With Receptacle Body (e.g., Wheelbarrow) Patents (Class 280/47.31)
  • Patent number: 12134417
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are aspects of wheelbarrows and other similar types of wheeled material transport structures that comprise a plurality of interconnected discrete structural components implemented in a manner that enhances and maintains structural rigidity at the interconnections between such components. In particular, Advantageously, implementation of the interconnected discrete structural components in a manner that enhances and maintains structural rigidity at the interconnections thereof improves operability and longevity of use of wheelbarrows and other similar types of wheeled material transport structures utilize such an implementation of the interconnected discrete structural components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2023
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2024
    Inventor: William Kurt Feick
  • Patent number: 12049246
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are aspects of wheelbarrows and other similar types of wheeled material transport structures that comprise a plurality of interconnected discrete structural components implemented in a manner that enhances and maintains structural rigidity at the interconnections between such components. In particular, Advantageously, implementation of the interconnected discrete structural components in a manner that enhances and maintains structural rigidity at the interconnections thereof improves operability and longevity of use of wheelbarrows and other similar types of wheeled material transport structures utilize such an implementation of the interconnected discrete structural components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2024
    Inventor: William Kurt Feick
  • Patent number: 11970197
    Abstract: A pivot bracket for a wheelbarrow having a bight with a ground-engaging portion positioned so as to enable a large pivoting angle of the wheelbarrow. In some preferred embodiments, the ground engaging portion is positioned forward of the wheel of the wheelbarrow and above the axis of rotation of the wheel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Inventor: Douglas Van Zandt
  • Patent number: 11738789
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are aspects of wheelbarrows and other similar types of wheeled material transport structures that comprise a plurality of interconnected discrete structural components implemented in a manner that enhances and maintains structural rigidity at the interconnections between such components. In particular, Advantageously, implementation of the interconnected discrete structural components in a manner that enhances and maintains structural rigidity at the interconnections thereof improves operability and longevity of use of wheelbarrows and other similar types of wheeled material transport structures utilize such an implementation of the interconnected discrete structural components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Inventor: William Kurt Feick
  • Patent number: 11285982
    Abstract: A pivot bracket for a wheelbarrow having a bight with a ground-engaging portion positioned so as to enable a large pivoting angle of the wheelbarrow. In some preferred embodiments, the ground engaging portion is positioned forward of the wheel of the wheelbarrow and above the axis of rotation of the wheel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2022
    Inventor: Douglas Van Zandt
  • Patent number: 11167782
    Abstract: A fall arrest cart assembly includes a cart including a frame defining a front end and a rear end, the front end disposed opposite from the rear end, the frame including a first side rail and a second side rail extending between the front end and the rear end; and a penetrator assembly coupled to the cart, the penetrator assembly including an outboard penetrator including at least one outboard spike, the penetrator assembly movable about and between an extended position and a retracted position, the at least one outboard spike positioned outward from the first side rail and the second side rail in the extended position, the outboard penetrator configured to engage the at least one outboard spike with a ground surface when the cart is positioned on the ground surface with the penetrator assembly in the extended position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2021
    Inventor: Charles J. MacKarvich
  • Patent number: 11117602
    Abstract: A wheelbarrow having an adjustable handle. The wheelbarrow has a bucket portion having a pair of sides and an axle accepting portion therein. An axle member is provided for insertion through the axle engagement member. The axle member has a pair of outer peripheral ends spaced on either side of the pair of sides. A pair of handles are pivotally attached to each of the pair of outer peripheral ends for allowing the handle to pivot away from the bucket portion of the wheelbarrow. Each side of the wheelbarrow has surfaces defining a plurality of handle engaging areas such that the handle may selectively be engaged in an area at a first position and selectively disengaged to move the handle to a second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Inventor: Ivan L. Green
  • Patent number: 11040735
    Abstract: The shock-absorbing wheel barrow suspension system is a cart. The shock-absorbing wheel barrow suspension system is a manually powered rolling structure that is controlled by a single person. The shock-absorbing wheel barrow suspension system has a dual wheel structure. The combination of the dual wheel structure and the shock absorbing capability makes the shock-absorbing wheel barrow suspension system easier to control when compared to a traditional wheelbarrow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2021
    Inventor: Jared Gagne
