One- Or Two-wheeled Cart Patents (Class 280/645)
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Patent number: 11584419Abstract: A wheel pack assembly includes a pack portion wearable by a user and a wheeled portion removably coupled to the pack portion. The pack portion includes a support frame coupled to a rear surface thereof. The support frame includes articulating arms and stabilizing elements. The wheel portion includes a frame and a first wheel set coupled to the frame and disposed at a location spaced apart from a rear end of the wheeled portion. The frame includes a first portion and a second portion that are joined together at a bend and such that the second portion defines a transport bed of the assembly.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2019Date of Patent: February 21, 2023Inventor: Jeffrey Kelling
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Patent number: 11332263Abstract: A trolley system for transferring cargo in relation to a cargo compartment of a vehicle includes a frame defining a cargo-retaining platform. The cargo-retaining platform is configured to receive and retain the cargo. At least a portion of a lower surface of the frame is formed of a low friction material. One or more handles are moveably coupled to the frame. The handle(s) are configured to be moved between a retracted position and an extended position. One or more attachments are configured to secure the cargo on the cargo-retaining platform.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2020Date of Patent: May 17, 2022Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANYInventor: William Robert Clos
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Patent number: 10737712Abstract: A collapsible cart assembly having a framework with two brackets. The two brackets have first arms, second arms and third arms. A rear leg frame section is rigidly affixed to the first arms. A front leg frame section that is pivotably connected to the second arms. A handle frame section is pivotably connected to the third arms of the brackets. Slides are disposed on the rear leg frame section. A first set of linkages connect the slides to the front leg frame section. A second set of linkages connect the slides to the handle frame section. The slides and linkages move the front leg frame the handle frame between an open configuration and a closed configuration.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2019Date of Patent: August 11, 2020Assignee: Rio Brands, LLCInventors: Scott Garrison, Xiang Shan Zhang
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Patent number: 10568400Abstract: A luggage article comprising a body including a top face, a bottom face, an a plurality of side faces. A first pair of wheels is disposed at the bottom face of the body. A handle has a first operative orientation wherein the handle is disposed within the body and a second operative orientation wherein the handle extracted from the body. A central wheel is functionally associated with the handle, such that in the first operative orientation of the handle, the central wheel is retracted and disposed in or adjacent a face of the body, and in the second operative orientation the central wheel is extracted and extends outwardly from the body.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2019Date of Patent: February 25, 2020Assignee: ALL BOND LTDInventors: Dov Shechter, Ehud Pasternak, Avi Skovlevitz
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Patent number: 9993718Abstract: A method, system and apparatus for carrying a user including a board for supporting the user, a ground-contacting member coupled with the board, a motorized drive assembly coupled with the ground-contacting member and one or more sensors coupled with the drive assembly. In operation, the drive assembly adjusts the velocity of the ground-contacting member based on one or more distances of the board from a surface below the board as detected by the sensors. As a result, the system is able to maintain a desired velocity when ascending, descending or traversing uneven ground without the need for excessive and sometimes impossible tilting of the board.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2017Date of Patent: June 12, 2018Assignee: Equalia LLCInventor: Robert A. Bigler
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Patent number: 9827476Abstract: An accessory for wheelchairs for playing football as a sport includes a pair of mutually independent mechanisms, symmetrical in respect of a central longitudinal plane, each of which includes an operating bar (3) and a mechanism made up of a hinged quadrangle, formed of an articulated linkage base which forms a fixed part joined to the body of the chair and which houses a pin (5) for the operating bar (3) to rotate; a propulsion body (9) for propelling and retaining a ball, hinged to the fixed part on a hinge pin (91); an operating lever (17) joined to the lower part of the operating bar (3), and able to turn with said bar; and an auxiliary part (18), hinged to the operating lever (17) on a hinging pin (93), and to the mechanism for propelling and retaining the ball on one hinging pin (92).Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2014Date of Patent: November 28, 2017Assignees: ORGANIZACION DE SERVICIOS ORTOPEDICOS TOTALES S.L., FERNANDO GINER GILInventors: Fernando Giner Gil, José Bernardo Noblejas Granero
