Cart Patents (Class 280/651)
  • Patent number: 6966574
    Abstract: A multi-functional cart for transporting objects including a frame, a first handle connected to the frame adjacent a first end of the frame, a second handle connected to the frame adjacent a second end of the frame, a first pair of wheels connected to the frame adjacent the first end of the frame and a second pair of wheels connected to the frame adjacent the second end of the frame. The handles are different sizes and are selectively movable between perpendicular to the frame and coplanar to the frame. The frame has a generally rectangular configuration and includes frame members which are telescopically connected to each other. The multi-functional cart transforms into eight or more configurations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2005
    Inventor: Gary-Michael Dahl
  • Patent number: 6955365
    Abstract: A collapsible shopping cart comprising, a container having a front portion, a rear portion and side portions connecting the front and rear portions, the side portions being foldable to allow collapsing of the container into a collapsed condition whereby the front and rear portion move closer to each other than in an uncollapsed condition, the container having a bottom portion and an open top, the bottom portion being connected by a hinge to one of the front portion and the rear portion and being pivotable about the hinge, at least one wheel being provided adjacent the bottom portion, the bottom portion being movable from a first position when the shopping cart is in the collapsed condition to a second position so as to form a bottom for the shopping cart when the shopping cart is in the uncollapsed condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2005
    Inventors: Paul Giampavolo, Robert Shelton
  • Patent number: 6942229
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a collapsible stand for a bench-top power tool and methods therefore. The stand includes a structural member pivotally secured to a lower peripheral region of a base of a power tool. A slidable member is slidably and pivotally connected to the lower peripheral region and is pivotally connected to the pivotal structural member. Lower distal ends of both the pivotal and slidable structural members provide feet for supporting the associated power tool in an expanded orientation thereof. As the stand is collapsed, a top end of the slidable structural member slides towards a top end of the pivotal structural member. Both structural members may be pivoted to an orientation generally parallel with the lower peripheral region and may be locked thereto by a locking mechanism. A pair of wheels are rotatably connected to the base for transporting the stand and power tool thereupon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2005
    Assignee: One World Technologies Limited
    Inventors: Kenneth M. Brazell, Peter J. Shigo
  • Patent number: 6942238
    Abstract: A golf cart for supporting a golf bag and clubs in a vertically upright condition upon an underlying surface includes a carriage for accommodating the bag. Two axially aligned forward wheels are axially rotatably connected to the carriage. At least one rearward wheel is swivelably and rotatably mounted to the carriage. Each wheel is rotatably engagable with the underlying surface. The carriage includes a base for engaging the bottom of the golf bag. A support frame extends upwardly from the base and carries at least one upper holder spaced above the base for engaging the bag placed on the base such that the bag is held in a vertically upright condition. A handle is attached to and extends rearwardly of the frame such that applying a generally horizontal pushing or pulling force to the handle causes the cart to move over the underlying surface on the wheels while the bag and clubs are maintained in the vertically upright condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2005
    Inventor: Andrew J. DeCarlo
  • Patent number: 6932363
    Abstract: A collapsible and portable cart for universal use in a wide variety of residential and commercial environments, transporting different and various items, while shopping, gardening, laundry, transporting boxes or luggage, etc. The cart has base portion with wheels, which enable to move over the ground and a first foldable basket for heavy loads; and the rapper portion, that has a second foldable basket. Base portion is pivotally connected to the upper portion by link arms and secured by locking mechanisms. Both baskets have locking mechanism to keep the foldable screens in an upright position. The portable universal cart includes a receptacle with compartments, having different devices, to make the use of the cart more pleasing, safe and with more comfort for the user. The portable universal cart has different configurations according the user's need.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2005
    Inventor: Eduardo Felipe D'Angelo
  • Patent number: 6923468
    Abstract: A front and rear wheel assembly having an axle housing with a wheel rotatable on a shaft at each end of the axle housing and a connecting member connecting a central portion of each axle housing. A right and left side upright support frame affixed to a top surface of each axle housing between the connecting member and the wheel. The upright support frames each have multiple engagement ridges on a top surface and side edges adjacent the top surface. A movable planar platform is slidably mounted with its C-channels enclosing the side edges of the support frame. A latch portion of the movable planar platform having a downwardly directed spike engaging the engagement ridges on the support frame. Lifting of the latch allows movement in or out of the planar platforms with respect to the connecting member to accommodate containers of different widths resting on the planar platforms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2005
