Cart Patents (Class 280/651)
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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: 8100430Abstract: A multi-mode hand truck is convertible to assume a hand-truck mode, a reclined load-assist mode, and a push-cart mode.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2008Date of Patent: January 24, 2012Assignee: Cosco Management, Inc.Inventors: Paul F. Meyers, Thomas J. Meyers
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Publication number: 20120013105Abstract: A Folding shopping trolley [1] having an upper section [11] and a base section [2] adapted to move between a collapsed condition into a deployed condition is disclosed. The upper section [11] connects to the base section [2] via elongate support members [20] through an intermediate coupling [10] such that the upper section [11] and base section [2] can move in a synchronized condition between deployed and collapsed conditions. The base section [2] comprises ground engaging wheels [47 and 48] fixed to the lower end of the elongate support member [20]. The lower end of the elongate support members [20] are pivotly connected to the lower end [9] of the actuator [7] via the inner connecting members [6] forming a geometric arrangement with the outer connecting members [5] wherein vertical movement of the actuator [7] moves the trolley from the collapsed condition to the deployed condition. The outer connecting members [5] include a locking mechanism [30] to lock the trolley [1] in the deployed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2010Publication date: January 19, 2012Inventors: Paul Freeman, Philip Fisher
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Publication number: 20120013104Abstract: A cart (20, 50, 90) includes a plurality of removable baskets (24, 54, 94) having respective rims (40, 76). A foldable frame (22, 52, 92) has folded and unfolded configurations, and includes multiple wheels (32, 65, 108, 110) and an upper supporting structure (36, 58, 98), which is capable, when the frame is in the unfolded configuration, of supporting the baskets side-by-side by the respective rims.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2010Publication date: January 19, 2012Applicant: GREENCART INT LTD.Inventors: Rafi Geva, David Chiche
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Publication number: 20120007342Abstract: The present invention provides a mobile, collapsible table and storage assembly comprising: (a) a storage compartment having a receptacle and a lid, (b) wheel means disposed at a first end of the storage compartment, (c) stand means connected to the first end which cooperate with the wheel means for supporting the assembly when in a generally upright position, (d) handle means connected to the storage compartment at a second end thereof, (e) a plurality of folding legs interconnecting the receptacle and the lid of the storage compartment, each leg comprising a lower limb and an upper limb interconnected by a pivot means, the lower and upper limbs of each leg being pivotally movable between a fully folded position where the lid closes the receptacle for use in storage, and a fully unfolded position where the lid is spaced apart from the receptacle for use as a table, characterized in that a floating end of a first one of the limbs at which the pivot means is located has an extension portion which is adapted toType: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2010Publication date: January 12, 2012Inventor: Chrissie PURDY
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Publication number: 20110316258Abstract: A foldable cart for transporting golf clubs includes a main frame, a joint unit, a handle frame, two supporting frames, a club holder, a front wheel, two rear wheels, an auxiliary frame unit and a linking rod. The joint unit has four joints, each of which includes a first, second and third lock. When the first lock is released, the handle frame may be folded towards the main frame. When the third lock is released, the front wheel and fork may be turned over. When the second lock is released, one of the joints is moved upwards and pushes the linking rod and two supporting rods to make the front wheel, front fork, two auxiliary supports and two rear wheels folded towards the main frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2010Publication date: December 29, 2011Inventor: WEN-TSAN LIN
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Patent number: 8083253Abstract: A folding shopping cart assembly having a basket with a bottom surface and side walls. A plurality of rollers are coupled to the basket. A framework is provided for supporting the basket at an elevated height. The basket is capable of moving on rollers relative the framework between a retracted position, where most of the rollers are in contact with the framework, and a cantilevered position, where most of the rollers are not in contact with the framework. Wheels are coupled to the framework so that the framework and the basket can be rolled together as a cart. The framework can be rotated about the basket to a stowed position that enables the cart assembly to be placed in a vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2008Date of Patent: December 27, 2011Inventor: Jill Butler
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Publication number: 20110304125Abstract: The invention relates to a collapsible shopping cart for transporting shopping from the shop to the car and from the car to the home, said cart being formed by a structure (2) and a container (3) and comprising guiding bars (4) used for the rollers (5) of the container (3) and connected in an articulated (8) manner to lateral legs (9) provided with rollers (10), which, together with another central leg (11) also comprising a wheel (13) and connected to the lateral legs by a part (12) and to a longitudinal bar (17) arranged between the guiding bars (4), form the collapsible support. The shopping cart according to the invention comprises ramps (6) for coupling to the ends of the guiding bars (4) and facilitating the positioning and removal of the container (3). Said shopping cart comprises a hook (7), and a system for braking the rollers (5) in order to hold the container (3) still.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2008Publication date: December 15, 2011Inventor: Paul Fredy Ravnborg