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Patent number: 9221485Abstract: A sports cart with a folding tubular frame, a central steering column, a pair of real wheels, a centrally located front wheel, a lower basket member, a secondary holding rack, a handlebar assembly, a front wheel fork assembly, a brake member, a steering column to handlebar assembly folding and locking joint and a steering column telescoping member. The secondary holding rack forms a portion of the folding frame and includes centrally located upper and lower tubes that rotatably retain the central steering column. The lower basket member is attached to the lower portion of the horizontally folding frame. The secondary holding rack includes a folding lower support portion. The front wheel, front wheel fork and the rear wheels are easily detachable and capable of fitting within the lower basket member. A preferred embodiment includes a standard braking assembly engaging the front wheel.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2014Date of Patent: December 29, 2015Inventor: Kaylah Donivan
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Patent number: 9089197Abstract: A cart attachment for a backpack is described which includes a flap coupled to an upper back of a backpack. The cart attachment also includes a pair of hooks and loops strips to engage and disengage the flap. The cart attachment has two positions. In the first position, the flap is opened. In the second position, the flap is securely closed to accommodate a detachable wheeled cart. A second cart attachment may also be provided on a bottom portion of the backpack.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: July 28, 2015Assignee: PECOWARE COMPANY, INC.Inventor: Alan Sugano
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Publication number: 20150115667Abstract: A foldable bearing structure includes a set of coplanar wheels and a folding device including a set of lower arms; at least a rear upper arm; an antiparallelogram deformable in a vertical plane, the antiparallelogram including two crossed segments; at least a first sidebar located in the vertical plane; the antiparallelogram deformed by folding between a first position, corresponding to an unfolded of the structure and a second position corresponding to a folded position, the transition from the first position to the second position reducing the wheelbase of the structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2013Publication date: April 30, 2015Inventor: Patrick Herbault
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Patent number: 8919548Abstract: Embodiments of golf bags with an extensible bag stand having a retention system and methods to manufacture golf bags are generally described herein. Other embodiments of golf bags with an extensible bag stand having a retention system may be described and claimed.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2010Date of Patent: December 30, 2014Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing CorporationInventors: Brian J. McGuire, Kim K. Chau, Ruben E. Whitten, Alex Cowan
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Patent number: 8820774Abstract: A foldable cart is described. The cart may be collapsed for transport in the bed of a pickup truck to a jobsite. Upon reaching the jobsite, the cart is removed from the pickup truck, unfolded and used to transport construction materials.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2012Date of Patent: September 2, 2014Inventor: Mike Schonhardt
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Patent number: 8757645Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2010Date of Patent: June 24, 2014Inventor: Jonathan Hwan Wang
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Patent number: 8733766Abstract: Devices and methods for convertibly changing the means and carrying capacity of a pedestrian are provided. Specifically the present disclosure comprises a backpack capable of being converted into a wheelbarrow for the purpose of transporting increased loads in emergency or varying conditions. The device may include a frame and satchel whereby a series of components are fastened to the frame in order provide for implements such as handles and rolling wheels for transportation of increased loads. The components of the system may include, for example, a frame, a satchel, handles, a wheel, and an axle. When assembled to convert the pack to a wheelbarrow configuration, the device may increase the safe carrying capacity of a pedestrian from 50-100 lbs. to 200-300 lbs. or more.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2011Date of Patent: May 27, 2014Inventor: Timothy R. Nieman
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Patent number: 8727114Abstract: Embodiments of golf bags with an extensible bag stand having a retention system and methods to manufacture golf bags are generally described herein. Other embodiments of golf bags with an extensible bag stand having a retention system may be described and claimed.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2011Date of Patent: May 20, 2014Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing CorporationInventors: Brian J. McGuire, John H. Loudenslager, Kim K. Chau, Ruben E. Whitten, Christopher E. Kalck, Alex Cowan
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Patent number: 8678329Abstract: A device for transporting a ladder has first and second frame positions, the lower ends of which are pivotally mounted on an axle that also mounts a wheel for rolling along the ground. The upper ends of the frame portions are moveable toward and away from each other allowing the device to collapse for storage. A hook is mounted on the upper end of each of the frame portions for attachment to adjacent rungs of the ladder. A strap connects the upper ends of the frame portion to prevent them from separating from each other beyond a given distance.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2008Date of Patent: March 25, 2014Inventors: Thomas G. Bryant, Sr., Angel M. Feliciano, Jr.
