Plural Load Supports Patents (Class 280/47.35)
  • Patent number: 9298225
    Abstract: A tablet storage device includes a frame having a plurality of slots, at least one of which is adapted to hold a tablet. A docking station can be disposed in at least one slot. In some cases the docking station is configured to align a tablet as the tablet is positioned in the slot such that a corresponding port in the tablet aligns with, and connects to, a connector. The frame also has a surface to attach the device to a vertical surface and can have a door that can be moved from an open to a closed position and adapted to retain at least one tablet held within at least one slot when the door is closed. A power supply system and/or a network connection system can be provided with the tablet storage device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: Ergotron, Inc.
    Inventors: Shaun C. Lindblad, Joe Funk, William Dale Tischer, Matthew D. Purrington, Peter Segar, Diane Richardson, David J. Prince
  • Patent number: 9298885
    Abstract: A medical cart includes an interface assembly including a display, a speaker, a camera and a microphone. The interface assembly is operatively connected to an enclosure at a connecting portion that is operable to reposition the interface assembly from a transporting configuration in which the interface assembly is disposed inside the enclosure to a deployed configuration in which the interface assembly is disposed outside of the enclosure. The medical cart also includes a set of wheels operably connected to at least one of the enclosure or a pivoting assembly operable to pivot from the transporting configuration in which only the set of wheels makes contact with a transporting surface to the deployed configuration in which a portion of the cart in addition to the set of wheels makes contact with the transporting surface for stabilizing the cart in the deployed configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: HUNTINGDON TELEMED, LLC
    Inventors: Thomas Uttley, David Boll, Maynard Payumo, William Rabbitt, James Szpak, Jason Tilk, Robert Vystrcil
  • Patent number: 9283975
    Abstract: A modular cart includes a cart frame with a top and a bottom. A platform is secured to the top of the cart frame. Wheels are secured to the bottom of the cart frame. Receiver assemblies are secured to the cart frame. A cart module includes at least one handle with a lower end and an upper end. A shank is located at the lower end. The shank is removably secured within a receiver assembly secured to the cart frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2016
    Assignee: Unarco Industries LLC
    Inventors: Travis McClanahan, David Klapper, Jason Butler
  • Patent number: 9242663
    Abstract: A wagon includes a base and at least two upstanding walls forming a container for cargo. At least one of the upstanding walls is pivotally mounted to the base for pivoting between an unfolded position for use and a folded position for storage and transport. In some embodiments, the wagon includes a minimized-play feature that eliminates slack or play when in the unfolded use position for structural integrity. And in some embodiments, the wagon includes a gang-operated latch system for releasably securing the walls in the unfolded use position that is quick, easy, and reliable to use for folding and unfolding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2016
    Assignee: DRAGONFLY GEAR, LLC
    Inventors: Patrick Nolan, Mike Dotsey, Noah Dingler, Brady Schroeder
  • Patent number: 9216751
    Abstract: A cleaning cart is provided that includes a base, a plurality of wheels and a storage region depending from the base, and a bucket restraining device. The base has a first side wall, a second side wall, and a front wall, the base having at least one portion configured to receive a bucket thereon. The bucket restraining device has a lateral restraining wall and a rear restraining wall that cooperate to define a first restraining region and a second restraining region. The first restraining region is defined by the first side wall, the front wall, the lateral restraining wall, and a portion of the rear restraining wall. The second restraining region is defined by the second side wall, the front wall, the lateral restraining wall, and a different portion of rear restraining wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2015
    Assignee: UNGER MARKETING INTERNATIONAL, LLC
    Inventors: Paul Adams, Raymond E. Clepper, Joseph K. Patterson
  • Patent number: 9193372