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Patent number: 8070181Abstract: The convertible cart comprises a first platform and a platform assembly. The platform assembly comprises a second platform and a third platform and is pivotably connected to the first platform. The platform assembly moves between a first position where the second platform is disposed above the first platform and a second position where the third platform forms a continuous platform with the first platform. In another embodiment the cart comprises a first platform and a second platform movable between a first position where said second platform is disposed above the first platform and a second position where the third platform is coplanar with the first platform. Methods of converting a cart between a utility cart and a platform truck are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2009Date of Patent: December 6, 2011Assignee: Rubbermaid Commercial Products, LLCInventors: Paul Bradley Forrest, Grant M. Mason, Thomas Perelli
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Publication number: 20110285111Abstract: A golf bag cart foldable device is disclosed, comprising: a bottom cart stand, having a plate joint at its top, where the plate joint is in pinned connection with a rear wheel frame at each of its two laterals, to connect to the rear wheels respectively, and is connected to a bag base at its bottom, where the bottom of the bag base is further joined to a front wheel frame, to connect to the front wheel; an upper cart stand, having a winding member at its bottom pivotally connected to the plate joint; a sliding chunk set, set up on the bottom cart stand, and available to slide along the bottom cart stand, which is made up of an active sliding chunk and a passive sliding chunk; a link set, made up of a plurality of links, connected to the upper cart stand, the bottom cart stand, the front wheel frame, the rear wheel frames and the sliding chunk set respectively, to form links between the upper cart stand with the bottom cart stand and the front wheel frame with the rear wheel frame; and a folding joint, set upType: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2010Publication date: November 24, 2011Inventor: Gordon Liao
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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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Publication number: 20110241315Abstract: A golf bag cart foldable device is disclosed, comprising: a bottom cart stand, having a rear wheel frame at each side to link a rear wheel, and having a bag base to link a front wheel; an upper cart stand, in pinned connection with the bottom cart stand; a linkage set, comprising plural linkages, forming links between the upper cart stand and the bottom cart stand and between the upper cart stand and the rear wheel frame; and a folding joint, enabling a release of the folding joint first. By means of the link between the linkage set and the rear wheel frame, a simultaneous unfolding or folding of the upper cart stand, the bottom cart stand and the rear wheels can thus be accomplished. The folding joint is secured to have the upper cart stand and the bottom cart stand locked to each other, to achieve handiness in use.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2010Publication date: October 6, 2011Inventor: Gordon Liao
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Publication number: 20110241314Abstract: A foldable device of golf bag cart comprises: an upper cart stand, a bottom cart stand and a linkage set. The upper cart stand, having an adapter that is provided with a slider on its top, is provided with a slider mount at each of the two distant ends above and below the slider. The bottom cart stand is in pinned connection with the adapter at its top. The linkage set, made up of a plurality of linkages, forms links between the slider and the bottom cart stand, between the adapter and the rear wheel frame and between the bottom cart stand and the front wheel frame. By means of the setup of such links, the simultaneous unfolding or folding of the upper cart stand, the bottom cart stand, the front wheel and the rear wheels can thus be accomplished, which facilitates the handiness in use.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2010Publication date: October 6, 2011Inventor: Gordon Liao
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Patent number: 8029006Abstract: A stackable dolly includes a platform having upper and lower surfaces and a peripheral edge. A plurality of legs are generally coextensive with the platform and extend from the platform beyond the peripheral edge and extend radially outwardly from the platform beyond the platform periphery. Each leg includes an upper surface generally coextensive with the upper surface of the platform a lower surface serving as a mounting surface. The legs are equally angularly spaced from each other about the axis along the periphery of the platform. Casters are secured to each mounting surface of each leg. Engaging members are provided below the platform lower surface each engaging member being arranged approximate to the peripheral edge to abut against the peripheral edge of a cooperating dolly placed below the platform when the platform is supported on the cooperating dolly. The engaging members are restricting lateral movements of the engaged dollies relative to each other.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2008Date of Patent: October 4, 2011Assignee: JPJ Investment Holding Co.Inventor: Artem Kalajyan
