Adjustable Handle Patents (Class 280/47.371)
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Patent number: 8517400Abstract: In a steerable traveling trunk, a driving part is provided for converting a horizontal axis rotation of the handle into a vertical axis rotation at both ends of the handle and transferring the rotations as a user rotates the handle. A driving force transfer part is connected to the driving part and transfers rotational force of the driving part to a lower side of the traveling trunk body. An output part is connected to a lower side of the driving force transfer part and transfers rotational force depending on the rotation of the handle, to the wheels, thus adjusting steering angles of the wheels, and allowing the traveling directions of the trunk to be easily changed.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2009Date of Patent: August 27, 2013Inventor: Yun-Sik Kim
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Patent number: 8474836Abstract: A handle height adjusting mechanism includes: a coupling member disposed on a handle tube of a stroller; an actuating member disposed movably on the handle tube, and coupled to the coupling member for driving movement thereof; an engaging member connected to the coupling member; and a resilient member coupled to the coupling member for biasing the coupling member to a first position, where the engaging member engages the selected positioning hole to arrest movement of the handle tube relative to the frame tube. The actuating member is operable to move the coupling member to a second position against biasing action of the resilient member, such that the engaging member is removed from the selected positioning hole so as to permit movement of the handle tube relative to the frame tube.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2009Date of Patent: July 2, 2013Assignee: Wonderland Nurserygoods Hong Kong Company LimitedInventors: Hao Yang, Dao-Chang Li
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Patent number: 8465037Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2012Date of Patent: June 18, 2013Assignee: Smart Trike MNF Pte Ltd.Inventor: Yoram Baron
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Patent number: 8454033Abstract: The invention relates to a handcart composed of a main frame, four wheels properly assembled with a frame rod of the main frame, a grip, two positioning sleeves combined movably with the grip, and two joint assemblies installed between the main frame and the grip for changeably connecting the main frame with the grip. The grip together with the positioning sleeves can be aligned flat or become 90° relative to the main frame by means of the joint assemblies. Then the handcart can be transformed into a two-wheel handcart or a four-wheel one by handling the grip through movement of the pivotal bases of the joint assemblies.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2011Date of Patent: June 4, 2013Inventor: Haiming Tsai
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Patent number: 8424886Abstract: A handle assembly for a carrier including a primary bracket, an upper engagement piece adjustably connected to the primary bracket, and a lower engagement piece pivotally connected to the primary bracket, the lower engagement piece including an actuation mechanism, such as a kick plate, for pivoting the lower engagement piece relative to the upper engagement piece. A biasing mechanism, such as a coil spring, is linked to the lower engagement piece to urge the lower engagement piece upward. The handle assembly is easily connectable and removable from a carrier such as a dolly.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2010Date of Patent: April 23, 2013Assignee: Morse Manufacturing Co., Inc.Inventor: Robert C. Mozo
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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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Publication number: 20130038033Abstract: 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2012Publication date: February 14, 2013Inventor: Yoram Baron
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Publication number: 20130033015Abstract: 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2012Publication date: February 7, 2013Inventor: Chueh Li Hou
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Patent number: 8360446Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 22, 2011Date of Patent: January 29, 2013Inventor: Bernard A. Hertan
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Patent number: 8342564Abstract: A handle assembly for a baby carriage or stroller, the handle assembly comprising a handle (3) connected to an elastic element disposed in a tube member (2) of a chassis, and comprising an annular, double-connected body having a central through-opening and having a cross section in a first state smaller than an inner cross section of the tube member (2), and in a second state can be pressed outward to wedge within the tube member (2), wherein the elastic element is provided with parallel end faces and is disposed between upper (18) and lower rigid perforated elements (19) defining a spacing therebetween and being adjustable in an axial direction to exert axial pressure on end faces of the elastic element between the perforated elements (18,19) and to compressively deform the elastic element in an axial direction, wherein said elastic element avoids axial compressive deformation by stretching in a radial direction, and wherein the lower perforated element (19) is coupled to a traction element, and a bottom edgType: GrantFiled: July 25, 2008Date of Patent: January 1, 2013Assignee: ENDEPRO GmbHInventor: Alexander Popp
