Three-wheel Patents (Class 280/62)
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Patent number: 8220806Abstract: A cart assembly for milling a surface includes a cart having a support frame, a triad of wheel assemblies, and a triad of receivers. The triad of wheel assemblies is disposed on the support frame. Each wheel assembly includes an actuator that selectively extends and retracts a shaft of the wheel assembly to maintain the support frame at a given elevation. The triad of receivers is disposed on the support frame in a generally triangular configuration. The receivers are in electrical communication with the actuators of the wheel assemblies. The cart assembly further includes a milling assembly mounted to the support frame of the cart. The milling assembly includes a grinder adapted to remove material from a surface.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2009Date of Patent: July 17, 2012Inventor: Roger Hartel Neudeck
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Patent number: 8201838Abstract: A scooter having an approximately U-shaped frame between the arms and of which, a footboard is provided. The free space between footboard and the arms is big enough that sufficient room is left for the pushing foot. At the rear ends of the frame arms, the wheels are mounted while the steering bar with the steering wheel is provided at the front end of the frame.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2009Date of Patent: June 19, 2012Inventors: Helmut Abel, Diane Abel, CĂ©line Abel
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Publication number: 20120146302Abstract: A portable vapor containment structure has a support frame, at least three wheels to roll the support frame about the ground and wheel retractors for retracting each of the wheels so as to allow the frame to be lowered to the ground. Typically, the apparatus further includes an enclosed vapor containment compartment mounted upon the support frame attached to the support frame. The vapor containment compartment has a bottom opening located within the perimeter of the support frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2008Publication date: June 14, 2012Applicant: PARSONS CORPORATIONInventors: Joseph Cudney, Jeffrey Hillson
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Patent number: 8186507Abstract: A mechanism cooperable with the stand mechanism in a stand golf bag secures the clubs in position when the bag is not on the ground and releases the clubs when the bag is set on the ground.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2010Date of Patent: May 29, 2012Inventor: Alan M. Kagen
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Patent number: 8186698Abstract: A tricycle includes a frame and a front wheel. The tricycle includes a first rear wheel coupled to the frame. The tricycle includes a second rear wheel coupled to the frame. The tricycle includes a front suspension system and a rear suspension system functionally coupled to the frame. The tricycle includes a drive system coupled to the frame and a wheel hub fixedly coupled to the first drive shaft. The drive system includes a transmission system coupling a first drive train to a second drive train. The tricycle includes a locking device configured to lock the relative position of the wheel hub and the rear axle, wherein the locking device is selectably adjustably between a first mode and a second mode. The first mode includes the wheel hub and the rear axle locked together, and the second mode includes the wheel hub and the rear axle shaft independently rotatable.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2010Date of Patent: May 29, 2012Inventor: Mark E. Gunderson
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Publication number: 20120098220Abstract: The present patent application provides a reciprocal motor tricycle with a lockable frame including a frame, two front wheels, a limiting plate, two balance plates, an upper rocker and lower rocker both connected between the frame and the front wheels, and a limiting block connected onto the balance plate. A directing mechanism is disposed between the frame and the front wheels. A damping mechanism is disposed between the balance plate and the lower rocker. A number of limiting grooves for working with the limiting block are disposed at the left and right of the limiting plate. A fixing plate is disposed at a lower portion of the frame. The balance plate and the fixing plate are movably connected. A locking mechanism is disposed between the frame and the balance plate and configured for preventing the frame from swinging left and right at anytime. The limiting plate is connected onto the locking mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2011Publication date: April 26, 2012Inventor: Jinjun YU
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Publication number: 20120068425Abstract: The Buggy Jack is used to transport a conventional automobile floor-type hydraulic jack across rough, sandy or otherwise unstable, loose terrain, and rolls it into position below a vehicle that requires inspection, maintenance or repairs even on rough or sandy terrain.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2011Publication date: March 22, 2012Inventor: Ronald Lee Horstman