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Patent number: 8544871Abstract: A three-fold three-wheel golf bag cart folding device includes a main shaft, a rear wheel set, a link mechanism, a lower cart frame, a front wheel set and an upper cart frame, and the upper cart frame can be pulled and rear wheels can be driven by the link mechanism to fold or unfold, such that the golf bag cart can be folded into a flat shape by a simple and easy operation to achieve the effects of reducing the storage space and facilitating users to carry and transport the cart.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2012Date of Patent: October 1, 2013Assignee: Unique Product & Design Co., Ltd.Inventor: Gordon Liao
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Patent number: 8322746Abstract: A cart includes a first structural member and a second structural member. The first structural member has a first portion, a second portion, and a third portion. The second structural member has a first portion, a second portion, and a third portion. A pivot pivotally connects the first portions of the first and second structural members. A force generator applies a force between the third portions of the first and second structural members. The force generator causes the first and second members to pivot toward each other. A first connector connects the first structural member to a load and a second connector connects the second structural member to the load. In this manner, the pivoting of the first and second structural members toward each other applies a lifting motion at the first and second structural members that is transferred by the first and second connectors to the load. One or more wheels may be provided to support the first and second structural members.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2010Date of Patent: December 4, 2012Inventor: Michael A. Bosveld
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Patent number: 8316837Abstract: A gas grill base is pivotally attached at a first end to a folding stand with three pivoting U-shaped supports and a center pivot. Two of the supports rest on the ground on casters or wheels. The third support slides and locks within L-shaped slots below the second end of the gas grill base held horizontally for cooking. Alternately built-in gas jets or an inserted charcoal tray are used to cook. The supports pivot together and stand vertically on the castors. The gas grill base pivots down parallel to the supports so that all are vertical for storage and transport.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2009Date of Patent: November 27, 2012Inventor: Karo Malumyan
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Patent number: 8146740Abstract: A hook handle assembly is disclosed to include a mount, which has a first mounting portion affixed to a golf bag and a second mounting portion with positioning grooves protruded from the first mounting portion, a handlebar pivoted to the second mounting portion of the mount and positionable in the positioning grooves of the mount, and a hook grip, which has a mounting block pivoted to one end of handlebar remote from the mount, a hook-like grip body extended from the mounting block for grasping by the user or hooking on a handrail or support, and an adjustable fastener for securing the hook grip in place after hooking of the hook-like grip body on a handrail or support.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2007Date of Patent: April 3, 2012Inventor: Fu-Hsing Tan
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Patent number: 7997595Abstract: A wheeled and collapsible disc golf caddy system to facilitate the pleasure of playing a game of disc golf. The system comprises an elongated frame member mounting a handle at one end thereof for towing the system behind the user thereof. Intermediate the frame member is a pair of collapsible wheels for easy transportation. The remote end of the frame member mounts a pivotal rim for removably receiving a drink containing chest that can be removably secured to the frame member by means such as VELCRO fastening members. Additionally, the system includes a housing, preferably U-shaped, mounted to the frame member and containing plural shelves for storing a variety of discs.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2009Date of Patent: August 16, 2011Inventor: Daniel Lee Pope
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Patent number: 7988120Abstract: A foldable stand for supporting a machine can be folded or extended between a collapsed position, an extended supporting position, and a hand carrying position. The foldable stand includes a platform formed by two bearing bars that define a bearing surface for supporting a machine. Two support units are pivotally connected to the bearing bars and can be pivoted, and selectively locked, between a collapsed position, an extended supporting position, and a hand carrying position. The selective locking is achieved by the selective engagement of positioning devices with locating grooves formed on the foldable stand.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2009Date of Patent: August 2, 2011Assignee: Rexon Industrial Corp., Ltd.Inventor: Chih-Chin Hsu
