Plural Load Supports Patents (Class 280/47.35)
  • Patent number: 6668402
    Abstract: A stretcher includes an elongated frame having an upper frame and a lower frame. A patient-support deck is supported by the upper frame and includes a patient-support surface. Casters are mounted to the lower frame and a pair of push bars are mounted to the upper frame. Each push bar includes a handle post that can be gripped by a caregiver to push the stretcher. Each push bar is mounted to the upper frame for movement between a push position having the handle post extending above the patient-support surface and a down-out-of-the-way position having a portion of the push bar located underneath the upper frame. The stretcher also includes a pair of latches coupled to the upper frame to pivot about respective axes between lock positions engaging the push bars to lock the push bars in the push positions and release positions allowing the push bars to move between respective push positions and down-out-of-the-way positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2003
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard H. Heimbrock
  • Patent number: 6659495
    Abstract: An electronic or musical instrument carrier for supporting and facilitating transport of such equipment. The carrier comprises a rigid base sufficiently strong and large to support the equipment, and the base preferably has a plurality of casters mounted to the bottom thereof. The top of the base has laminated or otherwise secured thereto a layer of hook and loop fastener material. A plurality of corner cleats, which have a mating hook and loop fastener material secured to the bottom thereof, are provided and can be removably attached on the material which is secured to the base to cradle and resiliently support corners of the electronic equipment. A strap or other device can be provided to secure the electronic equipment onto the base. In an alternative embodiment, a cover for the electronic equipment can be provided and which fits within suitable mating grooves in the top of the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2003
    Assignee: SKB Corporation
    Inventor: David B. Sanderson
  • Patent number: 6648349
    Abstract: The present invention is a multi-purpose cart apparatus that allows the user to store and safely transport a plurality of items onto the cart while simultaneously allowing the user to easily gain access to any of these items as well as making available a relatively large flat surface to be used as a table top surface. The cart body comprises a substantially rectangular box like design wherein a plurality of holders are mounted onto the outside surfaces of the side walls, and having a top cover which makes available a flat working surface composed of two lids pivotally hinged to a central spine traversing opposing sides of the box. Attached to the cart body are wheels and a tow bar for maneuvering the cart.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2003
    Inventors: Melissa J. Waller, Gloria Ann Carey
  • Patent number: 6644674
    Abstract: A shopping cart with dedicated multi-compartments is described. There are five distinct compartments which are shallow and formed of wire mesh to provide visibility of the articles in the compartments whereby a person can quickly examine the articles placed in each of the compartments to ascertain their nature. Also, the size and location of the compartments provides for the placement and separation of different types of articles which either need to be separated from one another and permit lower support for the placement of heavy objects. The provision of such multi-compartments also prevents articles from being damaged or odor contaminated by other articles positioned in the same compartments. Casters are disposed on the outer periphery of the frame of the shopping cart, wherein the load in the multi-compartments remains between the casters to provide stability, and preventing tipping of the shopping cart.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2003
    Assignee: Cari-All, Inc.