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Patent number: 8262108Abstract: A stable stand or cart for one or more gas cylinders includes a T-shaped base assembly having a forwardly extending base member and a lower rear cross member with three casters fixed to a lower surface thereof. An upwardly extending frame includes two upwardly extending telescoping tubes and an upper cross member fixed to the tubes. An upper and a lower C-shaped support member are fixed to the upwardly extending frame and a clamp is provided to fix the distance between the C-shaped support members. The stand or cart also includes a first flexible belt, four guide members, and a central positioning member for positioning the central positioning member for different size gas cylinders. A second flexible belt extends from the central positioning member around the gas cylinder or cylinders to hold the cylinder or cylinders to the stand or cart.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2010Date of Patent: September 11, 2012Inventor: Khaled Jafar Al-Hasan
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Publication number: 20120200053Abstract: 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2011Publication date: August 9, 2012Inventor: Angélica Figueiredo White
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Publication number: 20120175855Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2012Publication date: July 12, 2012Inventors: Lloyd L. Lautzenhiser, Wade Wolf
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Patent number: 8210563Abstract: A stroller includes a frame, a pivot joint assembly mounted on the frame, and a handle coupled to the frame at the pivot joint assembly. The handle rotates about a pivot axis defined by the pivot joint assembly between first and second positions relative to the frame. A latch assembly includes a projection and is movable between a latched state in which the latch assembly secures the handle in either the first position or the second position and a released state in which the handle is released for movement between the first and second positions.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2009Date of Patent: July 3, 2012Assignee: Graco Children's Products Inc.Inventors: Michael A. Dotsey, Patrick W. Laffan, Stephen Ahnert, Devon T. Siesholtz, Branden McCorkel, Robert T. Pike, Joseph T. Grintz
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Patent number: 8201667Abstract: Braking system for a stroller utilizes an actuator to move two brakes close to an axis to unlock the rear wheels of the stroller and away from the axis to lock the rear wheels. Each brake comprises a long arm. The brakes are disposed at the opposite sides of the axis. When the actuator is driven to rotate about the axis, the brakes move around the axis to have axial movement close to or away from the axis.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2007Date of Patent: June 19, 2012Assignee: Wonderland Nurserygoods Co., Ltd.Inventors: Shun-Min Chen, Zhi-Ren Zhong, Jian-Qun Li
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Patent number: 8191920Abstract: A three-wheeled golf cart having collapsible mechanism to fold the cart down for storage and transport where the folding actions for the handle assembly and the lower assembly (containing front wheel) are connected, resulting in a single action collapsing when a user pushes a button release to allow the handle assembly to be detached away from the main upper assembly and a back push rod simultaneously fold up the front wheel. A swivel joint near the front wheel support arm allows the front wheel to be locked in two positions, at 90 degrees to each other, so that the collapsed golf cart has a smaller compact volume when the front wheel is turned 90 degree from its normal usage orientation.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2010Date of Patent: June 5, 2012Assignee: Ningbo Wentai Sports Equipmant Co., Ltd.Inventor: Sheng Zhang
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Publication number: 20120133105Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2012Publication date: May 31, 2012Applicant: Excelligence Learning CorporationInventor: James I. Geeslin
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Publication number: 20120091694Abstract: A hand cart for a vehicle is provided, which includes a cart which is provided in a luggage board of the vehicle and has wheels mounted on a bottom surface of the cart, and a handle rotatably mounted on one side of the cart. The cart, which is in the form of a movable tray, is provided in a trunk of the vehicle to improve the productivity.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2011Publication date: April 19, 2012Applicant: Hyundai Motor CompanyInventor: Seung Kwon Cha
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Publication number: 20120091675Abstract: A stable stand or cart for one or more gas cylinders includes a T-shaped base assembly having a forwardly extending base member and a lower rear cross member with three casters fixed to a lower surface thereof. An upwardly extending frame includes two upwardly extending telescoping tubes and an upper cross member fixed to the tubes. An upper and a lower C-shaped support member are fixed to the upwardly extending frame and a clamp is provided to fix the distance between the C-shaped support members. The stand or cart also includes a first flexible belt, four guide members, and a central positioning member for positioning the central positioning member for different size gas cylinders. A second flexible belt extends from the central positioning member around the gas cylinder or cylinders to hold the cylinder or cylinders to the stand or cart.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2010Publication date: April 19, 2012Inventor: Khaled Jafar Al-Hasan
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Patent number: 8152181Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 21, 2006Date of Patent: April 10, 2012Assignee: About Time Technologies Pty. Ltd.Inventor: Leslie Tomlinson