    Inventors: Cliff Barnett, David R. Barlow
  • Patent number: 6916028
    Abstract: A wheeled carrier device is provided which, in one embodiment, includes a plurality of foldable walls supported on a base member and movable between an erected state wherein the walls define a carrier space and a collapsed state wherein the walls are folded on top of the base member. The carrier device has at least two wheels and a wheel mounting assembly pivotably mounts the wheels on the device on opposite sides thereof such that, in one embodiment, the wheels are movable through 270° from a first, operative position wherein the wheels support the carrier device and a second, inoperative position wherein upon release of a latching mechanism the wheels are folded over on top of the folded walls in the collapsed state thereof. A handle is affixed to the carrier device and is movable between an operative state wherein the handle can be used to pull the carrier device and an inoperative state wherein the handle is stowed in substantially flush relation with the remainder of the carrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2005
    Inventor: Richard N. Shapiro
  • Patent number: 6910710
    Abstract: A convertible cart for restaurants for carrying stacked chairs when a convertible section of the cart is in a first position. The cart is adapted for carrying a trough of dishes, food, and other dining items, food when the convertible section is in a second position. The cart features a convertible preferably tubular U-shaped section spaced up from the base that pivots from the vertical to the horizontal. The U-shaped section carries a pivotable support arm engageable to either the cart handle when the U-shaped section is in the first vertical position, or engageable to the cart base when the convertible section is in the second horizontal position. A trough or flat board can rest on or be engaged with the U-shaped section when in the horizontal position for carrying utensils, food, waste, condiments or the like, as utilized by a restaurant or bar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2005
    Inventor: Trong Nguyen
  • Patent number: 6899508
    Abstract: A system of transport carts are positioned in side by side relation in fore and aft extending spaced apart rows disposed along a delivery van to leave an aisle between them. The carts have wheel supported upright frames with bottom supports for the products disposed at a level above the floor of the van and open fronts with front decks movable from a stowed retracted position to a generally horizontal operative position adjacent the bottom supports. The decks are movable into generally abutting relation to form a raised false floor between the rows of carts on which hand trucks can travel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2005
    Assignee: Magline, Inc.
    Inventor: Joseph D. Krawczyk
  • Patent number: 6893030
    Abstract: Compact carrier devices with stub walls, including wagons, carts and wheelbarrows, are disclosed, which include fixed, stowable and/or pivoting wheels, as well as stowable handles. In various embodiments, simple manually manipulable methods latch each wheel and handle in stowed flat positions within the overall perimeter and profile of the devices, which effectively allows the devices to fold to an ultra flat profile without any wheel or component being detached. Associated innovations include unique nesting methods, both unique center push/pull handles and U shaped handle designs, unique handle access panels, device couplers, simple methods to fixate or allow device wheels/axles to rotate, as well as snap on accessories which are designed to hold drink containers, fishing rods and implements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2005
    Inventor: Richard N. Shapiro
  • Patent number: 6889998
    Abstract: A foldable utility cart (10) includes a pair of spaced, parallel frame members (22). A collar (50) is disposed about each of the frame members (22) and is slidable therealong. A pair of front legs (40) and a pair of rear legs (46) are pivotally connected to the collars (50). The front and rear legs (40, 46) each support a wheel (44, 48). The collars (50) can be moved from a raised position where the legs (40, 46) and wheels (44, 48) are folded adjacent each other, to a lowered position where the legs (40, 46) and wheels (44, 48) are extended to support the cart (10) for movement on the ground. The cart (10) includes a moveable basket carrier assembly (18). The basket carrier assembly (18) includes toothed racks (110) that are connected to channel members (24) for movement therealong. A ratchet clutch (136) is used to permit up or down movement of the racks (110) and to maintain the racks (110) at any desired vertical position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2005
    Assignee: Creative Action LLC
    Inventors: Ronni S. Sterns, Harvey L. Sterns, Anthony A. Sterns, Charles A. Nelson, James J. Kilcoyne, Wayne D. Porter, Jr.
