Stable Vehicles, Handle-propelled Patents (Class 280/47.34)
  • Patent number: 7384051
    Abstract: A fishing caddy apparatus kit includes a housing having a bottom wall and a peripheral wall that is attached to and extends upwardly from the bottom wall. The peripheral wall includes a front wall, a rear wall, a first lateral wall and a second lateral wall. A pair of axles is attached to the housing and each has a pair of free ends. Wheels are attached to each of the free ends. A plurality of containers is provided and each is positioned in the housing and extends upwardly above an upper edge of the peripheral wall. A female coupler is attached to one of said axles and extends forward of the front wall. A plurality of pulling members is provided. Each of the pulling members is selectively engaged to the female coupler. A fastener is removably extendable through the female coupler and an engaged one of the pulling members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2008
    Inventor: Hilton L. Haire
  • Patent number: 7377525
    Abstract: A portable worktable has a frame, top, legs, and latches. The frame has rails, a plate perpendicular to the rails, and supports beneath the rails for wheels. The top mounts upon runners hinged to the front and rear upper legs at the corners of the worktable. The worktable secures the top and the front upper legs perpendicular with a hinge assembly. The top holds cargo upon hooks. The front lower legs have casters while the rear lower legs end near the wheels. The hinge assemblies secure the upper and lower legs individually but have hinges for folding the legs towards the center of each rail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2008
    Inventor: Andrew Whitmore
  • Patent number: 7377527
    Abstract: A three-wheeled vehicle having a reversed tricycle configuration provides a means of transporting a quadraped pet, such as a dog, to accompany the pet owner while he or she jogs or runs behind the vehicle pushing and steering it.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2008
    Inventor: Stacey Lee Cunningham
  • Publication number: 20080116651
    Abstract: An improved shopping cart includes a retention device adapted to hold the cart in position relative to a vehicle. The retention device may include a strap with a length sufficient to hold the associated cart in operative proximity to the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2006
    Publication date: May 22, 2008
    Inventor: Pamela L. Simon
  • Patent number: 7374186
    Abstract: A system for moving a refrigeration device is disclosed and includes a frame for supporting the refrigeration device. At least one pair of stationary casters are removably coupled to the frame. At least one pair of adjustable casters are removably coupled to the frame and are adjustable relative to the frame within a range between an extended position and a retracted position. A positioner provided on at least one of the frame and the adjustable casters establishes a position for the adjustable casters relative to the frame within the range, so that the stationary casters and the adjustable casters are capable of providing a desired degree of stability during movement of the refrigeration device and the stationary casters and the adjustable casters are removable following movement of the refrigeration device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2008
    Assignee: Dover Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin J. Mason, Steven O. Stubblefield, Steven L. Rembisz
  • Patent number: 7374185
    Abstract: The present invention is a bilevel, cantilevered, welding cart with a rear cylinder rack and angled top platform. The cart frame is of a one piece heavy gauge steel that is capable of transporting in excess of 600 pounds. The front caster wheels and rear axle are welded to the frame leaving only the rear wheels to be attached. It has a single rear pillar support that can be offset in front of the gas cylinder support to allow easy connection of the gas, water air and or power lines to the welding unit. The gas cylinder support positions the weight of the gas cylinder adjacent the rear axle to prevent tipping.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2008
    Inventor: Fred Borras Hollis
  • Patent number: 7370867
    Abstract: A banquet cart including a cabinet, a plurality of chimneys, an information center, and releasably lockable swivel casters. The plurality of chimneys are positioned inside the cabinet at different corners of the cabinet. The information center includes at least two of (a) a thermometer display indicating the temperature inside of the cabinet; (b) a display indicating time information from a programmable timer; and (c) an information board for displaying text. The releasably locking swivel casters are unlocked to allow swivel action of the casters when a user actuates a foot-operable lever at the front of the cabinet, and are locked when the user releases the lever and the casters are rotated to a predetermined position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2008
    Assignee: Metro Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey C. Olson, James Leo Kilgallon, Wayne B. Killian, Willard J. Sickles
  • Patent number: 7367571