  • Patent number: 10836415
    Abstract: A multipurpose cart is provided herein. The multipurpose cart includes a substantially flat main support frame, a wheel support frame, at least one wheel, and a tarp selectively connectable to the main support frame. The wheel support frame extends from an end of the main support frame and is inclined upwardly relative to a topside of the main support frame. The wheel support frame includes an axle that is spaced apart from an underside of the main support frame by an offset distance. The at least one wheel is rotatably connected to the axle and has a radius substantially equal to the offset distance. The tarp is configurable in an open position to rest on a majority of the cart. The tarp includes reinforcement straps connected to a lower surface of the tarp and further includes at least one retainer for selectively connected the tarp to the cart.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Inventor: Erick Morrow
  • Patent number: 10752277
    Abstract: A positionable handle device for use with a wheelchair comprises a first member attachable to an existing handle of the wheelchair, a second member pivotally connected to the first member and, a locking mechanism to lock the second member in either a first upwardly extending position or a second downwardly extending position. The locking mechanism comprises a first tenon extending from the first member, a second tenon extending from the second member, and a slidable mortise into which the first and second tenons dispose. The mortise contains a first aperture extending therethrough and a second aperture at least partially extending inward from a lower portion of one side containing the second tenon. The mortise is positionable between a lowered and raised position. When in the lowered position, the mortise locks the tenons in place. When in the raised position, the mortise permits the second tenon to pivot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2020
    Assignee: CENTICARE Corporation
    Inventor: James H. Haigh
  • Patent number: 10322736
    Abstract: A wheelbarrow bracket assembly for improving the performance of a wheelbarrow includes a wheelbarrow that has a bucket, a pair of handles, a pair of supports each extending between a respective one of the handles and the bucket, and a wheel that is rotatably coupled between the handles. A bracket is coupled between each of the supports. The bracket inhibits each of the handles from moving laterally away from the wheel. Thus, a nose piece that extends between the handles may be removed from the wheelbarrow. In this way the wheelbarrow may be rolled along the ground without having the nose piece engaging the ground and tipping the wheelbarrow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2019
    Inventor: Brian Duffin
  • Patent number: 9980874
    Abstract: A carrying device is provided to carry at least one article for an end user of a walker while the end user is utilizing the walker. The carrying device includes a base having a first end, a second end, and a carrying surface extending between the first and second ends. The carrying surface is adapted to removably retain the at least one article for the end user. The carrying device further includes a support arm coupled to and extending outwardly from the second end of the base. The support arm is configured to support the at least one article when the at least one article is retained on the carrying surface at a position proximate to the second end of the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2018
    Inventor: Randall Donahue
  • Patent number: 9415785
    Abstract: The invention is a combination wheelbarrow and step stool. The invention includes a wheeled cart having a container with an open top and a set of inverted steps molded into the rear wall of the container. The wheeled cart operates in a hauling position for hauling materials and in a stool position for affording elevation above level ground. In the hauling position, the open top faces upward allowing material to be placed in the container. In the stool position, the container is flipped upside down so that the open top faces the level ground and the inverted steps form an ascending step stool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Inventor: Reid Cooke
  • Patent number: 9295335
    Abstract: A convertible dual purpose device (10) has a frame (12) movable between an expanded configuration and a collapsed configuration, supporting material (28) connected to the frame for supporting one or more objects, handles (14, 16, 18, 20) at a first end of the frame, and a wheel (26) at a second end of the frame. When the frame is in the expanded configuration, the device can be positioned in a first orientation whereby the supporting material is adapted to serve as a load support for a chair, or in a second orientation whereby the supporting material is adapted to serve as a load support for a wheel barrow. When the frame is in the collapsed configuration, the device can be stored in a carry bag (42).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Inventor: James Patrick Cardona
  • Patent number: 9090273
    Abstract: A wheelbarrow leg stabilizer having a slip resistant lower surface is provided. Preferably, the slip resistant lower surface includes a plurality of edges structured to engage the ground and thereby increase the starting friction. More preferably, the edges are part of a deformation in the leg stabilizer body. When the stabilizer body is constructed from a generally planar metal member, the deformations may be punched in the stabilizer body thereby creating openings adjacent the deformations. This configuration provides for both an edge that engages the ground but also a face that creates a larger contact surface with the ground.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2015
    Assignee: THE AMES COMPANIES, INC.
