Plural Load Supports Patents (Class 280/47.35)
  • Publication number: 20130082450
    Abstract: A collimator exchanging cart for exchanging a collimator in a detector is provided. The cart, being loaded with two collimators at one time, comprises a frame including a rotation mechanism, wherein the rotation mechanism is configured to enable the cart to be rotated at least 180 degrees. The cart further comprises two collimator receivers, two collimator fixing and releasing mechanisms, two cart positioning mechanisms, and two cart releasing mechanisms, wherein each of the two cart releasing mechanisms is used for releasing the cart individually, and is associated with a corresponding cart positioning mechanism. Each of the two collimator receivers, the two collimator fixing and releasing mechanisms, the two cart positioning mechanisms, and the two cart releasing mechanisms are symmetric about a plane of symmetry, wherein the plane of symmetry is perpendicular to the ground and situated at the middle of the frame between two sides of the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2012
    Publication date: April 4, 2013
    Applicant: GENERAL MEDICAL SYSTEMS GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY COMPANY
    Inventor: GENERAL MEDICAL SYSTEMS GLOBAL TECH
  • Patent number: 8403345
    Abstract: The present invention is a unique cart for transporting and dispensing spooled or reeled materials such as wire, carpet, or cable. The apparatus allows a user to elevate a spool of material off the ground into a suspended position where the material can be unreeled, without the user having to manually lift the spool. The apparatus also allows the user to transport or move the elevated material from place to place while still in the cart. The apparatus also contains a feature for transport, storage, and unreeling of multiple spools of material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2013
    Assignee: Michael Angelo Designs, LLC
    Inventors: Angelo Iossa, Michael Iossa, Kirk Thomson
  • Publication number: 20130069326
    Abstract: An airport cart adapted for carrying carry-on luggage and personal items divested prior to a security check point. The cart includes a lower luggage tray or shelf, and a pair of vertical supports extends upward from a rear portion of this tray or a horizontal portion of the cart frame. The cart may have dual handles extending rearward in a space-apart manner from the vertical supports such that the handles are parallel to each other and do not block vertical loading of the luggage tray. The cart includes one, two, or more storage or security screening bins that are affixed to or detachably mounted on the vertical supports or the handles. One or more of the storage bins may be compatible with conventional airport screening bins. The bins are horizontally offset from the luggage tray and each other to facilitate unobstructed 3D screening of bags and items in the bins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2011
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Applicant: DISNEY ENTERPRISES, INC.
    Inventors: John M. Padgett, MICHELLE G. BENTUBO, HAROLD J. KENNEDY, SETH T. ABBE
  • Publication number: 20130033014
    Abstract: A tool cart includes at least one box, multiple posts, a hanging rod, a wire wrapping member and multiple wheel sets which are connected to the lower ends of the posts. The at least one box has least one set of assembling holes defined in one of outsides thereof. The multiple posts are connected to the at least one box and each has a connection portion located at an inside thereof. The hanging rod is connected between the connection portions of two adjacent posts. The wire wrapping member is connected to the at least one set of the assembling holes and wires are wrapped around the wire wrapping member. A paper towel is connected to the hanging rod.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2011
    Publication date: February 7, 2013
    Inventor: CHENG-CHIANG YANG
  • Patent number: 8360446
    Abstract: A wheeled firearms transport case having an interior compartment having a locking lid and a locking access door for access to rifles stored therein, locking drawers with removable cushioned inserts for the storage of handguns, ammunition, and rifle scopes, and a plurality of removable cushioned inserts disposed on the left side of the case for the storage of firearm accessories with a locking access door. A cushioned rifle butt cradle member, a rubber guide support, and a hook and loop strap are disposed within the interior compartment to secure each rifle within the interior compartment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Inventor: Bernard A. Hertan
  • Publication number: 20130023969
    Abstract: Contiguously attached bags on a substantially cylindrical roll are separated by perforations forming a perforated edge, such that individual bags can efficiently and quickly be filled with ice, removed from the roll, and substantially closed using a sealer that applies an adhesive material about a portion of the bag in an area proximal to its opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2012
    Publication date: January 24, 2013
    Inventor: Miguel A. Rodriguez
  • Publication number: 20130020776
    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: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2012