  • Patent number: 6886852
    Abstract: A foldable golf cart includes two main rods, and a handle connected to the main rods by means of a joining member, which includes left and right parts respectively coupled to the main rods, an intermediate part positioned between the left and the right parts and coupled to the handle, a knob arranged next to the right part, and a pivotal bolt inserted through the above parts and the knob; the left and the right parts have radial teeth opposing radial teeth of the intermediate part; the knob and the right part have protrusions, and slopes between the protrusions on opposing sides such that space can be provided between the parts, and the radial teeth disengage for allowing angular displacement of the left and the right parts relative to the intermediate part when the knob is turned such that the protrusions contact lower ends of the slopes of the right part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2005
    Inventors: Pao-Hsien Cheng, Ying-Hsiung Cheng, Michel Don Wade
  • Patent number: 6869097
    Abstract: A multi-level personal utility cart includes a handle having an upper portion, opposing side portions and a lower portion, a first basket assembly including panels at the front, sides, and bottom thereof, the first basket assembly being supported by the handle, a second basket assembly including panels at the front, sides, and bottom thereof, the second basket assembly being supported by the handle, the first basket assembly being positioned atop the second basket assembly, and the first and second basket assemblies being pivotally supported to the handle, so that the first and second basket assemblies are collapsible into a compact and substantially planar structure. An access door to the lower basket assembly is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2005
    Assignee: Mind Wurx, LLP
    Inventors: James G. Prather, Miguel Orozco
  • Patent number: 6866289
    Abstract: A multi-level personal utility cart includes a handle having an upper portion, opposing side portions and a lower portion, a first basket assembly including panels at the front, sides, and bottom thereof, the first basket assembly being supported by the handle, a second basket assembly including panels at the front, sides, and bottom thereof, the second basket assembly being supported by the handle, the first basket assembly being positioned atop the second basket assembly, and the first and second basket assemblies being pivotally supported to the handle, so that the first and second basket assemblies are collapsible into a compact and substantially planar structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2005
    Assignee: Wynd Wurx, LLC
    Inventor: James G. Prather
  • Patent number: 6860494
    Abstract: A cork cart has a generally pan shaped rectilinear cart base with a plurality of brackets receiving a sliding shelf, a pan shaped rectilinear cart middle shelf, and a pan shaped rectilinear top shelf with a hole near each end and a recess in the forward edge. A plurality of T-pieces each with a bolt hole and a locking pin hole are coupled to corners of the car. The cart has a plurality of wheels. A frame nas four vertical corner pieces having a plurality of bolt hole. There is plurality of bolt and rut subassemblies. A handle has a gripping portion and an attachment portion and a roll towel mounting portion. A locking pin subassembly has a pin portion and a spring. There is a bag ring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2005
    Inventor: Karan L. Chisholm
  • Patent number: 6846003
    Abstract: A folding trailer has pivotally connected front, main and rear sections movable from an unfolded condition to a folded condition, in which the rear section pivots 270° to lie atop the main section, and the front section pivots 90° to nest within the main section. This provides a folded compact arrangement approximately 48?×80?. When unfolded, the trailer produces an inside dimension of approximately 60?×96?, enabled by the front section thin walls that are interiorly nearly as wide as the main and rear sections. An extensible handle facilitates folding and unfolding the rear section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2005
    Inventor: Donald Austin Thompson
  • Patent number: 6845991
    Abstract: By providing a plurality of cooperating, foldable panel members in combination with a plurality of foldable wheel assemblies, a unique wagon or cart construction is attained which is capable of being folded into a small, compact area, whenever desired, and then quickly and easily deployed into a fully erected and operational position, which enables virtually any desired object to be easily transported. In addition, in the preferred construction of this invention, an automatically deployed structural supporting member is incorporated into the wagon/cart for providing inherent strength and rigidity to the wagon/cart when fully erected. In this way, heavy objects previously incapable of being transported are capable of being accommodated with ease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2005
    Inventors: Louis N. Ritucci, Joseph K. Patterson, Donald Barker
  • Patent number: 6832670
    Abstract: A convertible travel case has a frame including an upright with a handle for grasping and a base with wheels for towing. A rigid case is mounted on the frame by a connector bracket having one portion pivotally connected with an upper part of the case and another portion slidably connected with the upright to permit the case to be shifted between a generally vertical storage position and a generally horizontal cart position. The frame and case have mating catch members at the bottom of the case. A releasable lock connects the connector bracket and the upright in a first raised position wherein the catch members are engaged to retain the case in the storage position, and a second lowered position wherein the catch members are disengaged and the lower end of the case is swung outwardly away from the frame with the connector bracket shifting downwardly along the upright to the cart position for supporting additional luggage on top of the case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2004
