Reversible Handles Patents (Class 280/47.36)
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Patent number: 11260892Abstract: A foldable pushchair chassis, particularly a sport-model pushchair chassis, buggy chassis or similar vehicle chassis for children, comprising wheels and a push element for pushing the pushchair chassis, wherein said pushchair chassis can be brought at least into a lockable usage state and into a folded, lockable storage state, and a, particularly manual, actuation device is provided and configured such that during transfer from the locked usage state into the locked storage state, at least two locking procedures can occur, in particular both release of the locking in the usage state and adjustment of locking in the storage state, by means of a single first actuation of said actuation device.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2017Date of Patent: March 1, 2022Assignee: CYBEX GmbHInventors: Franz Kiesler, Ralf Holleis, Johannes Hauser, Jason Barker
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Patent number: 11001289Abstract: Disclosed herein are strollers capable of use in multiple configurations. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to strollers that may be converted and/or configured for multiple uses including a pivotable handle movable for use between a high push configuration and a low pull configuration.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2020Date of Patent: May 11, 2021Assignee: Evenflo Company, Inc.Inventors: Bryce Gibson, Michelle M. J. Wood, Raymond Boissonneault
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Patent number: 10150496Abstract: A folding perambulator has a wheeled foldable frame 1 with front frame members 10 which may be folded toward rear frame members 5 when a seating member 2 is removed from the frame 1. A handle 7 is also arranged to be foldable downwardly toward the rear wheels 3. A locking mechanism 6 is provided to permit the frame and handle to be folded. The handle includes a rotatable member 25 which, in one direction of rotation, is arranged to adjust the length of the handle by permitting telescoping of tubular members 26, 27, and in an opposite direction of rotation to cause the locking mechanism, which includes a dog clutch 80, to be disengaged to permit the frame and handle to be folded to a closed position.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2015Date of Patent: December 11, 2018Assignee: STROLLER TECH LIMITEDInventor: Michael John Oakes
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Patent number: 10137922Abstract: A stroller frame includes a handle assembly, a front leg assembly and a rear leg assembly having rotating end hubs which are pivotably connected to each other about a hub axis to be rotated so as to allow the stroller frame to transform between folded and unfolded states. A tray mounting assembly is coupled with a tray, is rotatably mounted on one of two rotating end hubs, and is rotated along with the relative rotation of the end hubs to convert the tray to folded and unfolded positions. A tray latching assembly is disposed to retain and support the tray mounting assembly to keep the tray stable in the unfolded position when the stroller frame is in the unfolded state.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2017Date of Patent: November 27, 2018Assignee: WONDERLAND SWITZERLAND AGInventor: Jia-Liang Yuan
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Patent number: 10000226Abstract: An infant stroller apparatus includes a first and a second leg frame respectively having a first and a second side segment respectively connected fixedly with a first and a second coupling part, and a handle frame having a third side segment fixedly connected with a third coupling part. The second and third coupling parts are respectively connected pivotally with the first coupling part. Moreover, the infant stroller apparatus includes a first latch operable to rotationally lock the handle frame with respect to the first leg frame, a second latch operable to rotationally lock the second leg frame with respect to the first leg frame, and a linkage assembly respectively connected with the third coupling part and the second latch such that a folding rotation of the handle frame relative to the first leg frame urges an unlocking displacement of the second latch.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2017Date of Patent: June 19, 2018Assignee: Wonderland Switzerland AGInventor: Zehua Yi
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Patent number: 9962011Abstract: Recline assemblies for stroller seats are disclosed. In some examples, a recline assembly for a stroller seat includes a seat base, a seat back connector rotatably coupled to the seat base, and a napper bar connector rotatably coupled to the seat base. In some examples, the napper bar connector is releasable from a locked position in response to rotation of the seat back connector relative to the seat base. In some examples, the napper bar connector is rotatable relative to the seat base in response to being released from the locked position.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2017Date of Patent: May 8, 2018Assignee: KOLCRAFT ENTERPRISES, INC.Inventor: Mark Eyman