    Publication date: January 24, 2013
    Inventor: Gregory Taranto
  • Patent number: 8348287
    Abstract: A slab cart for sheet material which comprises a dolly component. A shelf component receives the sheet material. A mechanism is for coupling the shelf component to the dolly component in a pivotable manner, so that the shelf component will go from a horizontal position to a vertical position. When the shelf component is in the horizontal position the sheet material will be manually slid off of the shelf component onto a support table and be manually slid from the support table onto the shelf component. When the shelf component with the sheet material is in the vertical position, the sheet material will be held on edge to the shelf component and be transported by the dolly component through the confines of narrow places.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2013
    Inventor: Phillip J. Smith
  • Patent number: 8342544
    Abstract: An adjustable cart, comprising in combination a base supported by wheels at least one of which is swiveled to allow cart steering travel, two frames carried by the base to pivot from active upright positions to stored down positions, one above the other, there being upright supports carried by the cart at or proximate cart corners, there being mechanism associated with the frame and certain of the supports to releasably lock the frames in upright extended positions relative to the supports in response to frame pivoting to upright positions, and there being lengthwise adjustable means, associated with each frame, whereby said mechanism is un-blocked to allow frame folding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2013
    Inventors: Patrick Blewett, Brent Foes
  • Publication number: 20120319371
    Abstract: An infant stroller is provided. The infant stroller includes a frame having a frontward-facing seat for receiving an infant and a first wheel assembly at a frontward portion thereof for transport of the stroller and a support of the frame at a rearward portion thereof. A pair of wheel assembles is carried about opposing positions of the rearward portion of the frame. A handle assembly is detachable from the frame and defines spaced-apart handle portions that are configured for interconnecting with spaced-apart frame members. An enclosure area is defined by a cross-member that spans the spaced-apart frame members and by the spaced-apart handle portions of the handle. An athletic article container is carried on the support and extends through the enclosure area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2012
    Publication date: December 20, 2012
    Inventor: Jean-Pierre Joubert
  • Patent number: 8333394
    Abstract: A bucket stand is described herein. The bucket stand has a body for receiving and supporting cylindrical objects such as paint containers. Within the body is a padding for securing the cylindrical objects, so that when a user lifts the cylindrical object, for example, the paint container's handle, the bucket stand is lifted too. This permits better portability of both objects without having to separate them and carry each individually. Furthermore, the cylindrical object is only temporarily secured within the bucket stand for easy removal of the object when desired. The bucket stand is also able to be further elevated and includes wheels to enable sliding of the stand. Additional padding is utilized to allow various sizes of cylindrical objects to be retained. Some embodiments utilize angled walls, magnets and fasteners to further assist in securing the cylindrical objects within the bucket stand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2012
    Inventor: Carlos E. Cisneros
  • Patent number: 8322732
    Abstract: A portable workstation includes wheels, a tabletop, a generally planar member and a chassis joining the wheels, the tabletop and the planar member. While joined to the wheels and the tabletop by the chassis, the planar member is movable between a protracted position and a retracted position. A majority of the planar member extends above the tabletop in the protracted position, and a majority of the planar member does not extend above the tabletop in the retracted position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2012
    Assignee: BradyQuin, LLC
    Inventors: Jodi McKay, Robert McKay, Brett Rhinehardt, Daniel Lee Bizzell, Ian D. Kovacevich, Tom Philpott
  • Patent number: 8308173
    Abstract: A portable voting booth having multiple voting stations or trays combined with a single voting cart. The voting cart includes portable voting booth trays that can be deployed from the voting cart with privacy shields that are formed integral and can be erected for privacy. Voting trays are placed at various levels to accommodate individuals of various heights, including individuals utilizing wheelchairs while also providing a compact storage configuration. Beneath the retractable voting stations is an area for storage of voting materials, allowing the materials to be assembled in a remote location and sealed within the utility cart for storage. The cart then can be moved to the particular locations for the voting procedure. Upon completion of the voting process the cart can be resealed with the cast ballots. Tracking systems are optionally employed to track the cart and/or contents of the cart.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2012