    Abstract: A machine tool stand and/or workbench, electrical outlet panel, light supply, and modular task box system, combined into an integrated system that includes a support structure having a support base on wheels and side rails disposed on the surface of the support base. The side rails include structure for attaching tool holders, work pieces holders, work surfaces, and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2008
    Assignee: Stainbrook & Stainbrook, LLP
    Inventor: Gregory Alan Nichols
  • Publication number: 20080100013
    Abstract: A reel stand has a main frame consisting of a rod, a connecting member and a standing frame. The rod is connected in the connecting member with its lower portion. The standing frame connected with the connecting member has a T-shaped rod and a wheel axle. The T-shaped rod includes a horizontal rod and a longitudinal rod connected vertically with the horizontal rod. The rear portion of the longitudinal rod is bent upwards to form a free end for connecting with the connecting member. The wheel axle is connected with the longitudinal rod on the bent portion of the longitudinal rod to parallel with the horizontal rod, and fitted with a wheel at its two ends respectively. The standing frame carries the band reel to stand on the ground and can be moved around.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2006
    Publication date: May 1, 2008
    Inventor: Hsiu-Man Yu Chen
  • Patent number: 7364183
    Abstract: A seat rotating device for a baby stroller includes a rotation unit connected to an underside of the seat and two insertions on two sides of an underside of the rotation unit are inserted into a positioning unit. The rotation unit has a disk and the seat is connected to the disk. The disk has a plurality of positioning holes defined in a periphery thereof. The disk is pivotably connected to a base by a shaft extending through a center of the disk and the base. The base has two wings and the two insertions are inserted into the wings. Each wing has a biasing member inserted therein which his connected with a cable. The biasing member is inserted into one of the positioning holes to position the disk and the seat at an angle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2008
    Inventor: Tsung-Daw Lee
  • Patent number: 7364172
    Abstract: A dolly which is removably attachable to a bucket which is used for construction work such as retaining tile grout or is used for gardening. The attachment device has one section which can be press fit onto the bottom of the bucket so that the bucket can be rolled and a second section which can be press fit onto the top of the bucket so that the bucket is sealed to prevent its contents from drying out. The device also has an optional seating platform to support accessory items to be used with the bucket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2008
    Inventor: Brian Archer
  • Patent number: 7360785
    Abstract: A pivotal handle for a food service table is disclosed. The handle includes two elongated, parallel curved bar members. Each member has an outwardly extending arm and an outwardly extending leg. The legs have means for pivotably attaching the handle to the underside of the table. In its operative position, the handle is pivoted upwardly so that the arms are located above the top of the table. Locking means such as a quick release pin is inserted into an opening formed in the leg which locks the handle in place. When the table is ready to be used as a dining table or to be stored, the pin is removed so that the handle may now be rotated downwardly and stored under the table. A spring clip may be attached to the underside of the table which secures the handle in place when the handle is in the stored position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2008
    Assignee: Sico Incorporated
    Inventor: Kenneth R. Smith
  • Publication number: 20080088082
    Abstract: A sheet accumulation apparatus includes a tray moving device elevatably provided at an apparatus frame and having a fork member; a tray device detachably attached to the fork member; a driving device for elevating the tray moving device; and a carrier device having a hand truck frame with a fork member. An operation handle is connected to the hand truck frame for accommodating the tray device separated from the tray moving device to transport the tray device from the tray moving device. The tray moving device and the carrier device are structured so that the tray device is transferred between the tray moving device and the carrier device at an attachment/detachment position at which the tray moving device is lowered.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2007
    Publication date: April 17, 2008
    Applicant: NISCA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Makoto Iino, Hiroto Akiyama, Tomohisa Shimizu, Masato Hosaka, Masaki Higuchi
  • Patent number: 7357398
    Abstract: A cart for transporting items used in welding operations includes a platform, wheels, a handle and a connector. The platform is dimensioned such that an associated container of welding consumables can rest on the platform. The wheels connect to the platform to facilitate movement of the cart. The handle connects to and extends upwardly from the platform. The connector allows for selective connecting of the cart to an associated welding cart.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2008
    Assignee: Lincoln Global, Inc.