    Inventor: Gilles Simard
  • Patent number: 6641147
    Abstract: A modified shopping cart for holding large, long and bulky items, such as building materials and the like, that will not fit inside the open top basket of a standard shopping cart or rest on top of the cart. The modified shopping cart includes a cart frame having a top, opposite sides and a bottom. On the bottom of the cart frame are mounted on a plurality of caster wheels. The cart frame also includes a frame platform for resting small items thereon. The shopping cart also includes an open top basket disposed above the frame platform. The basket is made of heavy gauge wire. The open top basket includes a first side, a second side, a front, a rear with handle and a bottom. The bottom of the basket is mounted on the top of the cart frame. In one embodiment of the invention, a large item carrier attached to the front of open top basket. The large item carrier includes a mounting plate with a pair of spaced apart horizontal carrier arms with openings therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2003
    Inventor: Brent E. Werner
  • Patent number: 6641148
    Abstract: An article of manufacture for storing, securing, moving and using a pipe and tube end preparation machine comprising a container including a bottom floor panel and upstanding spaced apart front and back wall panels joined about the perimeter of the floor panel with the wall panels joined together along their respective vertical edges and a lockable top lid panel pivotally attached at the top of the rear panel closing over container forming a secure enclosure with interior chamber containing a framework with a force assisted pivoting tool support for raising and lowering a pipe and tube machine between the storage position inside the container and the production position outside the container with reduced operator effort and providing a means of supporting and stabilizing the pipe and tube machine when in use and providing casters for mobility and handles for assisting mobility and providing a means for securing the container with contents during storage or transport.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2003
    Inventor: Richard Schmidt
  • Patent number: 6634668
    Abstract: A collapsible display cart for storing, transporting and displaying merchandise which has a base with shelves for holding merchandise, which can be raised and extended, at least one pair of wheels for moving the cart and a canopy for covering the base in closed condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2003
    Inventors: Russel Urffer, III, Richard N. Gallagher
  • Publication number: 20030184035
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a cart for electric or electronic devices having a testing function, and more particularly to the cart that can transport electric or electronic devices and test the function of the loaded devices. The cart includes a support frame, a carrying means mounted on the bottom of the support frame, a loading member arranged in the support frame, and input/output devices for inputting the test conditions and outputting the test results. According to the present invention, the loading and testing of electric or electronic devices can be performed simultaneously, resulting in a simplified testing process and significantly reduced testing time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2003
    Publication date: October 2, 2003
    Inventor: Hyo-Sun Yu
  • Publication number: 20030160409
    Abstract: A wheeled agricultural cart for transporting plant materials having at least one removable shelf. The cart has vertical pillars at each corner thereof with a plurality of substantially rectangular vertical slots. Each shelf has a frame including downward facing hook members at each corner thereof. The shelf is removably attached to the cart by insertion of each hook member into a slot on a corresponding vertical pillar. The shelf includes a planar shelf element for supporting the plant materials attached to the frame by an adhesive material having a resiliently deformable thickness. The material maintains a vertically spaced apart relationship between the shelf element and the frame, preventing them from rattling against one another. The preferred adhesive materials are polyurethane adhesive pastes and foam tapes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2002
    Publication date: August 28, 2003
    Applicant: Wellmaster Pipe and Supply Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffery G. Hanson, Anthony M. Platteeuw, Ernest L. Wilson
  • Publication number: 20030155730
    Abstract: A photograph vehicle which may be equipped with a digital camera for photographing supplies to be ordered by personnel in a semiconductor production plant and a computer which may be provided in communication with a server, such that images of the supplies transmitted from the digital camera to the computer may be transmitted to the server and the personnel in the semiconductor production plant can observe the images on a desktop, laptop or palmtop computer via internet access to verify supply orders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2002
    Publication date: August 21, 2003
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Tim Chu, Jacky Tung, James Hon
  • Publication number: 20030155729
    Abstract: A tool box includes a base and a top board with two sidwalls and a back board connected between the top board and the base. A plurality of drawers are slidably supported on rails extending from two respective insides of the tow sidewalls. A pad is connected to a top of the top board so that the tool box is used as a bench. Two sets of wheels are connected to a bottom of the base and a cup holder is connected to the back board.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2002
    Publication date: August 21, 2003
    Inventor: Shwu Ruu Chen
  • Publication number: 20030155731
    Abstract: A wheeled cart for use in a grocery store to fill multiple orders simultaneously includes a body supported by wheels. The body has at least one opening for storing totes to be filled with bags of groceries. The totes are taken to a delivery truck after being filled at the grocery store. The wheeled cart has an inverted U-shaped top rail to which are secured a printer and a scanner. A computer base secured to the cart supports a computer. The printer, scanner and computer are powered by a battery housed in the cart.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2002
    Publication date: August 21, 2003
    Applicant: The Kroger Co.