    Abstract: A stroller apparatus comprises a support frame, a first seat assembled with the support frame and configured to receive a child in a first position, a second seat assembled with the support frame and configured to receive the child in a second position at a height different from the first position, the child facing rearward when seated on either of the first and second seats, and a third seat assembled with the support frame and configured to receive a second child in a third position facing forward in front of the first and second seats.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2015
    Assignee: Wonderland Nurserygoods Company Limited
    Inventors: Robert E. Haut, Andrew J. Winterhalter, Curtis M. Hartenstine, Joseph F. Fiore, Jr., Linhai Shan
  • Patent number: 9179493
    Abstract: A medical cart includes an interface assembly including a display, a speaker, a camera and a microphone. The interface assembly is operatively connected to an enclosure at a connecting portion that is operable to reposition the interface assembly from a transporting configuration in which the interface assembly is disposed inside the enclosure to a deployed configuration in which the interface assembly is disposed outside of the enclosure. The medical cart also includes a set of wheels operably connected to at least one of the enclosure or a pivoting assembly operable to pivot from the transporting configuration in which only the set of wheels makes contact with a transporting surface to the deployed configuration in which a portion of the cart in addition to the set of wheels makes contact with the transporting surface for stabilizing the cart in the deployed configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2015
    Assignee: HUNTINGDON TELEMED, LLC
    Inventors: Thomas Uttley, David Boll, Maynard Payumo, William Rabbitt, James Szpak, Jason Tilk, Robert Vystrcil
  • Patent number: 9161874
    Abstract: A trolley (10) for a medical waste container (12) is provided for use in a medical treatment facility such as an operating theatre or other hospital or medical environment. A cart (100) is provided for transporting a collection of medical waste containers (12) throughout a medical treatment facility.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2015
    Assignee: Catilina Nominees Pty Ltd
    Inventors: Bert Pennings, Chris Hart
  • Patent number: 9128678
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a centralized power supply shielding structure of a cabinet-level server, where the structure includes multiple plug-in frames, a power supply copper bar which is configured to supply power to the multiple plug-in frames, and an inner container shielding can. Multiple plugs of the power supply copper bar are correspondingly inserted into the multiple plug-in frames to supply power to the multiple plug-in frames in a centralized way. The inner container shielding can wraps on a periphery of the power supply copper bar to shield the multiple plug-in frames from the power supply copper bar. The cabinet-level server and its centralized power supply shielding structure of the present invention implement a shielding structure for centralized power supply by a copper bar of integration of a frame and a cabinet, which can be applied in an application scene of an open rack and has a simple structural design.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2015
    Assignee: Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ling Ye, Hangkong Hu, Yonghua Xie, Yangli Dai
  • Patent number: 9108661
    Abstract: An equipping system is provided for equipping an aircraft galley. The equipping system includes a box, which is accommodatable in the aircraft galley to be equipped, as well as a transport cart for equipping the aircraft galley. The system includes a base element, which has a bottom surface and a loading surface opposite of the bottom surface, a plurality of wheels fastened to the bottom surface of the base element, a handle attached to the base element, and a securing mechanism adapted to prevent the box from sliding off the transport cart while it is being transported on the transport cart. The handle is shaped and attached in such a position to the base element that the base element of the transport cart, in the unloaded state of the transport cart, is stackable onto a base element of a further transport cart.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2015
    Assignee: Airbus Operations GmbH
    Inventor: Wolfgang Suess
  • Patent number: 9033349