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Patent number: 7694831Abstract: The present invention is a motorcycle wheel holder with the capability of holding four motorcycle wheels simultaneously. The holder is capable of being rolled around and folds into a closed configuration by rotating two arms into its main frame. The arms are lockable in the deployed or stored configuration via actuation of locking pins. The unique geometry of the invention allows it to be oriented vertically or horizontally.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2007Date of Patent: April 13, 2010Assignee: Pit Bull Products, Inc.Inventor: Charles Van Valkenburgh
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Patent number: 7494149Abstract: A support structure for table machine includes a top frame unit holding a table machine, and a folding mechanism movable between an extended position to support the top frame unit in horizontal and a received position to hold the top frame unit in vertical. The folding mechanism has two first legs and two second legs and two first connecting members respectively pivoted to the top frame unit, and two second connecting members and two third connecting members pivotally coupled between the front legs and the first connecting members such that when the folding mechanism is moved toward the receiving position, the first, second and third connecting members are moved with the second legs toward the first legs smoothly.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2007Date of Patent: February 24, 2009Assignee: Durq Machinery Corp.Inventors: Chia-Sheng Liu, Chen-Yuan Chen
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Patent number: 7422223Abstract: This invention is a lumbar-friendly cargo carrier sled that can be used by humans to move cargo across rough or snow covered terrain and is adapted for use in conjunction with skis or wheels. The sled has an adjustable harness that articulates, by pivoting about three points in two planes. The sled frame itself flexes under dynamic loading conditions to absorb shock, and the harness is adjustable in length to transfer the majority of the load more directly onto the pelvic girdle region via a curved hip plate. The overall result is a lumbar—friendly pack sled that has the capability of maximizing the load that can be transported while minimizing the strain upon the human body.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2004Date of Patent: September 9, 2008Inventor: David Joseph Silliman
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Patent number: 7398977Abstract: A shopping cart liner is disclosed. An illustrative embodiment of the shopping cart liner includes a flexible, plastic liner body having a bottom panel and a rear portion, a pair of side portions and a front portion extending from the bottom panel. In some embodiments, at least one liner partition extends from the bottom panel. A method of preventing contaminants on a shopping cart from contacting items placed in the shopping cart is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2006Date of Patent: July 15, 2008Inventor: Diana S. Short
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Patent number: 7387306Abstract: A dolly has a carrying frame (1) provided with a scoop (2) which is coupled to an end of said frame in such a way that it can pivot about a pivoting axis (3). The scoop is movably coupled, by a control mechanism, to two wheel carriers which can be respectively pivoted about a bearing axis extending transversally in relation to the pivoting axis (3) of the scoop and which carry running wheels (4), in such a way that when the scoop is pivoted, the wheel carriers pivot out of a storage position oriented parallel to the carrying frame (1), into a use position which is perpendicular to the frame and in which the wheel carriers are oriented parallel to each other. The dolly is provided with an actuating handle (6) which can be pivoted about an axis parallel to the scoop axis (3) and which is movably coupled to the scoop (2) by a connecting rod (7).Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2003Date of Patent: June 17, 2008Assignee: Woflcraft GmbHInventor: Jürgen Zimmer
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Publication number: 20070290486Abstract: A collapsible barbecue cart includes a stove and a collapsible stand connected to the stove. The collapsible stand can be changed between an extended position and a collapsed position. A socket is secured to the stove. An insert is secured to the collapsible stand. The insert can be inserted in the socket as the collapsible stand is in the extended position.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2006Publication date: December 20, 2007Inventor: Kiosky Chung