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Patent number: 8011686Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 10, 2008Date of Patent: September 6, 2011Inventors: Zhaosheng Chen, Yishun Chen
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Patent number: 8006992Abstract: A child transport vehicle including: a frame, displacement means connectable to the frame, and a transport attachment storage system including one or more engagement devices operable and positioned to store an unused transport attachment in an inoperable position on the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2006Date of Patent: August 30, 2011Assignee: Thule Child Transport Systems Ltd.Inventor: Daniel William Britton
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Patent number: 8006996Abstract: A collapsible utility cart for holding working materials, such as a five-gallon drywall mud bucket and related drywall tools, is disclosed. The utility cart is expandable from a collapsed configuration to an extended configuration. A base has a plurality of legs that extend downwardly therefrom, each including a rolling means. A plurality of nestable, generally planer shelves each have a central aperture therein and a retaining lip extending upwardly therefrom at least partially around a perimeter thereof. A bucket holder is adapted to hold the five-gallon bucket and has a peripheral wall extending upwardly around a perimeter thereof. A plurality of support poles each have the interlocking means at each end thereof. A handle is included and adapted to interlock with the interlocking means of the top-most support pole, such that the utility cart may be carried thereby, whether the utility cart is in the extended configuration or the collapsed configuration.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2009Date of Patent: August 30, 2011Inventor: Mark Johnston
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Patent number: 8002292Abstract: A banquet cart including a cabinet, a plurality of chimneys, an information center, and releasably lockable swivel casters. The plurality of chimneys are positioned inside the cabinet at different corners of the cabinet. The information center includes at least two of (a) a thermometer display indicating the temperature inside of the cabinet; (b) a display indicating time information from a programmable timer; and (c) an information board for displaying text. The releasably locking swivel casters are unlocked to allow swivel action of the casters when a user actuates a foot-operable lever at the front of the cabinet, and are locked when the user releases the lever and the casters are rotated to a predetermined position.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2008Date of Patent: August 23, 2011Assignee: Metro Industries, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey C. Olson, James Leo Kilgallon, Wayne B. Killian, Willard J. Sickles
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Publication number: 20110181027Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2010Publication date: July 28, 2011Inventor: Sheng Zhang
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Publication number: 20110175331Abstract: A three-wheeled golf cart having collapsible mechanism to fold the cart down for storage and transport where the three wheels are placed evenly around the compact volume of the collapsed unit and a button-control unit allows for the front wheel to turn 180 degrees so that the front wheel will be turned and rotated to an offset position away from the center line of the main tube frame, resulting in a small and compact size storage and transport.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2010Publication date: July 21, 2011Inventor: Sheng Zhang
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Publication number: 20110169235Abstract: A shopping cart has a basket having left and right sides, a floor, a rear wall and a front wall and has a handlebar. Squeezing the handlebar and moving it down causes a front wheel assembly to rotate from a down position in which the front wheels contact the ground toward a storage position in which the front wheels are positioned adjacent or above the floor. A rear wheel assembly is rotatable from a down position in which the rear wheels contact the ground to a storage position in which the rear wheels are positioned at or behind the rear wall. After positioning the loaded shopping cart adjacent a trunk vehicle, slide the cart and rotate the front and rear wheel assemblies, which may be lockable, to get the cart into the trunk for storage during transportation home. Reverse the process once home. The cart basket collapses into two dimensions for closet storage.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2010Publication date: July 14, 2011Inventor: CHAIM MOSTER
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Publication number: 20110169249Abstract: A cleaning cart (1) is provided with an expandable frame (2) comprising combinable and detachably connectable elements, with a first element (3) being designed so as to be U-shaped and with its two ends (4) being bent to form right angles so that the ends project outwardly from the U-shaped plane.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2011Publication date: July 14, 2011Applicant: Carl Freudenberg KGInventors: Falk L. Lindner, Andreas Eisenhut, Jens Deerberg, Torsten Gratzki, Dietmar Schaule
