Stable Vehicles, Handle-propelled Patents (Class 280/47.34)
  • Patent number: 9022397
    Abstract: An adapter system can be used on a walker having a walker tube attached to a walker telescoping tube. The adapter system has an attachment assembly that is configured to connect the adapter system to the walker telescoping tube. A bracket assembly is connected to the attachment assembly. The bracket assembly is configured in a first mode of operation to provide an armrest support above the walker telescoping tube and in a second mode of operation to be located away from the walker telescoping tube. A brake assembly is attached to a bracket assembly. The brake assembly is configured to enable movement of a brake adjustment screw to stop or slow movement of the walker and also act as a means of controlling the distance between the brake handle and the vertical hand handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2015
    Inventor: Raymon Earl Prettyman
  • Patent number: 9022413
    Abstract: A foldable walker apparatus includes a pair of spaced-apart inner frame members of two parts each hinged together, with a pair of link members diagonally extending therebetween. Each link has a bend extending upwardly and outwardly. The walker has support members that are arc-shaped with a seat extending between their apexes. A collapsible basket is provided with two end members each having a rigid peripheral portion connecting the frame members and a basket member of flexible fabric extending therebetween. A self-adjusting brake rod is provided with a gripping member spring-biased to remain free of the brake rod until the gripping member is operatively actuated to engage and thereby actuate the brake rod. A brake housing fully extends around a brake pad mechanism, including a means for connecting and adjusting the corresponding brake pad, to at least the outer periphery of one of the wheels for fully protecting the brake pad mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2015
    Assignee: Evolution Technologies Inc.
    Inventor: Julian Liu
  • Patent number: 9016701
    Abstract: The retractable stand device may include an upper device 161, a top device 171, and a lower device 181 that may hold a musical instrument such as a guitar. In addition, the retractable stand device may be in combination with a utility case 100 or it may be a kit with installation hardware. The utility case 100 may include a hinged lid 122 for access to an upper compartment 120, a base 140 for amplifiers, fixed compartments 130, movable compartments 128, handles 118, and wheels 142. Numerous combinations of stand devices and utility case options are included.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2015
    Inventor: Paul Elijah Allen
  • Patent number: 8998246
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a collapsible cart which has a substantially rectangular base comprising four side regions, four corner regions and hinge assemblies disposed at each corner region, hinged upright frame assemblies having a lower end rotatably connected to the hinge assemblies at the base, and an open top frame having hinge assemblies at each corner region rotatably connected to an upper end of the hinged upright frame assemblies. The base, upright and top frame hinge assemblies are all oriented so the upright frame assemblies can fold along the side regions of the cart when the collapsible cart is folded flat. In one particular embodiment, the base and top frame are square. A basket for storing a variety of items may be attached to the collapsible cart. The collapsible cart may also have wheels or casters on the base to permit easy movement of the collapsible cart.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Assignee: Griffard & Associates, LLC
    Inventor: John D. Griffard
  • Patent number: 8998222
    Abstract: A foldable rollator includes: a main support frame including two spaced-apart front support rods; a rear support frame including two spaced-apart rear support rods pivotally coupled to the front support rods, respectively; a plurality of wheels respectively installed on the main support frame and the rear support rods for rolling on the ground; an intermediate support frame coupled to the main support frame and the rear support frame, including a front support sub-frame pivotally coupled between the front support rods and a rear support sub-frame pivotally coupled between the rear support rods, the front and rear support sub-frames being further pivotally coupled to an axle; a seat unit disposed atop the intermediate support frame; and a backrest unit pivotally coupled to the axle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Inventor: Wendy Huang
  • Publication number: 20150084297
    Abstract: A dolly is provided for us in moving, stacking and storing tubular truss.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2014
    Publication date: March 26, 2015
    Inventor: Michael P.A. Chouinard
  • Publication number: 20150071756