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Patent number: 8128109Abstract: A scooter device propelled by side to side movement of a user that includes a frame structure through which at least a front wheel is coupled to two direction biased rear wheels. The biased direction wheels include tilted caster and spring biased caster arrangements. The frame structure may have a rear support member or structure that extends between the two rear wheels. A user support platform of various configurations may be provided with the rear support member or structure. The scooter may have a three wheel configuration with the front wheel being larger than the rear two wheels.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2011Date of Patent: March 6, 2012Inventor: Shane Chen
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Publication number: 20120043730Abstract: Knee walker assemblies and methods of manufacturing a knee walker assembly are provided herein. One concept of the present disclosure is directed to a knee walker assembly that includes a frame, a support platform and a handle mounted to the frame, at least one rear wheel mounted proximate the rear end of the frame, and at least two front wheels swivel mounted proximate the front end of the frame. A locking mechanism is operatively engaged with the at least two front wheels. The locking mechanism is configured to substantially simultaneously lock both of the at least two front wheels in a rigid-type mounting configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2010Publication date: February 23, 2012Applicant: Medline Industries, Inc.Inventors: Linda M. Walther, Ethan S. Abernathey, Ishwor P. Adhikari, John H. Kutsch, Vincent R. Lackowski
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Patent number: 8104777Abstract: A golf cart collapsible device includes a frame folding articulation mounted between an upper frame and a lower frame for folding the upper frame, a frame collapsing articulation mounted on the lower frame for folding the lower frame, a rear wheel frame mounted between the frame folding articulation and a rear wheel, a first pull bar mounted between the frame folding articulation and the rear wheel frame for folding the rear wheel, a front wheel folding articulation mounted between the lower frame and a front wheel frame for folding a front wheel, and a second pull bar mounted between the rear wheel frame and the front wheel folding articulation. Thus, the front wheel and the at least one rear wheel are folded simultaneously by linking of the first pull bar and the second pull bar.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2008Date of Patent: January 31, 2012Assignee: Unique Product & Design Co., Ltd.Inventor: Gordon Liao
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Patent number: 8104583Abstract: A materials handling vehicle is provided comprising a power unit, a mast assembly and a fluid supply system. The mast assembly is coupled to the power unit. The mast assembly comprises a weldment, a movable element and a ram/cylinder assembly coupled to the movable element to effect movement of the element. The fluid supply system includes manifold apparatus and at least one fluid line coupled to the manifold apparatus and the ram/cylinder assembly. The manifold apparatus provides pressurized hydraulic fluid to the ram/cylinder assembly via the fluid line to raise the movable element. The manifold apparatus is mounted to the mast assembly.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2006Date of Patent: January 31, 2012Assignee: Crown Equipment CorporationInventors: Craig J. Rekow, Ryan R. Berger, Thornton K. Lothrop, Roger J. Quinlan, Jr., William C. Jones, Jr.
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Publication number: 20110318149Abstract: This invention is directed to an exemplary article transport vehicle. The vehicle includes a frame and at least one wheel supporting the frame on a substrate. The vehicle further includes a support surface extending outwardly from the frame and a lift device secured to the support surface. The lift device is capable of axial movement at an angle relative to the support surface to selectively establish a raised position or lowered position of the support surface relative the substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2010Publication date: December 29, 2011Inventors: Arthur Wayne Barnes, Vance Vernon Kinchen, Todd Earl Gregg
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Patent number: 8016302Abstract: A frame has rear, upper and front components. A rear wheel and two laterally spaced spindles with wheels are supported by the front frame component. A steering assembly includes a steering shaft, a handle bar and horizontal steering rods. The steering shaft has an upper end, a lower end and a central extent. The shaft is rotatably supported in the front frame component. The handle bar is coupled to the upper end of the steering shaft. The horizontal steering rods pivotally couple the lower end of the steering shaft to the steering rods. In this manner steering purposes is facilitated. A suspension assembly includes an upper and lower wishbone subassemblies. Each wishbone subassembly has front and rear wishbone arms. Two outboard carriers are provided. The carriers are adapted to function as parallelograms while riding.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2010Date of Patent: September 13, 2011Inventor: Curtis T. Reeve