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Patent number: 7971898Abstract: A multiple link, self-jacking mobile work cart includes the main body defining upper and lower portions supported by the plurality of rotating wheels. A multiple link, self-jacking mechanism is provided in connection with two laterally deployable work tables which can serve as infeed/outfeed tables for a power tool or the like supported by the main body of the cart. The multiple link mechanism includes an actuator arm, a linkage arm, a control arm and moveable support legs all pivotally connected to one another such that when the work tables are deployed, substantial weight placed on the tables is transferred to the support legs, rather than the wheels which support the main body.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2009Date of Patent: July 5, 2011Inventor: Robert W. Wise
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Publication number: 20110156375Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention is directed to a foldable and deployable cart (2), the cart comprising: at least one pedestal (10) substantially perpendicular to the floor at the deployed state; at least one top horizontal bar (36), substantially perpendicular to the at least one pedestal (10) at the deployed state; pivotal connection (52) between the at least one pedestal (10) and the at least one top horizontal bar (36), for rotating the at least one pedestal (10) thereabout to be substantially parallel to the at least one top horizontal bar (10), thereby allowing resting a luggage box (12), supported by the at least one top horizontal bar (36), on a trunk (30) and folding the at least one pedestal (10) into the trunk (30).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2010Publication date: June 30, 2011Inventor: Alexander Gal
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Patent number: 7967302Abstract: The present invention is a multi-purpose outdoor piece of equipment that combines various features in one design and takes advantage of gravity. In an embodiment it comprises a combination of a cooler or storage bag, two chairs, a table and a rack for an umbrella. The cooler or storage bag stays in a stable orientation due to gravity. The device is quickly assembled into a transport mode and then reassembled into its stationary mode for recreational use. The pull handle can be unscrewed and receive a beach spade to play in the sand. Once assembled into transport mode the device fits comfortably in the trunk of a car and can easily be assembled with the cooler bag slung into position over the axle. The cooler may be used for wet goods like drinks, food, wet wipes and spray bottle and an the upper bag for dry storage like outdoor gear and accessories like keys, sunglasses or other protected items. The cooler bag can also be strapped on as a backpack or a sling bag over your shoulder.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2009Date of Patent: June 28, 2011Inventor: Pieter Hendrik Coetzee
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Patent number: 7963531Abstract: The present invention is directed toward a collapsible cart adapted for use in recreational areas. The cart includes a body, a support platform, and a first wheel assembly and a second wheel assembly. Each wheel assembly includes a frame and a wheel adapted to slide along the frame. The frame includes a pivot point that reorients wheels from a stowed position to a deployed position. The cart may further include removable fences, as well as a foldable backstop. In use, the cart may be folded from a deployed position, in which it rolls along a surface to transport items, to a stowed position, in which it is collapsed in a compact geometry for storage. The cart may further be integrated into a chair such that the platform provides a seat and a seat back.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2008Date of Patent: June 21, 2011Assignee: Foldable Stuff, LLCInventor: Joseph E. Panigot
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Publication number: 20110115198Abstract: A shopping cart which can be completely loaded inside a vehicle trunk and unloaded in the same way, without taking objects out of the basket at any time, is disclosed. The main purpose of this design is to facilitate the transport of groceries or other objects from a store to a vehicle and later to a final destination (e.g., pantry). The main parts of the invention comprises a basket with four or more wheels which are located on a structure with foldable legs, and a sliding support system that makes a track for the basket so it can slide completely inside vehicle trunks. This sliding system permits the cart structure and its legs to go inside a vehicle trunk, under the basket with groceries or any other objects.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2009Publication date: May 19, 2011Inventor: Gleid Elaine DOBRACHINSKI
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Publication number: 20110101649Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2009Publication date: May 5, 2011Inventor: Neil Harding
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Publication number: 20110089671Abstract: The invention relates to a folding transport cart which in a parking configuration has a minimum extension and in a operative configuration has a maximum extension in a transverse direction which comprises: two side parts which extend substantially perpendicular to the transverse direction of the transport cart, and a folding base part which comprises two flat base segments which are each connected on one base side axis for articulated movement to one side part and are connected on a common base central axis for articulated movement to one another so that they can be folded inwards into the transport cart.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2009Publication date: April 21, 2011Inventors: Andreas Baatz, Joyce Tan, Christian Boe