    Abstract: In certain aspects, a roller assembly includes a base structure defining multiple recesses that extend inwardly from a top surface of the base structure, a first wheel, and a second wheel. The multiple recesses are configured such that at least one of the multiple recesses is engageable with an auxiliary component of the load, and the multiple recesses include a central recess positioned at a center of the top surface of the base structure. The first wheel is disposed along a first side of the base structure, and the second wheel is disposed along a second side of the base structure, the second side of the base structure being spaced apart from and parallel to the first side of the base structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2014
    Publication date: March 12, 2015
    Inventor: Hernán Luis y Prado
  • Patent number: 8973926
    Abstract: The invention includes a rolling chair for mechanics and the like to use on a floor to move around a work area. The rolling chair has a rigid frame with legs extending outwardly from a central riser housing an adjustable cylinder supporting a padded seat. The frame supports a rotary platform with a large section and a smaller walled section for storing tools or parts. The rolling chair is suspended above the ground by castered wheels secured to a leg terminal end. The castered wheels rotate vertically and horizontally. The castered wheels may be large and the central riser may protrude above and below the frame. The platform has an outer perimeter above the vertical axes of the castered wheels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2015
    Inventor: Patrick Lensing
  • Publication number: 20150059363
    Abstract: A mobile galley cart including a wheeled insulated housing having a door configured to open to access to the interior of the housing, a thermoelectric chiller mounted near the bottom of the cart, cold air ducting in fluid communication with the thermoelectric chiller and opening to the interior of the housing, and warm air ducting including a warm air exhaust arranged to exhaust warm air from the mobile galley cart. A mobile galley cart system including a cart configured to dock at a separate service wall to provide service connections therebetween.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2014
    Publication date: March 5, 2015
    Inventors: Peter Burd, Jenny Wilson, Craig Cunningham
  • Patent number: 8967632
    Abstract: A tool cart caddy suitable for carrying a tool cart as well as tools and materials at a construction site moves easily around a construction site. An especially successful version of this tool cart caddy is as a transport or another cart, such as a cart for an electrician or plumber to transport the required tools and materials around the construction site. The tool cart caddy has a base can both support a cart and carry additional tools or materials. The lower base is generally rectangular with a caster, preferably a lockable caster, mounted at each corner thereof. Thus, the tool cart caddy can be moved on the casters, with the casters being locked or unlocked as desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Inventor: Scott E. Gunsaullus
  • Patent number: 8967637
    Abstract: A tail wheel transporter with an off-center single-beam chassis in a tricycle carriage coupled to a towing arm. The single beam chassis pivotably supports a lifting foot member of a four bar mechanism that is side mounted on the single-beam chassis. The lifting foot supports two studs, one fixed and one adjustable, for engaging a tail wheel. The lifting arm is coupled to the four bar mechanism and is manually operated to lift the tail wheel off the ground. In the lifted position, the lifting arm is latched to the towing arm so that constant manual force to maintain lift is not required. The tail wheel is received on the studs between the front and rear axles and exerts force below the height of the rear axle, so no manual force is required to maintain balance during operation. A low-profile bifurcated front wheel allows use under low-hanging vehicle parts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Inventor: Daniel S. Perry
  • Patent number: 8955857
    Abstract: A carcass transportation cart is provided for moving a dead pig from a confinement area to a disposal location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2015
    Inventor: Joseph D. Kunkel
  • Patent number: 8950760
    Abstract: A mobile and adjustable dolly having an adjustable “V” shaped dolly frame. The dolly frame comprises first and second pivotal frame members rotationally coupled to a central support frame member forming a “V” shape. The central support frame member comprises a series of angle maintaining features for securing each frame member at any of a plurality of angled configurations. A distal caster, having a wheel rotation disposed therewith, is assembled to a distal end of each frame member and a central caster is assembled to a pivotal region of the dolly frame. A vehicle support subassembly is disposed upon and extends upward from the each respective frame member. An elongated handle assembly extends from the central caster. The elongated handle assembly further comprises a wheel chock, which removably engages with the central wheel when subjected to the weight of the elongated handle assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2015
    Inventor: Steven S. Davis
  • Patent number: 8944459
    Abstract: A collapsible wagon comprises integral bench seats and a folding construction that can be used to transport children or large household objects. The wagon folds in half to provide a suitcase-sized configuration for purposes of storage and transportation. The wagon further includes a pull handle, large wheels, seat belts, and drink holders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Inventor: Amanda L. Hagy
