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.

Abstract: A golf bag carrier includes a base equipped with four bottom wheels and two side wheels, the base having a horizontal top block longitudinally disposed at a top side thereof on the middle for the positioning of a golf bag, the horizontal top block having two longitudinally aligned sliding slots, two clamping plates respectively mounted in the base and adapted to hold down a golf bag on the horizontal top block, the clamping plates each having a shaft respectively inserted through the sliding slots, and a control device controlled to move the clamping plates along the sliding slots relative to each other.

Abstract: An ergonomic inventory merchandizing device that includes a frame assembly having a first and second segment, a guide rod having a first and second end connected to the first and second segments respectively. A platform assembly having a deck and a support guide wherein the deck is construed to hold items thereon and is connected to the support guide. A linear bearing is located inside the support guide and receives the guide rod. A first end of a spring is connected to the first segment and a second end of the spring is connected to the platform assembly. The spring facilitates movement of the platform assembly along the guide rod during the loading and unloading of items on to the deck. The device may include gas filled shocks or another type of damping means for use in damping (slowing) the spring force as it is applied to the platform assembly. The device may also include wheels to allow easy transport of the device.

Abstract: A janitorial cart having zone separation to separate storage areas from water zones to help maintain clean and dry storage areas. Basically, a central trash unit separates the water zone from the supply storage zone. Additionally, an enclosed trash compartment is used to conceal a trash collection bag and improved the appearance of the janitorial cart when being used. The enclosed trash compartment is positioned above a pair of large central wheels for improved stability.

Abstract: A disc golf bagcart has a frame, a handle, wheels, and a disc compartment. The handle extends generally upward from the frame, when the frame is in an upright standing position, The wheels is at least a pair of wheels. Further, the wheels are operatively connected with the frame. As to the disc compartment, the disc compartment is integrally formed within the frame and is adapted to removably receive a preselected assortment of disc golf golfing discs. The frame has a frame length, the disc compartment may extend along the frame length, and the discs may be stacked along the frame length with the discs being oriented generally perpendicular to the frame length. The disc compartment may also be subdivided into compartment sections. Alternatively, the discs may be stacked along a direction that is generally perpendicular to the frame length. The frame length may also extend in one of a generally vertical and a generally horizontal direction, when the frame is in a standing position.

Abstract: A series of transport carts (21) are positioned in side by side relation in fore and aft extending spaced apart rows disposed along a delivery van (22) to leave an aisle (58) between them. The carts have wheel supported frames (28) with bottom supports (131) for the products disposed at a level above the floor of the van and open fronts from which the carts can be unloaded. The carts have rear posts (58) which are disengageably locked in track sections (66, 67) provided in longitudinally spaced relation along the van side walls. Pallets (30) with discs (34) projecting downwardly from the floors of the pallets support the product stacks on the cart bottom supports. A hand truck with a bifurcated nose plate defining disc receiving arms engages under each pallet to enable removal of a pallet and product stack (31) from the cart.

Abstract: A shopping cart construction that includes a cylinder shaped aluminum cart mounted on a set of wheels which has a low profile sufficient to easily pass between clothing racks and which includes a vertical support pole extending upward from the center thereof having a number of hanging racks supported at the top of the center pole and middle hooks extending from the center side of the center pole.

Abstract: A modular cart comprises a load carrying frame and a wheeled carriage supporting the load-carrying frame. The carriage includes a front carriage assembly pivotally coupled to a front of the frame and a rear carriage assembly pivotally coupled to a rear of the frame. The front and the rear carriage assemblies are substantially identical. Each carriage assembly comprises an axle pivotally coupled at a vertical midpoint axis to the load-carrying frame. The axle is pivotal about the vertical midpoint axis and is selectable between a first position pivotally fixed with respect to the load carrying frame and a second position freely pivotal about the axis. A caster wheel assembly is attached to each of the ends of the axle. The caster wheel assembly is pivotal about a vertical end axis and is selectable between a third position pivotally fixed with respect to the axle and a fourth position freely pivotal about the vertical end axis.