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Patent number: 9775288Abstract: A rotary cutting deck having an inverted dish-shaped cutting chamber supported by a framework carrying a plurality of ground engaging members, a rotary cutting blade mounted to a spindle extending through the cutting chamber, an asymmetric rear discharge opening above the rotary cutting blade, and a band below the opening.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2015Date of Patent: October 3, 2017Assignee: Deere & CompanyInventors: Chad C. Steen, Aaron Dubach
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Patent number: 9637155Abstract: A locking mechanism for opening and folding a baby stroller and a locking method therefor are revealed. The baby stroller includes an outer tube of a handle, a front wheel frame, and a rear wheel frame, each of which is arranged with a pivot member for connection. An inner tube is mounted and moveable in the outer tube and a push button for folding is arranged therebetween. A locking hook and a locking rod are pivotally connected to the pivot member of the outer tube and the pivot member of the rear wheel frame respectively. The handle, the front and the rear wheel frames are extended and fixed by the locking hook hooked onto the locking rod. While operating the push button for retracting the inner tube into the outer tube, the locking hook is released from the locking rod so that the baby stroller is folded.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2016Date of Patent: May 2, 2017Inventor: Pao-Hsien Cheng
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Patent number: 9517785Abstract: A conveying apparatus comprising a first frame part and a second frame part, each frame part has roller elements on one end and the frame parts movable relative to one another, a guide handle provided on a first end of the first frame part, a footboard provided on the second end of the first frame part, a handhold provided on the first frame part between the guide handle and the footboard, and a transport container suitable for transporting wares fastened to both the first frame part and the second frame part.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2015Date of Patent: December 13, 2016Inventor: Pius Ponticelli
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Patent number: 9475516Abstract: A folding device for baby carriage has two folding groups. Each folding group has a front leg mount, a rear leg mount, and a grip mount. The front leg mount has a front mounting segment, two connecting segments formed on the front mounting segment at a spaced interval, and a receiving space formed between the connecting segments. The rear leg mount is pivotally connected to the front leg mount and has a rear mounting segment, a pivotal segment, and a connecting arm. The pivotal segment is formed on the rear mounting segment, is inserted into the receiving space, and has a pivot recess, multiple pivot boards, multiple elongated slots, and an engaging recess. The grip mount is pivotally connected to the front leg mount and the rear leg mount, and has an upper mounting segment, a linking segment, a through slot, and an engaging stem.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2016Date of Patent: October 25, 2016Inventor: Kun Wang
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Patent number: 9326618Abstract: The present invention relates to a lower leg rest adjusting device and an infant carrier therewith for adjusting an angle of a lower leg rest pivoted to a body of an infant carrier. The leg rest adjusting device includes an operating component, a pair of angle-fixing structures and a pair of linking components. Two ends of the lower leg rest adjusting device are pivoted to the body by the pair of angle-fixing structures, and the pair of angle-fixing structures selectively being engaged with the lower leg rest. An end of each linking component is connected to the operating component, the other end of each linking component is connected to the corresponding angle-fixing structure, the operating component driving the pair of linking components to pull the pair of angle-fixing structures to be unlocked from the lower leg rest so as to adjust the angle of the lower leg rest.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2013Date of Patent: May 3, 2016Assignee: Wonderland Nurserygoods Company LimitedInventors: Zhi-Ren Zhong, Fang-Ming Li
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Patent number: 8950761Abstract: A collapsible infant carrier apparatus comprises a support frame including front and rear leg frames and a handle, and a linkage frame pivotally connected with the front leg frame and the handle. A first latch mechanism is connected between the handle and the linkage frame, wherein the first latch mechanism is operable to lock the handle in position relative to the linkage frame. A second latch mechanism is connected between the linkage frame and the front leg frame and having a locked state and an unlocked state, wherein the second latch mechanism when in the locked state locks the linkage frame with the front leg frame, and the second latch mechanism when in the unlocked state enables rotation of the linkage frame relative to the front leg frame. The infant carrier apparatus can be collapsed by rotating the linkage frame.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2010Date of Patent: February 10, 2015Assignee: Wonderland Nurserygoods Company LimitedInventor: Xuhui Chen