    Assignee: Naztec International Group, LLC
    Inventor: Mohamed Pazhoor
  • Patent number: 8292310
    Abstract: The invention is Bedside-ready Patient Ambulatory Device to facilitate a patient in getting out of bed and moving about. The device itself includes three significant parts. The first is a U-shaped base frame member supported by six castor type wheels. The second member is a midframe member which is generally U-shaped and upwardly extending bent above the mid point of the distal legs of the U-shaped midframe member to form an upper portion generally planar with the underlying U-shaped base frame member. The third element is an I.V. pole supported vertically by crossbars on the midframe member and the base frame member. The device facilitates the ambulatory movement of a patient while serving as a transport vehicle for needed treatment paraphernalia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2012
    Inventor: David B. Turner
  • Patent number: 8286977
    Abstract: Among other things, a movable medical device cart has a work surface on a pedestal and legs under the pedestal, an electronic device accessible at the work surface in connection with performing a medical procedure, and a computer mounted near a bottom of the pedestal to sink heat away from the computer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2012
    Assignee: MELA Sciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Christiano Butler, Steven Wicksman, Kazuna Tanaka, Jeffrey S. Kapec, Yukiko Naoi
  • Patent number: 8256778
    Abstract: A unique attachment mechanism whereby a trash can dolly can be affixed to the underside of a mop bucket by an interconnection mechanism by a simple rolling motion so that it is not necessary to lift a heavy mop bucket filled with water to interconnect the mop bucket and the trash can dolly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2012
    Assignee: Worldwide Integrated Resources, Inc.
    Inventors: Fred I. Morad, William P. Camp, Jr.
  • Patent number: 8245652
    Abstract: A medical worktable has a base, a lifting device and a platform device. The base has a lower casing and an upper casing detachably connected to the lower casing. The lifting device is adjustably mounted on the base and has a pressurized air cylinder, an inner tube and an outer tube. The pressurized air cylinder is mounted in the upper casing and is securely mounted on the lower casing. The inner tube is mounted around the pressurized air cylinder and abuts the cylinder shaft. The outer tube is mounted around the inner tube and is securely mounted on a mounting board of the pressurized air cylinder. The platform device is mounted on the lifting device, is opposite to the base and has a mounting seat and a platform. The mounting seat is securely connected to the inner tube. The platform is mounted on a top of the mounting seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Assignee: Modernsolid Industrial Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Chin-Jui Hung
  • Patent number: 8235402
    Abstract: A coupling device of a transport cart, through which the transport cart can be coupled to a structure of a supply panel for medical applications, wherein the supply panel can be positioned through a ceiling mount. The coupling device has a first and a second jaw that can be coupled to the structure of the supply panel, wherein, in order to couple the transport cart to the structure, the first jaw, via a first latching device, and the second jaw, via a second latching device, can be locked into a closed position (FIG. 6) from a stopped, uncoupled open position upon mechanical pressure contact with the structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Assignee: Ondal Holding GmbH
    Inventors: Stefan Knappe, Matthias Weller
  • Patent number: 8231133
    Abstract: Knee walker assemblies and methods of manufacturing a knee walker assembly are provided herein. One concept of the present disclosure is directed to a knee walker assembly that includes a frame, a support platform and a handle mounted to the frame, at least one rear wheel mounted proximate the rear end of the frame, and at least two front wheels swivel mounted proximate the front end of the frame. A locking mechanism is operatively engaged with the at least two front wheels. The locking mechanism is configured to substantially simultaneously lock both of the at least two front wheels in a rigid-type mounting configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2012
    Assignee: Medline Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Linda M. Walther, Ethan S. Abernathey, Ishwor P. Adhikari, John H. Kutsch, Vincent R. Lackowski
  • Patent number: 8215650
    Abstract: A medical cart includes a work platform having a work surface and at least one compartment, a base, and a height adjustment mechanism for adjusting the height of the work platform relative to the base. A medication module includes a plurality of compartments. The medical cart can be joined with a medication module. In addition, a plurality of medication modules can be joined to form a train. The medical cart and medication module can be used collectively and individually in a variety of methods for transferring medicine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2012
    Assignee: Rubbermaid Incorporated