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Patent number: 7984916Abstract: A three-wheeled cart includes a bottom portion with a base inclined downwardly toward a rear end of the cart, a pair of side walls attached to the base, the base and side walls defining a cavity therebetween. The bottom portion can have a pair of wedge-shaped fenders extending generally perpendicular to the side walls and a pair of axle mounts attached to the side walls and extending below the base, each side wall, fender and axle mount being integral with each other and part of a monolithic piece. A pair of front wheels is coupled via an axle to the axle mounts, the front wheels disposed below the fenders and inwardly therefrom. The cart can have a back portion attached to the bottom portion, the back portion having a back plate inclined rearwardly toward the rear end of the cart. A handle portion is attached to the side rails and has a support portion disposed rearwardly of the back plate.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2009Date of Patent: July 26, 2011Inventor: Raymond A. Schwager
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Publication number: 20110127739Abstract: A swingable and speedable freewheeled vehicle includes a swingable device installed between a frame and each rear wheel. The swingable device has a guiding track fixed to a seated member, a spindle pivoted on said seated member, and a sliding assembly for sliding along the guiding track. Thereby, while driving the freewheeled vehicle via swinging, a sliding stem of the sliding assembly would slide along the guiding track and subject to an inertial force. Accordingly, a distance between the ground and the frame would be varied commensurately with the freewheeled vehicle moving along with the inertia force during the sliding so as to readily and speedily motivate the freewheeled vehicle forwards.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2009Publication date: June 2, 2011Inventors: JHE-WEI CHEN, MIN-HUA YANG, FENG-RONG WU
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Patent number: 7938413Abstract: A knee scooter includes a substantially V-shaped chassis formed by a pair of extensions joined together at a vertex. At the vertex, the extensions form an angle of about sixty degrees. Further, the extensions establish a foot-space in the interior of the angle and define a chassis centerline that bisects the angle. An adjustment tube is selectively engageable with the first extension of the chassis to orient the adjustment tube substantially perpendicular to the plane of the chassis. Further, engagement with the first extension off-sets the adjustment tube from the centerline of the chassis. In use, a user rests one knee on the seat while propelling the knee scooter with his/her other leg in the foot-space.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2007Date of Patent: May 10, 2011Inventor: Michael Dale Anderson
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Patent number: 7934729Abstract: Disclosed is a sports bag assembly with an integral wheeled transportation system. The bag assembly can accommodate the transportation and storage of sports equipment. The wheels can be deployed and retracted with a single mechanical movement, and may be stowed within the geometry of the bag. The bag assembly can fit within the recessed areas of platforms on the rear of motorized golf carts; within conventional storage stands, racks, lockers, vehicle trunks and/or hatches typically found around golf courses and in residences; and within travel containers or other systems for traditional golf bags. The golf bag assembly may also include a ventilated club storage compartment to facilitate the drying of clubs (including grips), and allow drainage of fluids which may enter the interior of the bag assembly. The bag assembly can also include a support and suspension system which restrains the grip and upper shaft or hosel ends of clubs which stabilizes and protects clubs during transport and play.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2005Date of Patent: May 3, 2011Assignee: Golf-N-Go, L.L.C.Inventors: Howard L. Murphy, Thomas F. Gardner
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Patent number: 7926825Abstract: A scooter device propelled by side to side movement of a user that includes a frame structure through which at least a front wheel is coupled to two direction biased rear wheels. The frame structure may have a foot placement platform that extends laterally between the two rear wheels. The platform may extend over half of the distance between the rear wheels and/or be substantially continuous for that distance. Various platform embodiments and frame structures, including rigid and flexible, are disclosed, among other aspects.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2010Date of Patent: April 19, 2011Inventor: Shane Chen
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Patent number: 7909340Abstract: A three wheeled vehicle that has an improved dual front wheel integrated steering and suspension system that allows the vehicle to be maneuvered by a combination of arm and leg steering movements coupled with front end leaning that shifts the center of mass of the vehicle down and toward the inside wheel. This transfer of mass counteracts a conventional cornering vehicle's tendency to fling its mass to the outside wheel and lift the inner wheel off the ground as well as changing the angle of the line of force exerted through the tires, and enhancing the vehicles's grip on the ground. The vehicle has a reduced amount of sliding and potential of flipping when turning sharply. The steering system is compatible with traditional ACKERMAN steering geometry wherein the inner wheel turns in a smaller diameter circle than the outer wheel.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2009Date of Patent: March 22, 2011Inventor: Laddie Gene Henderson