    Inventors: Barry R. Albert, Daniel F. Marshall, Joshua O. Mullen, Michael J. Lupey, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20150123361
    Abstract: A wheeled carrier for manual movement of material includes a base frame with a pair of frame rails. The frame rails are turned down at the front end with a first bracket connecting the rails and providing a mounting point for at least one wheel and a receiver between the frame rails. The wheel is positioned so that it does not extend above either of the frame rails. A second bracket extends between the frame rails and includes a release mechanism positioned between the frame rails. An attachment including a yoke may be releasably mounted to the base frame. The yoke extends between the receiver of the first bracket and the release mechanism of the second bracket and engages the receiver and the release mechanism. The attachment further including a load carrying arrangement configured to rest on the frame rails above the at least one wheel without engaging the wheel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2013
    Publication date: May 7, 2015
    Inventor: Timothy C. Willett
  • Patent number: 8997903
    Abstract: The present invention provides a device or apparatus for assisting in the operation of a wheelbarrow having a tray, handles and at least one front wheel. The present device may generally include a motor, a power/fuel source, a drive wheel and a drive mechanism for rotationally coupling the drive motor to the drive wheel, the drive wheel able to contact the front wheel of the wheelbarrow in a direct wheel-on-wheel engagement when the present device is attached to the underside of the wheelbarrow tray. The present device may be slidingly attached to the wheelbarrow, such as by one or more slides, to permit its movement forward and backward for the drive wheel to engage or disengage the front wheel. The present invention further includes the present device attached to a wheelbarrow or tray, and methods for assembling and operating the device and attaching it to a wheelbarrow or tray.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Inventor: Gary Vandelinde
  • Patent number: 8998221
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to a wheelbarrow tie rod having a central body that is substantially rectangular and elongated. The tie rod comprises a lower anchor section, which is joined to a first side of the central body, and an upper anchor section, which is joined to the central body on a second side opposite the first side and extending in a second direction on a side opposite the central body. The central body includes a central projection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Assignee: Truper, SA de CV
    Inventor: Moises Sheinberg Frenkel
  • Patent number: 8985619
    Abstract: A wheelbarrow conversion kit is used to convert a wheelbarrow structure to a pull wagon or to accommodate a push blade. The handles of the wheelbarrow are removed and an adaptor is preferably inserted where the handles were removed. The pull wagon adaptor includes a pair of steerable wheels and handle for pulling of the wagon. Other embodiments provide additional functionality for use of the wagon in a gardening type application. The push blade assembly is removably attached to the frame of the wheelbarrow at a front edge thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Inventor: Giuliano Celli
  • Publication number: 20150054241
    Abstract: In order to allow a wheeled vehicle such as a wheelbarrow to be rolled about a supporting surface and also to be elevated above the front wheel, a pair of handles is provided adapted to be secured to the ends of the handles of the wheelbarrow with the handles comprising rings disposed in a vertical plane extending through the handles and supporting inner rotatable rings or races bisected by handle members which are supported on the inner ring. In this manner the wheelbarrow may be propelled by supporting the handle members as extensions of the wheelbarrow handles and the load may be dumped by elevating the wheelbarrow handles so that the rotatable handles extend downwardly at a comfortable angle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2013
    Publication date: February 26, 2015
    Inventor: Norbert T. Wierszewski
  • Publication number: 20140367934
    Abstract: A wheelbarrow is provided. The wheelbarrow may include a frame, a handle at the rear of the frame for allowing a user to lift the frame and move the wheelbarrow, a bucket for carrying a load, the bucket having a lower surface, a front surface, and a concave recess disposed between the lower surface and the front surface and extending upwardly into the bucket, and a wheel disposed in the recess such that a top of the wheel is located above the bottom surface of the bucket and a back of the wheel is located behind the front surface of the bucket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2014
    Publication date: December 18, 2014
    Applicant: BEARZALL, LLC
    Inventor: Loren Ludlow
  • Patent number: 8869922
    Abstract: The motorized wheelbarrow includes a motor and drive train to propel the wheelbarrow. The wheelbarrow includes a wheel, a bucket, a stand, and handles. The motor is mounted underneath the bucket and provides mechanical power to the wheel via a drive train comprising a chain and sprocket configuration or a drive shaft and differential configuration. The motor is controlled with a throttle, push button start, and kill switch provided on the handles of the wheelbarrow. The wheelbarrow also features a handbrake that operates a disk brake provided adjacent the wheel in order to stop the wheelbarrow as needed. The motorized wheelbarrow makes reduces the strain associated with use of a wheelbarrow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2014
    Inventor: Robert Isola
  • Patent number: 8851486
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Assignee: The Ames Companies, Inc.