Abstract: A stroller includes a frame, a seat coupled to the frame, wheels coupled to the frame, and a container including a thermally insulated storage region. In one embodiment, at least a portion of the container is situated below the seat. The container is coupled to the frame. The container provides an internal storage region and includes side walls. At least one of the side walls including an access panel movable between an orientation to permit access to the storage region and an orientation to restrict access to the storage region. In another embodiment, the container is movable between a first orientation attached to the stroller and a second orientation detached from the stroller. The container is oriented in an opening provided by the frame when the container is in the first orientation.

Abstract: A juvenile stroller includes a stroller frame and a cooler configured to store items in a cooled environment. The cooler is attachable to and detachable from a basket support frame included in the stroller frame. In one embodiment, the cooler hangs behind a storage basket coupled to the basket support frame. In other embodiments, the cooler is located in a cavity provided in the storage basket.

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.

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.

Abstract: A pallet cart comprises four corner adapters that lock on to respective corners of an ordinary wooden pallet. A pair of ladder frames have vertical posts that fit at the bottom into each of the four corner adapters. The ladder frames support a system of wire-frame shelves at various parallel levels above the pallet. The pieces can be disassembled to lie flat.

Abstract: A transport cart for medical-related supplies for transporting heavy chemotherapy treatment bags from the doctor's office to the home. The transport cart for medical-related supplies includes a lower support assembly including a base frame, and also including wheels being mounted upon the base frame, and further including an upright frame being securely attached to the base frame and extending upwardly therefrom; and also includes an upper support assembly including a support frame being pivotally attached to the upright frame; and further includes a first container assembly being securely mounted upon the lower support assembly; and also includes a second container assembly being securely attached to the upper support assembly.

Abstract: A cart including a body, at least two wheels, and a frame. The body has an upper surface and a lower surface. The at least two wheels are operably coupled to the body. The frame includes a generally planar and substantially rigid upper member and at least one support member. The support member is coupled to the upper member and is releasably coupled to the body. The frame is positionable in a first configuration, wherein the upper member is substantially disposed over the upper surface of the body thereby forming a cover, and a second configuration, in which the frame is decoupled from the body and placed on a generally horizontal surface thereby forming a table. The frame includes means for releasably coupling the at least one support member to the body without the use of tools. A table is configured for removable attachment without the use of tools to a cart. The table includes a generally planar and substantially rigid first member, and second and third substantially rigid members.

Abstract: A mobile storage unit broadly comprises a support frame, primary and auxiliary wheel assemblies, and first and second storage shelves. The primary wheel assembly assists to position the support frame upright on a transport surface and permits movement of thereover, while the auxiliary wheel assembly movably supports the frame in a horizontal position above the transport surface. Each storage shelf is pivotally disposed on the support frame and selectively moveable between a stowed and extended positions to support a respective container for Implements. The unit may also have a single storage shelf and a removable panel insert nestably received therein. Alternatively, first and second frameworks can be provided to receive a tool box for vertical and horizontal transport, respectively, as desired.

Abstract: A collapsible coin carrying cart for allowing users to easily carry coins won at casinos. The collapsible coin carrying cart includes a cart assembly including wheels, a pair of leg members mounted upon said wheels, and a plurality of first and second linkage members interconnecting the leg members; and also includes a plurality of coin storage units being removably mounted to said the assembly; and further includes fasteners being attached to the storage units for removably attaching the storage units to the cart assembly.

Abstract: A multipurpose paint caddy comprises: a frame; a T-handle for moving and manipulating the frame; containment structure for positioning a paint bucket on the top side of the frame and for storing paint apparatus in juxtaposition with the paint bucket; and a wheel arrangement for facilitating rolling and tilting movement of the frame whereby to obviate obstacles encountered during movement of the frame on the ground. In a preferred wheel arrangement, two pairs of swivelable small diameter wheels extends below each end portion of the frame, and two pairs of non-swivelable large diameter wheels extends below the central portion of the frame. The handle and one pair of large diameter wheels enables the user to transmit a pivoting force to one end of the frame, whereupon the small diameter wheels adjacent thereto are driven into engagement with the ground and the large diameter wheels at the other frame end lifted.