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Patent number: 7213829Abstract: A table saw cart comprised of a framework of a carrier containing multiple lateral and longitudinal frames, a foldable frame and a set of front wheels; those longitudinal frames being movable for adjustment to compromise the size of the individual machine; expansion and elevation brackets adapted to both sides of the carrier providing effective positioning for the work piece by eccentric locking device adapted with a handle, gravity self-locking device, and rotary limiting frame; elevated extension rods on both sides of the front legs of the cart firmly securing the cart when erected; erection of cart being controlled by a pull with three sets of locking pin; and a hidden leg being provided to the front wheels of the cart to lift up the rubber wheels out of the ground when the cart is stretched out.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2005Date of Patent: May 8, 2007Assignee: Super Made Products Co., Ltd.Inventor: San Ching Wu
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Patent number: 7175188Abstract: Device for transporting a load comprises a chassis including two longitudinal girders crossing each other so as to form the general shape of an asymmetrical X, the height of the V of the upper portion being equal to N times the height of the V of the lower portion (e.g. N=3). A device for support on the ground is arranged at the lower end of the lower V. while the ends of the legs of the upper V comprise handles. Braces are provided to ensure a parallelism between an axis of a supporting element of the support device, and a straight line connecting the ends of the handles. The load is placed at least partially on a seat formed by two cross members that are arranged on either side of the crossing point of the longitudinal girders.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2004Date of Patent: February 13, 2007Inventor: Francois Joncourt
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Patent number: 7140635Abstract: By providing a frame assembly, two wheel holding carriers which are arcuately pivotably mounted to the frame assembly, and a support platform which is also pivotally mounted to the frame assembly and controls the movement of the wheel holding carrier, a small, compact, two wheeled, luggage cart/carrier is achieved which is capable of quickly and easily arcuately pivoting wheel support brackets between two alternate positions, with ease and convenience. In addition, the arcuate pivoting movement of the wheel supporting brackets is automatically achieved simultaneously with movement of the luggage support platform from a stowed position to a deployed, usable position. The support platform is pivotally mounted to the terminating end of the frame assembly for being arcuately pivoted between a first, stowed position and a second, deployed position wherein the support platform is substantially perpendicular to the plane established by the frame assembly.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2004Date of Patent: November 28, 2006Assignee: Franzus Company LLCInventors: Chris Johnson, A. C. McMillan
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Patent number: 7077421Abstract: A table saw cart including a carrier, a foldable frame, and a pair of wheels; a stretcher between wheels; a connection rod between the stretcher and rear legs of the foldable frame. The wheels are raised above the floor by the stretcher to prevent displacement of cart while the machine thereon is operating. Two extension rods extend from the open end of carrier to secure the cart with the wheels. Both rear legs define a handle; and a pull rod and three locking pins control the elevation of the cart to secure the cart in either of a folded positioned or a raised, standing position.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2004Date of Patent: July 18, 2006Assignee: Super Made Products Co., Ltd.Inventor: San-Ching Wu
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Patent number: 7040635Abstract: A portable wheeled dolly for transporting a receptacle of articles, such as a quantity of baseballs to a practice field, where the dolly comprises a pair of spaced apart, elongated frame members, and a U-shaped handle engaging respective first ends of said frame members. Hingedly positioned along a midpoint of the of the frame members is a pivotal platform which functions as a transporting support surface for the receptacle, or as a seat in a static mode. A pair of wheels are provided in proximity to the second ends of the frame members, where the wheels are vertically spaced from the second ends to avoid ground contact in the static mode, but in rolling contact in the transporting mode.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2003Date of Patent: May 9, 2006Inventor: Bradford D. Remole
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Patent number: 7032921Abstract: A cart may include a compartment to retain equipment or items. A first pair of handles may be extendable from a one end of the compartment and a second pair of handles may be extendable from another end of the compartment. The first and second pairs of handles may permit the cart to be simultaneously pushed and pulled. A pair of wheels may each be removably mounted to an axle on each side of the compartment.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2003Date of Patent: April 25, 2006Inventor: Jessee Jackson Swanner