  • Patent number: 8944443
    Abstract: A foldable golf bag cart includes a connecting seat that has two tubular walls, each of which is formed with an interior pivot hole and a swing hole, and a positioning member that is movably mounted on a rear wheel leg. The swing hole has a swing section, an abutment section, and an insert section. When the positioning member is moved in the insert section, the rear wheel leg is pushed into the abutment section so that the rear wheel leg is prevented from moving forwardly and rearwardly. When the positioning member is disengaged from the insert section, the rear wheel leg extends into the swing section and is movable forwardly to a folded position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Assignee: Macauto Industrial Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Paul Lin
  • Publication number: 20150028555
    Abstract: An industrial cart has a caster interface which allows for the quick changing of wheel casters on the cart without the use of tools. The caster interface forms a three-sided pocket into which a wheeled caster seats. A plate of the caster seats within the pocket through an open end of the pocket. A locking mechanism is used to quickly and easily secure the caster into the pocket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2014
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Inventors: John Wayne Kroening, Zachary Tate Lamoreux
  • Publication number: 20150021878
    Abstract: Portable support cart systems are provided. The support cart can include a trailer-hitch-type connection that can attach to a movable bed, such as a gurney, for easily and conveniently transporting the cart system together with the bed. Also provided are detachable frames for transporting medical support components, as well as methods of using the same. The detachable frame can be detachably mounted on a portable cart or a movable bed, such as a gurney.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2014
    Publication date: January 22, 2015
    Inventors: Redmond Paul BURKE, Robert Laurence HANNAN, Jorge Wilfredo OJITO, Edwit George TIRONI
  • Patent number: 8936256
    Abstract: There is provided a walker apparatus. The walker apparatus has a pair of spaced-apart, arc-shaped support members. The walker apparatus includes a pair of elongate pivot rods operatively connected to respective ones the support members. The walker apparatus includes a laterally-foldable seat. The seat pivotally connects to the support members via the pivot rods. According to one aspect, each support member has an apex. The elongate pivot rods operatively connect to respective ones of the apexes of the support members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2015
    Assignee: Evolution Technologies Inc.
    Inventor: Julian Liu
  • Publication number: 20150014964
    Abstract: An ambulatory assistance device includes a base having a set of wheels the base configured to at least partially surround a patient's body to provide a maximum level of support along all possible force vectors. The base includes ballast to lower the center of gravity of the ambulatory assistance device. Furthermore, the ambulatory assistance device includes a frame assembly having a handle extending from the base. The handle is disposed at a distance between about two inches and three inches proximal to the center of gravity of the unit. This positioning of the handle, in combination with the positioning of the wheels of the base provides the ambulatory assistance device with a substantially stable design.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2014
    Publication date: January 15, 2015
    Applicant: Penta Mobility, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph D. Antocci, Edward A. Kamens
  • Patent number: 8931787
    Abstract: A support cart for a machine screw may comprise a frame and a plurality of trolleys. The frame may have a pair of tracks and a caster assembly. The caster assembly may have a first position where the frame does not contact a surface, such as a floor, allowing the frame to be movable. The caster assembly may also have a second position which allows the frame to contact the surface, such as a floor, rendering the frame to be substantially stationary. The plurality of trolleys may include a base, an adjuster, a support bracket, and a plurality of rollers. The trolleys may be movable along the tracks of the frame via the plurality of rollers. A height position of the support bracket may be adjustable relative to the base via the adjuster.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2015
    Assignee: Asahi Kasei Plastics North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin W. Crawford, Derrick Gene Colon
  • Patent number: 8925683
    Abstract: A utility holding device is suitable for carrying tools and materials at a construction site. The utility holding device is especially useful for carrying tools and materials for an electrician or a plumber. The wheels provide mobility. The ladder attachment permits a utility holding device to be safely used with a ladder. The scaffold attachment permits a utility holding device to be safely used with a scaffold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Inventor: Scott E. Gunsaullus