Abstract: An apparatus particularly designed to receive, support, transport and/or position tire and wheel assemblies of vehicles, particularly large vehicles, is described. One embodiment of the apparatus comprised a lower frame, an upright support coupled to the lower frame, a vertical positioning device, and a tire and wheel assembly support operably coupled to the vertical positioning device. Working embodiments included a lower U-shaped frame, generally having plural casters attached thereto, for easy positioning about tires attached to vehicles. A method for receiving, supporting, transporting and positioning tire and wheel assemblies also is described. The method comprises first providing a suitable apparatus. The apparatus is positioned adjacent a tire and wheel assembly of a vehicle. The vertical position of the tire and wheel support assembly is adjusted to engage the tire and wheel assembly. The tire and wheel assembly is then placed on the apparatus, which supports the tire and wheel assembly.

Abstract: A household cart has a wooden or molded plastic rectangular base for carrying household items. Four caster assemblies on the base are close to the four corners of the base. A U-shaped handle has hooks for carrying household items approximately halfway between side edges of the base, about equidistant from front and back edges of the base. The handle can be positioned either transversely or longitudinally of the base. In the handle transverse position, legs of the handle fit into a first pair of receptacles located between (1) the casters close to the base back edge and (2) the cart transverse center line. In the longitudinal position, the legs fit into a second pair of receptacles located along a longitudinal center line of the base. The receptacles of the first pair are spaced from each other by the same distance as the receptacles of the second pair.

Abstract: A dual ergonomic platform truck includes a frame assembly having a pair of first and second segments, a pair of guide rods each having a first end connected to one of the first segments and a second end connected to one of the second segments. A pair of platform assemblies are moveable along the pair of guide rods respectively. Each platform assembly includes a deck guide that receives the guide rod and a platform that is connected to the deck guide and is constructed to hold items. Each platform assembly also includes a first linear bearing that is received within the deck guide and a spring support bracket connected to the deck guide. A pair of springs are used to lift the pair of platform assemblies respectively. Each spring is connected to the first and second segments of the frame assembly. The platform truck may also include a self-aligning platform assembly.

Abstract: A child carriers accessory attachable to a shopping or luggage cart which does not significantly reduce the functionality of the cart.

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.

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.

Abstract: In a shopping cart, in which a basket is supported by a chassis, a tray is hinged within the basket so as to enable the tray to be selectively positionable in a generally horizontal, usage position or in a generally vertical, storage position. In a preferred embodiment, a hinge wire is located at what becomes an upper end of each hinge aperture in the storage position, in which the tray does not extend above the front wall of the basket. The tray is arranged so that it is necessary to move the tray so as to space the upper end of each hinge aperture from the hinge wire sufficiently to avoid interference between the tray and the front wall of the basket when repositioning the tray from the storage position into the usage position. Each side wall of the basket has a support projecting into the basket and adapted to engage the tray with the tray resting on the supports so as to stabilize the tray when positioned in the usage position.

Abstract: A rolling containers assembly including (a) a base cabinet including wheels and (b) at least one additional cabinet being removably connectable on top of the base cabinet, the additional cabinet having a pulling handle for locomotins the rolling containers assembly.

Abstract: A multipurpose materiel handling cart is disclosed for transporting food and other personal items from store to home, laundry, medium sized shelf items in stock rooms, and other portable objects used in a wide variety of residential and commercial environments. More specifically, the multimode cart for transporting items across a surface is described, which includes a substantially rigid and generally planar frame that is formed with a handle and oppositely disposed main wheels. The cart also incorporates a generally planar base assembly that is connected to the frame by an articulation assembly. The articulation assembly moves between a nested position, that is substantially coplanar with the frame, and an extended position that is generally orthogonal with the frame. The base assembly further includes an interconnection assembly that is disposed about the base assembly, and auxiliary wheels adapted to cooperate with the main wheels when the cart is in the extended position.

