Wheelbarrow Patents (Class 280/653)
  • Patent number: 11628953
    Abstract: A trolley system for transferring cargo in relation to a cargo compartment of a vehicle includes a frame defining a cargo-retaining platform. The cargo-retaining platform is configured to receive and retain the cargo. At least a portion of a lower surface of the frame is formed of a low friction material. One or more handles are moveably coupled to the frame. The handle(s) are configured to be moved between a retracted position and an extended position. One or more attachments are configured to secure the cargo on the cargo-retaining platform.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2023
    Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventor: William Robert Clos
  • Patent number: 11124214
    Abstract: A beach trolley includes two lateral arms, a central arm therebetween and a pulling arm that is aligned with the central arm. Each of the two lateral arms and central arm having a removable inflatable wheel at one end and being joined at the other end for pivotal movement between a trolling configuration wherein the two lateral arms and the central arm generally lie within a same plane and a compact configuration wherein the two lateral arms and the central arm are generally parallel. The pulling arm is joined to the two lateral arms and the central arm for pivotal movements towards and away the two lateral arms and the central arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2021
    Inventor: Jean-Michel Leroux-Gamelin
  • Patent number: 11059505
    Abstract: A versatile electric cart, including a frame, a handle, a battery, a motor, a wheel and an axle. The frame is provided with components connecting with attachments. The components include a snib, a bolt, a connecting hole and a T-shaped column. The snib is provided at the rear end of the frame. The front and rear beam of the frame are both provided with the screw hole. The front end of the frame is provided with the connecting hole and the T-shaped column. The T-shaped column is provided at the axle, the top and bottom of the T-shaped column are both provided with the screw hole. The front end of the T-shaped column is provided with the connecting hole. The frame is provided with the battery. The attachments are fitted to the frame by the snib, the screw hole, the connecting hole or the T-shaped column.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2021
    Assignee: INTRADIN (HUZHOU) PRECISION TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Xuetao Qiao, Junliang Wang
  • Patent number: 8985619
    Abstract: A wheelbarrow conversion kit is used to convert a wheelbarrow structure to a pull wagon or to accommodate a push blade. The handles of the wheelbarrow are removed and an adaptor is preferably inserted where the handles were removed. The pull wagon adaptor includes a pair of steerable wheels and handle for pulling of the wagon. Other embodiments provide additional functionality for use of the wagon in a gardening type application. The push blade assembly is removably attached to the frame of the wheelbarrow at a front edge thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Inventor: Giuliano Celli
  • Patent number: 8857848
    Abstract: A collapsible vehicle trailer comprises a detachable lightweight enclosure (1), consisting of flexible, collapsible walls (21) and floor (22). The enclosure has two or more support frame members (2) integral to the structure of the enclosure. The support frame members are integrated into the structure of the enclosure by virtue of horizontal loops (3) and vertical loops (4). The enclosure is detachably connected to the rigid frame of the vehicle trailer, by means of the integral support frame members and the front transverse frame member (5) and the rear transverse frame member (6). The enclosure becomes a self supporting, freestanding structure when detached from the trailer frame. The enclosure also acts as a storage bag for the constituent components of the collapsed trailer frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2014
    Inventors: Peter Martin Lomas, Claire Michelle Lomas
  • Patent number: 8783710
    Abstract: A wheelbarrow leveling system for easily leveling a wheelbarrow on uneven and sloped ground surfaces. The wheelbarrow leveling system generally includes an outer leg having an outer leg mount adapted to be secured to a wheelbarrow. An inner leg is slidably positioned within the outer leg such that it may be extended and/or retracted within the outer leg to different heights. A trigger is provided which, upon being engaged or disengaged, will cause a locking member to engage with or disengage with one of a plurality of apertures positioned on the inner leg, thus allowing the overall height of the present invention to be easily adjusted to level a wheelbarrow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Inventor: Dennis B. Kraft
  • Patent number: 8608189
    Abstract: A fold-away wheelbarrow system is for use in moving materials from one location to another. The wheelbarrow has a shell comprised of a front, a back, a right side, and a left side that hinge together in such a way that the front may open for dumping the carried load and/or the front, back, and sides may fold via a plurality of hinges into a flat configuration for storage. The fold-away wheelbarrow is foldable such that it occupies a greatly reduced area for storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Inventors: Kendall Jones, Marita Friend
  • Patent number: 8567797
    Abstract: A wheelbarrow is proposed with a frame (1) formed from at least one hollow body (3), with at least one pivot-mounted wheel on the frame (1), with at least two handle bars (5) with grips (6) for the frame located on the handle bars (5), with at least two supports (7) for the frame on which the wheelbarrow is supported in the rest position, with a load-carrying facility (2) of load-carrying shape located on the frame (1), with a differing cross-section of the hollow body (3) in various sections of the frame (1) and an oval external shape of the hollow body (3) departing from a circular shape for the cross-section of at least one straight section (5) of the frame (1).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Inventor: Friedrich Westphal
  • Patent number: 8474856