    Inventors: Barry Albert, Joshua O. Mullen
  • Publication number: 20140246838
    Abstract: A wheelbarrow leg stabilizer having a slip resistant lower surface is provided. Preferably, the slip resistant lower surface includes a plurality of edges structured to engage the ground and thereby increase the starting friction. More preferably, the edges are part of a deformation in the leg stabilizer body. When the stabilizer body is constructed from a generally planar metal member, the deformations may be punched in the stabilizer body thereby creating openings adjacent the deformations. This configuration provides for both an edge that engages the ground but also a face that creates a larger contact surface with the ground.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2014
    Publication date: September 4, 2014
    Applicant: AMES TRUE TEMPER, INC.
    Inventors: BARRY R. ALBERT, DANIEL F. MARSHALL, JOSHUA O. MULLEN, MICHAEL J. LUPEY, JR.
  • Patent number: 8783710
    Abstract: A wheelbarrow leveling system for easily leveling a wheelbarrow on uneven and sloped ground surfaces. The wheelbarrow leveling system generally includes an outer leg having an outer leg mount adapted to be secured to a wheelbarrow. An inner leg is slidably positioned within the outer leg such that it may be extended and/or retracted within the outer leg to different heights. A trigger is provided which, upon being engaged or disengaged, will cause a locking member to engage with or disengage with one of a plurality of apertures positioned on the inner leg, thus allowing the overall height of the present invention to be easily adjusted to level a wheelbarrow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Inventor: Dennis B. Kraft
  • Patent number: 8752847
    Abstract: A wheelbarrow leg stabilizer having a slip resistant lower surface is provided. Preferably, the slip resistant lower surface includes a plurality of edges structured to engage the ground and thereby increase the starting friction. More preferably, the edges are part of a deformation in the leg stabilizer body. When the stabilizer body is constructed from a generally planar metal member, the deformations may be punched in the stabilizer body thereby creating openings adjacent the deformations. This configuration provides for both an edge that engages the ground but also a face that creates a larger contact surface with the ground.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2014
    Assignee: Ames True Temper, Inc.
    Inventors: Barry R. Albert, Daniel F. Marshall, Joshua O. Mullen, Michael J. Lupey
  • Publication number: 20140151971
    Abstract: A trolley handle is configured for placement upon a handle stock for a trolley or wheelbarrow and gripped by an operator for a transit grip to transport a load, a dump grip to dump a load, and a transition grip for transition between the transit and dump grips. The trolley handle includes: a closed loop handle housing; a first grip zone defined upon the closed loop handle housing at a first predetermined position, and configured to ergonomically aid an operator to transit a wheelbarrow load; a second grip zone defined upon the closed loop handle housing at a second predetermined position, and configured to ergonomically aid an operator to dump the wheelbarrow load; and a third grip zone defined upon the closed loop handle housing at a third predetermined position, and configured to ergonomically aid an operator to transition between the first grip zone and the second grip zone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2012
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
  • Patent number: 8714570
    Abstract: A second quick-disconnect wide handle is attached to the front of a stable wheelbarrow cart to enable two persons to quickly lift and dump the contents of a full wheelbarrow cart into a dumpster or walled compost bin. This accessory handle is easily removed when not in use. The handle has other uses such as moving plywood panels or table-tops, doors, or other large flat items. The quick-disconnect feature uses a quick disconnect clamp with the addition of an elongated handle and attachment of a rod attachment to it; whereby one such clamp is used at each rod end attaching the handle to the bin of the wheelbarrow cart.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: Stable Innovations Ltd