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Patent number: 8146927Abstract: A wheeled golf club bag carrier (1) having a base (2) with a tubular wall (3) extending upward a predetermined length. Wheels (4) attached to the underside of the base allow a user to roll the wheeled golf club bag carrier. One or more finger springs (6) may be attached to the inside of the tubular wall. The finger springs apply pressure to the bottom of a golf bag (5) thereby securing the wheeled golf club bag carrier to the bottom of the golf bag. The golf club bag carrier has also a support brace (8) which extends upward from the base and the tubular wall and has a retractable handle (9) attached thereto. A user may secure a golf bag to the support brace via a strap (10).Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2009Date of Patent: April 3, 2012Inventor: Susan C. Maccario
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Patent number: 8136822Abstract: Accessories to provide extra lifting leverage to two wheel hand truck used to move heavy objects. One accessory is a pair of extension rails are removable attached to the frame structure. Another accessory is a secondary foot assembly removable attached to the lower end of the frame structure.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2009Date of Patent: March 20, 2012Inventor: Francis Anthony Harrison
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Patent number: 8136823Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 3, 2009Date of Patent: March 20, 2012Inventor: Neil Harding
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Patent number: 8104780Abstract: An adult seat providing an activity and confinement center for individuals suffering from mental impairments. The seat center is comprised of a stationary seat support having a rotatable seat assembly positioned therewith. A removable interlocking tray portion provides for user access and confinement with integrated tray locking and release and seat rotational control enablement therewithin.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2009Date of Patent: January 31, 2012Inventors: Jean McConnell-Copploe, John Eric McConnell
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Patent number: 8100417Abstract: The invention relates to a handcart composed of a main frame, four wheel sets properly assembled under the main frame, a grip, two positioning sleeves, and two joint assemblies installed between the main frame and the grip for changeably connecting the main frame with the grip. The grip can be aligned flat or become 90° to the main frame by means of the joint assemblies. Then the handcart can be transformed as a two-wheel handcart or a four-wheel one by handling the grip through movement of the pivotal connecting bases of the joint assemblies and combining the grip with the positioning sleeves movably fitted in positioning holes of the grip.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2010Date of Patent: January 24, 2012Inventor: Haiming Tsai
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Publication number: 20110285112Abstract: A folding wagon has a folding frame with a stowed position and an open position. The folding frame comprises a pair of front and rear vertical support. The folding frame further comprises a pair of front supplemental links and a pair of rear supplemental links. A plurality of flatbed supports form a central flatbed support joint in the middle of the wagon. The central flatbed support joint folds upward when the folding frame is being configured into stowed position, and the plurality of flatbed supports are pivotally connected to the pair of front vertical supports and the pair of rear vertical supports. Wheels attach to the folding frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2011Publication date: November 24, 2011Inventors: Zhaosheng Chen, Yishun Chen
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Patent number: 8042829Abstract: A cart that can support and transport loads includes a platform, a number of wheels, a handle, and a wheel assembly. The wheels are mounted to the platform and can move the cart from place-to-place. The handle extends from the platform. And the wheel assembly extends from the platform and can move the cart from place-to-place when the cart is at an inclined position with respect to the ground upon which the cart is moved.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2008Date of Patent: October 25, 2011Assignee: Magline, Inc.Inventors: Bruce L. Hailston, Nicholas J. Mehl
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Publication number: 20110193306Abstract: A handle assembly for a carrier including a primary bracket, an upper engagement piece adjustably connected to the primary bracket, and a lower engagement piece pivotally connected to the primary bracket, the lower engagement piece including an actuation mechanism, such as a kick plate, for pivoting the lower engagement piece relative to the upper engagement piece. A biasing mechanism, such as a coil spring, is linked to the lower engagement piece to urge the lower engagement piece upward. The handle assembly is easily connectable and removable from a carrier such as a dolly.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2010Publication date: August 11, 2011Applicant: MORSE MANUFACTURING CO., INC.Inventor: Robert C. Mozo
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Patent number: 7988163Abstract: The present invention relates to a balance compensation apparatus to be used by persons with one dysfunctional leg and one operative leg. In particular, the invention relates to an apparatus with a frame having at least one lateral support with an aperture for slidably engaging a kneeling platform assembly and a steering column that is mounted on the frame to be offset from a longitudinal centerline of the frame. A handlebar is connected to the steering column. The platform and the handlebar are adjustable for added comfort, control and stability. The platform assembly may be offset of the longitudinal centerline to a side in common with the steering column and have cushions for added comfort. A hand brake may provide stability and safety and the steering column may fold for easy storage.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2008Date of Patent: August 2, 2011Inventor: Roderick W. Accetta