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Publication number: 20110042912Abstract: Drifting karts in accordance with embodiments of the invention are described that include a front wheel drive train and rear caster wheels that can be dynamically engaged to induce and control drift during a turn. One embodiment of the invention includes a chassis to which a steering column is mounted, where the steering column includes at least one front steerable wheel configured to be driven by an electric motor, a battery housing mounted to the chassis, where the battery housing contains a controller and at least one battery, wiring configured to provide power from the at least one battery to the electric motor, two caster wheels mounted to the chassis, where each caster wheel is configured to rotate around a rotational axis and swivel around a swivel axis, and a hand lever configured to dynamically engage the caster wheels to induce and control drift during a turn.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2010Publication date: February 24, 2011Inventor: Ali Kermani
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Publication number: 20110031709Abstract: Disclosed is a tricycle kick board that includes a pillar shaft rotatably mounting a front wheel to a lower portion thereof, a steering unit mounted to a upper portion of the pillar shaft, a joint unit mounted to the pillar shaft, and left and right moving frames connected at one portion thereof to the joint unit and at another portion thereof to left and right foot rest assemblies, respectively, each of the left and right foot rest assemblies having a wheel disposed thereunder. The joint unit is provided with a main body fitted to the pillar shaft so as to be pivotable about the pillar shaft, a main shaft fastened to a side of the main body; and a supplementary body pivotally mounted to the main body so as to be pivotable about the main body.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2008Publication date: February 10, 2011Applicant: MSKI CORP.Inventors: Jung-Tae Kim, Seok-Jun Jung
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Patent number: 7874563Abstract: A cart apparatus to facilitate the play of disc golf may include but not be limited to a chassis, at least three wheels rotatably coupled to the chassis, a handle member mounted to the chassis, a floor platform mounted on the chassis and at least one seat member retractably mounted on the floor platform such that the seat member descends through the floor platform with the application of a sufficient weight and the seat member ascends through the floor platform after the removal of the weight. The seat member may consist of a seat mounted on a support. When someone sits on the seat the seat support descends through a hole in floor platform until it hits the ground. The ground then supports the weight of the sitter. When the sitter stands up and gets off the seat, the member ascends through the floor platform back to its starting position, or close thereto. Folding or collapsible embodiments of the cart apparatus allow it to be stored or transported more easily.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2008Date of Patent: January 25, 2011Inventor: Russell Mims
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Patent number: 7862055Abstract: A vehicle includes a deck, an aft running gear attached to the deck, a steering assembly, a flexible joint attaching the steering assembly to the deck, such that the steering assembly is pivotable about the flexible joint with respect to the deck between a rider-standing mode and a rider-sitting mode, and a brake assembly attached to the deck.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2007Date of Patent: January 4, 2011Inventor: Michael Joseph Bennett
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Publication number: 20100314180Abstract: A mobilizing apparatus is provided for moving an airplane positioned on the ground, wherein the mobilizing apparatus comprises at least one pair of main wheels and engagement means, and is characterized in that the engagement means is adapted to enable engagement of the mobilizing apparatus to the airplane central under carriage so that the axis along which the at least one pair of the mobilizing apparatus main wheels is essentially located, is along a virtual axis formed between the central wheels of the airplane to be moved, thereby the mobilizing apparatus main wheels are positioned essentially parallel to the respective airplane central wheels upon engaging the mobilizing apparatus to the airplane to be moved.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2010Publication date: December 16, 2010Applicant: ZIV-AV ENGINEERING LTD.Inventor: Amir ZIV-AV
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Patent number: 7837209Abstract: A person rides the Tri-Axial Control Device standing on pedal assemblies. The pedal assemblies are attached to a control axial member thus forming the Tri-Axial Control Device. The control axial member on the vertical stick, can rotate fore and aft, and turns the front skis and/or wheels. Changing the angle of the vertical stick side-to-side changes the pedal angle. If the rider falls forward the front stick can rotate away. Various torsion controls rod assemblies and pedal assemblies can be utilized to create a unique tri axial device. The device can be folded, is lightweight and can be manufactured without welding. No special equipment or training is required to operate the device. In addition to its entertainment uses, the mounting device for portable electronics can also be used for added safety by adding a global positioning system or other electronic signal device, allowing safety personnel to locate the rider.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2007Date of Patent: November 23, 2010Inventors: Adam Micheal Spencer, Deserai Marie Spencer
