Abstract: An apparatus for mechanically controlling the opening and closing of a gate hingedly mounted at the upper margin of a portal, leveraging the gate from a closed position to either a fully open position or a partially-open resting position. The gate opening function is controlled by a lever-handle actuated gate lifting assembly including a lift leverage bracket carrying a lift actuating rod engageable with a fulcrumatic gate pickup bracket lifting a lifting element of a gate attachment arm providing a hinged connection for the chute gate. The gate closing-catch function is controlled by a pivoting gate stop bracket carried on a second gate attachment arm; the gate stop bracket is biased to have a catch end ridable along an edge of a second riser mount for the second hinged connection for the gate, until the catch end seats or lodges in a closing-catch notch of the second riser mount.

Abstract: An improved movable decorative base assembly is provided that includes a receptacle having a bottom, at least one upstanding side wall forming a hollow interior and an open top. The base assembly includes a wheeled, base carriage on which the receptacle may be placed. The decorative base assembly further includes a pole receiver, which is carried by the base carriage and has a receiving hole for attaching a tube or other elongated body carrying a parasol canopy. The receiving hole of the pole receiver aligns with a through hole in the bottom of the receptacle, allowing the elongated body to extend through the receptacle and attach to the pole receiver, the assembly forming a unitary body which can be rolled on a floor or surface. The decorative base assembly allows safe, comfortable, and stable maneuvering, while alleviating physical strains otherwise felt by those utilizing alternative assemblies.

Abstract: A patient support apparatus supports a patient for movement assisted by first and second caregivers and includes a litter. The litter includes a patient support deck extending between first and second ends and defines at least one cavity. First and second evacuation interfaces are coupled to the litter. The first and second evacuation interfaces pivot between first and second unfolded positions and first and second upright positions, respectively, and move between first and second lengthened positions and first and second shortened positions, respectively. The first and second evacuation interfaces are disposed in the cavity when the first and second evacuation interfaces are in the first and second unfolded positions and the first and second shortened positions, respectively, and configured to be grasped and lifted by the first and second caregivers when the first and second evacuation interfaces are in the first and second upright positions, respectively.

Abstract: A walk power mower has a deck with an upwardly and rearwardly extending handle behind which a use walks when operating the mower. The mower is self-propelled by a variable speed traction drive. The handle includes a slidable handle grip for engaging and selecting a speed of the traction drive to control the ground speed of the mower. Forward ground speed is set by pushing the handle grip forwardly on the handle from a neutral position. Reverse ground speed if available is by pulling the handle grip rearwardly from its neutral position. The handle grip follows a curved path as it moves forwardly or rearwardly to flatten the path of travel of the handle grip from the travel that would have occurred absent the curved path.

Abstract: A patient support apparatus includes a mattress having a head end. A frame is configured to support the mattress. The frame includes a head portion that extends beyond the head end of the mattress. The head portion defines a recess. At least one handle assembly is pivotally coupled to the head portion. The at least one handle assembly includes an elongate member coupled to the head portion proximate the recess. The elongate member is operable between a stowed position and a deployed position. The elongate member is disposed over the head portion when in the stowed position. A handle extends from a distal end of the elongate member. The handle extends at an acute angle relative to a longitudinal axis of the elongate member.

Abstract: A dolly apparatus, comprising a platform, a plurality of bars coupled with the platform, a handle configured to connect the plurality of bars to each other, and a plurality of casters coupled with the platform. The dolly apparatus has the versatility to accommodate various types and sizes of ladders and transports each of them from one spot to another with relative ease and minimal effort.

Abstract: A patient transport apparatus transports a patient over a floor surface and includes a support structure and a plurality of support wheels coupled to the support structure. The patient transport apparatus also includes a user interface including at least two handles coupled to the support structure, with each of the handles movable between a stowed position and non-stowed position. The patient transport apparatus also includes a user input device coupled to the user interface, and a controller coupled to the user interface. The controller is configured to electronically coordinate the movement of the handles to the stowed position upon actuation of the user input device.