    Abstract: A wheeled medical device—such as a cot, stretcher, bed, wheeled chair, or other medical device—includes a pole on which is mounted a removable topper. The topper may include a plurality of IV hooks used to support an IV bag. The hooks may be defined in an endless ribbon that is circular, or that is another closed shape. No prongs, hooks, or other projections extend outwardly from the topper, thereby reducing the potential dangerousness of accidental impacts with the topper. Whether the topper includes hooks or not, it may also be used as an information communication medium, such as through the use of colors, shapes, or other structures that signify certain information. The information may identify characteristics of the patient associated with the medical device or characteristics of the medical device itself, or still other information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2015
    Assignee: Stryker Corporation
    Inventors: Michael E. Graves, Donald S. Strum, Robert B. Van Varick, Joseph A. McCarry, William Dwight Childs, Anish Paul, Steven Lee Birman
  • Patent number: 9027941
    Abstract: A portable child-carrying shopping cart having a collapsible cart basket. The cart has a seat for two small children and seat belts for keeping children safely seated side-by-side. An extendable snack tray provides children with access to their own snacks and beverages, so that a parent does not have to maintain constant control of these items. Below the seat is an interior cavity with a coat hook and a space for storing bags, purses, and garments. On the opposing side of the body of the device, a cart basket is secured. The cart basket is expandable and collapsible. The device can be easily stowed when the basket is collapsed against the body. It can also be quickly expanded for use as a shopping cart when a parent is running errands.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2015
    Inventor: Lisette Cimino
  • Patent number: 9022718
    Abstract: A safety feature prevents a two wheeled electric paper lift from raising a paper tray on uneven ground that includes a tilt switch positioned in parallel with an upper limit switch that controls the height in a vertical direction of the paper tray. When a tilt angle of the paper lift is greater than 5° the tilt switch will prevent the paper tray from being raised and thereby prevent the load on the paper tray from shifting or tipping over and causing injury to an operator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2015
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Ronald E Groth, Charles R Brewer, III, Thomas C Palumbo
  • Patent number: 9022492
    Abstract: An anesthesia workstation includes a sliding track system attached to the front of the anesthesia workstation for the mounting of one or more displays. The displays are horizontally slidable along the front of the anesthesia workstation along the sliding track. In addition, the sliding track system includes pivot points which enable outward pivoting of the displays up to 90 degrees. Sliding and pivoting of the displays is possible both independently and simultaneously. The sliding track system allows the anesthetist to slide and pivot the displays across the front of the workstation along the length of the track to the most preferable viewing position. Additional storage space is positioned within the anesthesia workstation behind the displays and becomes exposed and accessible when the displays are manipulated via the sliding track system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2015
    Assignee: Spacelabs Healthcare LLC
    Inventors: Brian E. Drapes, Zeng Xi, Ronald L. Tobia, Bruce Dammann, Cory Boudreau
  • Publication number: 20150097348
    Abstract: Three different families of mobile utility cart accessories may be quickly and easily attached to a mobile utility cart of the present invention using the inexpensive, but flexible modular accessory attachment system of the present invention. This is accomplished by releasably slidably attaching the accessories to vertical rails mounted adjacent corner edges of the utility cart. The rails share fundamentally the same cross-section, and are continuous and uninterrupted, so that the accessories may be positioned at any vertical location on the rails, and consequently, on the utility cart. No complicated rail clamps are necessary. Instead, just two types of fastener subassemblies are needed to attach the accessories to slots in the rails. These accessories may include, for example, a tool holster of the present invention capable of snugly retaining up to three power tools on the cart.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2014
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Applicant: Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.