    Inventors: Richard H. Wolters, Thomas R. Burt
  • Patent number: 6827364
    Abstract: A utility cart with the improvements including an adjustable height handle, a foot activated brake, an adjustable cart partition, and easy turning swivel front wheels to assist in guiding the cart. An inverted U-shaped telescoping handle, which curves outwardly from the backside of the cart is easily adjustable for desired height. A foot-activated brake mechanism is used to apply pressure to rather large, rubber tread wheels to prevent the cart from rolling when stopped on an inclined surface. An additional foot-activated lever is used to release the brake. Three embodiments of the utility cart are disclosed, these being (1) a rigid cart for general use, (2) a collapsible cart for storing, and (3) a low profile portable cart for fitting into the trunk of a car.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2004
    Inventor: Christopher Martin
  • Patent number: 6827366
    Abstract: An adjustment mechanism is provided to a handle of a foldable golf cart; the adjustment mechanism includes a movable member secured to two lateral rod parts of the handle, and a stationary member secured to main support rods of the golf cart; the movable member will be secured to the stationary member for holding the handle in an in-use position when the golf cart is stretched; the movable member can be adjusted in orientation relative to the stationary member to change position of the handle to suit different users.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2004
    Assignee: Sports World Enterprise Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Fang-Li Wu
  • Patent number: 6824152
    Abstract: A dolly device for facilitating moving of an object by a user. The dolly device includes a base member being designed for supporting the object when the object is placed on the base member. A pair of side members are oppositely coupled to the base member. Each of the side members is positioned substantially orthogonally to the base member. The side members are designed for engaging the object for inhibiting the object from tipping off of the base member when the object is positioned on the base member. At least one wheel is rotatably coupled to each of the side members. The wheel is designed for rollably engaging a support surface for facilitating movement of the object across the support surface when the object is positioned on the base member and the base member is moved across the support surface by the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2004
    Inventor: John M. Scott
  • Publication number: 20040232660
    Abstract: A pushcart with telescopic handle, including a base seat and a dragging apparatus. Several wheels and the dragging apparatus are mounted on one face of the base seat. The dragging apparatus includes a first slide rail and a second slide rail. A first stopper section is disposed at one end of the first slide rail. The second slide rail is fitted in the first slide rail and reciprocally slidable out of or into the first slide rail. A second stopper section is disposed at one end of the second slide rail. The first stopper section serves to stop the second stopper section, whereby when extending, the second slide rail will not detach from the first slide rail. A handle section is disposed at the other end of the second slide rail for pushing/dragging the first slide rail to drive the base seat. The second slide rail further has a pivot section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2003
    Publication date: November 25, 2004
    Applicant: E-MAKE CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Kung Cheng Chen
  • Publication number: 20040222617
    Abstract: 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. The portable cart/utility table can be converted to a various uses and the portable cart/utility table can be folded down and transported within a wheeled bin, backpack, hand carried bag, canoe or boat. It transports injured persons or cargo over long, rough terrain and it can broken down into a carrying position, by hand or by back. The cart has optional removable clamps for clamping a conventional transportable carrier, such as a stretcher or stokes-type rescue carrier bed, thereto. The objects being carried can be held by clamps, by fasteners, or through the use of insertions with longitudinally extending channels. An optional pivotable kickstand and/or tie rods can stabilize the cart in a position of rest.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2003
    Publication date: November 11, 2004
    Inventor: Charles W. Darling
  • Publication number: 20040195806
    Abstract: A golf bag cart (10) having a frame (14), a handle (22), first and second rear wheels (18, 20), and first and second wheel struts (52, 54), to which the first and second rear wheels (18, 20) are rotatably mounted, the first and second wheel struts (52, 54) being pivotally mounted to the frame (14) by mid-frame pivots (68). A front wheel (16) and a front wheel mount (44) are included, the front wheel mount (44) being pivotally attached to the frame (14) by a lower frame pivot (40). The golf bag cart (10) is movable from an extended configuration (12) to a collapsed configuration (13), such that the rear wheels (18, 20) pivot about the mid-frame pivots (68) to move towards the front wheel (14). The front wheel (14) and the wheel mount (44) pivot about the lower frame pivot (40) so that the front wheel (16) moves towards the rear wheels (18, 20), as the golf bag cart (10) is being collapsed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2004