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Patent number: 8844949Abstract: A collapsible shopping cart includes a collapsible support assembly having a support frame with a vertical frame member and a horizontal frame member. The vertical support member is pivotally secured to the horizontal support member allowing the support frame to be selectively folded. A plurality of wheels are coupled to the horizontal support member. The plurality of wheels are coupled to the horizontal support member for movement between a use orientation and a storage orientation, wherein when the plurality of wheels are in the use orientation they extend from the horizontal support member in a manner permitting engagement with a horizontal support surface such that the support assembly may roll thereupon. First and second storage receptacles shaped and dimensioned for selective attachment to the support assembly are provided.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2013Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: Cargo Cart Co.Inventors: Allison White, David White, Matthew A. Sommerfield
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Patent number: 8807587Abstract: A stroller includes: a frame part; a handle connected to the frame part so as to be swingable; caster mechanisms turnably holding wheels; and a switching mechanism including a switching member which is configured to be held on predetermined positions in accordance with the position of the handle. The caster mechanisms are provided with locking members configured to regulate turning of the wheels. In addition, there are provided transmission mechanism configured to operate the locking members in conjunction with a movement of the switching member.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2010Date of Patent: August 19, 2014Assignee: Combi CorporationInventor: Kenji Funakura
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Patent number: 8622404Abstract: An infant carrier apparatus comprises a support frame having opposite first and second sides, a handle pivotally coupled with the support frame, and a stop mechanism. The handle is operable to rotate relative to the support frame between a first position inclined toward the first side, and a second position inclined toward the second side. The stop mechanism is adapted to arrest the handle at an intermediate position when the handle is rotated from the first position toward the second position, wherein the intermediate position is located between the first and second position. In addition, other embodiments also described a method of adjusting the infant carrier apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2011Date of Patent: January 7, 2014Assignee: Wonderland Nurserygoods Company LimitedInventors: Xuhui Chen, Fang Ming Li
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Patent number: 8534683Abstract: A mobility device including a frame, a plurality of wheels, a pair of telescopically arranged assemblies and a pair of handgrips. The plurality of wheels are rotatably coupled to the frame. The pair of telescopically arranged assemblies are coupled to the frame. The pair of handgrips are each coupled to a corresponding one of the pair of telescopically arranged assemblies. The pair of handgrips are arranged to adjust a height of the pair of telescopically arranged assemblies.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2012Date of Patent: September 17, 2013Assignee: Brookefield Hunter, Inc.Inventors: Lloyd L. Lautzenhiser, Wade Wolf
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Patent number: 8419025Abstract: An infant carrier apparatus comprises a support frame, a handle pivotally coupled with the support frame, and a safety lock. The support frame can include first and second frame portions pivotally coupled each other, whereby the first frame portion can rotate relative to the second frame portion between collapsed and deployed states. The handle can rotate relative to the support frame between two positions of opposite inclinations. The safety lock is assembled between the handle and the first frame portion, and is triggered by a rotational movement of the handle to lock the first and second frame portion. The safety lock is unlocked to allow relative rotation between the first and second frame portion when the handle is in the first position. The safety lock rotationally locks the first and second frame portion when the handle is in the second position.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2011Date of Patent: April 16, 2013Assignee: Wonderland Nurserygoods Company LimitedInventors: Xuhui Chen, Fang Ming Li