    Abstract: A wheelable loadbearing and leveraging frame apparatus amenable to receipt of attachments and consisting of first and second elongated members conjoined by way of anterior and medial cross members each with a plurality of horizontally inclined through holes therein and a posterior cross member with a plurality of vertically inclined through holes therein, and with each elongated member having a pair of horizontally inclined transverse through holes located therein and a plurality of vertically inclined through holes located therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2013
    Inventor: Edward Gerry Hawkes
  • Patent number: 8474855
    Abstract: One aspect is wheelbarrow including a tub and a first frame portion coupled to, and providing support for, the tub. A wheel is supported below the first frame portion. A second frame portion is releasably coupled to the first frame portion and configured with a handle for gripping by a user. A trigger is adjacent the handle configured to release the first frame portion from the second frame portion when the trigger is actuated such that the tub is readily dumped.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2013
    Inventor: Scott R. Kilen
  • Publication number: 20110272924
    Abstract: One aspect is wheelbarrow including a tub and a first frame portion coupled to, and providing support for, the tub. A wheel is supported blow the first frame portion. A second frame portion is releasably coupled to the first frame portion and configured with a handle for gripping by a user. A trigger is adjacent the handle configured to release the first frame portion from the second frame portion when the trigger is actuated such that the tub is readily dumped.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2011
    Publication date: November 10, 2011
    Inventor: Scott R. Kilen
  • Patent number: 7988181
    Abstract: A storage and work place apparatus used in conjunction with a wheelbarrow or similar item. The apparatus includes a housing having a bottom portion and a side portion extending outwardly to form an open chamber the bottom portion is intended to a lie atop a wheelbarrow a cover is used in conjunction with the open chamber and is hingedly or slidingly attached to the housing in order to extend laterally from the housing. At least a first leg attainably connects to the housing and extends outwardly to contact a ground surface adjacent the wheel barrow. At least a second leg is rotatable attached to the cover and also extends outwardly therefrom to support the cover above the ground surface when the leg contacts the ground surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Inventors: William Hand, Robert Howe
  • Publication number: 20110175332
    Abstract: A fold-away wheelbarrow system is for use in moving materials from one location to another. The wheelbarrow has a shell comprised of a front, a back, a right side, and a left side that hinge together in such a way that the front may open for dumping the carried load and/or the front, back, and sides may fold via a plurality of hinges into a flat configuration for storage. The fold-away wheelbarrow is foldable such that it occupies a greatly reduced area for storage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2010
    Publication date: July 21, 2011
    Inventors: Kendall Jones, Marita Friend
  • Patent number: 7950687
    Abstract: An improved wheelbarrow places the bucket at ground level when at rest. The wheelbarrow frame beneath the bucket rests on the ground while the wheelbarrow is at rest. The wheelbarrow wheel is lifted off of the ground at rest. The wheelbarrow provides greatly improved stability both at rest and while moving the wheelbarrow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2011
    Inventor: Loren Ludlow
  • Patent number: 7900939
    Abstract: A wheelbarrow configurable as a kit for a wheelbarrow having a first and second side frames defining two laterally spaced-apart longitudinal portions, to which an axle is mounted with a wheel rotatably mounted thereto, and to which a body, such as a tub or flat bed, is mounted for carrying a load. The side frames are capable of being connected to leg structures, each of which includes a straight base portion configured for aligning with and engaging the ground. Forward cross-braces are capable of being connected from a forward end of each base portion to a first point on the main frame, and rearward cross-braces are capable of being connected from a rearward end of each base portion to a second point on the main frame proximately adjacent to the first point. A lateral member is capable of extending from longitudinal portions of the side frames, and a lateral cross brace is capable of extending from each leg structure to the lateral member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2011
    Inventor: Douglas Robinson
  • Patent number: 7866686
    Abstract: A collapsible wheelbarrow includes a rigid front bracket, a wheel rotatably secured to the front bracket, and first and second handle arms pivotably attached to the front bracket. The first and second handle arms are laterally pivotable about first and second pivot axes respectively. The first and second pivot axes are each spaced apart from the axis of rotation of the wheel. Preferably a clamping device removably applies a clamping force between the first and second handle arms and clamps a rigid tray between the first and second handle arms. The tray is preferably interconnected with the first and second handle arms to permit relative movement in a lateral direction and to prevent relative movement in a forward rearward direction. Preferably, the front bracket has spaced apart upper and lower walls and the first and second handle arms extend between the upper and lower walls.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2011
    Assignee: Ames True Temper, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian J. Conaway, Keith Kristiansen, David Demar, Mark Millman
  • Patent number: 7850176
    Abstract: A wheelbarrow including a first lever providing at least one handle rigidly coupled to a second lever providing a bucket for carrying a payload. A lever assembly rigidly coupled to the second lever.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2010
    Inventor: William Steven Hill
  • Publication number: 20100019472
    Abstract: A heavy duty wheelbarrow/yard cart with two vertical fixed front wheels and one or two rear caster wheels for steering. An ergonomic pushbar handle is bolted to the frame and allows it to be pushed or lifted to dump the material. A brake keeps the wheelbarrow from moving on sloped terrain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2008
    Publication date: January 28, 2010
    Inventor: Ronald Louis DiLorenzo, SR.