    Inventors: Craig R. Steinfels, Dale E. BAUMAN, Dustin M. Lee
  • Patent number: 8985598
    Abstract: Disclosed is a cart having a number of stretcher-like platforms suitable for placement and storage of a medical training manikin. The platforms are mounted to the cart such that they may be substantially pulled out in a direction parallel to their width, so as to facilitate easy loading and unloading of the manikins as well as to provide user access to the manikin when in its proper position on the platform if needed. The cart may include a series of electrical connectors for powering and/or charging the manikins during storage. Additionally, the electrical connectors may be selectively fed by an on-board battery which would enable the manikins to be powered and/or charged even during transport. The cart also preferably includes a motorized lift system, powered by an on-board battery, which raises and lowers the various platforms to allow the height of each platform to be brought to a loading level.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Assignee: Indiana University Health, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott A Engum, David C. Luter, Phillip H. Canada, Paul M. Collins, Jennifer Dwyer
  • Patent number: 8985599
    Abstract: A system of attaching a trailing seat attachment to a walker so a person can sit down while using the walker without the need to turn around. The system comprising a pair of facing identical wheeled walkers coupled by an extension rod there between, where the walker includes spring loaded casters to restrict rolling when downward forces are applied to the walker seat or grips.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Inventor: Jacqulyn Peterson
  • Publication number: 20150076779
    Abstract: Storage and transport of a gondola-type shelving with safety achieved by providing a wheeled cart system having shelves limiting the height of any stack of the gondola-type shelves and both vertical and horizontal guard rails which may be readily affixed or removed from the cart as necessary to enable loading and unloading of the cart and safe storage and transport of items in the cart.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2013
    Publication date: March 19, 2015
    Applicant: Streater LLC
    Inventors: Thomas G. Lindblom, Lance Engebretson, Nicholas D. Olson, Randy R. Guthrie
  • Patent number: 8973928
    Abstract: A baby carriage includes a frame and an accommodating mechanism. The accommodating mechanism is disposed on the frame and used for accommodating a mobile device. The accommodating mechanism includes a base and a clamping member. The clamping member is movably disposed on the base and used for clamping the mobile device on the base. This invention also discloses an accommodating mechanism having two crossing recesses for accommodating the mobile device in different orientations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2015
    Assignee: Wonderland Nurserygoods Company Limited
    Inventor: Dylan Anthony Mellinger
  • Publication number: 20150061249
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to attachment device useful for adding an accessory to a wheeled seating device such as a stroller or a wheelchair. In one embodiment, the accessory is an additional seat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2014
    Publication date: March 5, 2015
    Inventor: Raniel Diaz
  • Publication number: 20150048581
    Abstract: A service cart for an aircraft is disclosed with a housing of carbon fiber reinforced composites forming a multi-compartment carrier, the carrier adapted to hold four standard airline meal carriers. The cart includes at least a pair of cap doors at opposite ends of the cart, each cap door pivoting approximately 270 degrees to bear against a side of the cart, and a plurality of guides on inner walls of the multi-compartment for retaining the standard airline meal carriers. To prevent the doors of the cart from inadvertently opening, the cart also may include a redundant paddle latch system for each door.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2014
    Publication date: February 19, 2015
    Inventor: Peter John Leslie Burd
  • Patent number: 8955854
    Abstract: A car wash caddy is implemented as a compact cart for storing, transporting, and keeping handy various supplies and equipment for use in a variety of applications. The car wash caddy includes a shelf that holds a wash bucket at a convenient hip-level height. A dry storage locker keeps supplies and equipment clean and dry and is slideably mounted beneath the wash bucket shelf. An elevated shelf includes cup holders and keeps supplies and equipment at hand for convenient access. Open topped storage bins are removably offset-mounted in the rear of the car wash caddy and are configured with vents to enable wet materials such as towels and sponges to drip and air dry. The car wash caddy includes two large rear-mounted wheels and two fixed legs A high-mounted handle gives the user leverage to easily maneuver the caddy to the job site and includes integrated water hose retaining slots.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2015
    Inventor: Gregory Taranto
  • Publication number: 20150042056
    Abstract: A stroller may include a frame and at least two adapters. An infant seat may be selectively engaged with the stroller. The frame may have a first side and a second side that generally oppose one another. The adapters may each be configured to selectively engage with the infant seat. One of the adapters may be positioned on the first side of the frame, and a remaining adapter may be positioned on the second side of the frame. The adapters may be rotatable between a first position and a second position. The adapters may be visible and positioned to engage with the infant seat in the first position, and may be substantially hidden from view in the second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2014