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Patent number: 7823675Abstract: Drifting karts in accordance with embodiments of the invention are described that include a front wheel drive train and rear caster wheels that can be dynamically engaged to induce and control drift during a turn. One embodiment of the invention includes a chassis to which a steering column is mounted, where the steering column includes at least one front steerable wheel configured to be driven by an electric motor, a battery housing mounted to the chassis, where the battery housing contains a controller and at least one battery, wiring configured to provide power from the at least one battery to the electric motor, two caster wheels mounted to the chassis, where each caster wheel is configured to rotate around a rotational axis and swivel around a swivel axis, and a hand lever configured to dynamically engage the caster wheels to induce and control drift during a turn.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2009Date of Patent: November 2, 2010Inventor: Ali Kermani
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Publication number: 20100250107Abstract: A method of reducing congestion on a roadway is disclosed comprising dividing selected lengths of selected normal lanes of a roadway into two commuter lanes, providing distinctive lane markings to identify the commuter lanes, and dynamically designating selected lengths of selected lanes as either normal lanes or pairs of commuter lanes. In order to dynamically change lane configurations, a set of indicators can be provided as lane markers together with a control system to alter particular lane configurations between normal lanes and commuting lanes both cyclically according to a preprogrammed schedule and dynamically in response to sensed vehicle traffic volume, unusual events such as accidents, weather, and so on. Commuter lanes are designated cyclically and dynamically in response to traffic conditions to increase the capacity of the affected road. Normal lanes are designated at other times.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2010Publication date: September 30, 2010Inventors: Shitalkumar V. Desai, Vipinchandra M. Desai
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Patent number: 7770912Abstract: A front wheel foldable device for a golf cart includes a main body, a wheel frame, a positioning member, a sleeve, a stop member, and an elastic member. Thus, the wheel frame is pulled outwardly relative to the main body so that the locking portions of the positioning member are moved to detach from the locking grooves of the main body respectively. Then, the wheel frame is rotated through ninety (90) degrees and is released, so that the post of the wheel frame is retracted into the main body by a restoring force of the elastic member, the locking portions are locked in the locking grooves respectively, the front wheel is turned from an upright state to a horizontal state, and the front wheel is parallel with and rested on the cart frame when the cart frame is folded.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2007Date of Patent: August 10, 2010Assignee: Unique Product & Design Co., Ltd.Inventor: Gordon Liao
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Publication number: 20100176567Abstract: A cart assembly for milling a surface includes a cart having a support frame, a triad of wheel assemblies, and a triad of receivers. The triad of wheel assemblies is disposed on the support frame. Each wheel assembly includes an actuator that selectively extends and retracts a shaft of the wheel assembly to maintain the support frame at a given elevation. The triad of receivers is disposed on the support frame in a generally triangular configuration. The receivers are in electrical communication with the actuators of the wheel assemblies. The cart assembly further includes a milling assembly mounted to the support frame of the cart. The milling assembly includes a grinder adapted to remove material from a surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2009Publication date: July 15, 2010Inventor: Roger Hartel Neudeck
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Patent number: 7708291Abstract: A three wheeled vehicle that has an improved dual front wheel steering system that allows the vehicle to be maneuvered by a combination of arm and leg steering movements coupled with front end leaning that shifts the center of mass of the vehicle down and toward the inside wheel. This transfer of mass counteracts a conventional cornering vehicle's tendency to fling its mass to the outside wheel and lift the inner wheel off the ground as well as changing the angle of the line of force exerted through the tires, and enhancing the vehicles's grip on the ground. The vehicle has a reduced amount of sliding and potential of flipping when turning sharply. The steering system is compatible with traditional ACKERMAN steering geometry wherein the inner wheel turns in a smaller diameter circle than the outer wheel.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2009Date of Patent: May 4, 2010Inventor: Laddie Gene Henderson
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Patent number: 7681895Abstract: A scooter device propelled by side to side movement of a user that includes a frame structure through which at least a front wheel is coupled to two direction biased rear wheels. The frame structure may have a foot placement platform that extends laterally between the two rear wheels. The platform may extend over half of the distance between the rear wheels and/or be substantially continuous for that distance. Various platform embodiments and frame structures, including rigid and flexible, are disclosed, among other aspects.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2006Date of Patent: March 23, 2010Inventor: Shane Chen