  • Patent number: 8894076
    Abstract: A cart may include a frame, a plurality of wheels carried by the frame, a platform movably carried by the frame, and a lift assembly. The lift assembly may be carried at least in part by the frame and operably associated with the platform to move the platform relative to the frame. The lift assembly may include at least one hydraulic actuator having a piston rod movable under hydraulic pressure to move the platform relative to the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2014
    Assignees: Magline, Inc., Swift Water Logistics, Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce L. Hailston, Andrew P. Richard
  • Publication number: 20140339784
    Abstract: There is provided a mounting assembly including a frame portion of a walker apparatus having a first bore and a second bore extending in a direction generally perpendicular to the first bore. The assembly includes a shaft rotatably connected to a wheel fork. The shaft is partially disposed within the first bore. The shaft has a recess for aligning with the second bore. The recess may be annular according to one aspect. The assembly includes a securing member threadably engageable with the second bore. The securing member couples to the frame portion of the walker apparatus. The frame portion may have a closed top according to another aspect within which a first end of the shaft is positioned. The assembly may include a bearing and a female threaded member connected to a second end of the shaft, with the female threaded member situating the bearing in place.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2013
    Publication date: November 20, 2014
    Inventor: Julian Liu
  • Patent number: 8882115
    Abstract: The present invention provides a manual cart for safe and efficient transportation of electronic equipment such as server racks and equipment cabinets within a data center or co-location facility. Methods of moving the electronic equipment within a data center or co-location facility in such manual carts are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Assignee: Switch LLC
    Inventor: Rob Roy
  • Patent number: 8869960
    Abstract: An expandable multi-compartment luggage having a second luggage bag hingeably attached to the first luggage bag. The second luggage bag having an upper portion and a collapsible lower portion. The collapsible lower portion being moveable between a collapsed position to an expanded position defining a lower interior compartment. The luggage also including a dividing wall disposed between the upper and lower portions of the second luggage bag, and which is movable from a closed position dividing the upper interior compartment of the second luggage bag and the lower interior compartment of the second luggage bag and an open position with the upper interior compartment of the second luggage bag being in communication with the lower interior compartment of the second luggage bag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2014
    Assignee: Ingenious Designs LLC
    Inventor: Joy Mangano
  • Patent number: 8857827
    Abstract: A cart having a platform and at least one forward located non-direction biased caster wheel and two rearward located direction biased caster wheels. A second forward located non-direction biased caster wheel may be provided. Various cart types are disclosed including lumber, flatbed, nursery, utility and luggage carts. An embodiment for converting between biased direction and non-biased direction rear wheels is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2014
    Inventor: Shane Chen
  • Patent number: 8844951
    Abstract: In one embodiment, the present disclosure provides a portable medical instrument system. The system includes a frame for supporting system process and user interface components. One or more support rails are interconnected with the frame to provide an accessories support system to securely receive medical accessory components. In at least one embodiment, the support rails have a configuration substantially matching a bedrail of a hospital bed. In another aspect, the support rails have a height to width ratio of about 2 to 1. In still a further aspect, the support rails have a height to width ration of 1 to 0.375. According to yet another aspect, at least one of the support rails may be molded from portions of the portable medical system itself.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignee: Volcano Corporation
    Inventors: Duane De Jong, Aaron J. Cheline
  • Patent number: 8844884
    Abstract: A wheeled structure for long arm tools connected to a suction block includes a trolley with a lower platform accommodating the suction block and an upper platform forming a service platform, with a grip handle. A long arm tool support device is positioned and centered on or in a pole connected to the service platform. A tilt device is arranged with a base secured to the service platform and articulatedly accommodates the pole. The base has a rear heel for articulation of a toggle level. The pole is arranged in the upper portion thereof to accommodate a guide pin engaging with an upper end portion of the toggle lever. The pole is arranged to accommodate a column for accommodation of the long arm tool support device. Removing the support device allows the device to tilt to a horizontal position opposite the upper portion of the service platform.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignee: M. B. H. Developpement