    Inventors: Radmond Vincent Arceta, Craig Kevin Rogers, Kevin Thomas Fitzpatrick, Bryan Scott Ritchie, Marin John Philpott, Christina Louise Fortner
  • Publication number: 20120169021
    Abstract: A chassis for two-seat children's pushchairs. The chassis includes front and rear legs with wheels and a handle. Each side of the chassis presents a coupling for two supports at different heights for separable assembly of the two seats, with the upper support in a forward position and the lower support in a rear position. The upper support is coupled in an inclined manner towards the front in the core where the handle, front and rear legs and the lower are articulately coupled and the lower support coupled to the rear leg.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2011
    Publication date: July 5, 2012
    Applicant: Jane, S.A.
    Inventor: Manuel JANE SANTAMARIA
  • Patent number: 8210548
    Abstract: A portable nursing service cart preferable includes a top and a bottom platform, a central storage section, front and side access doors, a plurality of sliding drawers and compartments, a top panel for receiving and supporting documents and a pair of apertures formed at opposite lateral ends for assisting a user to grip and transport the body. A plurality of caster wheels is coupled to an underside of the bottom platform. A plurality of display screens are situated on the top platform and spaced above the central storage section. The service cart may house and support a variety of medical equipment and medical records to provide nurses and other health caretakers with a convenient means of simultaneously administering healthcare and administration of patient medical records.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2012
    Inventor: June Agyemang
  • Publication number: 20120161407
    Abstract: A transportation cart includes a base frame carried on ground wheels one or more of which is steerable to guide movement of the cart. The base frame includes a rear platform and a pair of spaced parallel side arms extending forwardly so as define an open area between the arms with an open front between the arms at the front of the arms. Each of the arms has a ground wheels which is carried on a mounting allowing the axle and wheel to rotate about an upright axis at the arm. A mast supports a guide pulley of a winch above the open area between the arms for lifting the load from the ground with removable cross bars being insertable into sleeves on the arms to carry the load when lowered onto the bars.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2010
    Publication date: June 28, 2012
    Inventor: Calvin Charles Thicke
  • Patent number: 8196938
    Abstract: The described embodiments of the present invention provide a modular mobile workstation with storage capacity. The apparatus has a modular shell that can be used for a variety of purposes, including, but not limited to, a stool and low table combination, a table and coat-rack combination, and a high table combination. The modular shell encloses a removable inner shell that can be used to store goods while traveling with the unit. In one embodiment, two large wheels cap the respective ends of the shell and allow the apparatus to roll freely behind a user. A multi-use handle is also included with the apparatus. In one embodiment, the handle is collapsible and is secured to the apparatus by a securing scarf, which also serves to hold the interlocking pieces of the outer shell together. The unit is useful for travelers needing a mobile workspace, and prevents the need for additional luggage, as it also provides storage capacity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2012
    Inventor: Jeff Jenkins
  • Patent number: 8196939
    Abstract: The drawer assembly comprises a cabinet defining an internal space. A shelf is supported in the cabinet. The shelf supports a latch that is movable between a first position and a second position. A drawer is supported on the shelf where the drawer has a latch receiving structure formed thereon. The latch receiving structure includes a first surface engageable with the latch when the latch is in the first position and a second surface also engageable with the latch when the latch is in the first position such that the drawer can be locked relative to the cabinet in one of two positions. In one embodiment the drawer is supported on a mobile medical cart. The cart may also include a computer such as a PC, wireless communications systems to communicate with a wider network system, a system controller and/or other systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2012
    Assignee: Rubbermaid Incorporated
    Inventors: Benjamin Shane Bustle, Jacob Connelly, Chad M. Holzshu, Robert Grant McRorie
  • Patent number: 8191910
    Abstract: A container assembly, comprises a container, at least one compartment constructed and arranged to be carried by the container, a plurality of extendable legs operatively connected with the container, and a lock assembly. The at least one compartment is configurable between an open configuration and a closed configuration. The plurality of extendable legs support the container at a selected height. The lock assembly locks the legs and hence the container at the selected height.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2012
    Assignee: The Stanley Works Israel Ltd.