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Patent number: 7658252Abstract: Wheeled riding vehicles, including tricycles, with extremely thin stowed profiles are provided, which in one embodiment, include movable, collapsible tires/wheel axle assemblies, as well as folding frame parts and a unique handle that is removable and stowable within the vehicle frame when not used. The riding vehicle hangs totally flat on the wall, or fits in car trunks easily. One version is pedal powered, and a second embodiment provides for an integrated propulsion linkage providing for battery or motor power to the rear most wheels when they are moved into their operative position. The rear tire wheel assemblies also may be stowed and folded compactly inside a rear storage compartment with a lid.Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 2007Date of Patent: February 9, 2010Inventor: Richard N. Shapiro
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Publication number: 20100013180Abstract: A three-wheeled vehicle includes a frame including a longitudinal axis and a steering head, an engine-transmission assembly coupled to the frame, a steering assembly pivotably coupled to the steering head, a front wheel rotatably coupled to the steering assembly, a rear axle assembly, a control arm coupling the rear axle assembly to the frame, a pair of rear wheels rotatably supported by the rear axle assembly, and a substantially laterally-extending link interconnecting the rear axle assembly and the frame to control lateral motion of the rear axle assembly relative to the frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2008Publication date: January 21, 2010Applicant: HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY GROUP, INC.Inventors: Conrad Scott Allman, JR., Tyler Kulig, Thomas Wolcott
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Publication number: 20090295130Abstract: A golf cart collapsible device includes a frame folding articulation, a linking mechanism, a four-bar linkages mechanism, a front wheel, two rear wheels and a locking mechanism. Thus, the front wheel and the rear wheels are folded and expanded simultaneously by driving the upper frame, so that the golf cart is folded and expanded easily, quickly and conveniently. In addition, the front wheel and the rear wheels can be folded and expanded simultaneously, so that the user needs not to hunker or bend his/her body to fold and expand the front wheel individually, thereby greatly facilitating the user folding and expanding the golf cart.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2008Publication date: December 3, 2009Inventor: Gordon Liao
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Patent number: 7597334Abstract: A scooter device having a flexible, tiltable frame structure and biased direction rear wheels. The scooter may be of a type that achieves forward propelled by side-to-side movement of a user. The frame structure may include a flexible member or members and/or incorporate other flexible or moveable components to achieve desired performance. The frame structure and steering mechanism may be moveable into a more compact form for storage or transport. A brake arrangement and other features are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2006Date of Patent: October 6, 2009Inventor: Shane Chen
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Patent number: 7588257Abstract: There is provided a trammer in the present invention, comprising a panel and a handspike, with the handspike slots corresponding to the handspike located on both sides of the panel and the locating device connected with the handspike also located on the panel. The locating device comprises the locating hole at the inside bottom of the handspike, the elastic fastener corresponding to the locating hole and the handspike connector. In the present invention, the position of the handspike can be selected according to the demand of users. When the handspike need to be used, the handspike can be turned out, and the handspike and the carrying panel are localized at a certain angle via locating device for operations; when the handspike need not to be used, the handspike can be embedded in the panel to effectively decrease the space volume of the trammer and be advantageous to overlap and stack up the carrying panel of the trammer.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2007Date of Patent: September 15, 2009Assignee: Ningbo Hualei Tool Co., LtdInventor: Xinjun Gu
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Publication number: 20090224497Abstract: A three-wheel vehicle is provided, and includes a single upper frame element having left and right upper spars that each have a downward-extending portion. Left and right lower spars are connected to the upper spars. Left and right rear spars are connected to the left lower spar and the right lower spar, with a second end connected to a rear section of the single upper frame element. A rear suspension sub-frame is coupled to the rear spars, with a wheel rotatably coupled thereto, and a front suspension assembly is coupled to the upper spars, with a left and a right wheel rotatably coupled thereto. A seat is coupled to the rear suspension sub-frame, with the seat located so that when an operator is straddling the seat, a perineum of the operator is located below a plane defined by an upper-most point of each of the three wheels.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2009Publication date: September 10, 2009Inventor: Paul Seiter