Abstract: A mobile safety compliance apparatus comprising a shell with a plurality of open compartments closed by doors, a self-contained water supply system and a waste water collection system. The water supply system provides drinking water, tepid hand washing water, and water for a stowable eyewash hingedly attached to the shell. The waste water collection system collects water from the eyewash and a sink mounted in a recessed area of the shell. Doors are removable and have features to facilitate alternative uses such as a stretcher or a freestanding table. A stowable seat and table are hingedly attached to the shell. The apparatus includes an electrical system with battery backup for powering lights, water heating and refrigeration devices, and electronic communication equipment that may be mounted on the shell. The apparatus includes wheels to facilitate its movement and anchor points to secure it to the ground.

Abstract: A supportive walker includes a front frame, a rear frame with a connection bar connected thereto and a pair of retaining frames connected to the front frame so that the connection bar extends through the two passages of the two retaining frames. A safety device has an engaging portion and an urging device which is biased between the retaining frame and the engaging portion. The engaging portion is releasably engaged with the connection bar by operating the urging device. Therefore, the front frame and the rear frame are expanded or folded securely when the urging device is released. The connection bar of the rear frame is movable in the passages of the retaining frames when the urging device is pressed.

Abstract: A toy wagon and cooler combination for carrying children passengers and storing items in a temperature moderated climate. The toy wagon and cooler combination includes a new toy wagon and cooler combination which includes a wagon body having a bottom wall, a front wall, a back wall, a first side wall. A pulling means is used for pulling the wagon body. A plurality of wheels is each rotatably coupled to the bottom wall of the wagon body. A first cooler extends into a top edge of the front wall. The first cooler has a lid thereon. The lid is hingedly coupled to the top edge of the front wall. The lid is adapted to selectively open and close the first cooler.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a mobile platform or cart that ergonomically assembles video, audio, data aid power management devices. This platform aligns these devices to insure their safe transport and optimum presentation capabilities. More particularly, the invention conserves use in a classroom setting to enhance the classroom teachers' presentation capabilities. The Mobile Data/Audio/Video/Interactive Presentation Cart allows the school and classroom teachers to safely transport and share the technology from classroom to classroom as needs require.

Abstract: An improved cart for a surgical console is disclosed. The cart includes a base, an internal frame coupled to the base, and an external housing substantially encasing the internal frame. The external housing comprises a single piece of molded plastic. The external housing prevents operating room fluid ingress into the internal frame. Therefore, the internal frame, its various portions, and the various electronic apparatus and consumables that are stored therein are protected from corrosion and damage.

Abstract: A shopping cart including a basket and a basket support frame on which the basket is mounted. The basket support frame includes a base frame mounted on a pair of rear wheel assemblies and a pair of front wheel assemblies. The base frame has a front framing member defining the front end of the base frame and two side framing members, the front framing member forming a corner with each side framing member. The basket support frame further includes a mounting plate associated with each front wheel assembly to securely mount the same onto a respective corner of the base frame, each mounting plate having one side secured to the front framing member of the base frame and another side secured to the corresponding side framing member. These plates enable the front wheel assemblies to be securely, easily and inexpensively mounted to the base frame of the shopping cart.

Abstract: A household cart has a wooden or molded plastic rectangular base for carrying household items. Four caster assemblies on the base are close to the four corners of the base. A U-shaped handle has hooks for carrying household items approximately halfway between side edges of the base, about equidistant from front and back edges of the base. The handle can be positioned either transversely or longitudinally of the base. In the handle transverse position, legs of the handle fit into a first pair of receptacles located between (1) the casters close to the base back edge and (2) the cart transverse center line. In the longitudinal position, the legs fit into a second pair of receptacles located along a longitudinal center line of the base. The receptacles of the first pair are spaced from each other by the same distance as the receptacles of the second pair.