  • Patent number: 7641206
    Abstract: The purpose of this invention is to provide a material-moving device suitable for loading, unloading, and transporting at least one item thereon by a single person. The material-moving device includes a platform portion for holding at least one item thereon, at least two pairs of wheels rotatably attached to the platform portion in a manner that enables the front perimeter edge to pivot for easy loading and unloading the items onto the platform portion. The device also includes an elongated handle attached to the platform and an auxiliary handle movably attached to elongated handle in a manner effective to allow a single user to control the pivotal movement of the material-moving device while simultaneously gripping at least one item being loaded or unloaded onto said platform portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2010
    Inventor: Norwood B. Knoebel
  • Patent number: 7562898
    Abstract: A storage and work place apparatus used in conjunction with a wheelbarrow or similar item. The apparatus includes an housing having a bottom portion and a side portion extending outwardly to form a open chamber the bottom portion is intended to a lie atop a wheelbarrow a cover is used in conjunction with the open chamber and is hinged attached to the housing in order to extend laterally from the housing. At least a first leg attainably connects to the housing and extends outwardly to contact a ground surface adjacent the wheel barrow. At least a second leg is rotatable attached to the cover and also extends outwardly therefrom to support the cover above the ground surface when the leg contacts the ground surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2009
    Inventors: Bill Hand, Robert Howe
  • Publication number: 20090058047
    Abstract: According to one aspect of the present invention, there is provided a wheelbarrow comprising a storage unit, and a wheel assembly associated with the storage unit and having at least one wheel of a predetermined diameter. The wheelbarrow further comprises at least one gripping member, also associated with the storage unit, and adapted for manipulation of the wheelbarrow by an operator. The storage unit is formed with at least one wall extending along a direction tangent to the at least one wheel. The wheelbarrow is adapted to assume a first, ‘transport’ position in which the wheelbarrow is transportable about upon the wheel assembly, and a second, ‘L’ position in which the wheelbarrow has an essentially vertical orientation with respect to a surface, in which the wheelbarrow is supported by the wheel assembly and the wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2008
    Publication date: March 5, 2009
    Applicant: KETER PLASTIC LTD
    Inventors: Atar Brosh, Yehoyada Beeri, Ehud Ben Avi, Liran Elbaz, Zvika Zak, Tomer Levin
  • Patent number: 7481446
    Abstract: A folding wheelbarrow includes opposed tubular perimeter frame sections each connected to a support wheel and joined to each other at a point along rearward edges thereof by a hinge pin. Integral handlebar sections extend rearwardly from the frame sections and are connected to handgrips which may be selectively positioned for comfort and use by a human operator. A flexible load carrying container is secured to the frame sections. A single wheel embodiment includes perimeter frame members which may be joined by pivot pins supported on a fork structure or by a hinge connection at a single hinge pin also connected to a wheel fork structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2009
    Inventor: Matthew F. Lowe
  • Patent number: 7354059
    Abstract: A tilting mechanism incorporated into a conventional load carrying device including a bucket portion, a pair of elongated handles supporting the bucket portion, and a front wheel. The tilting mechanism includes a frame adapted to being secured to a rearwardly extending location of the elongated handles and such that the bucket portion is disposed between the frame and the front wheel. Elongated supports are incorporated into the frame and, in combination with the front wheel, support the wheelbarrow upon a surface. The frame includes structure for establishing an angle or incline, relative to an uneven or peaked surface, and is actuated to facilitate tilting of the bucket portion about a longitudinal axis extending through the load carrying device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2008
    Inventor: Charles Black
  • Patent number: 7334803
    Abstract: An improved wheelbarrow featuring a retractable configuration that permits ready emptying of a wheelbarrow receptacle, with reduced need to tilt, lift or invert the wheelbarrow. A wheelbarrow is disclosed with a retractable configuration that is optionally operable by the user to create an egress for wheelbarrow cargo.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2008
    Inventor: Jason Gonzalez
  • Patent number: 7316413
    Abstract: A steerable wheelbarrow includes a pair of handles rotatably connected to the rear end of the frame of the wheelbarrow for rotation around a horizontal axis, and a pair of linkages connecting the handles to L-shaped, wheel carrying axles, which are interconnected by a separate linkage, whereby rotation of the handles in opposite directions around the horizontal axis results in rotation of the axles around parallel, vertical axes to turn the wheelbarrow. A stop mechanism limits turning of the wheels to decrease the likelihood of tipping during turning.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2008
    Assignee: Les Aciers Robond Inc.