    Inventor: James J. O'Connor
  • Patent number: 7357399
    Abstract: A post hole digger stand for supporting a post hole digger assembly. The stand has a planar base mounted on surface engaging members such as steerable casters. A pair of vertical support arms are mounted on the base with a transverse movable support bar mounted on the support arms for supporting the post hole digger assembly balanced along a curved section of its boom. A brace may be provided to keep post hole digger assembly from rocking on the movable support bar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2008
    Inventor: John S. Klotz
  • Publication number: 20080084038
    Abstract: A dumping cart has a carriage, a front wheel mounted to rotate on a horizontal axis with respect to the carriage and a pair of laterally spaced back wheels mounted to turn about horizontal axles supported on vertical pivots attached to the carriage. A tray is mounted on the carriage and has a front portion and a back portion, the tray being pivotal on a horizontal axis with respect to the carriage. A handle support extends up from the carriage and a handle attached to the handle support for pushing, pulling and steering the dumping cart. A pair of levers are pivoted to the handle support, the levers each having first and second ends, wherein the first ends of the levers provide handles for pivoting the levers relative to the handle support and the second ends have couplings thereon adjacent the rear portions of the tray. A linkage is attached to the couplings at the second ends of the levers to the rear portions of the tray to lift the tray upon pushing down on the first ends of the levers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2006
    Publication date: April 10, 2008
    Inventor: Dannie R. Byers
  • Patent number: 7347430
    Abstract: The technology herein provides a modular mobile workstation with storage capacity. The apparatus has a modular shell that can be used for a variety of purposes, including, but not limited to, a stool and low table combination, a table and coat-rack combination, and a high table combination. The modular shell encloses a removable inner shell that can be used to store goods while traveling with the unit. Two large wheels may cap the respective ends of the shell and allow the apparatus to roll freely behind a user. A multi-use handle may also be included with the apparatus. The handle may be collapsible and may be secured to the apparatus by a securing scarf, which also may serves to hold the interlocking pieces of the outer shell together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2008
    Inventor: Jeff Jenkins
  • Patent number: 7344144
    Abstract: A steering control coupling structure used in a children's wagon having a wheel assembly and a towing bar is disclosed to include a linking bracket affixed to the wheel axle of the wheel assembly, a first adapter affixed to a carriage and pivoted with the carriage to the linking bracket by a pivot device, the first adapter having a circular coupling hole and two 135° sector guide holes at two sides of the circular coupling hole, and a second adapter, which is affixed to the linking bracket around the pivot device and has a circular coupling block coupled to the circular hole of the first adapter and two 45° sector guide blocks respectively inserted into the 135° sector guide holes for forcing the second adapter to bias against the first adapter when the towing bar is biased to force the wheel assembly to change the steering direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2008
    Assignee: Life Style Metal Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Hung-Chin Lin
  • Publication number: 20080061524
    Abstract: The collapsible cart includes forward leg members, rearward leg members, a lower frame, a forward frame gusset and a handle frame. The forward leg members are rotatably coupled to the rearward leg members. One end of the forward frame gusset is rotatably coupled to the forward leg members. The handle frame is pivotally mounted with respect to the forward leg members. The cart includes a lower frame with forward and rearward end portions, one of which is slidably mounted on the lower rear leg ends and other is pivotally hinged to the lower forward leg ends. In one embodiment, a slide lock structurally fixes the forward leg members to the handle frame. When unlocked, the handle frame pivots with respect to the forward leg members. A sack, bag or open ended flexible container is hung between the forward frame gusset and the handle frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2006
    Publication date: March 13, 2008
    Inventor: Jacob Goldszer
  • Patent number: 7337890
    Abstract: A removable coin storage apparatus is used in a coin processing device, and includes a removable bin for storing and transporting coins. The removable bin has a stopped position and a moving position. The coin storage apparatus further includes a brake device that is pivotally coupled to the removable bin for preventing movement of the removable bin in the stopped position. The brake device has a manually moveable element that is movable between a first position and a second position, each one of the first position and the second position corresponding to one of the stopped position and the moving position of the removable bin. The brake device also has a contact surface for exerting a frictional force on a floor surface in the stopped position of the removable bin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2008
    Assignee: Cummins-Allison Corp.