Abstract: A dual child seat nestable shopping cart including a front overhanging basket, at least two inwardly-facing child seats positioned behind the basket on opposite sides of the cart, each seat having an upright backrest arranged along the opposite sides of the cart, wherein the seats and backrests are positioned such that a front overhanging portion of a basket of a similar cart may be nested over the seat and between the backrests for enabling nesting of similar carts when the seats are unoccupied. The child seats may constitute a portion of a single shopping cart assembly or may be constructed as a module for retrofitting a conventional standard nestable shopping cart.

Abstract: A wire dispensing utility cart adapted to carry wire spools for dispensing wire during installation. The present invention provides a relatively large utility cart for carrying multiple and large spools of wire in a mobile fashion for dispensing wire during the installation of electrical wiring into buildings, structures, aircraft, and the like. The cart is mobile and relatively compact to facilitate movement of the cart through standard sized doorways and elevator bays, and is sufficiently large to accommodate a large number of wire spools. In addition, the cart provides at least two elongated storage bays to facilitate transportation of relatively large objects such as ladders, conduits, and other materials and supplies needed for the installation process.

Abstract: A utility cart is provided which minimizes damage caused by impact with objects, particularly for use on a windy airport tarmac, the cart comprising a frame having main wheels bearing most of the cart's weight, these main wheels being fitted with latch-type brakes. The cart has a top structure, such as a roof, which extends horizontally above the frame, the periphery of which approximates or extends beyond the periphery of the frame. The top structure is normally supported above the cart's frame using three or more laterally collapsible supports for permitting the top structure to be displaced laterally while remaining substantially horizontal so as to minimize energy transfer upon lateral impact of the periphery of the top structure with an object. Each of the preferred collapsible supports comprises a tubular member elastically sandwiched between top and bottom plates mounted to the top structure and frame respectively.

Abstract: A cart, primarily for holding tools and miscellaneous other items, comprising a base tray on casters for being wheeled about, uprights extending up from the base tray carrying side trays and a removable top tray, and pegboards at opposite sides, components thereof being sized in such manner that, in disassembly, they can be compactly packaged in the base tray.

Abstract: A nestable lumber cart has a wheeled base having a front end, a rear end, and opposite sides, the sides of the base tapering outwardly from the front end to the rear end of the cart, an outer side wall extending along at least part of the length of each side from the rear end of the base, and a pair of spaced inner side walls extending along at least part of the base from the rear end of the cart and spaced inwardly from the respective outer side wall. The inner side walls define a central channel for supporting flat panels in an upright orientation, and each inner side wall and adjacent outer side wall defines a side channel on a respective side of the central channel for supporting beams. Each side wall has an outward taper matching that of the base sides from the front to the rear end of the cart. The base of the cart is designed to permit nesting so that the front end of one cart can nest into the rear end of another cart.

Abstract: The invention includes a tool holder for at least one tool having a working end and a handle. The tool holder comprises a gripping device for the handle of the at least one tool, a base for supporting the working end of the at least one tool, and a substantially vertical structural support connected to the gripping device and the base for supporting the gripping device vertically upward from the base. The base includes an irregular surface for contacting an edge of the working end of the at least one tool, thereby restricting movement of the working end of the at least one tool along the base.

Abstract: A canopy for a child's wagon including a canopy support structure selectively removably secured to the wagon and extending upwardly therefrom. A canopy is supported on the support structure for shading a child positioned in the passenger seating area of the wagon.

Abstract: A shopping cart having a base frame supported by at least one front wheel and a pair of rear wheels. At least one basket is supported on the base frame. The basket has a plurality of side walls defining a basket perimeter and a bottom wall located at a height above the base frame. A protected location is positioned substantially within the basket perimeter. An entrance through the basket perimeter provides ingress and egress to the protected location. A platform is provided proximate the protected location and the entrance(s). A seat is located within the protected location at about the height of the bottom wall.

Abstract: A three wheeled cart is equipped with an inclined gas cylinder holding rack, which is configured to accept a set of two such cylinders, and a towing drawbar, pivotally connected for vertical movement, is connected to the steerable front wheel. The cart is tipped up to reorient the cylinder holding rack vertically, in which position the drawbar length contacts the ground to act as a prop, supporting the cart in the reoriented attitude so as to facilitate the transfer of standing gas cylinders into the vertically positioned cylinder holding rack.