    Inventors: John Skijus, Thomas Berinato
  • Publication number: 20140091540
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to a wheelbarrow having a wheelbarrow lateral support. The wheelbarrow lateral support includes a first arm, a second arm, and a horizontal support area configured to connect the first arm and the second arm. The wheelbarrow lateral support further includes a first extension of subjection connected to the first arm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2013
    Publication date: April 3, 2014
    Inventor: Moises Sheinberg Frenkel
  • Patent number: 8684374
    Abstract: A dual handled liftable wheelbarrow with a bin and a wheel assembly has a fixed handle mounted on a rear wall thereof. A bracket is mounted on an outside of the front wall for mounting an adjustable handle with an elongated resilient grip having end arms swiveling about and mounted on said forwardly extending members of the bracket, so that the handle is rotatable between a parked position flush downwardly against the outside of said front wall, and an upwardly extending deployed position with said resilient grip above the open top of said bin. The fixed and adjustable handles are mounted at substantially equal heights on the rear and front walls, respectively, of the bin to allow two users working together to unload debris from the bin over a side wall of the bin into a collection box.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2014
    Assignee: Stable Innovations Ltd
    Inventors: John Skijus, Thomas Berinato
  • Patent number: 8678329
    Abstract: A device for transporting a ladder has first and second frame positions, the lower ends of which are pivotally mounted on an axle that also mounts a wheel for rolling along the ground. The upper ends of the frame portions are moveable toward and away from each other allowing the device to collapse for storage. A hook is mounted on the upper end of each of the frame portions for attachment to adjacent rungs of the ladder. A strap connects the upper ends of the frame portion to prevent them from separating from each other beyond a given distance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2014
    Inventors: Thomas G. Bryant, Sr., Angel M. Feliciano, Jr.
  • Patent number: 8668210
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2014
    Inventor: George W. Stevens
  • Patent number: 8636289
    Abstract: A wheelbarrow includes a straw trapper for enclosing straw and debris in a bin of the wheelbarrow for shipment and storage. The straw trapper includes a dispenser of a panel of fabric or flexible plastic to cover the open top of the wheelbarrow bin. The dispenser is mounted on a first side wall of the wheelbarrow bin and includes an engagement member assembly mounted on a second, opposite side wall of the wheelbarrow which engages a free end of the panel. Fixed and adjustable handles mounted on both rear and front walls of the wheelbarrow bin to allow two users working together to unload straw from the bin over a side wall of the bin into a debris collection receptacle, such as a dumpster or compost container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2014
    Inventors: John Skijus, Thomas Berinato
  • Publication number: 20140001720
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2013
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Inventor: Thomas L. Erikson
  • Publication number: 20130313796
    Abstract: A wheelbarrow leg stabilizer having a slip resistant lower surface is provided. Preferably, the slip resistant lower surface includes a plurality of edges structured to engage the ground and thereby increase the starting friction. More preferably, the edges are part of a deformation in the leg stabilizer body. When the stabilizer body is constructed from a generally planar metal member, the deformations may be punched in the stabilizer body thereby creating openings adjacent the deformations. This configuration provides for both an edge that engages the ground but also a face that creates a larger contact surface with the ground.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2013
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Applicant: AMES TRUE TEMPER, INC.
    Inventors: BARRY R. ALBERT, DANIEL F. MARSHALL, JOSHUA O. MULLEN, MICHAEL J. LUPEY, JR.