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Patent number: 8297643Abstract: There is provided a stroller allowing an operation for switching the conditions of the wheels in accordance with a position of the handle to be performed in a more stable and reliable manner. A stroller 10 includes: a frame part 20; a handle 50 connected to the frame part so as to be swingable; caster mechanisms 60 and 80 configured to turnably hold wheels; and switch mechanisms 100a and 100b respectively including lock switching members capable of being pushed so as to be moved by the handle that is swung. The caster mechanisms are respectively provided with locking means capable of restricting a turning of the wheel. There are disposed transmission means 120 and 130 configured to operate the locking means in accordance with movements of the lock switching members.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2008Date of Patent: October 30, 2012Assignee: Combi CorporationInventor: Kenji Funakura
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Patent number: 8215651Abstract: A stroller part assembly includes: a seat support frame; an armrest secured to the seat support frame and defining an inner space; a handle pivoted to the seat support frame so as to be rotatable about an axis relative to the seat support frame; and a lock mechanism including first and second interlocking members disposed in the inner space and secured to the armrest, and a third interlocking member mounted movably on the handle and engageable with the first and second interlocking members.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2010Date of Patent: July 10, 2012Assignee: Wonderland Nurserygoods Company LimitedInventors: Jonathan Mountz, Jonathan M. Pacella
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Publication number: 20110148059Abstract: An infant carrier apparatus comprises a support frame, a handle assembly having two side segments, two handle adjusting mechanisms pivotally connecting the two side segments of the handle assembly with the support frame, a release actuator and two transmission elements. Each of the handle adjusting mechanisms has a locked state for securely holding the handle assembly in place relative to the support frame, and an unlocked state allowing rotation of the handle assembly about a pivot axis relative to the support frame. Each of the transmission elements has a first and second distal end, wherein the first distal end is connected with one of the handle adjusting mechanisms, and the second distal end is connected with the release actuator. The release actuator is operable to switch the handle adjusting mechanisms from the locked state to the unlocked state.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2010Publication date: June 23, 2011Applicant: WONDERLAND NURSERYGOODS COMPANY LIMITEDInventor: Fang Ming LI
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Patent number: 7922182Abstract: A device for transporting a child in a child seat includes a main frame for supporting the child seat, a swivable push bar for pushing the main frame from different sides, and pivotable wheels or wheel sets for supporting the main frame whereby the wheels or wheel sets are provided with pivot locks and brakes. The push bar has a brake handle for activating the brakes and the device includes a mechanism for activating the pivot locks of the wheels or wheel sets under the push bar and for simultaneously coupling only the brakes on these wheels or wheel sets with the brake handle.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2008Date of Patent: April 12, 2011Assignee: Team-Tex S.A.S.Inventor: Herman Van der Vegt
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Patent number: 7905509Abstract: A brake mechanism for a baby stroller, having a plurality of wheels and a pair of rotatable push arms capable of being moved either forward or rearward. The brake mechanism comprises a connecting assembly and an actuator; and has a braking block for operatively stopping the baby stroller. The connecting assembly has a pulling slider for operatively associating with the braking block of the brake mechanism, and the actuator is operatively secured to the push arm and associated with the connecting assembly, so as to indirectly drive the brake mechanism. This allows a user to manipulate the actuator to stop the stroller from either in front of or behind the stroller.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2006Date of Patent: March 15, 2011Assignee: Link Treasure LimitedInventor: Chuan-Ming Yeh
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Publication number: 20100194065Abstract: A stroller part assembly includes: a seat support frame; an armrest secured to the seat support frame and defining an inner space; a handle pivoted to the seat support frame so as to be rotatable about an axis relative to the seat support frame; and a lock mechanism including first and second interlocking members disposed in the inner space and secured to the armrest, and a third interlocking member mounted movably on the handle and engageable with the first and second interlocking members.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2010Publication date: August 5, 2010Inventors: Jonathan MOUNTZ, Jonathan M. Pacella