    Publication date: October 7, 2004
    Inventors: Eric W. Reimers, Mark Robirds
  • Publication number: 20040183274
    Abstract: A guide cart for an implement is provided, and includes a frame on which are disposed at least three wheels, and a first strut and a second strut for effecting mounting of at least one of the wheels on the frame. The first strut is rotatably mounted on the frame, and for a mounting of the second strut at least two spaced-apart mounting points are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2004
    Publication date: September 23, 2004
    Applicant: Andreas Stihl AG & Co., KG
    Inventor: Ulf Schipper
  • Publication number: 20040173996
    Abstract: A computer trolley is disclosed for rollingly supporting computer cases, or other structures. The trolley includes a number of pivotable arms which are each pivotable about their own pivot axis. In-line wheels may be rotatably attached to the ends of each arm. The in-line wheels may use precision ball bearings commonly found in in-line skates. Each end of the arms may include a rotatable corner body that is rotatable to accommodate computer cases of varying widths. A removable pedestal may be included that can be attached underneath the center of the trolley to provide additional load support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2003
    Publication date: September 9, 2004
    Inventor: Robert Paul Anderson
  • Patent number: 6786503
    Abstract: The invention comprises a panel carrying cart having an elongated overall frame formed of a pair elongated frame sections pivotally mounted about a horizontal axis at their inner ends. The frame sections are each formed of a pair of parallel rods and upright end frames. A plurality of lateral frame rods are adjustably mounted along the length of the parallel rods of the front and rear frames so that the lateral rods may be moved to different locations to better accommodate loads carried on the lateral rods of the cart. A pair of L shaped lateral rods each have one end mounted in the lateral rods with their other ends extending upward to hold panels or other objects on the lateral frames on the cart. Wheels are mounted to the front and rear frames for moving the cart about to different locations with panels or other object thereon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2004
    Inventor: Larry P. Young
  • Publication number: 20040145158
    Abstract: A collapsible shopping cart comprising, a container having a front portion, a rear portion and side portions connecting the front and rear portions, the side portions being foldable to allow collapsing of the container into a collapsed condition whereby the front and rear portion move closer to each other than in an uncollapsed condition, the container having a bottom portion and an open top, the bottom portion being connected by a hinge to one of the front portion and the rear portion and being pivotable about the hinge, at least one wheel being provided adjacent the bottom portion, the bottom portion being movable from a first position when the shopping cart is in the collapsed condition to a second position so as to form a bottom for the shopping cart when the shopping cart is in the uncollapsed condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2003
    Publication date: July 29, 2004
    Inventors: Paul Giampavolo, Robert Shelton
  • Publication number: 20040140649
    Abstract: Our patent application applies to a new design concept, which employs a very simple rolling rack arrangement to collect commercial and home garbage and trash using standard disposable trash bags. The basic idea revolves around the concept that clean up is significantly simplified with a rack which can be rolled up to the collection point used and then simply stored away when no longer in use via a simple folding arrangement. The rack is to be made of standard tubing and standard commercially available casters. The entire assembly is easy to clean and store and can be used by the average homemaker or commercial establishment handling garbage of all kinds. Significant advantages are cleanliness in that the rack assembly is easy to clean and therefore sanitary, the garbage is protected with a plastic cover to retain fumes and odors and in general afford a clean appetence.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2003
    Publication date: July 22, 2004
    Inventor: Morton Faden
  • Patent number: 6761365
    Abstract: A shopping basket for self service store shopping comprises two main parts, a fixed rear part and a movable front part which automatically adjust for length and width when nesting with another shopping basket. Use of tubular elements cooperating along transverse axes allows translational adjustment of the lower and side walls of the basket along a longitudinal axis of the cart and axis transverse thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2004
    Inventor: Philippe Teeten
  • Publication number: 20040129520
    Abstract: A convertible travel case has a frame including an upright with a handle for grasping and a base with wheels for towing. A rigid case is mounted on the frame by a connector bracket having one portion pivotally connected with an upper part of the case and another portion slidably connected with the upright to permit the case to be shifted between a generally vertical storage position and a generally horizontal cart position. The frame and case have mating catch members at the bottom of the case. A releasable lock connects the connector bracket and the upright in a first raised position wherein the catch members are engaged to retain the case in the storage position, and a second lowered position wherein the catch members are disengaged and the lower end of the case is swung outwardly away from the frame with the connector bracket shifting downwardly along the upright to the cart position for supporting additional luggage on top of the case.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2003