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Patent number: 7967222Abstract: A pressure washer is provided including a housing. A pump is contained within the housing for pressurizing fluid received through a water inlet port and for pumping the pressurized fluid through an outlet port. An application wand is connected to the water outlet for outputting a pressurized stream of fluid. At least one wheel is supported on the housing so as to enable rolling movement of the housing. A first handle is arranged on the housing for movement between a retracted position in which a gripping portion of the handle is arranged relatively closer to the housing and an extended position in which the gripping portion of the handle is arranged relatively further away from the housing.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2008Date of Patent: June 28, 2011Assignee: FNA IP Holdings, Inc.Inventor: Gus Alexander
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Patent number: 7946598Abstract: A frame for a two wheeled hand cart comprising a single frame useful for a two wheel or four wheel hand cart that is constructed and designed of a molded plastic in a single unitary piece comprising a pair of side frames joined by spaced apart cross rails integrally molded with each of the side rails at pre-selected spaced apart locations to form a molded plastic, rigid frame for receiving handles and wheel assemblies in a frame of improved strength and life.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2003Date of Patent: May 24, 2011Assignee: Gleason Industrial Products, Inc.Inventor: William E. Malone, Jr.
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Publication number: 20110074126Abstract: This practical new technology involves a golf cart, golf carts, particularly related to the height adjustment device, which includes the base, which connects to the main bar of the golf cart, and slide block which connects to the handle of the golf cart. There are two parallel arc oriented plate 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 structure. The utility model is simple, suitable for different groups of people, according to needs and to adjust handle height at anytime; low cost and long life.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2010Publication date: March 31, 2011Inventor: Jonathan Hwan Wang
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Publication number: 20110043085Abstract: The present invention relates generally to portable workstations and portable tool and equipment containers, and more specifically to single-wheeled portable tool workstations for comfortably, efficiently, and precisely transporting and organizing a tradesman's occupational tools and equipment. A single-wheeled or in-line wheel set portable tool workstation is disclosed that allows for precise and controlled movement over rough and uneven terrain in order to avoid the need for multiple trips between a tradesman's truck or shop and the worksite.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2009Publication date: February 24, 2011Applicant: SherpaMax LLCInventor: Jon Parisena
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Patent number: 7861834Abstract: A towable baggage item is provided. The towable baggage item includes a body defining a storage compartment, the storage compartment configured to receive and carry objects. The towable baggage item also includes a retractable towing member coupled to the body. Furthermore, the towable baggage item also includes a retractable wheel assembly responsive to a position of the retractable towing member, wherein the retractable wheel assembly comprises at least one wheel and an actuator operatively coupled to each the wheel, wherein the actuator is movable along a first linear axis to extend and retract the wheel along a second linear axis different from the first linear axis.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2007Date of Patent: January 4, 2011Assignee: TRG Accessories, L.L.C.Inventors: Aaron Gorga, Chris W. Cicenas, Joseph M. Lehman
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Patent number: 7819410Abstract: A child walker is provided that includes a frame having a plurality of wheels. The walker includes a handle that is positionable in a first position and a second position. A seat is attached to the frame when the handle is in the first position. When the handle is in the second position, it is positioned to be gripped by a standing child.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2008Date of Patent: October 26, 2010Assignee: Kolcraft Enterprises, Inc.Inventors: Peter Jonathan Myers, Thomas N. Koltun, Abdelkrim Bedja
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Patent number: 7819409Abstract: A foldable wheel seat has a base, an operating bar, a first rotating shaft and two wheel axles. The base has a groove formed in a top face of the base. The operating bar is mounted pivotally in the groove of the base. The first rotating shaft is mounted rotatably in the base and has at least one end and two pulling segments. The at least one end of the first rotating shaft is extended into the groove of the base and is securely connected to the operating bar. The pulling segments are mounted on the first rotating shaft and each pulling segment has two pulling tabs. The wheel axles are mounted rotatably in the base and are perpendicular to the first rotating shaft and below the pulling segments of the first rotating shaft. Each wheel axle has an engaging block, at least two wheels, a holding panel and a torsional spring.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2008Date of Patent: October 26, 2010Inventor: Chin-Lin Chang