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Publication number: 20100109271Abstract: There is provided a stroller allowing an operation for switching the conditions of the wheels in accordance with a position of the handle to be performed in a more stable and reliable manner. A stroller 10 includes: a frame part 20; a handle 50 swingably connected to the frame part 20; caster mechanisms 60 and 80 that turnably hold wheels 61 and 81; and a switch mechanism 100 having a switching member 105 disposed on the handle 50. The caster mechanisms are provided with locking means 75 and 95 for restricting turnings of the wheels. The switching member is movable about a swing center of the handle in accordance with a swinging of the handle. There are disposed transmission means 120 and 130 that operate the locking means in conjunction with an action of the switch mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2008Publication date: May 6, 2010Applicant: COMBI CORPORATIONInventor: Kenji Funakura
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Patent number: 7694980Abstract: A stroller handle assembly has a handle with a grip part. The handle is movable from an in-use position extending from the stroller frame to a collapsed position lying adjacent and parallel along the stroller frame. The assembly has a bracket for attaching the handle to the stroller frame. The bracket has one part configured to allow rotation of the handle sideways away from the in-use position to a partly collapsed position. The bracket has a different part configured to allow the handle to rotate to the completely collapsed position adjacent the stroller frame.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2007Date of Patent: April 13, 2010Assignee: Graco Children's Products Inc.Inventors: Michael A. Dotsey, Patrick Nolan, Michiel Sebastiaan Emanuél Petrus Knoppert, Karen Rosenkranz, Merijn Hartog, Marcel Arthur Jan Schreuder
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Patent number: 7544915Abstract: Aircraft galley carts and methods for their manufacture are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a galley cart for use on an aircraft includes a body configured to be moved along a passenger aisle of the aircraft. The body can include a one-piece plastic shell forming a first side portion and at least one of a second side portion, a top portion, and a bottom portion of the body. In one aspect of this embodiment, at least a portion of the one-piece plastic shell can include an inner skin offset from an outer skin in a double-wall configuration.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2004Date of Patent: June 9, 2009Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventor: Ben P. Hu
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Publication number: 20090033052Abstract: An apparatus for assisting people with walking wherein those apparatus are reconfigurable to provide seating in either the forward-facing, or the rear-facing direction, includes a foldable, wheeled frame assembly, a seat mounted to the frame, and a reversible cross-arm, or backrest, for reconfiguring the apparatus from a rear-facing seating arrangement to a forward-facing seating arrangement. In a further aspect, hinged arms, one on each side of the frame assembly, are operable to at least partially rotate in a plane adjacent to the plane of the frame to which it is attached, thereby offering alternative positions of the arms that are convenient to the forward-facing seating position and the rear-facing seating position.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2007Publication date: February 5, 2009Inventors: Scott N. Bradshaw, Bernarde Linde
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Patent number: 7464957Abstract: A stroller that accepts and supports various types of child's car seats is easily converted from its operational state to its storage state by actuating a latching mechanism. The stroller includes a lever which facilitates the removal of the child's car seat. A seat assembly can be attached to the stroller to convert the stroller from a child's car seat carrier to a toddler stroller. The seat assembly remains in the upright position when the stroller is converted from the storage state to the operational state.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2006Date of Patent: December 16, 2008Inventors: Ronald K. Worth, Eric G. Pfaff
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Patent number: 7441792Abstract: A trailer includes a convertible handle having a handle portion, the handle portion pivotally attached to a tongue portion, the handle portion having a first gripping portion end and a second clevis end and an intermediate pivot, the handle portion being pivotably shiftable about the pivot between a first disposition presenting the gripping portion end proximate an end of the tongue portion and a second disposition presenting the clevis end proximate the end of the tongue portion. A method of operating a trailer is further included.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2007Date of Patent: October 28, 2008Assignee: Tricam Industries, Inc.Inventor: Dennis Simpson
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Patent number: 7338053Abstract: A wheeled transport device includes a body having a compartment configured to contain goods. Wheels are rotatably attached to a lower portion of the body, and a handle is attached to an upper portion of the body. The handle is configured to retract within a cavity defined by the body. An electronic device is mounted to the handle.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2006Date of Patent: March 4, 2008Assignee: Umagination Labs, L.P.Inventors: Douglas C. Dayton, Dave Duncanson, Sung K. Park