    Inventors: Jeffrey Richard Ditges, Joseph Michael Bollig
  • Patent number: 6607200
    Abstract: A stroller device for transporting a child who is too large for a baby stroller. The stroller device includes a first panel and a second panel each having a first edge, a second edge, a third edge and a fourth edge wherein the first and second edges are positioned opposite to each other. A container has a bottom wall, a front wall, a back wall, and a pair of side walls. The container has an open top side. The container is attached to and positioned between the first and second panels such that the bottom wall is generally coplanar with the first and second panels. Each of a pair of wheel assemblies is attached to one of the first and second panels. A handle assembly is attached to the upper surface of the first panel. A seat member is attached to the handle assembly and extends over the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2003
    Inventor: Sonja E. Bridges
  • Publication number: 20030151219
    Abstract: A shopping cart with dedicated multi-compartments is described. There are five distinct compartments which are shallow and formed of wire mesh to provide visibility of the articles in the compartments whereby a person can quickly examine the articles placed in each of the compartments to ascertain their nature. Also, the size and location of the compartments provides for the placement and separation of different types of articles which either need to be separated from one another and permit lower support for the placement of heavy objects. The provision of such multi-compartments also prevents articles from being damaged or odor contaminated by other articles positioned in the same compartments. Casters are disposed on the outer periphery of the frame of the shopping cart, wherein the load in the multi-compartments remains between the casters to provide stability, and preventing tipping of the shopping cart.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2002
    Publication date: August 14, 2003
    Inventor: Gilles Simard
  • Patent number: 6604749
    Abstract: A carcass transportation device for facilitating easy loading, transporting and unloading of a carcass, preferably a hog carcass, by a single person. The carcass transportation device includes a platform, a plurality of wheels rotatably attached to the platform for movement thereof, a handle pivotally attached to the platform so that the handle is movable along a vertical plane, and an attachment element for securing a carcass. In operation, the carcass transportation device is positioned in proximity to the carcass so that the carcass can be secured to the handle via the attachment element. The carcass then is leveraged onto the platform by the handle so that it can be transported to a desired destination for unloading.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2003
    Inventor: Gary L. Woodbury
  • Patent number: 6601860
    Abstract: A device for transporting children in a medical care facility is provided. The device includes a wagon carrying a pole inboard of the wheels. The pole is received in a holder whereby the wagon solely carries and supports the pole. The wagon includes a guard rail surrounding a wagon bed forming a passenger compartment with an upwardly opening top. The front wheels are independently pivotable for steering and stabilizing the wagon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2003
    Inventor: Angie Potter
  • Patent number: 6601930
    Abstract: A rolling containers assembly including (a) a base cabinet including wheels and a pulling handle for locomoting the rolling containers assembly; and (b) at least one additional cabinet being removably connectable on top of the base cabinet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2003
    Assignee: 500 Group Inc.
    Inventors: Paolo B. Tiramani, Soohyun Ham, John A. Bozak
  • Patent number: 6601861
    Abstract: A mobile teaching station includes a mobile teaching surface designed to support a plurality of teaching props during instruction of students. A mobile storage facility for storing the teaching props is disposed proximate the mobile teaching surface and operably coupled thereto. The mobile teaching station further includes devices for readily transporting the mobile teaching surface to a desired teaching site. A method of facilitating mobile teaching of students includes the steps of (a) providing a mobile teaching surface designed to support a plurality of teaching props during instruction of students, (b) providing a mobile storage facility for storing the teaching props proximate the mobile teaching surface and operably coupled thereto, and (c) providing devices for readily transporting the mobile teaching surface to a desired teaching site.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2003
    Assignee: Wenger Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas A. Dettmann, Nancy A. Clark
  • Publication number: 20030141687
    Abstract: An improved computer storage cart is provided which comprises an interior space defined by a top portion and a bottom portion joined to spaced apart opposing sidewalls and a back portion. Further, a plurality of vertically spaced apart shelves are located in the interior space for holding the computers or other rechargeable equipment. One or more doors are provided to secure the interior space and one or more electrical units having one or more electrical receptacles are positioned adjacent the shelves and proximate at least one door.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2002
    Publication date: July 31, 2003
    Inventors: Brian J. Wixted, Matthew E. Petrick
  • Patent number: 6598890