Abstract: A weight sled that allows both linear and non-linear movements such that resistance training can be performed in the frontal, sagittal, and combined frontal/sagittal planes, and which allows easy movement for transportation, storage, and retrieval from storage. The weight sled uses one or more swiveling, pivoting, or omni-directional wheels that allow all or a portion of the sled to be moved laterally. The addition of wheel configurations allowing of lateral movement of all of, or a portion of, the weight sled greatly expands the utility of weight sleds because movement in any direction can be trained, whether in the sagittal body plane (forward/backward movements), the frontal body plane (lateral movements), or a combination of the two. Additionally, the plurality of wheel configurations allows for a variety of storage arrangements.

Abstract: A utility machine, such as an outdoor power equipment unit such as a lawn mower, includes a work unit performing work in addition to motive power for the utility machine and a trailer occupied by an operator in a standing position. The operator may seamlessly step onto the trailer to operate the machine in stand-on mode and step off the trailer to operate the machine in walk-behind mode. The trailer remains in the deployed condition in both stand-on mode and walk-behind mode.

Abstract: Auxiliary handles for attachment to a shopping cart to serve as supports for persons with limited mobility or who tire easily while shopping. The handles are used in pairs, with each handle having a generally vertical or upwardly directed telescopically extendable upper tubular member extendable from a lower tubular member, rigidly attachable to a structural supporting member on the shopping cart. This upper tubular member is topped with a horizontal tube that extends over the back of the cart and also in an outwardly direction past the back of the cart so as to serve as an armrest or handrest for the user as the user walks along behind the cart, pushing the cart while shopping. The user can lean on the handles to ease his or her weight on his or her knees, legs, ankles, and back, to make use of the cart and shopping less tiresome.

Abstract: Provided are mobility assistance devices, particularly useful in medical settings where a patient ambulation is desired but the patient remains connected to one or many medical components. The system comprises a mast connected to a base, wherein the mast is angled with respect to the base and from which any number of medical components is supported. The device geometry and connections ensure the device is extremely stable and tip-resistant. Also provided are oxygen tank holders to reliably and conveniently hold oxygen tanks and power management systems that reliably provide electrical power without impacting device performance or mobility. The device is deployable to permit conversion between a compact storage configuration and a stable deployed configuration.

Abstract: A torque transfer device is provided to transfer torque from a torque tool to a torque limiter device, the torque transfer device comprising a torque limiter connection member adapted for connection to the torque limiter device; a first joint; a second joint; and a tool connection member adapted for connection to the torque tool, wherein the first joint and the second joint are configured to lock responsive to activation of the torque tool to transfer a reaction torque generated by the torque tool to the torque limiter device, and wherein the first joint and the second joint are configured to unlock responsive to deactivation of the torque tool to enable rotation between the torque tool and the torque limiter device along a first axis and a second axis different from the first axis.

Abstract: An apparatus for performing a ground treatment, such as aeration or dethatching, is provided. The apparatus includes a base frame component to which a pair of angled side frame components are pivotally mounted. Each angled side frame can include first and second ends that are oriented to form a central angle. A first end of an angled side frame can be pivotally attached to a wheel and/or the base frame component, while the second end can include a mechanism for mounting a ground treatment component.

Abstract: A device for transporting a child, particularly one that is provided with a collapsible seat. The seat is coupled to the obliquely upward extending first arms by connecting arms which can slide away from the undercarriage in the first arms. This sliding movement takes place automatically after sufficient downward rotation of the second arms.

Abstract: A grab bar and method for using the grab bar for exiting a zero turn lawn mower or adjusting a cutting deck height of the zero turn lawn mower having an operator deck and an operator seat proximate the operator deck, wherein the grab bar is attached to and extends upwardly from the deck forward of the operator seat, and includes a hand hold section for gripping to aid an operator in reaching a standing position on the operator deck. The device is secured to a top surface of the zero turn mower, wherein a base of the grab bar is adapted for connection with an angled surface such that the grab bar remains in an upright position allowing the operator to grip the grab bar along the hand hold section to assist the operator in positioning on, entering or exiting the mower.