    Inventors: Steve T. Bochonok, John R. Blake
  • Publication number: 20080047065
    Abstract: A motion control apparatus for a hospital bed relates to a hospital bed provided with a plurality of wheel modules. An axial shaft passes through two wheel modules and moves together with the wheel modules. Three pedals capable of swinging upwardly and downwardly are pivotally disposed on the chassis in parallel. Two sides of the middle pedal lean on the pedals on two sides. Driving components are fixedly disposed in opposite directions on the axial shaft corresponding to the pedals on the two sides. A coupler is disposed between each driving component and pedal. When one of the two pedals on the two sides is stepped on downwardly, the axial shaft is driven to turn and results in the breaking of the wheel modules or where at least one wheel module cannot change direction thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2007
    Publication date: February 28, 2008
    Inventor: Tsai-Tien He
  • Patent number: 7334802
    Abstract: The present invention is directed towards a portable, insulated container with lid; particularly towards a portable insulated container with lid and attached tray for movement between a stowed and elevated position above the surface of the container lid capable of supporting various items thereon while simultaneously allowing the user to lift the lid of the container to access the interior; more particularly to a portable cooler with an attached retractable tray constructed and arranged to be readily positioned by a single user at various elevations above the surface of the lid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2008
    Inventor: Ronda Kaplan
  • Patent number: 7322586
    Abstract: A cart for supporting cargo thereon has wheels at one end and a handle at an opposite end to allow the cart to be transported manually on a ground surface. The cart has an upper bracket and a pair of laterally spaced lower brackets on one of its sides for mounting the cart to a three-point hitch mechanism, and/or a pair of fork lift brackets to allow the cart to be lifted from the ground surface and transported over the ground surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2008
    Inventor: Daniel M. Zettel
  • Patent number: 7322585
    Abstract: A bowling ball carrier such as a wheeled cart which, in one preferred embodiment, includes one or more removably attached ball bags which may have end supports for stability. In another embodiment of the invention, the bowling ball carrier may include removably attached panels to facilitate the placement of embroidery on the panels. In another aspect of the invention, a pouch with a resilient, elastic portion may be used to transport a bowling ball, and may be attached to the cart frame, allowing easy access to and removal of the ball from the pouch without having to remove the pouch from the cart frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2008
    Assignee: Strikeforce Bowling, LLC
    Inventors: Bradley Handelman, Michael Stout
  • Patent number: 7324334
    Abstract: A cart including (a) a base (110) configured to hold a central processing unit; (b) an uninterruptible power supply (160) configured to provide power to the central processing unit; (c) a compartment (190) adjacent the base and configured to enclose at least a portion of the uninterruptible power supply; and (d) at least one wheel (180) coupled to the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2008
    Assignee: Belkin International, Inc.