    Publication date: February 12, 2015
    Applicant: RECARO CHILD SAFETY LLC
    Inventor: Chad Allen Sparling
  • Patent number: 8950760
    Abstract: A mobile and adjustable dolly having an adjustable “V” shaped dolly frame. The dolly frame comprises first and second pivotal frame members rotationally coupled to a central support frame member forming a “V” shape. The central support frame member comprises a series of angle maintaining features for securing each frame member at any of a plurality of angled configurations. A distal caster, having a wheel rotation disposed therewith, is assembled to a distal end of each frame member and a central caster is assembled to a pivotal region of the dolly frame. A vehicle support subassembly is disposed upon and extends upward from the each respective frame member. An elongated handle assembly extends from the central caster. The elongated handle assembly further comprises a wheel chock, which removably engages with the central wheel when subjected to the weight of the elongated handle assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2015
    Inventor: Steven S. Davis
  • Patent number: 8944444
    Abstract: A vertical tool box including a vertically disposed frame having a pocket between the front and rear sides thereof. A first tool support panel is positioned in said pocket and is selectively horizontally slidably movable between stowed and tool presentation positions. A second tool support panel is also positioned in said pocket and is selectively horizontally slidably movable between stowed and tool presentation positions. When the first and second tool support panels are in their tool presentation positions, the first tool support panel is positioned laterally of one side of the frame and the second tool support panel is positioned laterally of the other side of the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Inventor: Patrick G. Tvrdy
  • Patent number: 8936260
    Abstract: A service cart for an aircraft is disclosed with a housing of carbon fiber reinforced composites forming a multi-compartment carrier, the carrier adapted to hold four standard airline meal carriers. The cart includes at least a pair of cap doors at opposite ends of the cart, each cap door pivoting approximately 270 degrees to bear against a side of the cart, and a plurality of guides on inner walls of the multi-compartment for retaining the standard airline meal carriers. To prevent the doors of the cart from inadvertently opening, the cart also may include a redundant paddle latch system for each door.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2015
    Assignee: B/E Aerospace, Inc.
    Inventor: Peter John Leslie Burd
  • Publication number: 20150001821
    Abstract: A stroller configured to support a child is provided that includes a frame, a plurality of wheels supporting the frame, a forward facing seat supported by the frame, a rearward facing seat supported by the frame, a seat back positioned to support a child reclining in the forward facing seat, and a platform positioned rearward of the forward facing seat to support a child standing on the platform.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2014
    Publication date: January 1, 2015
    Inventor: Bradley James Mattarocci
  • Patent number: 8919896
    Abstract: A large rolling tool chest includes a generally rectangular body with a hollow interior, a plurality of wheels, and an adjustable handle to facilitate organization, storage, and transportation of numerous tools of various sizes. The handle pivots to allow a user to keep it out of the way when not in use. The tool chest also includes a large pouch to hold items which are frequently used. The top of the tool chest includes two horizontally extendable drawer assemblies that fold outward and open in sections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Inventor: Lee-Ann Shewchuck
  • Publication number: 20140375004
    Abstract: A cleaning cart is provided that includes a base, a plurality of wheels and a storage region depending from the base, and a bucket restraining device. The base has a first side wall, a second side wall, and a front wall, the base having at least one portion configured to receive a bucket thereon. The bucket restraining device has a lateral restraining wall and a rear restraining wall that cooperate to define a first restraining region and a second restraining region. The first restraining region is defined by the first side wall, the front wall, the lateral restraining wall, and a portion of the rear restraining wall. The second restraining region is defined by the second side wall, the front wall, the lateral restraining wall, and a different portion of rear restraining wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2014
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventors: Paul Adams, Raymond E. Clepper, Joseph K. Patterson
  • Patent number: 8915504
    Abstract: A wheeled tool caddy apparatus that includes a caddy frame having a first and a second vertical member disposed in parallel, a toolbox distally disposed endwise upon each of the first and second vertical members, and a cubical open-topped receptacle removably disposed upon the tool box, wherein an extant collection of tools is sortable, storable, and portable within the tool box, the open-topped receptacle, and each of a plurality of fabric tool pockets disposed upon at least three sides of the open-topped receptacle, whereby said wheeled tool caddy apparatus is maneuverable in an upright position upon a quadruplicity of castor wheels disposed upon a base of the toolbox, and in an inclined orientation upon a pair of castor wheels disposed upon a first vertical surface of the toolbox, and directable thereby by means of a U-shaped handle section adjustably extensible from within each of the first and second vertical sections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2014