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Publication number: 20070216116Abstract: A convertible cart readily convertible between a cart configuration and a table configuration. A leg coupled to each end of the convertible cart is shiftable between a ground-clearing position as a cart and a ground-engaging position as a table. A coupling mechanism couples the leg to a chassis and includes a locking element and a coupling member with two gravity seats. To shift between a cart configuration and a table configuration, the locking element is disengaged from the first gravity seat, the leg is rotated between the ground-clearing position and the ground-engaging position, and the locking element is engaged with the second gravity seat.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2007Publication date: September 20, 2007Inventors: Mark E. Gallea, Michael D. Jines, Matt Loftus, Gregg S. Nelson, Marty L. Prins, Craig J. Ulrich
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Patent number: 7231755Abstract: A walk-behind implement, e.g., lawn mower, having a handle assembly, and a handle assembly release apparatus for use with such an implement. The release apparatus, in one embodiment, may permit unlocking of the handle assembly from a first operating position relative to a housing of the implement. Once unlocked, the handle assembly may be moved, e.g., pivoted, to a second storage position. In one embodiment, the release apparatus may include a lever member that may be actuated by the application of a force applied by an operator's foot.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2004Date of Patent: June 19, 2007Assignee: The Toro CompanyInventor: Khari S. Clarke
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Patent number: 7210697Abstract: A convertible handle having a tongue portion and a handle portion. The handle portion has a clevis proximate a first end thereof and a gripping region proximate a second end thereof. The handle portion is pivotable with respect to the tongue portion for manually towing a towed vehicle that is attached to the tongue portion using the gripping region or attaching the clevis to a towing vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2004Date of Patent: May 1, 2007Assignee: Tricam International, Inc.Inventor: Dennis Simpson
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Patent number: 7066477Abstract: The invention provides a transport dolly for the transport of cuboid boxes and stackable transport containers in which the upper side is used as a bearing surface for the items to be transported. The transport dolly comprises a substantially rectangular support floor which is rollable on wheels and comprises anti-slip devices. An extendable additional element is provided on each of the two transverse ends of the support floor, which additional element can be flipped outwardly by 180°. The lateral extension of the additional elements produces an enlargement of the bearing surface of the support floor. Upwardly projecting stop edges are shaped on the upper edge of the two longitudinal sides of the support floor.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2004Date of Patent: June 27, 2006Assignee: George Utz Holding AGInventors: Jean-Marc Dubois, Boris Schwab
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Patent number: 7048284Abstract: An illuminated skateboard is disclosed including a light string, configured to produce light, mounted about a peripheral edge of a deck. The peripheral edge of the deck extends between a top surface and a bottom surface of the deck. The illuminated skateboard also includes a pair of trucks each having a pair of wheels for supporting the deck, and a driver circuit coupled between an electrical power source and the light string. The driver circuit provides electrical power from the electrical power source to the light string. A method for making the illuminated skateboard is also described.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2004Date of Patent: May 23, 2006Assignee: Illuminated SportsInventor: Branden W. Seifert
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Patent number: 6964422Abstract: The mobile medical device carrier is a wheeled, human-operated cart designed to assist the operator by providing a place to secure a medical apparatus such as a Vacuum Assisted Closure (V.A.C.) device, as well as store assorted dressings, cords, and other personal effects that may be convenient to have on the cart as well. The cart is easily maneuverable, permitting those individuals using such medical devices to be mobile, despite having to be in close proximity to these types of devices. Further, the handle is designed so that the operator of the cart does not have to stoop over to reach the handle, as well as being ergonomically designed to permit the cart to be easily pushed or pulled, depending upon the user's current need.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2004Date of Patent: November 15, 2005Inventor: Robert S. Crawford