    Inventors: Eitan Landau, Amir Katz
  • Publication number: 20120133105
    Abstract: A stroller with a braking mechanism that automatically configures itself in a braking position provides protection against the unattended stroller from rolling away. By applying force to a handle, the braking mechanism is released and the stroller is able to be pushed as usual. The handle and braking mechanism are biased in the braking position by a spring located near the rear wheels. The braking mechanism applies sufficient frictional force against the tire of the wheel to prevent the wheel from rolling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2012
    Publication date: May 31, 2012
    Applicant: Excelligence Learning Corporation
    Inventor: James I. Geeslin
  • Publication number: 20120126503
    Abstract: Among other things, a movable medical device cart has a work surface on a pedestal and legs under the pedestal, an electronic device accessible at the work surface in connection with performing a medical procedure, and a computer mounted near a bottom of the pedestal to sink heat away from the computer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2012
    Publication date: May 24, 2012
    Inventors: Christiano Butler, Steven Wicksman, Kazuna Tanaka, Jeffrey S. Kapec, Yukiko Naoi
  • Patent number: 8181974
    Abstract: The cleaning caddy apparatus provides compact portability for cleaning equipment and for a plurality of easily accessed tools, pivoting uprights, a downwardly disposed bucket with dual ringer/holders, front double wheels with pivot and larger rear wheels, and extendable handle. Compact portability and stability of the apparatus is further aided by the uprights and extensions being slightly inward of each of the opposed sides. The outwardly curved arms then enable the trailing axle supports with wheels to be outwardly positioned. The twin ringer/holders provide for dual squeegee insertion, as well as use of more than one mop or any other given tools. The forwardly disposed name plate on the bucket provides for easy recognition for workers, especially in situations wherein a plurality of the apparatus are used.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Inventors: Gabriel Galvan, Franklin H. Parada
  • Patent number: 8172241
    Abstract: The handcart has various embodiments, each embodiment having a pair of larger wheels at the back of the load-carrying platform and a rear axle located above the plane of at least the forward portion of the platform. Smaller caster wheels are mounted on arms extending forward and outward from the forward corners of the platform. The outward ends of the arms are displaced upwardly to place the platform bottom only very slightly higher than the bottoms of the forward casters, thus increasing stability by lowering the center of gravity of the cart and contents, and facilitating loading and unloading of the cart due to the very low platform. The cart need not be tilted rearward to lift the platform from the floor, but may be pushed over the underlying surface with the load-carrying platform remaining level and with all four wheels rolling over the underlying surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2012
    Inventor: Frank Salvucci, Jr.
  • Patent number: 8172242
    Abstract: A workstation includes a cart, a generally elongated linear actuator carried by the cart, a support arm assembly comprising a rail support arm adjustably carried by the linear actuator, a camera support rail adjustably carried by the rail support arm along an axis generally perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the linear actuator and an arm motor engaging the rail support arm. The rail support arm traverses the linear actuator responsive to operation of the arm motor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2012
    Inventor: Thomas Crandall
  • Patent number: 8167323
    Abstract: The handcart has various embodiments, each embodiment having a pair of larger wheels at the back of the load-carrying platform and a rear axle located above the plane of at least the forward portion of the platform. Smaller caster wheels are mounted on arms extending forward and outward from the forward corners of the platform. The outward ends of the arms are displaced upwardly to place the platform bottom only very slightly higher than the bottoms of the forward casters, thus increasing stability by lowering the center of gravity of the cart and contents, and facilitating loading and unloading of the cart due to the very low platform. The cart need not be tilted rearward to lift the platform from the floor, but may be pushed over the underlying surface with the load-carrying platform remaining level and with all four wheels rolling over the underlying surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Inventor: Frank Salvucci, Jr.