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Patent number: 7926835Abstract: A golf club bag assembly is shown for carrying a plurality of golf clubs therein. The bag assembly comprises an elongated spine having upper end and a lower end, an upper frame member attached to the upper end of the spine at a first acute angle with respect thereto, a lower frame member attached to the lower end of the spine at a second acute angle with respect thereto, a resilient enclosure attached to the spine and the upper and lower frame members, and wherein the first angle is equal to the second angle.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2008Date of Patent: April 19, 2011Inventor: Michael R. Barton
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Publication number: 20110074124Abstract: A foldable wheeled container having a frame; at least two wheels connected to the frame; a tensioning cable housed within the frame; a plurality of hinge points, wherein when the frame rotates around the hinge point the tensioning cable is aligned; and a locking mechanism which tighten and locks the tensioning cable in its tightened position to form a rigid structure. A stroller having a similar structure including a frame; at least four wheels connected to the frame; a tensioning cable integrally connected to the frame; a plurality of hinge points, wherein when the frame rotates around the hinge point the tensioning cable is aligned; and a locking mechanism which tightens and locks the tensioning cable in its tightened position.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2010Publication date: March 31, 2011Inventors: Randy SCHNARR, Bryon HADDOCK
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Publication number: 20110068562Abstract: A medication cart is disclosed for use in a hospital, rest home, nursing home or the like to conveniently deliver medications to patients therein. The medication cart has a plurality of drawers movably mounted in the front portion thereof and has trash receptacles positioned at one side of the cart. The cart also has a receptacle or receptacles positioned at the other side thereof. Upstanding posts are provided at the corners of the cart and have hand gripping portions at the upper ends thereof which permit the cart to be conveniently moved from one location to another. Further, the cart has an auxiliary port tray positioned thereon which may be selectively moved from a vertically disposed stored or stowed position to a horizontally disposed operative position.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2009Publication date: March 24, 2011Inventors: Mark G. Keffeler, David P. Keffeler
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Publication number: 20110049843Abstract: A wheeled cart is easily disassembled and folded into a compact carrying case. A rectangular base receives four poles at its corners. Cross bars across the top of the poles each carry a pair of top and bottom panels which form the sides of the cart. Each of the bottom panels is preferably hinged to the bottom of its respective stationary top panel so that the bottom panel may be hinged upwardly to gain access to the bottom of the cart. A top most horizontal lid is detachably affixed to the poles at each of their top ends, said base, sides and lid defining a substantially enclosed volume for containing transported articles.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2010Publication date: March 3, 2011Inventors: Nicole Radlow, Edward Radlow, Melissa Radlow
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Publication number: 20110006505Abstract: A roller apparatus for generator, pump and the like is disclosed, where the generator, pump or the like is lodged in a frame, and the roller apparatus is set up at the bottom of the frame, comprising: a plurality of rollers, for rolling along the ground; and a plurality of link units, for linking each roller to the frame, where each link unit is provided with: a brace, obliquely set up at each bottom corner of the frame with a screw hole; a wheel carrier, having its bottom portion join fixedly to the roller and its top portion fixed by a fastener with a shaft portion, for oscillating up and down, and having a screw hole at its middle; and a fixing article, joining the wheel carrier.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2009Publication date: January 13, 2011Inventor: Wen Chang Wang
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Patent number: 7866685Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 2, 2008Date of Patent: January 11, 2011Assignee: Unique Product & Design Co., Ltd.Inventor: Gordon Liao
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Publication number: 20100327562Abstract: A shopping car which can prevent a person walking on a dark road in the night while pulling the shopping car from stumbling by lighting up the step, or can hold an electronic calculator, a folding umbrella, a portable telephone, and the like, surely as required. LED lights (40) connected sequentially by a feeding cord (41) is arranged on the outer surface on the backside of a bag (30) attached removably to the frame (10), a pocket (45) for an electronic calculator is provided on the inside of a lid (32) covering the upper opening, a pocket (46) for a folding umbrella and a pocket (47) for a portable telephone are provided on the left and right side of the bag (30), and an electronic calculator, a folding umbrella, and a portable telephone are held in these pockets (45, 46, 47).Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2008Publication date: December 30, 2010Inventors: Shigeko Kasuya, Hideki Yumoto