Abstract: Consumer wagons are provided for carrying seated children and/or household cargo. In some embodiments, the wagons have a footwell for children carried in the wagon to place/rest their feet, and the footwell is repositionable between use position lowered relative to the wagon base and a collapsed/storage position closer to the wagon base. And in some embodiments, the wagons have a pull-handle that can be moved between different positions and that is lockable in multiple of the different positions.

Abstract: A bed is provided. The bed may include a lift system which raises and lowers a support deck of the bed. The lift system may include multiple individually actuatable lift systems. The bed may include a powered bed mover system.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an operating handle for a bearing surface transporter for accommodating an object to be transported, for example, the bearing surface of a surgical table, comprising at least two motorized drive rollers, wherein the operating handle comprises a handle piece that can be rotated around its longitudinal axis, an angle of rotation sensor for detecting an angle of rotation and a direction of rotation of the handle piece and for providing a sensor signal to a control unit of the at least two drive rollers, and a force sensor for detecting a force exerted onto the handle piece in the direction of its longitudinal axis and for providing a sensor signal to the control unit of the at least two drive rollers.

Abstract: A storage unit intended for mounting on the rear of a golf cart type vehicle is designed to protrude from the rear of the golf cart to provide more storage space. The storage unit is further designed to be removable, and may be subdivided with movable partitions. Several features are described for its attachment onto the rear of the golf cart in different ways, including specific types of attachments and frameworks for use with and without rear shelf wells on the golf cart. These are designed for greater security in holding the storage unit onto the golf cart, and include adjustable or removable bottom protrusions for use with a rear shelf well, or the attachment frame system without a rear shelf well. In addition, a system is described to allow the storage unit to be folded, such that it can be more compactly folded and shipped, stored or transported.

Abstract: Provided are mobility assistance devices, particularly useful in medical settings where a patient ambulation is desired but the patient remains connected to one or many medical components. The system comprises a mast connected to a base, wherein the mast is angled with respect to the base and from which any number of medical components is supported. The device geometry and connections ensure the device is extremely stable and tip-resistant. Also provided are oxygen tank holders to reliably and conveniently hold oxygen tanks and power management systems that reliably provide electrical power without impacting device performance or mobility. The device is deployable to permit conversion between a compact storage configuration and a stable deployed configuration.

Abstract: An anti-rotation apparatus usable with power driven equipment. The power driven equipment may include a deck, a deck bracket connected to the deck, and a handle. The handle may be pivotally mounted to the deck bracket and capable of rotating in a first direction and a second direction opposite the first direction. The anti-rotation pin has a first portion configured to prevent rotation of the handle in the first rotational direction; and a second portion configured to prevent rotation of the handle in a second rotational direction opposite the first rotational direction.

Abstract: A patient transport loading and unloading apparatus for an emergency vehicle includes at least one support configured for mounting at the access opening of the vehicle and a stationary mount. The support is deployable relative to the stationary mount between a stowed position (in which the support cannot support the patient transport apparatus) and a loading position. Further, the support is configured to remain stationary when the patient transport apparatus is loaded onto the support and while the patient transport apparatus is moved into the vehicle through the access opening.

Abstract: The collapsible stroller with bouncing seat comprises a frame, four sets of wheels, handles that extend upwards so that an adult can push the device, and a seating area that allows the seated child to push their feet against a surface for leg exercise and fun. In addition the collapsible stroller with bouncing seat comprises a play center, cup holder, a set of utility hooks, and a mesh storage bag. The collapsible stroller with bouncing seat collapses for easier storage when not in use.