  • Patent number: 8162331
    Abstract: A utility cart assembly comprises a shopping cart, a storage unit, and at least one coupling strap. The shopping cart includes a basket and wheels positioned below the basket. The storage unit is coupled to and extends substantially entirely outside the basket. The storage unit defines a first panel positioned adjacent the basket, a second panel opposite the first panel, and a compartment defined between the first panel and the second panel. The second panel defines an opening and the compartment is accessible through the opening. The at least one coupling strap facilitates coupling of the storage unit to the basket. The storage unit is configured to customize the shopping cart for non-consumer use within a retail store. Other product, cards, assemblies and associated methods are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2012
    Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Joan Simonson, Kevin Gagnelius, Beverly Becklund, James M. Graven, Troy A. Emter, Terence E. Gobel
  • Patent number: 8162330
    Abstract: A Multi-Purpose Mobile Cart including a tool chest adapted to hold tools, a computer system for executing computer executable programs, a plurality of electrical devices, and a plurality of speakers; a computer system for executing computer executable programs including a monitor for viewing images, a computer hard drive for storing data and programs, a keyboard adapted to input information into the computer system, and a mouse adapted to provide a user interface with the computer system; a plurality of electrical devices adapted to provide reception and amplification of radio or television signals and further adapted to provide playback of media; and a plurality of speakers, the plurality of speakers adapted to provide audio output from the computer system and the plurality of electrical devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2012
    Inventors: Ashot Melkumyan, Karapet Kozloyan
  • Patent number: 8157337
    Abstract: A storage assembly 10 which has a plurality of unique storage components 12, 14, and 800 which may be selectively connected in order to provide an optimal storage solution for a wide variety of applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2012
    Inventors: Edwin Dizon Manalang, Larry Mitchell Grela
  • Patent number: 8152181
    Abstract: A mobility frame (10) comprising: a multi-wheeled base (11), an upstanding support (13) having a substantially upright lower portion (17) attached to the base (11), an oblique portion (27) disposed at a height from the base (11), the oblique portion (27) extending obliquely upwardly from the lower portion (17), an upper portion (29) extending substantially upwardly from the oblique portion (27); and at least one handle (35) for steering the mobility frame (10) and/or for allowing a user to support them-self on the mobility frame (10).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Assignee: About Time Technologies Pty. Ltd.