  • Publication number: 20130285341
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2012
    Publication date: October 31, 2013
    Inventor: Thomas L. Erikson
  • Patent number: 8567797
    Abstract: A wheelbarrow is proposed with a frame (1) formed from at least one hollow body (3), with at least one pivot-mounted wheel on the frame (1), with at least two handle bars (5) with grips (6) for the frame located on the handle bars (5), with at least two supports (7) for the frame on which the wheelbarrow is supported in the rest position, with a load-carrying facility (2) of load-carrying shape located on the frame (1), with a differing cross-section of the hollow body (3) in various sections of the frame (1) and an oval external shape of the hollow body (3) departing from a circular shape for the cross-section of at least one straight section (5) of the frame (1).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Inventor: Friedrich Westphal
  • Patent number: 8534682
    Abstract: A unique five-device-in-one system comprises the five following devices, which are combined into one system to save cost, time, labor, and space, and can change their shapes and functions while in motion and can function, simultaneously: a wheelbarrow, a wheel harvest-bag trash-bag caddy, a wheel tool-refreshment caddy, a dump truck, and a hand truck. The unique five-device-in-one system comprises left and right multi-purpose foldable handles, left and right frames, left and right sleeves, a roll bar, a nut-washer-axle combination, a wheel, a multi-position locking device, left and right multi-purpose shock absorbers, left and right utility-bag spreaders, left and right attaching screws, a quick-release multi-purpose container, expandable tool-carrying pockets, left and right horizontal hooks and loops, left and right vertical hooks and loops, left and right dustpan hooks and loops, and a multi-purpose foldable dustpan.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Inventor: Dee Volin
  • Patent number: 8523198
    Abstract: A wheelbarrow leg stabilizer having a slip resistant lower surface is provided. Preferably, the slip resistant lower surface includes a plurality of edges structured to engage the ground and thereby increase the starting friction. More preferably, the edges are part of a deformation in the leg stabilizer body. When the stabilizer body is constructed from a generally planar metal member, the deformations may be punched in the stabilizer body thereby creating openings adjacent the deformations. This configuration provides for both an edge that engages the ground but also a face that creates a larger contact surface with the ground.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: Ames True Temper, Inc.
    Inventors: Barry R. Albert, Daniel F. Marshall, Joshua O. Mullen, Michael J. Lupey, Jr.
  • Patent number: 8517402
    Abstract: A portable yard waste bag system that includes a bag holding accessory that attaches to the top edge of a wheelbarrow that temporarily holds a yard waste bag in an opened position in the bucket. The accessory includes a top ring with a pendent skirt. The lower edges of the front section of the skirt curves around and connects to the top edge of a wheelbarrow. When assembled on the wheelbarrow, the lower edge of the skirt engages the bucket's front top edge while the top ring is held in a forward extending, diagonally position directly over the wheel. A waste bag is unfolded and extends through the top ring's center opening so that the bag's bottom end rests inside the bucket. The top edge of the bag is folded over the top ring. An optional lid is provided and connects over the top ring to close the bag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Inventor: Thomas J Davis
  • Patent number: 8474856
    Abstract: A wheelable loadbearing and leveraging frame apparatus amenable to receipt of attachments and consisting of first and second elongated members conjoined by way of anterior and medial cross members each with a plurality of horizontally inclined through holes therein and a posterior cross member with a plurality of vertically inclined through holes therein, and with each elongated member having a pair of horizontally inclined transverse through holes located therein and a plurality of vertically inclined through holes located therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2013
    Inventor: Edward Gerry Hawkes
  • Patent number: 8474855
    Abstract: One aspect is wheelbarrow including a tub and a first frame portion coupled to, and providing support for, the tub. A wheel is supported below the first frame portion. A second frame portion is releasably coupled to the first frame portion and configured with a handle for gripping by a user. A trigger is adjacent the handle configured to release the first frame portion from the second frame portion when the trigger is actuated such that the tub is readily dumped.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2013
    Inventor: Scott R. Kilen
  • Patent number: 8444166
    Abstract: The apparatuses and methods disclosed herein may be pushed by hand or pulled by a motor vehicle. Thus, implementations of the transport device disclosed herein may have functions akin to a wheelbarrow or a dumping trailer yet may provide easier and/or more efficient transportation and dumping functions over prior art wheelbarrows and dumping trailers. Implementation of the transport device disclosed herein also may be easier to push over an elevation or up a hill. Furthermore, in some implementations, the transport device disclosed herein includes four wheels and therefore can function like a cart. Still further, in some implementations, the transport device disclosed herein can have the functions of a wagon. In some implementations, the transport device includes a work bench.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Inventor: Charles Dwight Jarvis
