame, shifting the center of gravity of the loaded hand truck such that it may be more easily tilted to a position for moving the hand truck. A spring returns the lever to a retracted position when not in use.

Abstract: A wheel stop device of a golf cart includes a fixing seat, a connecting rod, a spring, a fixing ring, and a drive member. The fixing seat includes a main body, an outer jacket, and two opposite lugs. The connecting rod has a shank having a first end formed with a stop end and a second end formed with a screw portion. The drive member includes a press portion and a drive portion. The press portion has a front end face formed with an end face and an oblique end face and has a sidle protruded with two spaced opposite oblong ears and a clamping recess formed between the two spaced opposite oblong ears.

Abstract: A hand truck is provided with a pusher plate for pushing a load off its platform. In one embodiment, the hand truck comprises a frame to which the platform for accommodating a load and the wheels are attached and the operating construction is hingeably connected to the frame, wherein the pusher plate on one side is hingeably connected to the first end of the operating construction and on the other side is hingeably connected to the frame via an auxiliary arm. The operating construction extends from a first end close to the platform to handles, for grasping the hand truck with the hands. The pusher plate can be moved across the platform, for pushing a load placed on the platform off the platform.

Abstract: A tool caddy including a pair of hinged arms for encircling a trashcan. A mounting bracket is hingedly secured to the inner end of each of the hinged arms for releasably securing the arm to a hand truck. A pair of cooperating locking elements is positioned at the outer ends of the hinged arms for releasably joining the hinged arms together. At least one clip is secured to one of the hinged arms for releasably grasping and carrying a tool.

Abstract: A hand truck, with a vertical frame incorporating side rail channels supported on wheels, and a cargo carrying nose, has a longitudinal cross rail extrusion with terminal ends which extend into the channels. The extrusion in cross-section has top, bottom, and side exterior walls connected with interior curved surfaces defining a longitudinally co-extending socket and threaded channel fasteners tap into the socket to anchor therein. Each side rail channel can be provided with walls cooperating with the rear side wall of the channel to form a rear channel and the wheel brackets connecting the wheels to the side rail channels can be secured by fasteners having parts received in the rear channels.

Abstract: The water caddy includes a frame with a bottom end supported by a wheel and axle assembly. A handle is attached to the top end of the frame. A container is attached to the frame by a container retention assembly in a position which places most of the weight of the container and container contents on the wheels for transport. The top end of the frame is placed on the ground and the bottom end of the frame is lifted up to raise the water container to an elevated discharge position. A stabilizer leg, that is pivotally attached to the bottom end of the frame, has a ground engaging pad on its second end that sits on the ground and holds the bottom end of the frame in an elevated position.

Abstract: A hand cart cargo netting attachment containing a quantity of netting, the attachment for use with a standard hand cart. The attachment has a housing holding the netting and a mounting plate attached to the hand cart. A mounting plate secures to the hand cart and the housing is mated to the rear surface of the mounting plate. The netting is pulled out from the housing interior, at one side of the housing, is wrapped around the hand cart and any packages held thereon, and is then secured to the opposite side of the housing. Once the netting is secured in place, the packages are themselves secured onto the cart.

Abstract: A multipurpose light weight easily assembled and disassembled garden trolley featuring two upright tubular frame members the upper portion of which are angled backward to form handles, the lower portions of which are angled forward to form a base and to provide for the attachment at the forward curves of a wheel and axle assembly. The trolley is provided with a removable garden refuse bag supporting assembly unit, laterally fixed by a compression crossbar between the two tubular frame members and a garden basket supporting assembly unit laterally fixed by a compression crossbar between the two tubular frame members above the garden refuse bag supporting assembly unit and provides particular stability to the garden trolley. The trolley is also provided with an array of removable attachment means for garden tools.

Abstract: The coupling interconnects a trailer and a conventional hand-held two-wheeled cart. The coupling includes a frame to which a ball of a ball and socket joint is connected. The frame has a recess which is adapted to removably receive the forward portion of a lower plate of the cart. The coupling is connected to the cart by inserting the forward portion into the recess. The coupling is then positioned such that its ball is beneath the socket on the hitch of the trailer. When the cart is tipped backward, the ball rises and enters the socket and lifts the hitch thereby permitting the trailer to be moved by the cart.

Abstract: A hand-propelled truck is provided which includes a frame and a pair of wheels for supporting the frame above a floor. For each wheel of the pair of wheels, a wheel support is connected to the frame and mounts the associated wheel for rotation about an axis of rotation. The wheel support is rotatable relative to the frame about an indexing axis between a first indexed position, in which the axis of rotation of the wheel is oriented in a first direction, and a second indexed position, in which the axis of rotation of the wheel is orientated in a second direction. A wheel indexing and latching device includes a first latching member on the wheel support and a co-operating second latching member on the frame.

Abstract: A combination child car seat and stroller is disclosed. The car seat has a seat portion and a fastening mechanism for fastening the car seat to an airplane seat or automobile seat. A harness secures the child in the seat. A telescoping pull handle is attached to the seat back. A roller assembly is attached to the seat portion proximate to the seat back. The roller assembly includes two rollers and at least one axle. The car seat is convertible for use in an automobile, on the ground, or in an airplane without removing the child from the seat. A folding stabilizer may be used to keep the rollers off the ground when desired. A canopy may be provided. In another embodiment, a wheeled support frame is provided of the appropriate width and which has clamps for the attachment of a standard car seat.