    Publication date: July 8, 2004
    Inventors: Richard H. Wolters, Thomas R. Burt
  • Publication number: 20040113395
    Abstract: Trolley for luggage and other loads, which comprises a horizontal support (1) connected to a vertical support (2), a handle (4) and at least one front wheel (5, 5′; 10), wherein said horizontal support (1) comprises or is connected to a footboard (6) provided with one or more rear wheels (8, 8′), while said front wheel (10) is steering and is connected to the handle (4) for guiding the trolley.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2003
    Publication date: June 17, 2004
    Inventor: Giuseppe Nimis
  • Patent number: 6749214
    Abstract: A locking device for a golf cart has a bracket, two sleeves, an engaging bar and two securing members. The bracket is securely connected to an axle to which the rear wheels are mounted, and the stem of the golf cart is pivotally mounted on the bracket. The sleeves are securely connected to the bracket and securely mounted around the axle. The engaging bar is secured to the stem and near the bracket. The securing members are respectively rotatably mounted on the bracket and chassis, and each has a hook and a pressed segment extending outward from the chassis. Accordingly, the user can operate the locking device with foot, and to fold or to expand the golf cart is convenient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2004
    Inventor: Shanq-Ching Shieh
  • Patent number: 6749215
    Abstract: A dolly for transporting multiple containers. The dolly is provided with a plurality of casters which allow it to spin on its footprint. Supports, each of which can carry a container, are hinged together allowing the dolly to flex when encountering alterations in flooring level. Also provided are large side wheels which reduce the force necessary to push the dolly over a bump or onto a floor which is at a higher elevation. When one support is not carrying a container, the support can be rotated with the hinge to a point at which it is approximately perpendicular to the adjacent support and thereby approximately vertical to the floor. Rotating one support to an approximately vertical position shortens the dolly footprint and aids in storage. Moreover, a support which is rotated to an approximately vertical position can be temporarily maintained in that position by a lock.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2004
    Assignee: Rubbermaid Commercial Products LLC
    Inventors: Thomas Perelli, Craig J. Demko
  • Publication number: 20040108689
    Abstract: A convertible cart for restaurants for carrying stacked chairs when a convertible section of the cart is in a first position. The cart is adapted for carrying a trough of dishes, food, and other dining items, food when the convertible section is in a second position. The cart features a convertible preferably tubular U-shaped section spaced up from the base that pivots from the vertical to the horizontal. The U-shaped section carries a pivotable support arm engageable to either the cart handle when the U-shaped section is in the first vertical position, or engageable to the cart base when the convertible section is in the second horizontal position. A trough or flat board can rest on or be engaged with the U-shaped section when in the horizontal position for carrying utensils, food, waste, condiments or the like, as utilized by a restaurant or bar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2002
    Publication date: June 10, 2004
    Inventor: Trong Nguyen
  • Patent number: 6746039
    Abstract: A dolly for transporting multiple containers. The dolly is provided with a plurality of casters which allow it to spin on its footprint. Supports, each of which can carry a container, are hinged together allowing the dolly to flex when encountering alterations in flooring level. Also provided are large side wheels which reduce the force necessary to push the dolly over a bump or onto a floor which is at a higher elevation. When one support is not carrying a container, the support can be rotated with the hinge to a point at which it is approximately perpendicular to the adjacent support and thereby approximately vertical to the floor. Rotating one support to an approximately vertical position shortens the dolly footprint and aids in storage. Moreover, a support which is rotated to an approximately vertical position can be temporarily maintained in that position by a lock.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2004
    Assignee: Rubbermaid Commercial Products LLC
    Inventors: Thomas Perelli, Craig J. Demko
  • Publication number: 20040104560
    Abstract: A foldable cart with seat includes a base having a plurality of rotating mechanisms and a roller. The roller includes two wheels positioned adjacent to the base. An extendable back frame is attached to one or more of the rotating mechanisms. The seat is attachable to the back frame. The cart with seat has a folded position for ease of storage, a cart position for transporting articles, and a seat position for sitting. The seat position is adjustable to a piano bench height and a bar stool height.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2002
    Publication date: June 3, 2004
    Inventor: Thomas L. Tedesco
  • Patent number: 6739605