    Abstract: A seed meter transfer and storage apparatus for storing seed meters of a type that are used, for example, on a corn or soybean planter. The apparatus includes a frame with a plurality of upwardly extending members operatively attached thereto. Each of the members are spaced a predetermined distance from each adjacent members and a slot is disposed at the top of each member for receiving a flange which is on each side of the seed meter. This allows one seed meter to be stored between each adjacent member for each pair of adjacent members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2003
    Inventors: Paul H. Mears, Randy L. Kester
  • Publication number: 20030127121
    Abstract: A walker for providing a patient having a breathing disorder the ability to carry an oxygen bottle safely upon the walker. The walker has a pair of side frames having front vertical bars that are connected by a pair of cross members. Wheels are attached to the front bars of the frame for propelling the walker. An open top canvas bag containing the oxygen bottle is suspended from the top cross member so that the center of gravity of the bottle lies in a common vertical plane with the wheel axis and is centered between the frames. Stabilizers are provided to prevent the bottle from moving side to side or out of the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2002
    Publication date: July 10, 2003
    Inventor: Roger H. Hamilton
  • Publication number: 20030122331
    Abstract: A compact cleaning cart for efficient cleaning that transports a vacuum cleaner, cleaning equipment, and a mop bucket or refuse container from the storeroom to the cleaning area, all in one trip. The compact size and contoured shape of the cleaning cart make it highly maneuverable in tight areas. The cleaning cart includes a rear vacuum cleaner platform for a vacuum cleaner and a front platform for a mop bucket or refuse container. A top shelf includes a zippered vinyl refuse bag to conceal trash. A plastic trash liner is preferably used within the vinyl refuse bag. A deep storage pocket, utility hooks, handle holes and handle slot, molded in top shelf, are provided for cleaning supplies, broom handles, bottles, dusters, etc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2003
    Publication date: July 3, 2003
    Applicant: Akro-Mils, A Division of Myers Industries Inc
    Inventors: Alex P. DiGiacomo, Douglas S. Hardesty
  • Publication number: 20030116934
    Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to provide a cart for changing component supply unit used for a component mounting apparatus, capable of easy and safe changing and achieving positioning with high accuracy by having a compact lifting mechanism. The cart comprises a base frame 40, driver 55 for expanding the operation stroke of a hydraulic jack and transferring the movement into an up and down motion, a pair of elevating rods 53 simultaneously lifted of lowered by the movement of the driver 55, a pair of supporting frame 51 for operably support the elevating rods 53 by means of guide rollers 52, and a holder 80 fixed to the elevating rods 53 for lifting and lowering the component supply unit, wherein a multi purpose space is formed surrounded by the driver 55, a pair of the elevating rod 53, and the holder 80.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2002
    Publication date: June 26, 2003
    Inventors: Tadashi Endo, Takao Kashiwazaki, Akira Kabeshita
  • Publication number: 20030107195
    Abstract: An injection molded mobile maintenance cart, made of electrostatic dissipative material, exhibits permanent, consistent, and controlled resistivity in the range of 106 to 109 ohms/square. The cart is made out of structural foam plastic which includes electrostatic dissipative components. Inadvertent destruction of electronic components by a discharge of static electricity passing through a cart which carries the components is inhibited by ensuring that the cart is made from an electrostatic dissipative material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2001
    Publication date: June 12, 2003
    Applicant: RUBBERMAID COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS LLC
    Inventors: Adam Zambanini, Bernard H. Olmsted
  • Patent number: 6575483
    Abstract: A carriage for suspended transportation of harvested games animals, the carriage consisting of a buck pole having a forward end and a rearward end, splayed left and right pole support legs, each pole support leg having an upper end and a lower end, the upper end of each pole support leg being universally pivotally attached to the buck pole for lateral extension and retraction, and for vertical extension and retraction; left and right wheels removably attached to the lower ends of the pole support legs, and a pull handle or pull harness removably attached to the forward end of the buck pole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2003
    Inventor: Lucian Wayne Davis
  • Publication number: 20030102644
    Abstract: A cart has a base for securely receiving one or a plurality of stacked containers, such as drywall compound, paint or other dense material, allowing a user to work from an open container while the container is on the cart. A handle assembly is secured to the base and a tool rack for receiving and removably securing at least one tool is mounted on the handle assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2003
    Publication date: June 5, 2003
    Inventor: Michael A. Figueroa
  • Patent number: 6572123