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Patent number: 7014020Abstract: A folding travel bag with a cart, which can be used not only as an ordinary travel bag but also as a cart. The folding travel bag includes: a box-shaped travel bag body having a pair of wheels on the bottom face of the body closer to the back: a folding plate having two flat plates connected so that they can be freely folded and borne perpendicularly to the body surface and so that one end of the flat plates is hinged to the lower position on the surface side of the body; a pair of wheels disposed at the leading end portion of said folding plate; and support member extending obliquely upward of the two sides of the body from the two sides of the folding plate. Both the paired wheels on the leading end portion of the folding plate and the paired wheels on the body bottom face are arranged on the floor to bear the body, when the folding plate is folded and brought closer to the side of the body surface or when the folding plate is extended perpendicularly to the body surface.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2001Date of Patent: March 21, 2006Inventor: Yoshiaki Tamura
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Patent number: 6979019Abstract: Disclosed is a combined golf bag and golf cart. A support mechanism thereof comprises a lower support tube, an abutment tube, two link arms, a lower coupling tube, an upper support tube, a sliding tube, an upper coupling tube, and a retractable handle assembly. A pressing of a push button by a finger of one hand grasping a handle will unlock a wheel assembly for extending wheels outwardly prior to transporting along a playing field.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2003Date of Patent: December 27, 2005Assignee: Ramiko Co., Ltd.Inventor: Kwei-Pao Chen
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Patent number: 6910475Abstract: The present invention provides a barbecue grill cart assembly comprising a barbecue grill assembly having a cooking chamber and a frame assembly. The grill cart assembly further comprises a cart assembly having a first leg assembly and a second leg assembly pivotally connected to an upper frame member. The cart assembly also has a lower frame member pivotally connected to the first leg assembly wherein the lower frame member has having a securing element. The cart assembly is movable between an erect arrangement and a collapsed arrangement. In the erect arrangement, the securing element engages a portion of the second leg assembly and the first and second leg assemblies are positioned transverse to the upper frame member. To move the cart assembly to the collapsed arrangement, the securing element is disengaged from the second leg assembly and inserted through the second leg assembly.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2002Date of Patent: June 28, 2005Assignee: Weber-Stephen Products, Co.Inventors: Leonard George Zelek, Adrian A. Bruno, Mark Johnson, Daniel S. Choi
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Patent number: 6908087Abstract: A mobile load carrier comprises a castor mounting arrangement comprising two or swivellable castors mounted on a first member (7), characterized in that said first member (7) is rotatably attached to a second member or member (5), along a fixed, substantially horizontal axis (6) substantially perpendicular to the primary direction of travel of the mobile load carrier, said second member(s) (7) being attached to, or forming part of, the structure of the mobile load carrier, such that any movement of the castors' swivel axes, relative to the chassis, is synchronous, with movement only being possible via the rotatable attachment of the first member (7) to the second member(s) (5). Preferably the rotation is load dependent with the load dependency optionally being provided by one or more biasing members (10).Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2002Date of Patent: June 21, 2005Assignee: Dynamic Products LimitedInventors: Stephen Wintersgill, John Robinson
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Patent number: 6901783Abstract: The subject invention provides a sheet bending brake assembly for securing a work piece. The sheet bending brake assembly includes a clamping member having a lower leg extending therefrom and a pivoting arm pivotally supported by and extending from the clamping member. The pivoting arm defines a clamping area with the lower leg. A base supports the clamping members and provides support to the assembly while moving the pivoting arm between the open position and the clamped position. A guide mechanism reacts between the clamping member and the pivoting arm for moving the pivoting arm between the open position and the clamped position. The guide mechanism has a guide slot with a detent positioned within the guide slot between the first and the second ends for positioning the pivoting arm in an intermediate position to allow for precisely aligning the work piece.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2003Date of Patent: June 7, 2005Assignee: Tapco International CorporationInventor: Michael C. Clark