    Abstract: A utility cart which is capable of being readily converted from a first configuration as a conventional utility cart with the area above a bottom table being open into a second configuration as a bin cart, including a number of outwardly extending storage bins. In addition, the utility cart in accordance with the present invention includes end members having “I” beam type construction, the top table and the bottom table have panel members which pivot from an upright position to form a recessed top table and/or a recessed bottom table to a downward position to form a substantially flat top table and/or a substantially flat bottom table and a handle having an organizer integrally built therein, including a beverage container holder, a storage tray and one or more storage compartments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2004
    Assignee: Akro-Mills, division of Myers Industries Company
    Inventors: Randall W. Calmeise, Doug S. Hardesty
  • Patent number: 6733026
    Abstract: A folding cart is disclosed which has a forward section, a main section, and a rear section, along with forward and rear end rails and left and right side rails. The forward and rear portions of the left and right side rails fold to a coplanar position with the main portion of each respective side rail, while the forward and rear end rails fold down to a position coplanar with the forward section and rear section, respectively. The forward and rear sections may then be rotated to a position over the main section. The forward and rear sections each have mounted to their bottom surfaces a dual wheel assembly, each dual wheel assembly having a pair of wheels which may be folded to a position parallel to their respective forward or rear section. The forward dual wheel assembly is mounted to the front section of the folding cart a rotating pivot, while the rear dual wheel assembly is mounted directly to the rear section. Finally, a folding handle is provided which is attached to the forward dual wheel assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2004
    Inventors: Beverly J Robberson, James D. Robberson
  • Publication number: 20040080143
    Abstract: A extremely lightweight hand-pull cart made of connected panels of leather-tough corrugated plastic sheet material primarily intended to assist the physically marginal to move groceries from car to kitchen, said cart having an extended pulling tongue, a very low center of gravity, commodious fabric-sided cargo compartment, a plurality of small roller-wheels and stair sliding-runners strategically affixed to underside of said cargo compartment which in unique interplay with said pulling tongue enables easier negotiation, both up and down, of stairs and stoops, lastly said cart to fold upon itself into a flat, lightweight, compact package for hand carrying, or for virtual abuse-proof storage in car trunk till needed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2002
    Publication date: April 29, 2004
    Inventor: Oriz Wickline Johnson
  • Publication number: 20040080128
    Abstract: A multiple use convertible vehicle modified manually into various configurations, including a hand-towed cart, a hand truck, a hitchable trailer, a bicycle rack, a bed and a chair. The handle is attached to the main frame structure in an extended fashion and at an angle from a hitch bracket to use the vehicle as a hand-towed cart. Or, the handle is attached in a retracted fashion beneath the main frame to allow use of the vehicle as a hitchable trailer or a hand truck. Or, the handle is attached to the main frame at an angle from the hitch bracket to obtain a chair configuration. Or, the handle can be attached to the main frame in an extended fashion to form a bed configuration. Finally, the handle can be detached from the main frame structure, which can be mounted on a bike rack accessory, for use as a bicycle rack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2003
    Publication date: April 29, 2004
    Inventors: Alan L. Lindsey, David E. Lindsey
  • Publication number: 20040075248
    Abstract: A molded cover/seat secures over an opening in a carrying box on a two-wheeled cart to serve as a cover and a seat. The cover/seat has a smooth top for sitting and a ribbed waffle pattern bottom for strength. An encircling flange with interior corner protrusions securely engages the top of the carrying box. Semicircular recesses in one edge accommodate the two rods of the handle. Bottom protrusions engage a hand hole on one side of the carrying box to secure the cover/seat to the side of the carrying box for storage and transport.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2002
    Publication date: April 22, 2004
    Inventor: Richard Elden
  • Publication number: 20040070179
    Abstract: A collapsible support structure has pairs of leg members (17) pivotally joined intermediate their length in crossed fashion by a connection member (18) that is capable of sliding longitudinally with the pivotal joint as the leg members extend in a scissors—like manner to support an object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2003
    Publication date: April 15, 2004
    Inventors: Mark E. Miller, Joseph C. Miller
  • Patent number: 6719319
    Abstract: A collapsing device for the third wheel of a golf cart includes a fixing base, a wheel frame, and a pin. The fixing base is U-shaped to form an interior hollow for the sleeve to fit in, having an insert groove respectively in each sidewall. The wheel frame has its bottom assembled with a third wheel, and its top provided with a slide groove at opposite sides and a through hole pivotally combined with a sleeve. The pin is inserted in the slide groove, having both ends protruding out of the slide sleeve and its intermediate portion clasped by a spring, which has its other end connected with a cover member fixedly mounted on the wheel frame. Thus, the pin is pulled by the spring and stuck in the upper or the lower insert groove for stabilizing the third wheel in the collapsed or the expanded condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2004