    Inventors: Barry Sween, Yoko Iida
  • Publication number: 20080018069
    Abstract: Instead of lifting hot, heavy serving dishes at the dinner table, it would be much more convenient to push the serving dishes from one person to another. Dinner would be more enjoyable and the chore of straining yourself to lift something hot and heavy would be eliminated. Dinner parties are meant to be fun and relaxing, not exerting. The wheels at the bottom of the board which supports the serving dish, make the serving dish easy to move and the handles would increase the convenience of mobility.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2006
    Publication date: January 24, 2008
    Inventor: Michele Visotzky
  • Publication number: 20080014066
    Abstract: A method and system are disclosed for moving material past an obstacle and/or for moving materials in areas of limited space. A user can move so that the area and space required to move an object is reduced. A user can utilize the system and method to load an object and then tilt the object to be moved so that the area needed to move an object is reduced. After the object has been tilted, a user can move the object in locations characterized by various physical restrictions such as limited height, width, and length dimensions that do not ordinarily allow for movement of larger sized objects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2006
    Publication date: January 17, 2008
    Inventors: Timothy Kolesa, Randal Pick
  • Patent number: 7316407
    Abstract: A combination rolling transport and fold-up seat has a detachable carry bag of waterproof, reinforced fabric, detachable snap-on wheels, and collapsible frame. The frame has a stabilizing element that allows it to stand upright and support either items on the load-bearing transport side or a person seated in the fold-up seat. A carry bag back mounting sheet forms a tube slipped over the main frame member to support the carry bag and act as a back rest for the seat. Pop-off wheels enable the flat folded up frame members to fit into a minimal storage space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2008
    Inventor: Richard Elden
  • Publication number: 20070296167
    Abstract: Road and Sand Sled is a board with a raised front end, pull rope holes and rails secured by slide bolts. It also has four wheels with bearings that are attached to the axels with pressure caps. In order to use Road and Sand Sled, a user simply loads all of his or her supplies onto the sled. The rails can be folded upright and secured with the slide bolts, if the user needs to provide additional constraints for pulling a load. The sled is then dragged behind a user to a destination, using a rope inserted through the pull rope holes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2006
    Publication date: December 27, 2007
    Inventors: Herbert Beswick, Mary Brizzi
  • Patent number: 7311164
    Abstract: An illuminated scooter includes a platform having a pivotal, length-adjustable handlebar at a front end and a wheel at a back end. Mounted on the upper surface of the platform adjacent the wheel is a generator including a drive shaft with a roller at a distal end thereof. The generator is biased rearwardly whereby a rider can selectively move the roller into engagement with the scooter rear wheel. When the roller is moved into engagement with the rear wheel, the generator powers a plurality of LED's that are fastened to each of two side edges of the platform. An associated microprocessor selectively activates certain segments of the LED's according to the scooter speed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2007
    Inventor: Jon P. Kertes
  • Patent number: 7309071
    Abstract: An exercise stroller device for exercising a user's arms, shoulders, and chest muscles while walking, strolling, or running with an infant is provided. The exercise stroller device comprises a base unit, a plurality of wheels secured to the base unit, and a seat secured to the base unit with the infant receivable within the seat. A first handle is pivotally mounted to the base unit and a second handle is pivotally mounted to the base unit opposite the first handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2007
    Inventor: Tammy Michael
  • Patent number: 7309070