    Abstract: A utility cart which is capable of being readily converted from a first configuration as a conventional utility cart with the area above a bottom table being open into a second configuration as a bin cart, including a number of outwardly extending storage bins. In addition, the utility cart in accordance with the present invention includes end members having “I” beam type construction, the top table and the bottom table have panel members which pivot from an upright position to form a recessed top table and/or a recessed bottom table to a downward position to form a substantially flat top table and/or a substantially flat bottom table and a handle having an organizer integrally built therein, including a beverage container holder, a storage tray and one or more storage compartments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2003
    Assignee: AKRO-MILS, a division of Myers Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Randall W. Calmeise, Doug S. Hardesty
  • Patent number: 6550791
    Abstract: A fishing cart for carrying a plurality of fishing rods, and tackle gear from a first site to a fishing site, said fishing cart includes a tubular frame for carrying gear and supplies and tubular sleeves on the outside of the frame for carrying fishing rods. The frame is provided with removable wheels and a releasable towing handle for moving the cart between locations. An auxiliary work table may be supported on the sleeves. The cart may be disassembled for compact storage and vehicle transportation and readily assemble at the fishing site.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2003
    Inventor: William Aaron Ramsey
  • Patent number: 6547264
    Abstract: A service cart leg extender assembly for attachment to a leg of a service cart that lengthens the leg of the service cart to a chosen length. The leg extender assembly includes an apparatus that augments the leg of the service cart through an easy to accomplish, reversible effect. The leg extender assembly disposes the components of the service cart at a higher elevation without diminishing stability of the service cart. The leg extender assembly is also embodied in a two portion apparatus with an upper portion including a notch that allows for securing the leg extender assembly to a leg of the service cart. The leg extender assembly is also embodied in a two portion apparatus with an upper portion including a hole that allows for securing the leg extender assembly to a leg of the service cart. One such leg extender is connected to each leg of the service cart to be elevated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2003
    Assignee: Sunex International, Inc.
    Inventor: John H. Blackburn
  • Patent number: 6540242
    Abstract: A hand truck with an integral load restraing device comprised of an upright frame with a handle area, a toe plate which extends forwardly from the bottom of the upright frame and a pair of wheels mounted on the lower rear of the upright frame. Hand truck is equipped with integral universal clamping system arranged for restraining loads of varying geometric configurations back and against the upright frame of the hand truck. The integral clamping system is comprised of a telescoping clamp bar carrying a gear operated load restraining clamp equipped with universal load gripping fingers. Clamp bar and clamp telescope inwardly and outwardly to accommodate cargo of varying depth and are pivotally mounted to a lug inside the vertical slide track, allowing the clamping system to function over the entire height of the hand truck, pivot up and down, swing horizontally from side to side or, be stowed completely out of the way inside the slide track for conventional use of the hand truck.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2003
    Inventor: Steve E. Raichlen
  • Patent number: 6540249
    Abstract: A collapsible cart for transporting books, files, and other items comprising a cabinet spine, at least one collapsible shelf, at least one fastener, and a plurality of wheels. The cabinet spine has a first surface whereupon at least one collapsible shelf is pivotally mounted. The collapsible shelf is movable between a first position generally perpendicular with respect to the cabinet spine and a second position generally parallel with respect to the cabinet spine. A fastener is attached to the cabinet spine and is designed to be coupled with the collapsible shelf when in the second position. A plurality of wheels are mounted underneath the collapsible cart to allow the cart to be transported from one location to another location. In one embodiment of this invention, first and second doors are pivotally mounted to each side of the cabinet spine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2003
    Assignee: ICB, LLC
    Inventor: David L. King
  • Publication number: 20030042694
    Abstract: A modified shopping cart for holding large, long and bulky items, such as building materials and the like, that will not fit inside the open top basket of a standard shopping cart or rest on top of the cart. The modified shopping cart includes a cart frame having a top, opposite sides and a bottom. On the bottom of the cart frame are mounted on a plurality of caster wheels. The cart frame also includes a frame platform for resting small items thereon. The shopping cart also includes an open top basket disposed above the frame platform. The basket is made of heavy gauge wire. The open top basket includes a first side, a second side, a front, a rear with handle and a bottom. The bottom of the basket is mounted on the top of the cart frame. In one embodiment of the invention, a large item carrier attached to the front of open top basket. The large item carrier includes a mounting plate with a pair of spaced apart horizontal carrier arms with openings therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2001