    Inventor: Marc Bottazzi
  • Publication number: 20140283713
    Abstract: A pallet includes a deck having an upper surface for supporting goods thereon. The deck includes a plurality of ribs extending downward. According to one feature, the ribs may form plurality of stringers extending downward below the deck. Some of the ribs may be shorter in order to form a notch at each end of the stringers for engaging supports in a rack. In another feature, a plurality of locating features project upward from the surface of the deck. The plurality of locating features may each be generally in the shape of a pyramid for being received in the recessed bases of stackable plastic milk jugs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Applicant: Rehrig Pacific Company
    Inventors: Kyle Baltz, John Zelek
  • Publication number: 20140284903
    Abstract: A wheeled cart that is meant to house all the accouterments necessary to the act of outdoor cooking to consolidate all the items used when barbecuing into one convenient unit, while also liberating the user from frequent trips inside the house to gather further necessities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2013
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Inventor: Beverly Elaine Smith
  • Patent number: 8840125
    Abstract: A rollator includes a support frame assembly, a handgrip unit pivotable relative to the support frame assembly between depressed and non-depressed positions, at least three wheels mounted pivotally to a bottom portion of the support frame assembly, and at least one braking device including a brake wire unit connected to the handgrip unit, and a brake fixed to the support frame assembly at a location proximate to one of the wheels and connected to the brake wire unit. The brake includes a casing, a stop member, and a gear connected coaxially to one of the wheels. The stop member is movable between free and braking positions where the stop member is spaced apart from and is engaged with the gear, respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2014
    Inventor: Wendy Huang
  • Publication number: 20140265188
    Abstract: A braking system is mounted on a rollator or a transport chair and includes a braking part and an operating system. The braking part is mounted adjacent to a wheel of a rollator or a transport chair. When the operating system is unactuated, the braking part abuts a corresponding wheel to avoid a rotation of the corresponding wheel. When a user wants to walk and move the rollator or the transport chair, the user can press the operating system such that the braking part departs from the wheels and releases a brake. When the user wants to sit on the seat cushion and rest, the user can keep the braking system actuated without pressing the operating system, and accordingly the rollator or the transport chair would not be slidable when sat on, thereby avoiding danger. In addition, when the user walks on a slope, the user can release their hands from the rollator or the transport chair without making the rollator or the transport chair slide down the slope.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: FLYING EAGLE TECHNOLOGY INC.
    Inventor: Ling-Seng CHANG
  • Publication number: 20140265193
    Abstract: A support comprises a device mount adapted to be connected to a user device such as a monitor. The device mount is supported on a first pivot for rotational motion about a first axis of rotation. A slide assembly comprises a carriage where the carriage is mounted for translational movement and supports the first pivot such that the first axis of rotation may be moved transversely. The support may be mounted on a technology cart comprising an upright supported on wheels where the upright supports a movable work platform. The support may be located in front of and closely adjacent to the upright where the movement of the pivot allows the user device to be rotated without interference from the upright.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventor: Jeffrey P. Stark
  • Publication number: 20140265194
    Abstract: A self-contained janitorial tool caddy is disclosed. The tool caddy has an inner circular element which can be in the shape of a cylinder. This inner circular element fits around the base of a standard commercial trash barrel. The inner circular element has one or more outwardly disposed compartments designed to hold janitorial tools and supplies. The tool caddy has a base, to which wheels are directly attached, allowing the caddy to move freely about, without having to be mounted on a separate wheeled structure. In another embodiment the base extends beyond the diameter of the outer element of the caddy, thereby giving more stability to the entire assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventor: CHRISTOPHER GWIN
  • Patent number: 8832874