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Patent number: 7543829Abstract: The present invention discloses a coaster cycle having a front half which works similarly to a bicycle wherein it has handle bars that turn the front wheels. The front wheel turns left and right and also leans in both a left and right direction. The front wheel leans left to right and is connected to the rear wheels by a frame having multiple pivotal couplings so that the rear wheels lean left or right with exactly the same angle as the front wheels. The leaning of the front and rear wheels in concert gives the frame a unique design which allows it to make left and right high G-force turns in a very stable manner. Additional embodiments are disclosed which comprise twin, internal combustion engines being placed on the rear wheels of the vehicle in order to power the vehicle which also have independent thumb control throttles for controlling the rear wheels individually.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2006Date of Patent: June 9, 2009Inventor: Danny Barnes
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Patent number: 7543673Abstract: A vehicle has a straddle seat, a left front wheel and a right front wheel. Each of the front wheels is mounted to the vehicle via a front suspension. Each front wheel has a fender associated therewith. At least one rear wheel is mounted to the vehicle via a rear suspension. A left footrest is disposed on a left side of the vehicle at a location below the straddle seat. A right footrest is disposed on a right side of the vehicle at a location below the straddle seat. A left water deflector is disposed at a location between the left front wheel and the left footrest. A right water deflector is disposed at a location between the right front wheel and the right footrest.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2006Date of Patent: June 9, 2009Assignee: Bombardier Recreational Products Inc.Inventors: Daniel Lachapelle, Bruno Bedard, Dany Duval
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Publication number: 20090125160Abstract: A method of reducing congestion on a roadway is disclosed comprising dividing selected lengths of selected normal lanes of a roadway into two commuter lanes, providing distinctive lane markings to identify the commuter lanes, and dynamically designating selected lengths of selected lanes as either normal lanes or pairs of commuter lanes. In order to dynamically change lane configurations, a set of indicators can be provided as lane markers together with a control system to alter particular lane configurations between normal lanes and commuting lanes both cyclically according to a preprogrammed schedule and dynamically in response to sensed vehicle traffic volume, unusual events such as accidents, weather, and so on. Commuter lanes are designated cyclically and dynamically in response to traffic conditions to increase the capacity of the affected road. Normal lanes are designated at other times.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2008Publication date: May 14, 2009Inventors: Shitalkumar V. Desai, Vipinchandra M. Desai
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Patent number: 7527274Abstract: A cart is described and claimed. The cart is used for moving an delivering large planar objects to an object receiving table having a substantially flat, horizontal surface. The cart has a base and a rack removably mounted atop the base. The base includes a pivot structure for pivotally fixing the base at a predetermined location, and at least one (preferably three) wheeld base mechanisms arranged to permit the base structure to pivot about that pivot structure into and out of a delivery position in which the rack bottom is located substantially coplanar with and adjacent to the top of the object receiving table.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2006Date of Patent: May 5, 2009Assignee: Midway IndustriesInventors: Art Strauss, Wayne Oksanen
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Patent number: 7503571Abstract: A seat delivery pallet including a platform including: end members, side members, and a center member extending between the side members; a seat support member positioned between and moveably attached one end member and the center member; a seat support member positioned between and moveably attached to the side members; and a first foot locking device slidably attached to one seat support member and another foot locking device slidably attached to another seat support member. A method of delivering a seat having feet with enlarged locking studs is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2007Date of Patent: March 17, 2009Assignee: BE Aerospace, Inc.Inventor: Victor Cromie
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Patent number: 7494137Abstract: An improved snow plow dolly having a low center of gravity for improved stability when supporting a snow plow, together with front and lateral support members to retain the snow plow in place during movement.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2006Date of Patent: February 24, 2009Inventor: Bernard A. Doak