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.

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.

Abstract: A cart moving system and individual hand carts therefor. First and second hand carts can be lashed together with the item therebetween. Auxiliary wheel assemblies are provided for each hand cart, to facilitate transport across uneven and irregular surfaces by using auxiliary wheels of large diameter. The auxiliary wheel assemblies can be installed or removed from the cart while a load is supported on the cart.

Abstract: A platform attachment for a dolly for stabilizing and carrying heavy and large loads. The platform attachment for a dolly includes a board member being adapted to mount upon a dolly, and being generally rectangular-shaped, and having a selected thickness, and also having first and second end edges and longitudinal edges, and further having an elongate slot being disposed therethrough near the second end edge thereof and being adapted to receive a blade-like carry member of the dolly therethrough.

Abstract: A pivot uplifting device incorporated with a dolly includes a pivot arm and a retaining unit rearwardly extended from a dolly frame to retain the pivot arm in a normal position and to guide the pivot arm to move at a pivot lifting position. In the normal position, the pivot is moved behind a ground platform of the dolly frame, and in the pivot lifting position, the pivot arm is moved underneath the ground platform, so that the pivot arm function as a pivot for the dolly frame pivotally lifting up an object on the ground platform.

Abstract: A hand truck assembly includes a lightweight body, such as is formed of a blow molded plastic material, in combination with a folding metal platen for supporting a load. The platen has a support area and a pair of mounting ears which extend upwardly from the support area. An axle extends through a transverse passage defined by the body, and the platen is pivotably mounted to the axle for movement between an inoperative raised position and an operative lowered position. A guide arrangement is interposed between the body and the platen for guiding movement of the platen between its operative lowered position and inoperative raised position. The body includes parallel rail sections which impart significant strength to the body. The body further includes an upper handle section having a forwardly directed handle, which provides ergonomically advantageous operation of the hand truck assembly.

Abstract: A sack trolley (1) presents a support frame (2) accommodating lower carrying wheels (3) and an upper handle (4) which is articulated to the lower ends of its side spars (5) by way of hinges (6) on the upper ends of the side legs (7) of the support frame (2) to pivot about a transverse axis (A) parallel to the axis (R) of the carrying wheels, and can be fixed at least in a folded transport position and in an extended use position relative to the support frame (2). To adapt the sack trolley (1) readily to various usage and operating conditions both hinged sections (9, 10) which can be swiveled against one another can be braced with one another by interposition of two interengaging groups of friction discs (15, 16), one of which disc groups (15) is connected torsionally to one hinged section (9) and the other disc group (16) is connected torsionally to the other hinged section.

Abstract: A four-wheeled handcart used to transport a load under the control of an operator. The four-wheeled handcart is comprised of two main assemblies. The first assembly carries the load and the second assembly supports the load. The load is secured to the carrying assembly which is then tilted rearwards by the operator, using handles extending from the carrying assembly, until the carrying assembly is engaged by the supporting assembly. In this configuration the two assemblies are positively engaged to become an integrated unit which carries and supports the load thus enabling the operator to function solely as the pilot for the handcart.

Abstract: The invention relates to a carrier, especially for storage and transport of golf clubs including one or several bags, a wheel frame and a handle, which are preferably made of aluminium, wherein a removable wheel frame (8), supporting the bag/s (4, 21) from an elongated back element (1), is mounted to the lower portion of the back element (1), and that a removable handle (6) is mounted on the upper portion of the back element (1), the wheel frame has the shape of a U turning downwards, which at the web (9) of the U is removably mounted to the back element (1), and that the transitions between the web (9) of the wheel frame and the legs (10, 11) are designed with a radius (R) corresponding to half the diameter (D) of the wheels, characterised in a cross bar (8), which is provided on the wheel frame (8), and which extends from one leg (10) to the other leg (11), which cross bar is provided with one or several support means (17), so that the wheels in dismounted condition may be clamped between the transitions an

Abstract: A convertible hand cart convertible between a two wheel hand cart for vertically loading of materials and a four wheel hand cart providing a horizontal material loading platform. The wheel structure for providing the four wheel configuration is pivotably secured to the two wheel structure and movable between the two wheel and four wheel configurations. The two wheel configuration includes structures for locking up the wheel structure for the four wheel configuration thereto. The locking structure is constructed and defined with minimum parts and operable based on vertical sliding action to minimize wear on the locking structure parts. A foot operative mechanism is provided to release the locking structure to permit the wheel structure to be released from a locked up position, hands free, to commence the reconfiguration to the four wheel cart.

Abstract: A wheeled dolly for transporting and/or storing a floor sander to maintain the rubber tired wheels of the sander in a no load state and thereby preventing flat spots from forming in the tires resulting in variations in the depth of sanding process. Also disclosed is a dolly with a hand operable brake for selectively restraining rotation of at least one of the dolly wheels.

Abstract: A wheeled hand dolly for loading, unloading, and transporting cylindrical objects from one location to another including a pair of vertical support members cooperating to form a forwardly facing contact area and joined by a cross member having a recessed portion. An adjustable restraining strap includes a free end with an attachment member and an opposing anchor end for attachment to either side of the cross member to substantially encircle the cylindrical object and having a second contact area to sandwich the cylindrical object between the contact surfaces and frictionally retain it thereto such that the object may be transported along with the dolly.