    Abstract: A person moving device for moving a person of limited mobility. The device comprises a lower floor engaging frame part (1) and an upper patient carrying part (6) adapted to carry a patient by engaging the patient's torso from the front and which is mounted to the lower frame part for movement between a patient load-unload position and a patient transport position. The upper patient carrying part being mounted to the lower frame part for curvilinear movement about an axis extending across the patient and positioned so that the patient's torso moves substantially by rolling about an axis across the device and the patient and substantially about a center of mass of the patient. A handle (12) is also provided by which a user can cause the upper patient carrying 10 part to move from the load-unload position to the transport position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Inventor: Keith Vivian Alexander
  • Patent number: 8827282
    Abstract: A storage bag system for a wagon includes a collapsible storage bag that is movable between an expanded configuration and a collapsed configuration. The storage bag system also includes a connector for attaching the collapsible storage bag to a sidewall of the wagon. As a result, the invention provides additional hauling and storage capacity for a wagon via a collapsible storage bag that may be moved to a collapsed configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Assignee: Radio Flyer Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Schlegel, Mark Johnson, Ross Bartels, Jeffrey Bricker, Joseph Agati
  • Patent number: 8827281
    Abstract: A shopping cart features a main tube member including a pair of frame side rail portions, a pair of handle riser portions attached to trailing sections of the pair of frame side rail portions and a handle cross portion connected between the pair of handle riser portions. A basket is attached to the pair of handle riser portions. A rear caster support includes a pair of rear caster legs joined by a crossbar. The pair of rear caster legs are connected one each to the pair of handle riser portions. A pair of rear casters are attached one each to the pair of rear caster legs. A pair of front casters are joined to the pair of frame side rail portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Assignee: Unarco Industries LLC
    Inventor: Woody Smith
  • Patent number: 8820755
    Abstract: A creeper (20) for a mechanic includes a top surface (21) and a bottom surface (22). The top surface (21) includes a headrest section (30), a shoulder-receiving section (31), a back-receiving section (32), and a buttocks-receiving section (33). The shoulder-receiving section (31) is wider than any of the other sections for comfortable full shoulder support of the user. The back-receiving section (32) and the buttocks-receiving section (33) are generally flat and the shoulder-receiving section (31) is generally uniformly inclined from the back-receiving section (32) upwardly to the headrest section (30) for the comfort of the neck of the user. Pockets (39) are formed on each side of the buttocks-receiving section (33), and radiused surfaces (41) extend from the side surfaces of the buttocks-receiving section (33) to the pockets (39) for the comfort of the user. The bottom surface (22) includes a plurality of parallel recesses (47) extending under all of the sections of the top surface (21).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: Whiteside Mfg. Co.
    Inventors: Kirt E. Whiteside, Shane Obitts
  • Patent number: 8820756
    Abstract: A carrier for transporting bulky, relatively heavy goods, the carrier capable of being operated by a single individual.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Inventor: Albert L. Hronyetz
  • Patent number: 8814199
    Abstract: Described is a collapsible cart that provides substantial stability when operated. A pair of enlarged wheels allow an operator to lift one end of the cart to traverse rough surfaces as needed. Enlarged wheels are mounted outside an overhead profile of the collapsible cart thereby providing lateral and other stability not previously possible. A first shelf, tray, bucket or working surface may be collapsed to contact or mate with a second such shelf to create an easily transportable or storable collapsed structure. A telescoping handle allows a collapsed cart to serve as a hand dolly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Inventors: John Oliver Shindelar, Stuart Zinke
  • Patent number: 8814179
    Abstract: A shopping cart wheel ski device facilitates movement of a shopping cart over a surface. The device includes a plate having a bottom surface. An aperture extends through the plate. Each of a pair of spaced arms is coupled to and extends upwardly from the plate. Each arm is configured for engaging a shopping cart wheel such that an outer perimeter surface of the shopping cart wheel extends through the aperture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Inventor: Dennis E. McCormick
  • Publication number: 20140232077
    Abstract: A golf trolley including: a frame assembly, a handrail, a rotating device, a front wheel assembly, and a locking device. The handrail is disposed on the frame assembly. The rotating device is disposed on a front end of the frame assembly. The front wheel assembly is rotatably mounted on the rotating device. The locking device is disposed on the handrail. The locking device is connected to the rotating device for controlling the degree of rotation of the front wheel assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2014