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Publication number: 20090044991Abstract: Here invented are efficient road vehicles having special aerodynamic shapes, with stabilizing devices that enable aerodynamic efficiency. An embodiment is a articulated vehicle that is tall and narrow. It includes a carriage part that encloses a driver and passenger riding in tandem. This car is only wide enough for persons seated in single file, so it has very low projected frontal area compared with typical cars. Further, the narrow width makes a body shaped like an airship practical, where that shape is characterized by a very low drag coefficient in free flow conditions. Since this body is elevated on struts to enable such free flow aerodynamic conditions, the drag coefficient of the airship is made applicable to this road vehicle. Because this car has both low frontal area and low drag coefficient it will require minimal energy for high speed operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2007Publication date: February 19, 2009Inventor: James Kenneth Bullis
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Patent number: 7487982Abstract: A combination vehicle frame includes a base frame unit formed of a plurality of frame bars detachably connected to one another. One of the frame bars is provided with a head having intersected first through hole and second through hole. A rear wheel frame unit is detachably connected to the base frame unit remote from the head. A front wheel frame unit is selectively inserted through one of the first through hole and second through hole of the base frame unit.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2005Date of Patent: February 10, 2009Assignee: J.D. Components Co., Ltd.Inventor: Kun-Do Chan
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Patent number: 7484739Abstract: A three wheeled baby stroller is provided with a single steerable rear wheel. The stroller preferably has the three wheels positioned to form an equilateral triangle, resulting in a highly maneuverable stroller. The stroller has a minimized turning swath and is easily steered. The stroller has a simple and relatively lightweight design. The seat for the infant is positioned relatively low to the ground to increase stability.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2006Date of Patent: February 3, 2009Inventor: Philip C. Nash, II
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Publication number: 20080295280Abstract: The bagger attachment for a leaf blower has a large container that accommodates full size trash bags. The container is a barrel mounted on a wheeled cart and includes a cover that is hinged to the container and securely closed by a C-clamp. The exhaust conduit of a leaf blower is secured in an aperture in the cover. A filter is mounted on the cover to allow air from the vacuum to escape the container, permitting the collected leaves and debris to remain inside the container. A flexible hose is attached to the suction end of the blower for pulling the leaves and debris into the container. A trash bag is placed in the container. The container also includes a pivoting platform inside the barrel for supporting the trash bag thereon. A door is provided for allowing access to the interior of the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2008Publication date: December 4, 2008Inventor: William H. Goodger
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Publication number: 20080277890Abstract: An apparatus and method are provided for improving stability in a lifting vehicle, such as a fork-lift, by operatively attaching one or more wheels of the vehicle to a chassis of the vehicle in such a manner that a steering axis of the wheel may be selectively moved between a narrow track orientation thereof and a wide track orientation thereof, while the wheel remains in rolling contact with a surface supporting the lifting vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2008Publication date: November 13, 2008Inventors: Roger D. Boster, II, Danny Lee Denney
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Patent number: 7438297Abstract: A cambering vehicle for human propelled transport comprises an elongate front column, first and second pivot axles at the front column, a first trailing arm pivotally attached to the first pivot axle, a second trailing arm pivotally attached to the second pivot axle, a front ski associated with the elongate front column, and, first and second rear skis associated with said first and second trailing arms. The first and second pivot axles may be inclined downward. Separately, a ski may be adapted for attachment to a conventional cambering vehicle having a front tube with a fork, where the ski comprises a surface having a rear section, mid-section, and front section, the surface being relatively flat at its rear section and mid-section, but curving upward at its front section, and an attachment mechanism for attachment to the fork.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2004Date of Patent: October 21, 2008Assignee: Products of Tomorrow, Inc.Inventors: Juan Fernandez, Jin Chen Chuang
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Patent number: 7419024Abstract: A motortrike designed to allow individuals that use a wheelchair to independently operate it. The motortrike comprises a wheelchair frame assembly that secures onto a motorcycle frame, a movable platform assembly a transmission assembly, a power transfer assembly and a rear wheel assembly. An individual in a wheelchair may ride the wheelchair onto the platform assembly and lock the wheelchair thereon. A threshold ramp assembly is mounted to the rear of the platform assembly to minimize the transition from ground level to the platform member. The individual may operate the motortrike as a motor vehicle while transporting the wheelchair.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2007Date of Patent: September 2, 2008Inventor: Christ Soter Tavantzis