    Inventor: Robert P. Seibert
  • Publication number: 20140367936
    Abstract: A cabinet having a deep shelf with limited access is described and includes at least two opposite sides carrying track means to permit easy adjustment of the shelf between two or more levels by a single person maneuvering only the one accessible end of the shelf. The cabinet can be mounted on wheels to form a cart. One or more such adjustable shelves can be provided. The shelves may be positioned just above the bottom of the cart to provide a maximum depth cart for use, in intermediate positions for use with smaller objects and/or at the very top and/or side of the cart and locked in position to provide a secured interior for the cabinet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2014
    Publication date: December 18, 2014
    Inventors: Clemance Bernard Finstad, III, Merle Arvid Larson, Michael Piontek
  • Publication number: 20140367935
    Abstract: A viscous clutch head may be replaced by selecting a viscous clutch head and a mount adapter. The viscous clutch head and the mount adapter may be selected from a group of universal modular fan drives and from a group of mount adapters. The mount adapter of a threaded type or a flange and bolt type may be selected. Depending on the viscous clutch head to be replaced, a fan adapter and/or a pilot adapter may also be selected from a group of fan adapters and from a group of pilot adapters. Accordingly, a range of models of viscous fan clutch systems may be replaced by using a limited number of parts. These parts may be stored on a tool cart. As different models of viscous fan clutch systems may be replaced using a limited number of parts, the in-stock inventory of replacement parts may be reduced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2014
    Publication date: December 18, 2014
    Applicant: Kit Masters
    Inventors: Craig SWANSON, Dale SCHERMAN
  • Patent number: 8905411
    Abstract: A reusable shopping bag and cart system for improved checkout and bagging procedures. The reusable shopping bags have elongate carrying handles at the upper end of opposed end wall panels for carrying them in the manner of a conventional “tote” type shopping bag, and include sleeves or loops on opposed side wall panels that allow them to be slipped over and suspended in a full open condition from the arms of conventional “T-shirt bag” holding racks and also over bag support members of specially designed shopping carts. The bags may also have shorter support handles at the upper end of the side wall panels for supporting them on the shopping carts. The bags and carts may be utilized in improved checkout, scanning, and bagging procedures employing filled bags supported on the cart and one empty bag supported on the cart or the arms of the bag holding rack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2014
    Inventor: Fred T. Blanton
  • Patent number: 8893443
    Abstract: A support structure of the type used as a truss for entertainment productions is disclosed. The support structure includes a plurality of frame segments arranged to form a truss and an implement bracket attached to the truss, the implement bracket connecting an implement to the truss. The implement bracket deploys from a stowed position within a space defined by the truss through a window of the truss formed by truss frame segments to a working position outside the space defined by the truss.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2014
    Assignee: Tait Towers Manufacturing, LLC
    Inventor: Adam Davis
  • Patent number: 8882115
    Abstract: The present invention provides a manual cart for safe and efficient transportation of electronic equipment such as server racks and equipment cabinets within a data center or co-location facility. Methods of moving the electronic equipment within a data center or co-location facility in such manual carts are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Assignee: Switch LLC
    Inventor: Rob Roy
  • Publication number: 20140327218
    Abstract: Sit or stand strollers and methods of using and making the same are described herein. An example stroller includes a frame having a first set of mounts and a second set of mounts. The example stroller includes a first seat removably couplable to the frame via either the first set of mounts or the second set of mounts. The stroller also includes an accessory removably couplable to the frame via either the first set of mounts or the second set of mounts, the accessory including a platform to provide a standing surface for a stroller occupant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2014
    Publication date: November 6, 2014
    Inventors: Wes Thomas, Toriono Granger, James Morrow
  • Patent number: 8870196
    Abstract: A trolley is provided for storing and transporting components. The trolley has a frame and a cover that can open or close. The frame has a base, rollers mounted on the bottom of the base, vertical supports extending from the top of the base, and one or more pairs of rails mounted in between adjacent vertical supports, each pair of rails being adapted to receive and support said components. The cover has a first side support that is hingeably mounted to the frame, a second side support, and cross members substantially parallel to one another and horizontally spaced apart, mounted between the first side support and the second side support. When the cover is open, components may be loaded by sliding them along a pair of rails or by lowering the components between a pair of rails. When the cover closed, loaded components are constrained from movement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2014
    Assignees: Adler Metal Works Limited, Christie Lites Enterprises Canada Inc.