Abstract: A household cart has a wooden or molded plastic rectangular base for carrying household items. Four caster assemblies on the base are close to the four corners of the base. A U-shaped handle has hooks for carrying household items approximately halfway between side edges of the base, about equidistant from front and back edges of the base. The handle can be positioned either transversely or longitudinally of the base. In the handle transverse position, legs of the handle fit into a first pair of receptacles located between (1) the casters close to the base back edge and (2) the cart transverse center line. In the longitudinal position, the legs fit into a second pair of receptacles located along a longitudinal center line of the base. The receptacles of the first pair are spaced from each other by the same distance as the receptacles of the second pair.

Abstract: A carrier for a gravity discharge, liquid reservoir is provided with a waste receptacle beneath the reservoir. The reservoir and receptacle are mounted to a mobile tubular frame. An upper shelf spans the space between the legs of the frame and supports the reservoir. A security strap is extensible across the front of the reservoir and around the front legs of the frame. Retaining brackets attach the receptacle to the frame.

Abstract: A foldable serving cart comprises a main support member, two second support members, support boards, locating parts and wheels. The main support member has an inverted “U” shape and has transverse rods across it. The second support members each has inverted “L” shape and is pivoted to the transverse rods from a top end and propping rods under the top end. The support boards are arranged on the top end and the propping rods of the second support members respectively. The support rod each has two separate boards and is pivoted to the main support member by means of the locating parts pivoted to the main support member. The two boards of each support board can be pivoted upwards and the second support members can be pivoted inwardly of the cart in order for the cart to be folded to a not-in-used position for saving space in storage.

Abstract: A utility cart is presented having improved assembleability, economy, rigidity and stability. In one feature, the cart includes a wheeled frame having a shelf supported by the frame. The shelf includes a movable surface and the frame includes a retention surface. The movable surface moves between a position of out of engagement with the retention surface and a position in engagement with the retention surface. This structure allows the shelf to snap into place without the need for separate mechanical fasteners. According to another feature, the cart includes a top shelf configured to deflect U-shaped leg members inward to apply a binding force upon the bottom shelf. According to a third feature, the cart includes a cross member connecting two leg members, the cross member having L-shaped slots to receive protuberances on the leg members.

Abstract: Support structure/transport trolley (C) assembly having a support structure (S), such as a ceiling mount intended for a hospital building treatment room, comprising at least one arm (2) equipped with one or more vertical columns (3) and a fixing device (1) allowing the structure (S) to be fixed to the ceiling or to a wall; a mobile transport trolley (C) bearing attachment (31) which cooperate with a receiving device (32) borne by a column (3) to allow the trolley (C) to be fixed to the column (3); and a lifting device (33) also borne by the trolley (C) capable of allowing the lifting of at least part of the trolley (C) after this trolley has been fixed to the column (3).

Abstract: A modular, universal, molded plastic flatbed type cart for carrying and supporting products includes variable product supporting metallic handles located at opposed ends of the cart. The handles include vertically extending posts that define at least one central channel completely open in an upward direction above the bed section of the cart and preferably another upwardly opening side channel located above the cart bed; continuous U-shaped handles, handles with a collapsible tray, and connector rails spanning the handles from one end of the cart to the other. The product handles are usable for manipulating the cart and are integrated into metal cart bed reinforcing elements.

Abstract: A flat bed cart has a flat, wheeled platform with a front end and a rear end, and an upwardly extending handle frame extending upwardly from the rear end of the platform. The platform has a forward, fixed deck portion and a rear, liftable deck portion having a forward end hinged to the fixed deck portion for rotation about a first horizontal hinge axis extending transverse to the longitudinal axis of the platform. The rear deck portion is movable between a first position co-planar with the forward deck portion for use in transporting items supported on the platform, and a second, raised position when another cart is nested into the rear end of the platform.