Abstract: A training device (1) for training abdominal muscles comprising an arm (3) and a handle (2) for holding with two hands, the handle (2) being attached to or forming an integral part of the arm (3). There are disclosed different embodiments allowing a user to hold the handle (2) and to make arch-like training movements in order to train control of abdominal muscle activity.

Abstract: A stroller frame assembly includes: front and rear leg units; an armrest; a seat support bar disposed below and opposing the armrest; and first and second connecting bars. The first connecting bar cooperates with the armrest, the seat support bar and the front leg unit to form a first four-bar linkage mechanism. The first connecting bar cooperates with the armrest, the second connecting bar and the rear leg unit to form a second four-bar linkage mechanism.

Abstract: A trailer for a tugger train has a frame, which in the tow direction has a drawbar and a coupling, and which transverse to the tow direction has a laterally open receiving space for an inner wagon to be transported. A central web is arranged in the receiving space. The frame has connection means in each case for drawbar and coupling, and the frame has connection means for the central web for the releasable connection of the frame and connection means.

Abstract: In general, the present invention provides a platform truck. More specifically, the present invention provides a platform truck comprised of a base member, a handle, a pair of swivel caster wheels depending from the bottom surface back end of the base member, a pair of swivel-lock caster wheels depending from the bottom surface front end of the base member, and a user-activated actuator assembly carried on the bottom surface of the base allowing the front swivel-lock casters to be switched between a unidirectional position and swivelable position to more easily negotiate tight turns and doorways is disclosed. Also included is a handle that is stowable within the base portion of the platform truck so that the platform truck may include one or two handles, whereby a handle may be included on one or both ends of the platform truck.

Abstract: A travel cooler, includes a body comprising a base, sidewalls, and a lid connected together to define an interior, insulated containment space for holding cooler items. A lengthwise dimension of the cooler extends between opposite ends of the cooler, and the body defines recessed exterior surface slots extending along a lengthwise extent of the cooler. The cooler further includes a U-shaped handle having two legs connected by a handle portion. The cooler is transitionable between a first configuration, in which the legs of the U-shaped handle extend a substantial length from the body of the cooler, and a second configuration, in which the legs of the U-shaped handle are received within the recessed exterior surface slots extending along a lengthwise extent of the cooler, the handle portion extending in close proximity to an end of the body of the cooler.

Abstract: A support arrangement having an activation mechanism to control the movement of wheels is provided. The support arrangement includes a platform, a chassis attached to the platform, a pair of wheel assemblies movably coupled to the chassis, and the activation mechanism. The pair of wheel assemblies are operable between a first state and a second state. The activation mechanism includes a track having a first stable position and a second stable position spaced along a length of the track, and a pin configured to travel along the track. Wheels are in the first state when the pin is in the first stable position and are in the second state when the pin is in the second stable position.

Abstract: A hinge for pivotally joining a first frame member and a second frame member of a frame of a stroller may include a first housing portion, a second housing portion, a release actuator and a locking member. The first housing portion may be operably coupled to the first frame member. The second housing portion may be operably coupled to the second frame member. The release actuator may be configured to operate to enable the hinge to shift between a locked state and an unlocked state. The locking member may be configured to move in an axial direction responsive to shifting between the locked state and the unlocked state. The external periphery of the locking member may include a first incline surface that engages both the first housing portion and the second housing portion in the locked state.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes a cart having an adjustable handle system, the cart having: a chassis supported on wheels; a horizontal work surface having a perimeter defined by at least a front edge, a rear edge, and two side edges; a stationary handle connected to, and extending along the perimeter of the horizontal work surface from an origination point located on the rear edge to a connecting point located on one of the two side edges; a moveable handle axially coupled to the stationary handle at the connecting point and extending along the perimeter of the horizontal work surface from the connecting point to an end point located on the front edge; and an adjustable connecting device connecting the moveable handle to the stationary handle at the connecting point and controlling the angular position of the moveable handle relative to the stationary handle.

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.