    Inventors: Huntly Gordon Christie, Percy Adler
  • Publication number: 20140312586
    Abstract: A stroller includes a stroller frame, a front seat assembly, a rear seat assembly, and an accommodating basket. The stroller frame includes two side support assembly disposed oppositely. The front seat assembly and the rear seat assembly are disposed between the two side support assemblies. The accommodating basket is disposed between the two side support assemblies and located under the front seat assembly and includes a main portion and an expansible side portion connected to the main portion. The main portion forms an accommodating space. The rear seat structure is moveable relative to the stroller frame. When the rear seat assembly is moved relative to the stroller frame, the expansible side portion is capable of spreading upward to be fixed on the two side support assemblies so as to extend the accommodating space upward into the rear seat space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2014
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Inventors: Chin-Ming Cheng, Shun-Min Chen, Yun-Ju Chen, I-Ting Yeh
  • Publication number: 20140312585
    Abstract: A baby stroller for receiving car seats is disclosed. The stroller has a frame structure including two car seat receiving frames spaced apart in a longitudinal direction. The two frames are located at different heights, allowing the two car seats placed thereon to overlap each in the longitudinal direction. On each car seat receiving frame, one or more support straps are attached to a front bar and a rear bar of the frame and located below the frame. The support straps are adjustable in length. When a car seat is rested on a car seat receiving frame, the bottom of the car seat is supported by the support straps. A safety strap is provided to secure each car seat to the frame structure. The stroller does not have a seat for seating a child.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2014
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Applicant: BABY TREND INC.
    Inventors: Derek CONRAD, Jung Tsai CHEN, Denny Tsai
  • Patent number: 8864149
    Abstract: A cart includes a first frame and a second frame supported for vertical movement relative to the first frame between at least one raised position and at least one lowered position. The second frame is adapted to support at least one tray wherein the tray can be moved by the second frame between at least two elevations to facilitate access to or transfer of the tray from the second frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2014
    Assignee: Stryker Corporation
    Inventors: Martin W. Stryker, Cory P. Herbst
  • Patent number: 8857827
    Abstract: A cart having a platform and at least one forward located non-direction biased caster wheel and two rearward located direction biased caster wheels. A second forward located non-direction biased caster wheel may be provided. Various cart types are disclosed including lumber, flatbed, nursery, utility and luggage carts. An embodiment for converting between biased direction and non-biased direction rear wheels is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2014
    Inventor: Shane Chen
  • Patent number: 8857828
    Abstract: A field access station for housing and protecting an electronic display system in a sealed compartment in a first configuration and in a positively-pressurized compartment having a controlled outflow flow of filtered air in a second configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2014
    Assignee: Performance Contracting, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas M. San Clemente
  • Patent number: 8857830
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a stroller comprising a first passenger support and a second seat positioned behind the first passenger support, the second seat having an in use position and a stowed position, where the second seat can be moved between its in use and stowed positions and back again without need to reposition the first passenger support. An associated method for folding the stroller is also disclosed, the method for collapsing the stroller including the steps of moving the second seat from its in use position to its stowed position, and then folding the stroller. The method for erecting the stroller being the reverse of the method for collapsing this.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2014
    Assignee: Lerado (Zhongshan) Industrial Co. Ltd.