    Abstract: An operation arm built on one side or a plurality of sides of a hand cart provided with a wheel, includes an operation section touched by an operator, and a support extending from the operation section to the hand cart, and supporting the operation section against the hand cart, and also includes a rear inclined portion inclined from an upper end of the support toward the rear side at a predetermined angle, and a grip continuous with the rear inclined portion, extending in directions crossing the forward direction and the backward direction, an extension of the grip inclined to the front side with respect to the support and formed into a circular arc shape. By so constituting, a manual pushing force is efficiently transmitted to the hand cart and an operator can operate the operation arm in a comfortable posture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2007
    Assignee: Hanaoka Sharyo Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Toru Hanaoka
  • Patent number: 7306246
    Abstract: A walker apparatus comprised of a first front support leg assembly, a second front support leg assembly, a first sliding joint, a second sliding joint, a central hinge joint, a first rear support leg assembly, a second rear support leg assembly, a first support member, a second support member, a front leg collapsing assembly, and a rear leg collapsing assembly. The walker apparatus is adapted to be is collapsed to a compact shape in a continuous collapsing motion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2007
    Inventor: Bradley D. Gale
  • Patent number: 7306245
    Abstract: This disclosure describes a work site utility carrier that configures into a dolly and hand truck in its retracted mode and a work bench in its elevated mode. A lower receptacle formed as part of a chassis with wheels, and an upper receptacle are pivotally connected by a unique positioning apparatus. In a retracted position the two receptacles lie side-by-side with their top surfaces essentially planar. In this mode, the carrier serves as a dolly or a hand truck. In the elevated mode the second receptacle pivots up to station securely above the chassis, The top of the second receptacle becomes a work bench. The receptacles may comprise tool boxes. One or both tool boxes may include tool drawers. Unique latching mechanisms positively secure the carrier in either mode. The latching in an elevated mode is aided by the weight of the upper receptacle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2007
    Inventor: Archie Lowe
  • Patent number: 7296808
    Abstract: There is provided a transportable service cart with protective bumpers attached to the vertical corners of the service cart. The service cart of the present invention also comprises drawer handles that do not extend beyond a front surface of the drawers of the service cart or do not extend substantially beyond the front faces of the flanking protective bumpers. The service cart comprises features that prevent or minimize damage to the service cart, or to an object struck by the service cart, when the service cart engages another object. The protective bumpers attached to the outer side of each vertical corner of the service cart extend along at least a substantial portion of the height of the vertical corners to absorb a significant portion of an impact between the service cart and the other object. The drawer handles are attached to recessed surfaces in the front surfaces of the drawers and are advantageously bar type handles or extruded handles that comprise a gripping surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2007
    Assignee: Professional Tool Products, LLC
    Inventor: Marty Huguet
  • Patent number: 7293785
    Abstract: A demountable, modular roll container comprises a plastics base (1) with wheels (13) (or castors) attached and two, three or four side plastics panels (2, 3) which lock into the base (1) with adjacent panels (2, 3) locking into each other. One or more shelves (18) lock into and stabilize the side panels. The whole assembly makes a modular two, three or four-sided container on wheels, with one, two or more compartments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2007
    Assignee: The Rollet Company Limited
    Inventors: Stephen Frederick Bush, James Alexander Myers
  • Patent number: 7293783
    Abstract: A creeper (10) includes an outer frame (16) including side rails (19) and end members (17, 25). Support rails (33) extend longitudinally between the end members (17, 25), and they carry a headrest pad (13) and a body pad (12). There are no lateral supports between the side rails (19). Tray frames (23) carry trays (14) within the profile of the outer frame (16). A plurality of laterally opposed, longitudinally spaced, pairs of caster assemblies (15A, B, C) are carried by the side rails (19) and each pair is laterally spaced differently than the other pairs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2007
    Assignee: Whiteside Manufacturing Co.