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Publication number: 20100320732Abstract: A shopping cart which can be completely loaded inside a vehicle trunk and unloaded in the same way, without taking objects out of the basket at any time, is disclosed. The main purpose of this design is to facilitate the transport of groceries or other objects from a store to a vehicle and later to a final destination (e.g., pantry). The main parts of the invention comprises a basket with four or more wheels which are located on a structure with foldable legs, and a sliding support system that makes a track for the basket so it can slide completely inside vehicle trunks. This sliding system permits the cart structure and its legs to go inside a vehicle trunk, under the basket with groceries or any other objects.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2010Publication date: December 23, 2010Inventor: GLEID ELAINE DOBRACHINSKI
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Patent number: 7854444Abstract: A convertible cart capable of being converted into a Bellman luggage cart, platform cart, or dolly cart. The convertible cart includes: (a) a platform having a third width, W3, (b) a first frame having a first width, W1, detachably coupled to the platform at a first position, (c) a second frame having a second width, W2, detachably coupled to the platform at a second position apart from the first position, (d) first coupling connector configured to detachably engage the first and second frame, respectively, with the platform, (e) a third frame having two ends detachably coupled to the first and second frame, respectively, (f) second coupling connector means detachably engage the third frame with the first and the second frame, respectively, and (g) a plurality of wheels operable mounted to the platform, in which W3>W2>W1.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2007Date of Patent: December 21, 2010Inventor: James Jia Zhuang
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Publication number: 20100276910Abstract: A multiple link, self-jacking mobile work cart includes the main body defining upper and lower portions supported by the plurality of rotating wheels. A multiple link, self-jacking mechanism is provided in connection with two laterally deployable work tables which can serve as infeed/outfeed tables for a power tool or the like supported by the main body of the cart. The multiple link mechanism includes an actuator arm, a linkage arm, a control arm and moveable support legs all pivotally connected to one another such that when the work tables are deployed, substantial weight placed on the tables is transferred to the support legs, rather than the wheels which support the main body.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2009Publication date: November 4, 2010Inventor: Robert W. Wise
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Patent number: 7823906Abstract: A mission adaptable multi-purpose, collapsible portable cart/utility table, for use in emergency response and disaster situations, camping, hunting and other outdoors activities, which carries medical rescue carts, canoes, small boats, game, or hauled cargo by hand. It transports one or more cargo bins over long, rough terrain and each bin can include one or more cabinet drawers therein, wherein upon tilting of a cargo bin from a horizontal transport position to a substantially vertical position the cargo bin serves as a supply cabinet. Each bin is openable to expose the supply drawers for use.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2007Date of Patent: November 2, 2010Assignee: Valiant Rock LLCInventor: Charles W. Darling, III
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Publication number: 20100264628Abstract: A foldable pushcart includes: a pair of first vertical frame members extending vertically and parallel to each other on a back side of the pushcart; a first cross member including two bar members, which cross each other in an X shape, and which have their respective upper ends slidably supported by the pair of first vertical frame members, respectively, and have their respective lower ends pivotally coupled to the pair of first vertical frame members, respectively; a first link member having its one end pivotally coupled to one of the two bar members of the first cross member; a second link member having its one end pivotally coupled to the other bar member of the first cross member, and having the other end pivotally coupled to the other end of the first link member; a first open-state lock mechanism for fixing a crossing angle between the two bar members of the first cross member by inhibiting bending between the first link member and the second link member; and a second open-state lock mechanism for fixingType: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2010Publication date: October 21, 2010Applicant: Aprica Children's Products, Inc.Inventor: Ichiro Ohnishi
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Patent number: 7814638Abstract: One advantageous embodiment of the present invention is a reaction-injection-molded galley cart (10) for an aircraft. This cart (10) includes a body, which is configured to move along a passenger aisle of the aircraft. The body is comprised of a one-piece plastic shell (12) having a first side portion (28), a second side portion (30) spaced apart from the first side portion (28), a top side portion (24) extending between the first side portion (28) and the second side portion (30), and a bottom side portion (32) extending between the first side portion (28) and the second side portion (30). This one-piece plastic shell (12) includes at least one layer (36) of a reaction-injection-molded material.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2008Date of Patent: October 19, 2010Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventor: James P. Schalla