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Patent number: 6893031Abstract: A stroller has a body structure adapted to be unfolded into an unfolded state for use, and to be folded into a folded state. A handle is supported on the body structure for forward and backward turning. The handle is set in either a backward-inclined position for a back-faced pushing mode or a forward-inclined position for a front-faced pushing mode. A handle locking mechanism locks the handle in the backward-inclined position for the back-faced pushing mode via a stopping member and a back stopping projection that engages with the stopping member. When the body structure is folded and armrests are turned upwardly from a working position, the stopping projection, which is fixed to the armrest, turns relative to the stopping member and an end part of the stopping projection is located with its major axis extended perpendicularly to an axis of the handle, and with a part thereof lying in a groove.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2002Date of Patent: May 17, 2005Assignee: Combi CorporationInventor: Yoshiyuki Suzuki
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Patent number: 6758482Abstract: A multipurpose cart having a hand truck base with a nose extension, a tub, a handle wherein the handle is adjustably mounted in two positions 90 degrees apart, a shelf, caster wheels and a storage device. The multipurpose cart can be modified into various configurations for a variety of functions.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2002Date of Patent: July 6, 2004Assignee: Harper Trucks, Inc.Inventor: John J. Stallbaumer
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Patent number: 6746079Abstract: A seat with linkage attachable on either side of conventional luggage carts, on both sides, or to the backside, and once the push/pull handle rotates upward, positions itself vertical, for headroom clearance, and simultaneously deploys the seat to horizontal level, for seating, with an extension arm attached to, or part of, the bent projecting arm of the push/pull handle. The seated user's weight transfers directly to the floor by a U-shaped underseat support, preventing the cart from moving, and when the handle is down, for cart movement, the downward rotation retracts the seat up to stowed position with a torsion spring. The seat can be installed on a corner post of the cart structure, manually rotated to level position around the cart's corner, providing seating at either side, or back of the cart, and in stow position rests against cart structure. In all embodiments multiple stacking of carts is allowed.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2002Date of Patent: June 8, 2004Inventor: Maria R. Cabedo-Deslierres
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Publication number: 20040051266Abstract: This invention relates to the field of carts on wheels to make it easier to carry a trolling motor and battery to operate the trolling motor from a store to the customer's boat at a pier. A compartment for the battery is provided at the lower part of the cart above and adjacent to the wheels and a receiving recess for the cylindrical motor housing is provided at the lower part of the cart just forward of the battery compartment. When the cart is pivoted rearwardly on the wheels, the battery compartment and battery thereon is above the wheels and rotated slightly to the rear thereof and the receiving recess for the motor housing and motor thereon is above the wheels and rotated slightly to the front thereof for relatively uniform distribution of the weight of those items to better balance the carrying weight when pushing the carrying cart to its destination.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2002Publication date: March 18, 2004Inventors: Don H. Morrison, Scott Douglas Morrison
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Patent number: 6659478Abstract: A wheeled walker convertible to a transport chair. The walker has a strap-type backrest that is pivotally attached to the upper end of the handlebars. The backrest can be placed in a forward position when the apparatus is used as a walker and the user wishes to rest in a rearward facing sitting position and in a rearward position when the apparatus is used as a transport chair and the user sits in a forward facing position and is propelled by a care-giver. A novel braking system locates the brake actuating linkage inside the leg and handlebar members and provides accommodates extension height adjustment of the handlebars. A brake lever system providing a linear pull non-cable brake actuation is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2001Date of Patent: December 9, 2003Assignee: Random Products TrustInventors: Bjarki Hallgrimsson, Sarah Dobbin, Douglas D. Macmillan