    Inventors: Kirt E. Whiteside, Shane Obitts
  • Patent number: 7293792
    Abstract: A transportable booster seat and optional carrying bag are provided. The booster seat has a seat cushion, optional arms on respective sides of the seat cushion, wheels beneath the booster seat in the rear area of the booster seat, and a retractable handle in or adjacent the bottom of the booster seat, extendable in and out of the front area of the booster seat. The carrying bag has at least one storage compartment, a top strap adapted fit over the retractable handle of the booster seat, and optional side straps adapted for securement to the arms of the booster seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2007
    Inventor: Zachary C. Wilson
  • Patent number: 7290777
    Abstract: A transportable device, such as a cart, for transporting and elevating an imaging media cartridge into a press printer may include a base platform, first and second elevation members disposed thereon, a panel disposed between the first and second elevation members, and first and second elevator platforms. The panel may include a pair of opposite vertical faces along which the elevator platforms slide to mutually exchange elevations by vertically sliding the platforms in opposite directions. The device may be used for a method of transporting and elevating an imaging media cartridge into a press printer at an installation height above a floor. Additionally, the device may be used for a method of removing and storing an imaging media cartridge from a press printer at an installation height above the floor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2007
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Todd K. Preston, Richard A. Kalb, James J. Spence
  • Patent number: 7284763
    Abstract: A portable storage container assembly having a bottom container, a top container and a cover, wherein the bottom and top containers may be selectively and individually accessed through the use of a sliding latch member that engages one or more of a series of male members or flanges associated with the bottom container, top container and cover. A locking member may be attached to the latch and a male member to secure the containers in the closed position. Additional storage may be provided through a storage tray accessible from the outside of the bottom container or through a covered recessed area in the cover. The top container may include a pair of stand members for permitting a bow or other elongated devices to be stored.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2007
    Inventor: Kelly King
  • Patent number: 7278646
    Abstract: A movable table stand is mainly composed of a platform, a first foot frame, a second foot frame and a joint member. The platform has an upper surface for a table saw to be mounted thereon and provided with a sliding groove at its two lengthwise sides respectively. A locking member is set at a front end of each sliding groove. The first foot frame is fixed pivotally with a supporting shaft having a sliding pivot at its two sides respectively for sliding along the sliding groove of the platform. The second foot frame is provided with a fixing bolt at its two sides respectively able to insert coordinately into the joint member. The joint member is fixed on the first foot frame and connected pivotally with the platform and the second foot frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2007
    Inventor: Bor-Yann Chuang
  • Patent number: 7275758
    Abstract: A shopping cart with a frame basket member, with a floor and a contiguous wall extending vertically from the floor. There are a pair of substantially U-shaped carrying handles with ends that are pivotally attached to the upper frame member. The handles pivot between a raised position for carrying, and a lowered position. There is also a main handle with ends that are pivotally attached to the upper frame member. The main handle pivots between a raised position for carrying, and a lowered position where the handle rests around the basket member. There are a pair of support members attached to the floor of the cart and a pair of wheel supports attached to the floor opposite the support members. The wheel supports have an attached wheel shaft and a wheel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2007
    Inventors: Humberto Diaz, Yudinis Diaz
  • Patent number: 7267359
    Abstract: A collapsible stroller frame capable of being either collapsed or expanded with a rod set, wherein a slide sleeve is located at a front supporter of the stroller frame and a foldable supporter is pivotally connected between the front supporter and a rear supporter. A link rod connects the slide sleeve and the foldable supporter, and is pivotally connected between the front and rear supporter. The foldable supporter includes a front folding tube and a rear folding tube, pivotally connected to each other. A user can operate the foldable supporter to shorten the distance between the front and rear folding tubes, by disengaging the slide sleeve from the frame, thereby facilitating assembly and folding of the stroller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2007
    Assignee: Link Treasure Limited
    Inventors: Cheng-Fan Yang, Hung-Chung Hou, Sen-Yung Jiang
  • Publication number: 20070194544
    Abstract: An auxiliary wheel assembly mounted on a selected portion of a wheelbarrow comprising: several structural members namely a urethane receptacle barrow, a dual front support and wheel assembly, a rear support and wheel assembly with a plurality of heavy duty wheels, and a means to connect these front and rear assembles and barrow. These members are potentially made of various materials and are designed for Original Equipment offerings or After Market additions to currently produced wheel barrows. The device may have alternative embodiments with various materials and wheel assembly designs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2006
    Publication date: August 23, 2007
    Inventor: Lucky W. Price
  • Patent number: 7255355
    Abstract: A portable collapsible stand includes first, second, and third support frames, a work surface frame, and a telescoping strut pivotably connected to the first and work surface frames. The second frame projects perpendicularly from a lower portion of the first frame. A first end of the third frame is rotatably connected to an upper portion of the first frame such that the third frame pivots from a first parallel position to a second perpendicular position with respect to the first frame. An upper portion of the work surface frame is rotatably connected to the upper portion of the first frame. In operation, the stand can assume a collapsed position in which the first, third and work surface frames are generally parallel, and an operating position in which the third frame and first frame are perpendicular and the work surface frame and surface supporting the stand are parallel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2007
    Assignee: MK Diamond Products, Inc.