Abstract: An adjustable handle assembly for adjusting height and/or rotational position of the handles on a stroller wherein the stroller has two vertical posts. The adjustable handle assembly includes predetermined internal grooves on the inner surface of the handle corresponding to the holes along the post and combination spring pins which protrude from holes along the post such that the pin engages with the holes when the pin encounters a corresponding hole in the handle. When slightly compressed the pin will travel along the internal grooves inside the handle. In an alternative embodiment the adjustable handle assembly includes a connector for vertical and/or rotational adjustment of the handle about a vertical post.

Abstract: A compact collapsible stroller includes a mobile base provided with front and rear wheels. A push handle is coupled to the mobile base.

Abstract: A lawn mower may include a blade housing configured to house at least one blade, an engine, a handle assembly, a door, and a bag lifting assembly. The blade housing may include an exit. The engine may be supported at least in part by the blade housing to selectively rotate the at least one blade. The handle assembly may guide operation of the lawn mower. The door may be rotatably disposed to have a first rest position in contact with a bagging attachment disposed to receive clippings from the blade housing and a second rest position proximate to the blade housing when the bagging attachment is removed. The bag lifting assembly may be configured to lift the door from the first rest position responsive to rotation of the handle assembly forward from an operating position.

Abstract: A locking device includes an operating lever, a base and a repulsion generating member, wherein the operating lever has a releasing position and a locking position relative to the base, and the repulsion generating member is arranged between the base and the operating lever and generates a repulsion force for application to the operating lever during movement from the releasing position to the locking position. When the operating lever does not completely reach the locking position due to abnormal operation, the repulsion generating member will cause the operating lever to return to the releasing position thereby provide an indication. The locking device can thus provide an indication when the locking operation does not reach the correct position, thereby avoiding user confusion and abnormal operation.

Abstract: A walker has a frame with two opposing sides joined at a front of the walker, each side having front and rear legs and a handle at a top of each side. Each handle is connected to the frame through a rotatable joint so the handles have a first position a first position in which the handle is generally horizontal for walking, and a second position in which that handle is lowered closer to the seat making it easier to sit and stand. The joint is locked into each position.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a stackable shopping basket (10A) comprising a bottom (14A), wheels, side walls, a carrying handle arrangement and a telescopic pull handle (20A) which is arranged in connection with one of the side walls and comprises a first and a second telescopic element (22A, 21A). At least one side wall (11A) is higher than one or more of the other walls, in association therewith (11A2) a hollow metal profile is arranged which comprises said first telescopic element (22A). Its lower end is fixedly fastened to or in the lower end of said higher side wall (11A2) and/or in the bottom (14A). The second telescopic element (21A) comprises a metal profile which is adapted for sliding in said first telescopic element (22A). In the extended position the second telescopic element (21A), at least to a large extent, is drawn out of the first telescopic element (22A), and in a stacked position it is substantially completely inserted in the first telescopic element (22A).

Abstract: A hand cart includes a body component, a grip component, a support component, a position adjustment mechanism, and a controller. The grip component is arranged relative to the body component at a grip position. The support component is arranged to link the body component and the grip component. The position adjustment mechanism is configured to adjust the grip position of the grip component. The controller is configured to operate the position adjustment mechanism such that displacement of the grip position with respect to a reference position due to an inclination of the body component is corrected.

Abstract: A castor supported dolly assembly comprising a plurality of dolly members formed of a lightweight, disposable and/or severable material may be interconnected into interchangeable operative positions to define supporting orientations. Each dolly member includes and at least one connecting segment comprising a slot and a base. A connected orientation, of any two of the dolly members, comprises a confronting relation of the bases of engaging connecting segments and an aligned orientation of corresponding passages formed therein, so as to concurrently and removably receive and retain a castor in interconnecting relation to the confronting bases. Each dolly member may also include at least one supporting segment structured to receive a castor therein.