    Inventor: Leslie Tomlinson
  • Patent number: 8147175
    Abstract: This is a stacker cart useful to collect a paper stack in a paper-handling system. The stacker cart has wheels so that it can be moved into and out of a housing in the system. At a top section of the stacker cart is a slidable plate that receives the paper stack after processing, finishing or marking. This slidable plate has on its lower surface sliders that allow easy moving of the slidable plate off the stacker cart. The slidable plate has at least one hook that is connected to a rope or other remover for moving the slidable plate to a second surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Charles R Brewer, III, Thomas C Palumbo
  • Patent number: 8136831
    Abstract: The baby stroller with rotating seat involves a baby seat that rotates about the baby stroller in proportion to the rate of travel of the baby stroller. The baby seat is encircled by a cylindrical enclosure, and is optionally covered by an umbrella that can be tilted. The baby seat is rotated by a rotating means that is in mechanical connection with at least one stroller wheel. A seat release is included to adjust the height of the baby seat with respect to the baby stroller and of which engages or disengages from the rotating means. Optional storage means are included about the baby stroller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Inventor: Roger Caruso
  • Patent number: 8136823
    Abstract: A cart for transporting associated paper refuse bags may include a first frame foldably attached to a second frame with a hinge for folding the cart between a use condition and a storage condition, a first mesh fixedly attached to the first frame for supporting a first associated paper refuse bag, a second mesh fixedly attached to the second frame for supporting a second associated paper refuse bag, a first plurality of wheels operatively attached to the first frame, a second plurality of wheels operatively attached to the second frame, a handle operatively attached to the first frame for moving the cart, and a plurality of tarp attachment devices for attaching a tarp to cover the associated paper refuse bags.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Inventor: Neil Harding
  • Publication number: 20120061930
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a detachable tool cart comprising a main frame, at least a toolbox and at least a handle. The main frame includes at least three poles standing in parallel and a plurality of wire plates. Each pole has a wheel jointed at its bottom end, and each wire plate has a plurality of rings designated around to be locked upon corresponding poles at fixed position. A position assembly is applied to fix a ring on the pole and, therefore, the poles and the wire plates construct a layered main frame. The toolbox includes two polygonal box members which are able to be placed on the wire plate with trays defined inside for placing tools or parts and being. The handle has two sleeves to clasp onto corresponding poles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2010
    Publication date: March 15, 2012
    Inventor: Yun-Huei Lin
  • Publication number: 20120032408
    Abstract: A portable hand cart particularly suited for carrying a welding system is provided. The cart includes a bottom platform carried by a rectangular bottom frame; a back frame extending upward from the bottom frame and including an angled handle; a top platform carried by a rectangular top frame that is somewhat narrower than the bottom frame; a front frame extending upward from the front sides of the bottom frame; two front wheels; two back pneumatic wheels; a lower tank frame extending rearward from the back bottom frame and supporting a tank platform; and an upper tank cradle extending rearward from the back of the top frame. The cart is stable and balanced both in a shop and in the field when loaded with a welding system and with or without a compressed gas cylinder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2010
    Publication date: February 9, 2012
    Inventor: Terry Greene
  • Patent number: 8109526
    Abstract: A cart comprises a first pillar that is mounted on a platform and defines first and second load supporting surfaces. A second pillar is mounted on the platform defining a third and fourth load supporting surfaces. The first and third load supporting surfaces are coplanar and the second and fourth load supporting surfaces are coplanar such that the first and second pillars form an A-frame support structure. Movable platforms are connected to the pillars and are movable between a raised position and a lowered position. When the movable platforms are in the lowered position, they are coplanar and form a support surface. Hangers are pivotably attached to the first pillar and are movable between a retracted position and an extended position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2012
    Assignee: Rubbermaid Commercial Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Grant Mason, Thomas Perelli
  • Patent number: 8109527
    Abstract: A medical cart comprising a base is supported on wheels. A first arm is supported on a track for linear movement in a first direction that supports a first platform. The arm also supports a second platform that is mounted for linear movement in a second direction substantially perpendicular to the first direction. The first platform is mounted on a tilt assembly such that the angle of the first platform relative to the second platform can be adjusted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2012
    Assignee: Rubbermaid, Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin Shane Bustle, Jacob Connelly, Chad M. Holzshu, Robert Grant McRorie
  • Patent number: 8105006