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Patent number: 6561536Abstract: A stroller includes parallel right and left pipes, a pair of armrests each having one end pivotally joined to one of the pipes, a pair of front legs pivotally joined to the armrests, respectively, and provided at the lower ends thereof with front wheels, respectively, a pair of back legs pivotally joined to the armrests, respectively, and provided at the lower ends thereof with back wheels, respectively, and locking members for locking together the back legs and the corresponding pipes. The stroller can be folded in three portions by turning the armrests upward relative to the pipes so that the front legs and the back legs extend substantially in parallel to each other. A substantially U-shaped handle has right and left side parts extended on the outer side of the pipes and is joined pivotally to back leg support members fastened to the lower end parts of the right and the left pipes.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2002Date of Patent: May 13, 2003Assignee: Combi CorporationInventor: Yoshiyuki Suzuki
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Patent number: 6508605Abstract: A direction changing device for a stroller handle includes two control elements each slidably connected to first elongated holes of one of the lateral tubes of the handle, locking elements slidably connected to second elongated holes of the lateral tubes, moving elements received in the tubes and connected to both the control elements and the locking elements, springs each connected to both a pin and a corresponding one of the locking elements for biasing the same downwards, and front and rear positioning members formed on the front portions and the rear portions of the main frame of the stroller respectively. The tubes are pivoted to the frame from lower ends and connected to a handle part from upper ends. The locking elements can engage the positioning members to lock the handle in position.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2001Date of Patent: January 21, 2003Assignee: Pao-Hsien ChengInventor: Ying-Hsiung Cheng
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Patent number: 6485216Abstract: A control device for folding movement of a stroller includes a safety button, a control button, two upper locking members and two lower locking members. The safety button can move left and right along an elongated opening of a housing member connected to the handle. The control button can move up and down through a lower hole of the housing, and has two pivotal bars having upper holes pivoted to a pivotal rod passing through upright elongated holes of lateral protrusions of the control button. When the safety button is pushed sideways to disengage the tops of the lateral protrusions, the control button can be pushed up for inner bottom curved surface to force the pivotal bars to pivot towards a respective edge of the control button. Steel ropes connected to the lower ends of the bars are pulled by the bars to lift upper locking members, which are provided to engage lower locking members pivoted to the frame of the stroller.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2001Date of Patent: November 26, 2002Inventor: Ying-Hsiung Cheng
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Publication number: 20020121753Abstract: A stroller has a body structure adapted to be unfolded in an unfolded state for use and to be folded in a folded state. A handle (15) is supported on the body structure for forward and backward turning. The handle (15) is set in either a backward-inclined position for a back-faced pushing mode or a forward-inclined position for a front-faced pushing mode. A handle locking mechanism locks the handle (15) in the backward-inclined position for the back-faced pushing mode by a stopping member (30) and a back stopping projection (29) that engages with the stopping member (30). When the body structure is folded and the armrests (16) are turned upward from the working position, the stopping member (29) fixed to the armrest (16) turns relative to the stopping member (30) and the end part (29b) of the stopping projection (29) is located with its major axis extended perpendicularly to the axis of the handle (15) and with a part thereof lying in the groove (31b).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2002Publication date: September 5, 2002Inventor: Yoshiyuki Suzuki
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Publication number: 20020109336Abstract: A stroller includes parallel right and left pipes (17), a pair of armrests (16) each having one end pivotally joined to the pipe (17), a pair of front legs (12) pivotally joined to thearmrests (16), respectively, and provided at the lower ends thereof with front wheels (11), respectively, a pair of back legs (14) pivotally joined to the armrests (16), respectively, and provided at the lower ends thereof with back wheels (13), respectively, and locking members (26) for locking together the back legs (14) and the corresponding pipes (17). The stroller can be folded in three by turning the armrests (16) upward relative to the pipes (17) so that the front legs (12) and the back legs (14) extend substantially in parallel to each other. A substantially U-shaped handle (15) has right and left side parts extended on the outer side of the pipes (17) and is joined pivotally to back leg support members (23) fastened to the lower end parts of the right and the left pipe (17).Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2002Publication date: August 15, 2002Inventor: Yoshiyuki Suzuki