  • Patent number: 8356823
    Abstract: A wheelbarrow convertible to an adjustable-tilt chair includes a pair of spaced-apart elongated rails, a wheel and axle assembly operably attached adjacent the distal ends of the elongated rails, two support legs, a hopper having two side walls, a bottom member, a front panel, and a seat panel. A pivot rod is rotatably attached to the pair of rails and to a first underside portion of the hopper bottom. Additionally, a brace is hingedly attached at one end to a second underside portion of the hopper bottom, the brace including an elongated rod at an opposite end which adjustably engages with at least one adjustment bracket having a plurality of notches communicating with apertures for engagement with the elongated rod.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2013
    Inventor: Paul Berginc
  • Publication number: 20130001906
    Abstract: A masons' cart of attractive, durable and economical construction has a generally flat, and relatively low, top platform for receiving, carrying and unloading heavy loads. Also, the cart's top platform has generally low peripheral side edges so that the heavy loads may be more easily lifted up to the height of the low platform, and up and over the low peripheral side edges. The cart is supported on its front end by at least one wheel, and supported on its back end by at least one leg adapted to rest on the ground or floor. At least one long handle extends from the cart's back end for the user to grasp, to near the front end. The front end of the handle is integrated into the top platform and wheel strut near the front of the cart. This way, the cart handle adds rigidity and strength to the masons' cart's frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2012
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Applicant: Ken J. Pedersen
    Inventor: Alex J. Richards
  • Publication number: 20120326407
    Abstract: A wheelbarrow leg stabilizer having a slip resistant lower surface is provided. Preferably, the slip resistant lower surface includes a plurality of edges structured to engage the ground and thereby increase the starting friction. More preferably, the edges are part of a deformation in the leg stabilizer body. When the stabilizer body is constructed from a generally planar metal member, the deformations may be punched in the stabilizer body thereby creating openings adjacent the deformations. This configuration provides for both an edge that engages the ground but also a face that creates a larger contact surface with the ground.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2011
    Publication date: December 27, 2012
    Applicant: AMES TRUE TEMPER, INC.
    Inventors: Barry R. Albert, Daniel F. Marshall, Joshua O. Mullen, Michael J. Lupey, JR.
  • Publication number: 20120319370
    Abstract: A wheelbarrow is proposed with a frame (1) formed from at least one hollow body (3), with at least one pivot-mounted wheel on the frame (1), with at least two handle bars (5) with grips (6) for the frame located on the handle bars (5), with at least two supports (7) for the frame on which the wheelbarrow is supported in the rest position, with a load-carrying facility (2) of load-carrying shape located on the frame (1), with a differing cross-section of the hollow body (3) in various sections of the frame (1) and an oval external shape of the hollow body (3) departing from a circular shape for the cross-section of at least one straight section (5) of the frame (1).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2011
    Publication date: December 20, 2012
    Inventor: Friedrich Westphal
  • Publication number: 20120256383
    Abstract: A wheel for a wheelbarrow wherein the wheel body forms wide spokes is provided. The spokes are formed by openings between the hub and the rim in the bodies that form the wheel. While such spokes are known, the openings that create the spokes provide additional points of entry for debris and water into the enclosed space. Thus, a sealed, fragmented seam coupling the wheel bodies is further provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2011
    Publication date: October 11, 2012
    Applicant: AMES TRUE TEMPER, INC.
    Inventors: STEPHEN D. HATCHER, Eric Hyp
  • Publication number: 20120248721
    Abstract: A wheeled, carrying device is disclosed, comprising of a frame and multiple platforms thereattached and angled at each end to hold firewood or other long rectangular items. On a front end of the device there are two handles for the user to direct the device. Vertical legs on a first end of the frame support the device when the user is not transporting articles. On the opposing end of the frame is a wheel attached thereto for rolling the device similar to a wheelbarrow. The device provides a user with a convenient means for transporting large quantities of wood without the limitations of a standard wheelbarrow container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2011
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Inventor: Dale Dean
  • Patent number: 8231132
    Abstract: A heavy duty wheelbarrow/yard cart with two vertical fixed front wheels and one or two rear caster wheels for steering. An ergonomic pushbar handle is bolted to the frame and allows it to be pushed or lifted to dump the material. A brake keeps the wheelbarrow from moving on sloped terrain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2012
    Inventor: Ronald Louis DiLorenzo, Sr.