    Publication date: March 6, 2003
    Inventor: Brent E. Werner
  • Publication number: 20030042695
    Abstract: A sports equipment cart includes a first ball dispensing tube having upper and lower ends and defining a bore extending therebetween. The first ball dispensing tube defines an upper ball receiving aperture and a lower ball dispensing aperture. A pair of wheels are rotatably mounted to the first ball dispensing tube adjacent the lower end thereof. The first ball dispensing tube includes a handle for manually pulling the tube between desired locations. A second ball dispensing tube of substantially similar dimensions may be connected to the first ball dispensing tube in side-by-side relationship. A third ball dispensing tube of smaller dimension may also be connected to the first dispensing tube for holding smaller sized balls.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2002
    Publication date: March 6, 2003
    Inventor: Larry J. White
  • Patent number: 6523840
    Abstract: A combined shopping cart stroller having cargo carrying and passenger carrying capabilities is provided. The shopping cart stroller comprises a frame supported on wheels for rolling movement, a seat mounted to the frame and being shiftable between an unfolded position in which the seat is positioned to support the passenger and a folded position in which the folded seat defines a portion of a forward cargo area, a rearward cargo area defined by a rearward portion of the frame, and a lower cargo area defined by a lower portion of the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2003
    Assignee: Ohio Steel Corporation
    Inventors: Dana J. Koppes, Eric J. Fickas, Vincent A. Gioia, Rodger Hays, Joni Hill, Paul P. Kolada, Thomas P. Martini, Jon M. Provencher, Kevin J. Vititoe
  • Patent number: 6523776
    Abstract: A wheeled dispenser for dispensing wire from spools. The dispenser has a rectangular frame, three stationary vertical posts, and two rotatable vertical posts each located between two stationary posts. Each rotatable post has a plurality of laterally projecting rods for supporting spools. The rotatable post can be rotated to a first position such that the rods are accessible for loading spools, and rotated to a second position wherein each rod can latch to an adjacent stationary post, with the spools held parallel so that they all pay out wire in one direction. The dispenser has wheels and a handle which can incline relative to the frame. A pin arranged to close a clevis secures the handle in a substantially upright position relative to the frame. The frame has upright stanchions bearing receptacles disposed to enable bars to span two stanchions and be held in the receptacles in a horizontal position, so that additional spools can be carried.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2003
    Inventor: Doyle W. Elder
  • Patent number: 6520513
    Abstract: Garden cart with a hollow cart housing comprised of a lower half and an upper half, the top half and bottom half removably joined by a channel located around the perimeter of the lower half, the lower half having a plurality of wheels attached for the purpose of rolling, a rotatable pull handle attached to the front lower surface of the lower cart half, a removable, replaceable tool box that inserts into the top cart half, a hinged and padded seat located on the upper front of said top cart half, a lower tool handle holding receptacle portion located on the lower rear portion of said lower cart half, a plurality of spring biased holding fingers for holding tools located on the rear and side surface of said upper cart half, and said top half capable of being easily removed from said bottom half so that said bottom cart half can be used as a conventional wheel barrow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2003
    Inventor: Martha Presley-Mays
  • Publication number: 20030030239
    Abstract: A kit for constructing a variety of easy-to-assemble portable storage and transportation carts is disclosed. The kit includes a plurality of elongated hollow frame members having substantially uniform outer profiles. The frame member includes at least one series of incrementally spaced transverse holes along their length. The transverse holes are perpendicular to the sidewalls and pass through the longitudinal centerlines of the frame members. The frame members in a kit may have the same length, or two or more lengths of frame members may be included. The kit also includes a plurality of three-way couplings for connecting two or three frame members together at right angles to each other. In addition, the kit may include a plurality of unions for connecting the ends of two frame members together end-to-end. A plurality of cylindrical shelf tubes is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2001
    Publication date: February 13, 2003
    Inventor: Axel G. Woerner
  • Patent number: 6502838
    Abstract: A cleaning cart for accommodating and carrying containers and utensils for cleaning, supply and waste collection purposes. The cleaning cart has a base frame which is on rollers, and step shaped support frames which are mounted on the base frame and support carrying elements, the carrying elements being horizontally and vertically offset from each other. The cleaning cart also has a hanging container located behind the support frame. A base plate is fixed on the base frame. The carrying elements are trays which can be hung in the support frame in a cascade arrangement. Space is provided between the hung trays and the base plate for arranging other containers. The support frame has more than two steps. Containers can be placed on the base plate in front of the support frame, and under at least one hung tray.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2003