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Publication number: 20100244393Abstract: Sit or stand strollers and methods of using and making the same are described herein. An example stroller includes a frame and a seat having a seat pan. The seat pan is pivotable between a raised position and a lowered position. In the lowered position, the seat pan is to support a child in a seated position. The example stroller also includes a foot platform coupled to the frame to support a child in a standing position.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2010Publication date: September 30, 2010Inventors: Wes Thomas, Toriono Granger, James Morrow
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Publication number: 20100207339Abstract: The invention is directed to a pram or buggy with a frame, a plurality of wheels, an upper part and at least one height- and/or rotationally-adjustable handle (3), wherein the handle/the handles is/are coupled or connected to at least one element which enters into a (respective) tube (2) of the frame and the cross section of which is (slightly) smaller in a first state than the internal cross section of the tube and, in a second state, can be at least partially pressed or spread outwards in order to be securely gripped within the tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2008Publication date: August 19, 2010Inventor: Alexander Popp
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Publication number: 20100176566Abstract: A handle height adjusting mechanism includes: a coupling member disposed on a handle tube of a stroller; an actuating member disposed movably on the handle tube, and coupled to the coupling member for driving movement thereof; an engaging member connected to the coupling member; and a resilient member coupled to the coupling member for biasing the coupling member to a first position, where the engaging member engages the selected positioning hole to arrest movement of the handle tube relative to the frame tube. The actuating member is operable to move the coupling member to a second position against biasing action of the resilient member, such that the engaging member is removed from the selected positioning hole so as to permit movement of the handle tube relative to the frame tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2009Publication date: July 15, 2010Inventors: Hao YANG, Dao-Chang Li
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Patent number: 7748508Abstract: The present invention provides a wheeled luggage case having a luggage receptacle, the receptacle having a bottom wall, a top wall, opposed end walls and opposed side walls forming a luggage compartment, wherein said luggage case further comprises:—(I) a plurality of support wheels located at one end of the bottom wall; (II) a retractable steering wheel assembly or assemblies, located on the bottom wall, distanced from the support wheels, said steering wheel assembly being moveable between an active position in which the wheel assembly extends below the bottom wall of the luggage receptacle and an inactive position in which the wheel assembly is substantially within the profile of the luggage receptacle; (III) a handle means located at one end of the luggage receptacle for steering, pushing, pulling and lifting purposes wherein when the steering wheel assembly is in an active position the base wall forms an acute angle with respect to the ground.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2005Date of Patent: July 6, 2010Inventors: Paul Tee Hui Lee, Marc Tee Huang Lee
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Publication number: 20100156060Abstract: A stroller includes a frame, a pivot joint assembly mounted on the frame, and a handle coupled to the frame at the pivot joint assembly. The handle rotates about a pivot axis defined by the pivot joint assembly between first and second positions relative to the frame. A latch assembly includes a projection and is movable between a latched state in which the latch assembly secures the handle in either the first position or the second position and a released state in which the handle is released for movement between the first and second positions.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2009Publication date: June 24, 2010Applicant: Graco Children's Products Inc.Inventors: Michael A. Dotsey, Patrick W. Laffan, Stephen Ahnert, Devon T. Siesholtz, Branden McCorkel, Robert T. Pike, Joseph T. Grintz
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Publication number: 20100123294Abstract: Carts capable of conversion between a powered-pull mode, a powered-ride mode, and a non-powered-pull mode are shown and described. In one embodiment, a cart comprises a platform have a seat-receptacle. A cooler is configured to be positionable in the seat-receptacle. A walled chamber is also positioned on the platform. The cart also includes at least one wheel in functional communication with a drive capable of rotating the wheel. The cart also includes a handle-system having a first operable position configured to allow a user seated inside the cart to control the drive, and a second operable position configured to allow a user walking in front of the cart to control the drive. The cart is further configured to be capable of rolling freely when the drive is off or disengaged.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2008Publication date: May 20, 2010Inventors: Eric Ellington, Daniel Lee Ellington
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Patent number: 7717440Abstract: A manually operable luggage cart includes a central and unitary storage chamber with planar top and bottom surfaces. The assembly further includes a handle that is pivotal between rectilinear oblong displaced positions extending parallel and diagonal to a longitudinal length of the storage chamber, a plurality of casters rotatably connected to the storage chamber, and a mechanism for automatically biasing the casters between exposed and retracted positions from the bottom surface of the storage chamber when the handle is pivoted between the parallel and diagonal positions and about a curvilinear path defined adjacent to the proximal end of the storage chamber. The adaptable luggage cart further includes a plurality of straps.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2007Date of Patent: May 18, 2010Inventor: Ahmad Baba