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Patent number: 7806426Abstract: One embodiment of the invention relates to an adjustable cart including a upper platform with a front portion and a back portion, a lower platform with a front portion and a back portion, rolling members for movably supporting the lower platform, a first supporting member connected to the back portion of the lower platform, and a first rotational pivot structure connecting the first supporting member to the back portion of the upper platform to permit pivoting about a first pivot location. The upper platform is configured to rotate about the first rotational pivot structure from a first position substantially parallel to the lower platform to a second position substantially perpendicular to the lower platform during which the first pivot location moves away from the lower platform.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2007Date of Patent: October 5, 2010Assignee: Rubbermaid Commercial Products LLCInventors: A. Reneau Van Landingham, Jr., Robert J. Tokash, Ken Carper, Scott Zieker, Tom Remm, Kevin Montgomery, Volker Werwick
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Publication number: 20100244405Abstract: The invention provides a light transport vehicle useful for transporting children and cargo. The transport vehicle may be used as a bicycle trailer, a stroller, a jogger, a sled or other configuration and may be convertible therebetween. The transport vehicle comprising: a folding mechanism allowing the transport vehicle to easily folds into compact size, a hitch for connecting to a bicycle, an adjustable suspension system for a smoother ride for the occupants and cargo, and an attachment receiver to accept conversion attachments.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2008Publication date: September 30, 2010Inventor: Imad Assaf
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Publication number: 20100230934Abstract: A cart includes: a chassis connected to a plurality of wheels; a basket mounted on the chassis and adapted to store one or more items therein; and a bridge element adapted to fit onto an edge of a vehicular trunk, wherein the bridge element is connected at a point located between said basket and said wheels.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2009Publication date: September 16, 2010Inventor: Ami Amos Fine
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Patent number: 7793949Abstract: A foldable vehicle frame includes a first main body, a second main body having a pedal portion and at least one joint portion, and a connecting mechanism connected to the first main body and the second main body. The connecting mechanism further includes a pair of rod parts, and the pair of rod parts respectively has a head end and a tail end. The head end is rotatably connected to the first main body, and the tail end is rotatably connected to the second main body, such that the connecting mechanism is turned over and stacked at a lower layer of the first main body, and the pedal portion of the second main body is folded under the turned-over connecting mechanism, so as to form a folded state. Furthermore, the connecting mechanism, the first main body, and the second main body are all unfolded simultaneously to form an unfolded state.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2008Date of Patent: September 14, 2010Assignee: Freerider Corp.Inventor: Arthur Wang
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Patent number: 7789403Abstract: A lightweight vanity cart with a mirror mounted on the top that can pivot from a closed to an open position. The mirror can be illuminated with a light strip. The vanity cart provides receptacles, drawers and racks for organizing and storing hair styling tools and personal care items, including cosmetics, hair styling products, lotions, cleansers, applicators, brushes, etc. The vanity cart, which is mounted on wheels, is easily moved from place to place. It provides electrical receptacles for plugging in the cords of electrical styling tools. A master power cord, which supplies electricity to the receptacles, is plugged into a wall receptacle.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2008Date of Patent: September 7, 2010Assignee: Sleeka Vi Int'l, LLCInventor: Sherry Lee Wilsher
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Patent number: 7784816Abstract: A flat platform cart with collapsible casters which is stable in positioning and convenient in collapsing and use. It comprises a supporting section, a push-pull section and a caster section connected thereto by a linkage means, and an extension positioning means which enables the push-pull section and the caster section to be maintained in an extending state; the extension positioning means comprises a vertical positioning means which simultaneously locks the push-pull section and the caster section in position and a horizontal positioning means disposed between the load supporting platform and the supporting bases which horizontally locks the push-pull section in position. When the flat platform cart is extended, horizontal and vertical positioning are simultaneously being carried out, therefore the positioning is very stable and it is convenient for use.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2008Date of Patent: August 31, 2010Inventor: Shikun Jian
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Publication number: 20100209095Abstract: A multi-functional device and transport apparatus that includes a telescoping spine mechanism. The device further includes a selectively extendable axle mechanism that is operatively secured to the spine mechanism. A plurality of wheels are rotatably secured to the axle mechanism. The axle mechanism may be selectively extended to effectively increase a width of the multi-function device and transport apparatus to stabilize the apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2010Publication date: August 19, 2010Inventor: ALEXANDER P. DeSORBO
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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