    Abstract: This is a stacker cart useful to collect a paper stack in a paper-handling system. The stacker cart has movables so that it can be moved into and out of a housing in the system. At a top section of the stacker cart is a transfer plate that receives the paper stack after processing, finishing, or marking. This transfer plate and the stacker cart have on their lower surface movables that allow both easy moving of the slidable plate off the stacker cart and easy moving of the stacker cart from one location to another. The transfer plate has at least one hook that is connected to a rope or for moving the transfer plate to a second surface. The movables used in both the transfer plate and the stacker cart can be wheels, slides, or bearings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2012
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Charles R Brewer, III, Thomas C Palumbo, Timothy Kelley, Gary A Kelpin
  • Publication number: 20120013091
    Abstract: An apparatus has a body having an interior space formed therein, a lid hingedly attached adjacent the top of the body, walls extending upwardly from a periphery of the top of the body, wheels attached to a bottom of the body, and a handle pivotally attached to a front of the body. The body thermally insulates the interior space, and the lid thermally insulates the interior space when in a closed position. A portion of the interior space has a trapezoidal shape. The body has angled portions that dampen a movement of items in the interior space. The lid and body have layers, where the outermost layers provide structure and support, and the inner layers provide insulation and dampening for items in the interior space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2010
    Publication date: January 19, 2012
    Inventor: Ryan Ross Giese
  • Publication number: 20120007324
    Abstract: The invention relates to a transport cart (10) for loading an aircraft galley, comprising a base element (12) and a plurality of wheels (14) attached to the base element (12). Two frame elements (20, 24) are connected to the base element (12) and disposed at a distance from each other. A first guide device (28, 28?, 28?) is set up for engaging a complementary second guide device formed on a box that is receivable in the aircraft galley to be loaded and for transporting on the transport cart (10). The first guide device (28, 28?, 28?) is further set up for securing the box against displacement on the transport cart (10) in a direction perpendicular to a longitudinal axis (L) of the transport cart (10) when engaged with the complementary second guide device formed on the box. The transport cart (10) finally comprises a locking mechanism (40, 40?) which is set up for securing the box against displacement on the transport cart in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis (L) of the transport cart (10).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2009
    Publication date: January 12, 2012
    Inventors: Joyce Tan, Andre Baatz, Robert Henshaw
  • Patent number: 8087679
    Abstract: The handcart has various embodiments, each embodiment having a pair of larger wheels at the back of the load-carrying platform and a rear axle located above the plane of at least the forward portion of the platform. Smaller caster wheels are mounted on arms extending forward and outward from the forward corners of the platform. The outward ends of the arms are displaced upwardly to place the platform bottom only very slightly higher than the bottoms of the forward casters, thus increasing stability by lowering the center of gravity of the cart and contents, and facilitating loading and unloading of the cart due to the very low platform. The cart need not be tilted rearward to lift the platform from the floor, but may be pushed over the underlying surface with the load-carrying platform remaining level and with all four wheels rolling over the underlying surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2012
    Inventor: Frank Salvucci, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20110309591
    Abstract: A computer cart has removable electrical connector management system which may be removed from the computer cart to install electrical connectors and then reinserted into the computer cart to facilitate wiring of the cart. A numbering system is implemented to uniquely identify corresponding electrical and physical characteristics of the cart to facilitate maintenance of computers stored within the cart.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2011
    Publication date: December 22, 2011
    Applicant: Bretford Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Petrick, Matthew Petrick, Chris Brandel
  • Patent number: 8075004
    Abstract: A voter cart capable of supporting a voting terminal in a portable, fully usable, and secure configuration. The cart is generally formed with a pair of opposing side rails joined together in a spaced-apart configuration and mounted on casters, and a voting terminal housing interspaced between the side rails. The voting terminal is seated atop a bottom shelf of the voting terminal housing at waist-level for easy wheelchair voter access thereto. The voting terminal is restrained against lateral and vertical motion, and yet there is full access to the voting terminal's control panels, doors, etc. Moreover, the particular design maximizes strength and usability, and yet keeps weight to a minimum with a framework that is as light weight as possible.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2011
    Assignees: C.R. Daniels, Inc., Casto & Harris, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary V. Abel, Joseph Wilson
  • Patent number: 8069939
    Abstract: A beach cart system for transporting goods between locations is provided. The beach cart system comprises a lower cart portion having a first recessed area and a second recessed area. An upper cart portion having at least one storage bay is receivable within the first recessed area. A front cart portion having at least one insulated cup holder is receivable within the second recessed area. A plurality of wheels is secured to the lower cart portion. A motor is secured to the lower cart portion for driving the wheels. A handle for steering the beach cart system is attached to the lower cart portion and has controls for controlling operation of the motor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Inventor: John Metzler