    Assignee: Unique Product & Design Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Gordon Liao
  • Patent number: 6715785
    Abstract: A locking device for a golf cart has a bracket, two sleeves, two engaging bars and a securing member. The bracket is pivotally connected to an axle to which the rear wheels are mounted. The sleeves are securely connected to the bracket and are rotatably mounted around the axle, such that the bracket is pivotally connected to the axle with the sleeves. An engaging bar selectively laterally extends outward from one of the stem and the bracket. The securing member is pivotally attached to the chassis with a pivot. The securing member has engaging hole for positioning the engaging plate in place and a pressed segment for the user to press by foot the securing member. Accordingly, the user can operate the locking device by foot, and to fold or to expand the golf cart is convenient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2004
    Inventor: Shanq-Ching Shieh
  • Patent number: 6698789
    Abstract: A golf bag cart (10) having a frame (14), a handle (22), first and second rear wheels (18, 20), and first and second wheel struts (52, 54), to which the first and second rear wheels (18, 20) are rotatably mounted, the first and second wheel struts (52, 54) being pivotally mounted to the frame (14) by mid-frame pivots (68). A front wheel (16) and a front wheel mount (44) are included, the front wheel mount (44) being pivotally attached to the frame (14) by a lower frame pivot (40). The golf bag cart (10) is movable from an extended configuration (12) to a collapsed configuration (13), such that the rear wheels (18, 20) pivot about the mid-frame pivots (68) to move towards the front wheel (14). The front wheel (14) and the wheel mount (44) pivot about the lower frame pivot (40) so that the front wheel (16) moves towards the rear wheels (18, 20), as the golf bag cart (10) is being collapsed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2004
    Assignee: Sun Mountain Sports, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric W. Reimers, Mark Robirds
  • Patent number: 6688634
    Abstract: Foldable tool cart (10) including a base (15) supporting a vertical post (71) of adjustable height, lower tool tray (100) supported by base (15), an upper tool tray (110) supported by post (71), and pivots (60, 120) for folding cart (10) such that trays (100, 110) are substantially vertical. A tool caddy (150), attached to post (71), remains upright when cart (10) is folded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2004
    Inventor: Alfred Ace Noffsinger
  • Patent number: 6685199
    Abstract: A cart has a collapsible frame which is foldable into a closed position for forming a narrow lateral profile and unfoldable into an unfolded open position. The frame has two support members. Each support member has a pair of legs extending downwardly from its opposite ends and a side arm extending between two of the legs on each opposite lateral side of the frame for securing the frame in the unfolded open position with the support members spaced apart. The side arms have hinges for folding the arms relative to a support member. A foldable tray interconnects the legs of the frame for forming a platform adjacent the bottom of the cart. Upon folding of the cart, the tray folds and the cart collapses into the closed position with the support members drawn together into close proximity to each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2004
    Inventors: David M. Stravitz, David Harris, Clint Kolda
  • Publication number: 20040000774
    Abstract: A display cart has three sections: a base, an intermediate display section and an upper section having a canopy. The cart can be placed in a storage position, wherein the intermediate display section and upper section are lowered. In the storage position, the intermediate display section is substantially contained within the base and the canopy of the upper section surrounds the top portion of the base. The intermediate display section and the product are thereby concealed within the base, and protected by the canopy of the upper section. The cart can be locked in the storage position to secure the product when the cart attendant is absent. The cart can also be placed in an operating position, wherein the intermediate display section and the upper section are fully extended. The intermediate display section includes shelves that slide outward to display the product in a tapered manner so that all the products can be easily viewed without interference from other product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2002
    Publication date: January 1, 2004
    Inventor: David Zeuner
  • Publication number: 20030234514
    Abstract: A light and sound producing structure for a wheeled traveling case assembly having two wheels, an extendable pull handle, two front legs for supporting the traveling case assembly to stand stably, and a traveling case located on the front legs includes a mini generator located adjacent to one of the two wheels of the traveling case assembly. When the wheels rotate, a rotary shaft of the mini generator is driven by the adjacent wheel to rotate and thereby causes the mini generator to generate and output currents, which are supplied to the pull handle and/or the traveling case for light-emitting and sound-reproducing elements provided thereon to produce light and sound, respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2003
    Publication date: December 25, 2003
    Inventor: Angela W. Han