Abstract: A height adjustment device, which includes a base, which connects to a main bar of a golf cart, and a sliding block which connects to a handle of the golf cart. There are two parallel arc oriented plates formed on each side of the base, and sliding block on both sides of the location near the opening matching with the corresponding slide guide plate. Movement of the sliding block along the base of the curved guide plate adjusts the angle and position between the sliding block and base. Furthermore, the movement can adjust the angle and position of the handle and the main bar and the overall height of the device. The device is simple, suitable for different groups of people, and may adjust handle height at any time.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: A small cart, having a cart body and handle bar, the cart body has an open space with an open rear end. The handle bar is positioned on the back of the cart body, the lower portion of the handle bar is connected to both sides of the cart body through pivots. A top loading plate with surrounding boards is on the top of cart body. A bottom tray with attached wheels is in the bottom space of the cart body. Each lower portion of both sides of the cart body has a pin which extends to the back to the bottom tray. The top loading plate and bottom tray improve the transportation capacity. The top loading plate has a slope for delivering cylindrical shaped materials, its front board can be placed flat for unloading. The handle bar can be used either for pushing or pulling the small car.

Abstract: A tricycle may be operable between a first mode of operation steerable by a tricycle rider, and a second mode of operation steerable by an individual pushing the tricycle. In both such first and second modes, the frame of the tricycle is configured to rotatably support the rear wheels and configured to support the head tube at a distance from the rear wheels such that a distance between the head tube and rear wheels need not necessarily be changed even when the front wheel axis location is changed from one mode to another.

Abstract: Sit or stand strollers and methods of using and making the same are described herein. An example stroller includes a frame, a first set of mounts, a second set of mounts and a removable accessory. The removable accessory comprises a seat to be mounted to at least one of the first or second sets of mounts, a platform positioned beneath the seat, the platform to provide a standing surface for a stroller occupant, and a handle cantilevered above the platform and in front of the seat to provide a grip for the occupant when standing on the standing surface.

Abstract: A level pulling type pet carrying cart includes a main body, a rotatable pushing arrangement and a retaining assembly. The main body has a base frame, a side frame and a plurality of wheels provided below the base frame. The rotatable pushing arrangement includes a connecting arm and a stretchable pushing arm which is capable of rotating with respect to the connecting arm. The retaining assembly includes a retaining base and a connecting band, wherein the connecting band has a first end connected to a top surface of the retaining base and a second end connected to a center on top of the side frame so as to pull the retaining base to move upwardly and also controlling a rotation angle of the stretchable pushing arm. Thus, the whole body is maintained to move smoothly along a horizontal level.

Abstract: A walker has a frame with two opposing sides joined at a front of the walker, each side having front and rear legs and a handle at a top of each side. Each handle is connected to the frame through a rotatable joint so the handles have a first position a first position in which the handle is generally horizontal for walking, and a second position in which that handle is lowered closer to the seat making it easier to sit and stand. The joint is locked into each position.

Abstract: A wheeled K-12 Book Carrier Organizer is comprised of a main 4 side container with a plurality of subdivisions or folders connected to a sized base with swirl wheels. Built to the back of the main container is a multiple size handle with stop-brake capability. External to the main container are smaller holders and organizer containers with subdivisions for storing articles of different sizes and shapes. The main container subdivisions have a variety of front frames designs with windows to show information. The handle frame has a front window to display information and accessory hooks in each of the side of the frame to connect accessories to this carrier.

Abstract: A high pressure washer apparatus in combination with a lightweight fastenerless cart. The cart is characterized by a rigid structure which essentially consists of a continuous folded aluminum plate having a horizontal platform wall portion for supporting said washer apparatus; downward extending side wall portions; an upward extending front wall portion and an upward extending rear wall portion. A telescoping handle is mounted on the rear wall portion for pushing, pulling, and lifting the pressure washer apparatus. Accessories, mounted in “built-in” provisions are readily available to an operator of the pressure washer apparatus.

Abstract: 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.