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Publication number: 20100090444Abstract: A folding wagon has a folding frame with a stowed position and an open position. The folding frame comprises a pair of front and rear vertical support. The folding frame further comprises a pair of front supplemental links and a pair of rear supplemental links. A plurality of flatbed supports form a central flatbed support joint in the middle of the wagon. The central flatbed support joint folds upward when the folding frame is being configured into stowed position, and the plurality of flatbed supports are pivotally connected to the pair of front vertical supports and the pair of rear vertical supports. Wheels attach to the folding frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2008Publication date: April 15, 2010Inventors: Zhaosheng Chen, Yishun Chen
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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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Publication number: 20100072717Abstract: A striper apparatus and method, with an improved and customizable approach to height-adjusting and/or folding the handle, is provided. In one embodiment, a striper may be provided with a cart, a plurality of wheels attached to the cart, one or more adjustable clamps attached to a back portion of the cart, and one or more adjustable handles, wherein a first end on each of the handles is attached to the cart via the clamps. A means for depositing one or more lines on a surface is also provided. The handle may be U-shaped. The height of the handle apparatus is adjustable by loosening bolts on the clamps. Once the handle apparatus is at a desired height, the bolts on the clamps are tightened and the handle apparatus is prevented from moving up or down.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2009Publication date: March 25, 2010Inventor: Miroslav Liska
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Publication number: 20100072730Abstract: This application discloses a fold flat wheeled carrier/wagon/cart, adaptable for a wide array of carrying purposes, including but not limited to cargo, luggage, people, and supplies, featuring optional fold flat retaining walls, handle and wheels. The wagon/cart/carrier wheel assemblies may include simple manually manipulable grips, which the user simply moves to release the wheel assembly and tires, and upon release the wheel assembly and tire is pivoted by spring biasing preferably, and/or is movable to a fold flat profile within the wheeled carrier perimeter and side elevational profile. The application provides for simple internal mechanisms for the wheel assemblies as well as unique faceplates with finger grips. In the stowed, fold flat profile; the wheel assembly may serve to retain the optional retaining walls. Manufacturing construction methods are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2008Publication date: March 25, 2010Inventor: Richard N. Shapiro
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Publication number: 20100072718Abstract: I have invented a compactable utility laundry pushcart, with a weight activated rising/lowering bottom, with built in storage compartments for laundry detergents hangars and accessories, as well as change/money, keys, cupholder, etc . . . . It is to be durable with a 3-5 year lifespan, made for indoor, but more outdoor, hauling/transferring of personal laundry and laundry accessories.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2009Publication date: March 25, 2010Inventor: Raelene Jo Funk
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Publication number: 20090322046Abstract: An engine generator movable on left and right wheels. The wheels are provided on a rear section of a bottom cover via an axle. A cylinder of an engine is disposed so as to incline upwards towards the direction of the axle. Inclining the cylinder lowers the center of gravity of the engine and disposes the axle positioned below the cylinder at a high position, thereby reducing the height of the engine generator. The orientation of the engine generator during travel is stabilized.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2009Publication date: December 31, 2009Applicant: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.Inventors: Tadafumi Hirose, Masanori Shin, Makoto Uchimi, Takayuki Aoki
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Patent number: 7624998Abstract: A movable power implement is provided for operation by an operator positioned adjacent to the implement and the operator directs the implement via a handle of the implement. The implement includes a lower portion having a base, a motor located on the base, a driven operational mechanism operatively connected to the motor for driven operation, a first handle portion connected to the base, a second handle portion connected to the first handle portion, and a handle height adjustment apparatus. The handle height adjustment apparatus includes a connection mechanism adjustably connecting the second handle portion to the first handle portion. The connection mechanism includes a first pin located on one of the first and second handle portions and a plurality of pin receptacles located on the other of the first and second handle portions. The first pin is locatable into a respective pin receptacle for each respective adjusted position of the second handle portion.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2007Date of Patent: December 1, 2009Assignee: Husqvarna AktiebolagInventors: Dale V. Barlow, Michael A. Scott, Randy Kent Hall, Keith Moxley, Ed Colber