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Patent number: 6789809Abstract: A push cart transferable to a back holder and a chair includes a pair of connecting mounts jointing a bottom frame and a back frame as well an angle adjusting device jointing with an upper frame and the back frame; wherein the angle adjusting device adjusts the rotation angle of the upper frame; the bottom frame displaces and positions vertically or horizontally in a concave slot of the connecting mount; the connecting mounts slide at a limited distance on a left and a right lateral tubes of the back frame so as to fulfill the embodiment of being a push cart, a back holder or a chair.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2002Date of Patent: September 14, 2004Inventor: Ken Lin
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Patent number: 6773025Abstract: A collapsible trailer preferably includes a lengthwise base frame, a first deck member, a second deck member, an axle, and at least two wheels. The axle is preferably pivotally attached to a bottom of the lengthwise base frame. At least one wheel is pivotally retained on each end of the axle. A length of the first deck is pivotally attached to a length of the second deck with a continuous hinge or the like. Each end of the continuous hinge is retained by the lengthwise base frame. A first side rail is attachable to the first deck and a second side rail is attachable to the second deck. A hitch handle extends from one end of the lengthwise base frame.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2002Date of Patent: August 10, 2004Inventor: Jamie B. Zelm
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Publication number: 20040144606Abstract: A foldable wheeled traveling case assembly includes a soft traveling case and a base formed from a rear wheel support and a front leg member. The leg member is fixedly connected to a lower front side of a rigid bottom plate of the traveling case and includes two rearward extended horizontal bars for detachably connecting to two connecting brackets mounted to a front side of the wheel support. When the bottom plate is turned to an extended position, the horizontal bars and the connecting brackets are firmly joined for the base to support the traveling case; and when the horizontal bars are disengaged from the connecting brackets, the bottom plate may be turned upward to bear against the traveling case and thereby reduces an overall volume of the wheeled traveling case assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2003Publication date: July 29, 2004Inventor: Angela W. Han
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Publication number: 20040100070Abstract: The invention provides a device for carrying a golf bag, comprising a frame with a frame bar extending in longitudinal direction along the golf bag, supporting elements attached to the frame or forming an integral part thereof for directly supporting the bag, and detachable fixing means for fixing the golf bag in position against at least a part of said supporting elements, wherein the supporting elements are interconnected by means of a subframe extending outside the golf bag, with the subframe being connected to the frame bar of the frame by means of manually detachable connecting means. The invention furthermore relates to a method for manufacturing such a device.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2003Publication date: May 27, 2004Inventor: Bernardus Johannes Joseph Maria Bekkers
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Patent number: 6726226Abstract: A wheel stop device of a golf cart includes a fixing seat, a connecting rod, a spring, a fixing ring, and a drive member. The fixing seat includes a main body, an outer jacket, and two opposite lugs. The connecting rod has a shank having a first end formed with a stop end and a second end formed with a screw portion. The drive member includes a press portion and a drive portion. The press portion has a front end face formed with an end face and an oblique end face and has a sidle protruded with two spaced opposite oblong ears and a clamping recess formed between the two spaced opposite oblong ears.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2002Date of Patent: April 27, 2004Inventor: Chong-Yong Liu
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Publication number: 20040069583Abstract: A folding travel bag with a cart, which can be used not only as an ordinary travel bag but also as a cart. The folding travel bag includes: a box-shaped travel bag body (11) having a pair of wheels (14b) on the bottom face of the body closer to the back: a folding plate (12) having two flat plates connected so that they can be freely folded and borne perpendicularly to the body surface and so that one end of the flat plates is hinged to the lower position on the surface side of the body; a pair of wheels (14a) disposed at the leading end portion of said folding plate; and support member (13) extending obliquely upward of the two sides of the body from the two sides of the folding plate. Both the paired wheels on the leading end portion of the folding plate and the paired wheels on the body bottom face are arranged on the floor to bear the body, when the folding plate is folded and brought closer to the side of the body surface or when the folding plate is extended perpendicularly to the body surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2003Publication date: April 15, 2004Inventor: Yoshiaki Tamura