    Inventors: John Chisholm, Shawn Tsung, Paulo Carrolo
  • Patent number: 7252302
    Abstract: A cart assembly includes a frame that includes a bottom wall and four posts attached to and extending upwardly from the bottom wall. Four bars are attached to adjacent ones of the posts. The bars are positioned such that a front bar, a back bar, a first side bar and a second side bar are defined. Each one of four mesh walls extends between the bottom wall and one of the bars so that each of the posts has an adjacent pair of mesh walls orientated perpendicular to each other. A cover is hingedly coupled to frame and selectively positionable in an open position extending upwardly from the frame or in a closed position orientated parallel to a plane of the loop. A handle and a pair of rails are each attached to the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2007
    Inventors: Kelly B. Thurn, Jeff A. Thurn
  • Patent number: 7252296
    Abstract: A bag with caster wheels includes a base frame 1 having caster wheels 6 and a main bag 3. The base frame 1 includes a stand 2 mounting the main bag 3 thereon and telescopic rods 5 joined on one side of this stand 2 or between both sides. The stand 2 includes supporting cylinders 7 into which the telescopic rods 5 are inserted to be joined. The supporting cylinders 7 are arranged between the caster wheels 6 provided at four corners of the stand 2, and are projected in a lower surface of the stand 2, so that a projection height (d) thereof is made lower than a height (h) of the caster wheels 6. In lower surface projected parts 7A of the supporting cylinders 7, reinforcement walls 8 joined to the lower surface of the stand 2 are provided. The reinforcement walls 8 are arranged between the caster wheels 6 and in a posture oriented in a lateral direction of the stand 2.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2007
    Assignee: Swany Corporation
    Inventor: Etsuo Miyoshi
  • Patent number: 7249772
    Abstract: A portable beverage cooler comprises an automobile tire and a bottom membrane attached thereto. Optionally, a drain valve may be inserted in the side wall of the tire to facilitate draining liquid from inside the beverage cooler. Additionally, a pair of handles may be attached to the cooler to enhance its portability. Also, a base may be attached to the tire and/or rollers may be attached to the base or to the tire to increase the portability and point-of-sale functionality of the cooler.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2007
    Inventor: Kevin L. Bruns
  • Patent number: 7242577
    Abstract: A CPU cart is provided for easily moving a vertical or tower configuration CPU and integrating a UPS. In one preferred embodiment of the invention, the CPU cart includes a generally planar rectangular shaped base for receiving the CPU and four wheels located under the base for moving the cart and CPU. The cart includes a UPS and at least one compartment for enclosing at least a portion of the UPS, as well as providing support for the cart and preventing the CPU from falling off the cart. If desired the UPS can also be integrated with a surge protector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2007
    Assignee: Belkin International, Inc.
    Inventors: Barry Sween, Yoko Iida
  • Patent number: 7237783
    Abstract: An accessory cart having a J-shaped frame for removable mounting of a spray gun to convert a conventional airless paint sprayer into a line striper to paint lines on parking lots, curbs, warehouse floors and other pavement surfaces, and which can alternately be used in conjunction with a traditional line striper in cramped spaces or between parked cars, and which is easily converted from a 3-wheeled device to a 2-wheeled device for painting curved lines, and which permits adjustable positioning of the spray gun at a desired location on the cart to optimize the spray pattern in a particular application.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2007
    Assignee: Titan Tool, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Kieffer, Norman Alvin Cyphers, Michael Dosch