    Inventors: Ho-Sheng Chen, Sheng-Po Hung, Lung-Sheng Chen
  • Patent number: 8844951
    Abstract: In one embodiment, the present disclosure provides a portable medical instrument system. The system includes a frame for supporting system process and user interface components. One or more support rails are interconnected with the frame to provide an accessories support system to securely receive medical accessory components. In at least one embodiment, the support rails have a configuration substantially matching a bedrail of a hospital bed. In another aspect, the support rails have a height to width ratio of about 2 to 1. In still a further aspect, the support rails have a height to width ration of 1 to 0.375. According to yet another aspect, at least one of the support rails may be molded from portions of the portable medical system itself.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignee: Volcano Corporation
    Inventors: Duane De Jong, Aaron J. Cheline
  • Patent number: 8840122
    Abstract: An improved refuse collection device having a compartment for refuse collection and having various holding components for storing items such as replacement toilet paper and hand towels, for holding rolls of trash bags, and for holding cleaning items, such as, for example, mops and brooms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2014
    Inventor: Wallace L. Cummins
  • Publication number: 20140265253
    Abstract: A mobile device for transporting items capable of hanging that includes a generally vertical member, a handle, and a base to which the vertical member is connected. The base includes at least three mobility apparatuses that permit the mobile device to be moved over a surface. The vertical member, which can be adjusted in height, includes at least one hook capable of catching and holding an item capable of hanging such as, for example, a shopping bag, a purse, or an umbrella. The handle can be gripped by a user to move the mobile device in a desired direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventor: Mariann Ingrasci
  • Patent number: 8827303
    Abstract: The present invention provides a cart having a metal tubular frame having a lift apparatus attached thereto, a hydraulic pump system which integrates into the back of the lift apparatus and which is enclosed in a slotted tube within a metal casing, a foot pedal, wherein the foot pedal is fastened to the hydraulic pump system via a hinge together with a lift platform. The lift apparatus is joined to flat panels and attached to the tubular metal frame forming the back and a single metal panel comprising the front. Side panels are hinged for the purpose of folding and held in place by screws, wheels which are attached with two axles, the axles go through the tubing frame, one axle anterior with a first set of two wheels and one axle posterior below a handle with a second set of two wheels optionally, larger than the first set of wheels. It will help people with picking up their packages with ease and comfortability. It is good with people with disabilities such as arthritis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Inventor: Florence Fridman
  • Patent number: 8814182
    Abstract: A wheeled walker with a removable utility tray has a frame, front and rear wheels, a pivotable seat, height-adjustable handlebars, push handles, a back rest, brake handles and cables to arrest the walker, a pair of crossbars supporting the frame and a detachable utility tray with a lip to engage the top crossbar, front and side walls, a pair of tray supports extending from the bottom of the tray base down and to the rear and terminating at the bottom crossbar, the lower ends of the supports having a locking groove for engaging the bottom crossbar and a pair of horizontal braces between the tray supports.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Inventor: Avery Kirby
  • Publication number: 20140232078
    Abstract: A wheeled walker with a removable utility tray has a frame, front and rear wheels, a pivotable seat, height-adjustable handlebars, push handles, a back rest, brake handles and cables to arrest the walker, a pair of crossbars supporting the frame and a detachable utility tray with a lip to engage the top crossbar, front and side walls, a pair of tray supports extending from the bottom of the tray base down and to the rear and terminating at the bottom crossbar, the lower ends of the supports having a locking groove for engaging the bottom crossbar and a pair of horizontal braces between the tray supports.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2013
    Publication date: August 21, 2014
    Inventor: Avery Kirby
  • Publication number: 20140232079
    Abstract: An equipment trolley with a support framework, which has at least one shelf area for receiving items of equipment, and a base plate, wherein support arms provided with castors are mounted on the base plate. In order to create an instrument trolley that ensures a very high degree of stability and resistance to overturning, it is proposed according to the invention that at least one support arm can be secured on the base plate so as to be extendable and adjustable in the horizontal plane of the base plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2014
    Publication date: August 21, 2014
    Inventors: Bernd Emmerich, Andreas Jansche