    Assignee: Ecolab GmbH & Co. OHG
    Inventors: Frank Kresse, Klaus-Peter Bansemir, Heiko Faubel
  • Patent number: 6497423
    Abstract: A mobile cart (10) is disclosed comprising a wheeled platform (12), and a plurality of uprights (18, 20, 22) extending upward therefrom to support a middle shelf (24) at an intermediate level, and an upper shelf (26) at a top level. The intermediate shelf is adapted to provide an arcuate forward surface (98) for receiving and cradling a refuse container positioned upon the wheeled platform (12) to prevent tipping of the container when the cart is turned. A handle (28) affixes to the upper shelf (26) and a bag (214) is suspended from the handle. A compartment comprising a base (30) and a cover (32) is pivotally attached to the handle to move in unison between a lowered position wherein the compartment covers the upper open end of the bag (214), and an upper position wherein the bag top is exposed. The cover and base define an internal storage compartment (156) for isolating objects from surrounding individuals as well as isolating the contents of the bag from contact with the surrounding environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2002
    Assignee: Rubbermaid Commercial Products LLC
    Inventors: Thomas Perelli, David Hawks
  • Patent number: 6494468
    Abstract: A storage device for sports equipment having two containers which mount in a wagon and one of the containers has an adjustable cargo area and another of the containers has racks for holding baseballs and bats.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2002
    Inventor: Jerry Inge
  • Publication number: 20020171214
    Abstract: A multi-level personal utility cart is disclosed as including a handle having an upper portion, opposing side portions and a lower portion, a first basket assembly including panels at the front, sides, and bottom thereof, the first basket assembly being supported by the handle, a second basket assembly including panels at the front, sides, and bottom thereof, the second basket assembly being supported by the handle, the first basket assembly being positioned atop the second basket assembly, and the first and second basket assemblies being pivotally supported to the handle, whereby the first and second basket assemblies are collapsible into a compact and substantially planar structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2002
    Publication date: November 21, 2002
    Inventor: James G. Prather
  • Publication number: 20020167139
    Abstract: A multi-level personal utility cart is disclosed as including a handle having an upper portion, opposing side portions and a lower portion, a first basket assembly including panels at the front, sides, and bottom thereof, the first basket assembly being supported by the handle, a second basket assembly including panels at the front, sides, and bottom thereof, the second basket assembly being supported by the handle, the first basket assembly being positioned atop the second basket assembly, and the first and second basket assemblies being pivotally supported to the handle, so that the first and second basket assemblies are collapsible into a compact and substantially planar structure. An access door to the lower basket assembly is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2002
    Publication date: November 14, 2002
    Inventors: James G. Prather, Miguel Orozco
  • Publication number: 20020163150
    Abstract: A carrier to transport a person in sitting position along with luggage, miscellaneous small articles and, when needed a gas cylinder and a holder to drip feed a patient. The carrier with a manually operable fail safe brake and foot rests that are tilted up and foldable whereby one being transported cannot stand on the foot rests and tip the unit but folds the foot rests to allow standing on the floor. The carrier may be stored in a normal cart space and is suitable for use in hospitals, airports etc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2001
    Publication date: November 7, 2002
    Inventor: William P. Willamson
  • Publication number: 20020158435
    Abstract: A trolley (1) configured to carry a plurality of staging modules (7) in a storage orientation, the trolley being provided with pivot means (10) which allow a staging module to be rotatably moved from the storage orientation to a deployment orientation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2001
    Publication date: October 31, 2002
    Inventors: Guy Cathles Hill, Geoffrey Ferguson Crawford, Matthew William Howard
  • Patent number: 6471010
    Abstract: A material delivery system is disclosed which is particularly useful for filtered environments, such as clean rooms, minienvironments, or the like. In one embodiment, the material delivery system is disposed below a work area in a clean room-like environment to store parts to be used at the work area. In another embodiment, the material delivery system includes a material delivery elevator for transporting parts to a desired elevational level. In yet another embodiment, the material delivery system includes a cover which is detachably interconnected with a body to define an enclosed material storage area An assembly is provided to lock the cover down onto the body with a gasket therebetween to appropriately seal this interconnection. This same assembly lifts the cover up and away from the body so as to not damage this gasket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2002
    Assignee: Maxtor Corporation
    Inventors: John D. McCrandall, Tom McMunigal, Richard E. Rupp, Jr.