    Publication date: August 21, 2014
    Applicant: Ningbo Wentai Sport Equipment Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Sheng ZHANG
  • Publication number: 20140205418
    Abstract: One variation may include a module may include a cargo cavity and at least one wheel. The module may be constructed and arranged to aid in the transportation and delivery of cargo or freight over terrain or rough surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2013
    Publication date: July 24, 2014
    Applicant: GM Global Technology Operations LLC
    Inventor: Chet R. Wisniewski
  • Patent number: 8783698
    Abstract: An all terrain floating accessories buggy including oversized tires and a tubular, hollow frame disposed around a mesh base, wherein said oversized tires and hollow frame displace a volume of water having mass enough to ensure positive buoyancy of the all terrain floating accessories buggy when porting an extant cooler stocked with cargo through water of a depth exceeding the radius of the oversized tires.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Inventors: Andy Elizondo, Sheila Elizondo
  • Patent number: 8776825
    Abstract: An oil removing apparatus and system designed to drain fluids such as hot motor oil from a motor vehicle comprises a tank supported by rolling casters and having handles used to position the tank underneath a motor vehicle. An upper portion of the apparatus comprises an inflatable wall structure which provides vertically adjustable positioning around an oil pan or similar structure. The inflatable structure further includes a heat-resistant glove for accessing and removing a drain plug or similar feature. During typical use, a user removes the drain plug with the glove and drains the oil while the glove and inflatable structure protects the user from the hot motor oil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Inventor: Lloyd G. Bigham
  • Patent number: 8764027
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a slab dolly for moving slabs of material includes a body adapted to support a slab of material, wheels that support the body, handles that extend to a rear of the body, and a leg that is pivotally connected to the body, the leg being adapted to drop down from the body and engage a floor surface or stair steps to act as a pivot member about which the dolly can be pivoted to assist a user in moving the dolly up a flight of stairs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Inventor: Michael Della Polla
  • Patent number: 8740242
    Abstract: A posterior walker has an anteriorly open, wheeled frame having a transverse posterior structural member, a left and right forearm support member attached to the frame, and adapted to be aligned with the forearms of a user at an angle wherein the user's wrist is lower than the elbow, and left and right hand grips associated with the left and right forearm support member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignee: Biovar Corporation
    Inventor: Flo Slomp
  • Patent number: 8733786
    Abstract: A recreational cart assembly is provided for facilitating transportation of multiple items desired for use at a recreational site such as a park or beach. The assembly includes a basket having a back panel, a bottom panel, a front panel, and a pair of side panels. The side panels extend between the front panel and the back panels. The bottom panel extends between the side panels and between the front panel and the back panel. A plurality of wheels and a handle are coupled to the basket. The basket also has a plurality of openings. A collapsible chair is provided having a hook. The hook is inserted through and engages an opening in the basket whereby the chair is coupled to the basket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2014
    Inventor: Nadia S. James
  • Publication number: 20140125021
    Abstract: A self-propelled vehicle (10) suitable for use as a golfing accessory, the vehicle comprising: a plurality of wheels (14, 21), a base part (12) and a control arm (18), wherein the control arm and base part are moveable relative to one another so that said vehicle can be arranged in one of a plurality of different operating configurations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2011
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Inventor: Arnold Du Toit
  • Patent number: 8708363
    Abstract: A folding walker includes a first frame of two parallel main supports separated by a horizontal cross bar. An inverted U-shaped second frame has one leg pivotally affixed to each main support of the first frame and pivotal between an extended operable position and a folded storage position. At least one brace extends from an intermediate portion of a leg of the second frame and is pivotally affixed thereto, and an upper end of the brace is slidably attached to an upper portion of one of the main supports of the first frame. At least one tension brace extends between a lower portion of one of the main supports of the first frame and one of the legs of the inverted U-shaped second frame. The tension brace is intermediately hinged wherein a first segment of the tension brace is pivotal with respect to a second segment of the tension brace.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Inventor: Joseph Hsiao-Wen Chang