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Publication number: 20040000458Abstract: A combination suitcase and baggage cart has a first case for storing items. A second case is retractably coupled to the first case and is also used for storing items. A set of wheels is coupled to the first case and the second case for moving the combination suitcase and baggage cart. Retaining fences are retractably coupled to the first case and the second case for holding items on the combination suitcase and baggage cart. A handle is coupled to the combination suitcase and baggage cart for pulling combination suitcase and baggage cart.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2002Publication date: January 1, 2004Inventors: Paul E. Weiss, Judy Prusik-Weiss
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Patent number: 6659477Abstract: A semi rigid golf bag having a hollow cylindrical main section, a plurality of storage compartments for golf equipment. The main section is formed from two semicircular half sections having semi-rigid walls attached by hinges to allow a user to open the main section to access the storage compartments. There are two insertion slots formed in the cylindrical main section, an insertion slot capable of retaining a cylindrical insertion bar when the insertion bar is inserted into the insertion slot; two wheel assemblies, each wheel assembly having a wheel attached to metal tube, the tube having an open end capable of receiving the insertion bar; an. outside circle and an inside circle defined concentrically on said top end of cylindrical main section. The circles define a golf club storage area and a second storage area for golf ball and glove storage.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2001Date of Patent: December 9, 2003Inventor: Man Young Jung
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Publication number: 20030184053Abstract: The invention comprises a hand driven golf cart for a golf bag having a collapsible frame for carrying the golf bag. An adjustable upper handle and two rear wheels are attached to the frame. A spherical front wheel is attached to a lower portion of the frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2002Publication date: October 2, 2003Inventor: Richard H. Jacobs
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Publication number: 20030178815Abstract: A wheel stop device of a golf cart includes a fixing seat, a connecting rod, a spring, a fixing ring, and a drive member. The fixing seat includes a main body, an outer jacket, and two opposite lugs. The connecting rod has a shank having a first end formed with a stop end and a second end formed with a screw portion. The drive member includes a press portion and a drive portion. The press portion has a front end face formed with an end face and an oblique end face and has a sidle protruded with two spaced opposite oblong ears and a clamping recess formed between the two spaced opposite oblong ears.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2002Publication date: September 25, 2003Inventor: Chong-Yong Liu
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Publication number: 20020096862Abstract: A folding collapsible luggage cart includes a horizontal area-adjustable base frame, two foot members respectively fastened to the base frame and set between a vertical operative position and a horizontal non-operative position, two castors respectively pivoted to the base frame and set between an operative position and a non-operative position, a retractable handle pivoted to the base frame and set between a horizontal position closely attached to the base frame and a vertical position perpendicular to the base frame, and two back support arms bilaterally pivoted to a bracket at the retractable handle and alternatively set between a received position and an extended position. When collapsed, the luggage cart is held in a compact and flat manner conveniently for storage or carrying.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2001Publication date: July 25, 2002Inventor: Chih Chung Fang
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Patent number: 6422230Abstract: A foldable or collapsible stand is provided for supporting a barbecue grill assembly. The foldable or collapsible stand includes a first leg assembly having a first pair of intersecting leg members pivotally mounted to each other and a second leg assembly having a second pair of intersecting leg members pivotally mounted to each other. At least one leg member of each of the first pair and second pair of intersecting leg members have a pivot point along a length of the at least one leg member for folding the at least one leg member. The first pair of intersecting leg members and second pair of intersecting leg members pivot with respect to each other and the at least one leg member of each of the first pair and second pair of intersecting leg members fold along the pivot point to move the first leg assembly, the second leg assembly and barbecue grill between an upright position and a collapsed position.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2000Date of Patent: July 23, 2002Assignee: Sunbeam Products, Inc.Inventors: Daniel M. Stewart, Michael R. Giebel, Danene Jaffe, Richard A. Whitehall, Tucker H. Fort, Jesse D. Gala