  • Patent number: 6467780
    Abstract: A PORT-FOLIO ON WHEELS has a wheeled horizontal platform from which two posts project rigidly upward near the rear corners of the platform. The tops of the post point inward and slightly upward. An “L” shaped hand grip is attached to the top of the post for transporting. Two slender guide posts are attached three inches in front of the back of the platform, spaced 8″ apart, the same distance as a standard notebook paper clip to add, subtract and support the plastic picture protectors. The plastic picture protectors, protect the pictures from weather dust, and finger smudges. A free-floating top cover with the weight of about one pound rests on top of the picture protectors to eliminate unnecessary disturbance to the materials. The caster wheels underneath lock to stabilize the Port-Folio On Wheels from drifting away when unattended. A vinyl drape covering can be included with either snap or zipper closure to further protect the transported materials from server weather damage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2002
    Inventor: Gloria Maxine Winslow
  • Patent number: 6457737
    Abstract: The invention provides a collapsible cart for transporting books, files, and other items comprising a cabinet spine, at least one collapsible shelf, at least one fastener, and a plurality of wheels. The cabinet spine has a first surface whereupon at least one collapsible shelf is pivotally mounted. The collapsible shelf is movable between a first position generally perpendicular with respect to the cabinet spine and a second position generally parallel with respect to the cabinet spine. A fastener is attached to the cabinet spine and is designed to be coupled with the collapsible shelf when in the second position. A plurality of wheels are mounted underneath the collapsible cart to allow the cart to be transported from one location to another location. In one embodiment of this invention, first and second doors are pivotally mounted to each side of the cabinet spine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2002
    Assignee: ICB, LLC
    Inventor: David L. King
  • Patent number: 6454282
    Abstract: A cart for heavy folding tables facilitates the loading, folding, erection, and unloading of one or more conventional folding tables therefrom, by a single person without substantial effort by the person performing the operation. The present cart includes a table receiving bed at such a height that a table tipped with its lower edge resting upon the base is slightly overbalanced toward the lower edge, with nearly all of the weight of the table still resting upon its lower two legs. The base of the cart includes a series of ridges forming pairs of notches for holding the lower edge of tables placed thereon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2002
    Assignee: Table Toter, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenny A. Sexton, Harry D. Leeds, Donald R. Elmore
  • Patent number: 6450514
    Abstract: A dolly for transporting both circular and rectangular sheets includes of a base having an open rectangular frame a vertical stanchion for supporting the upper edges of angled sheets. The stanchion has surfaces for supporting a sheet, which surfaces lie along a particular vertical plane. The stanchion is removable from the base for easy transport. The lower edge of a circular sheet being transported extends into the frame opening, and beneath the plane of the top of the base, while the lower edge of a rectangular sheet does not extend below the plane of the top of the base. The vertical load of each kind of sheet is concentrated on the two spaced apart front and rear members having resilient material surfaces. The dolly has four swivel caster wheels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2002
    Inventor: Anthony Ronca
  • Patent number: 6443481
    Abstract: A movable cart having a collapsible frame with the frame being foldable into a collapsed or closed position for forming a narrow lateral profile and into an unfolded open position adapted to support a removable storage container. The frame comprises support members with each support member having a pair of legs extending downwardly from its opposite ends and a side arm extending between two of the legs on each opposite lateral side of the frame for securing the frame in the unfolded open position with the support members physically spaced apart to support the removable storage container. The side arms have hinges for folding the arms about a common plane lying in substantial parallel alignment with each support member. The frame also has a tray interconnecting the legs of the frame for forming a level platform adjacent the bottom end of the cart.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2002
    Inventors: David M. Stravitz, David Harris, Clint Kolda