    Inventor: Michel Beaudoin
  • Patent number: 7270339
    Abstract: A wheelbarrow rack is disclosed generally comprising first and second rack stands, first and second upright posts connected to the first and the second rack stands respectively, multiple wheelbarrow support braces pivotally attached between the upright posts, and multiple stopper ledges attached to upright posts below the wheelbarrow support braces. In some embodiment, the wheelbarrow rack includes a spare wheel holding assembly attached to the rack. The method for conserving space while displaying or storing wheelbarrows is provided. Also, a method is provided for easy removal of the unwanted rainwater from wheelbarrows collected while displaying or storing wheelbarrows outside.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2007
    Inventor: William Kurt Feick
  • Patent number: 7243939
    Abstract: A folding wheelbarrow includes opposed tubular perimeter frame sections each connected to a support wheel and joined to each other at a point along rearward edges thereof by a hinge pin. Integral handlebar sections extend rearwardly from the frame sections and are connected to handgrips which may be selectively positioned for comfort and use by a human operator. A flexible load carrying container is secured to the frame sections. A single wheel embodiment includes perimeter frame members which may be joined by pivot pins supported on a fork structure or by a hinge connection at a single hinge pin also connected to a wheel fork structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2007
    Inventor: Matthew F. Lowe
  • Patent number: 7226072
    Abstract: The application provides unique assembly, shipping, display, nesting and compact stowing methods for compact or convertible “sub-assemblies” for wheelbarrow and cart devices. The wheelbarrow or carrier device “sub-assembly” comprising all or some of the interconnected component parts of the device (except for the tub or base) may be selectively movable and stowable to the inside or underside of the cargo carrier, with the user only being required to move and rapidly secure the sub-assembly frame to the device. The wheelbarrow or cart “sub-assembly” disclosed may be entirely or substantially stowed within the side elevational profile and interior of the carrier device carrier space during shipping, transport or sales display, and/or selectively attached to the underside of the base or tub for shipping or display prior to actual use, by a series of any suitable quick release methods commonly known in the art.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2007
    Inventor: Richard N. Shapiro
  • Patent number: 7144019
    Abstract: A garbage can which has: a) a bottom section; b) a top section; and c) a connecting means for connecting the bottom of the top section to the top of the bottom section. The bottom section has at least one axle; and at least one wheel. The top container defines a slanted bottom corresponding in shape to the slanted top of the bottom section so when separated the two sections defines a slanted opening. The slanted opening is at an angle less than 90 degrees from the back of the container. The axle tube has a first position and a second position along the container bottom. The first position and second position releasably hold the axle when the axle is in place. The bottom has a handle adjustable relative to the back of bottom section. The top section has a removable cover. The top section has a bag grip to hold a bag over the opening when the removable cover is removed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2006
    Assignee: Equity Investor Group LLC
    Inventor: Nathaniel Lee
  • Patent number: 7134681
    Abstract: A handle assembly for converting a conventional yard cart for use in the manner of a wheelbarrow includes an L-shaped handle including a vertical portion and a horizontal portion. A socket member is connected to the yard cart tow bar which is normally coupled to a garden tractor. The handle member is connected to the socket member after the tow bar is uncoupled from the garden tractor thereby enabling the yard cart to be guided and moved by an operator in the manner of a wheelbarrow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2006
    Inventor: Michael Timothy Jones
  • Patent number: 7104565
    Abstract: An improved wheelbarrow in a disassembled condition is disposed in a carton that conforms substantially with the orthogonal dimensions of a tray of the wheelbarrow. The other components of the wheelbarrow comprise a frame subassembly, a pair of handle members, a wheel, an axle, and a number of fasteners, and these other components are disposed substantially entirely within an interior of the tray within the carton, such as during shipping and storage. The wheelbarrow is assembled by removing the wheelbarrow components from the carton, pivoting a pair of riser members of the frame subassembly with respect to a frame member of the frame subassembly, and attaching the pair of handle members to the frame member and to the riser members. The tray and the wheel are mounted to the riser members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2006
    Assignee: Ames True Temper, Inc.
    Inventors: Barry R. Albert, Michael J. Tomchak
  • Patent number: 6991251
    Abstract: An improved wheelbarrow includes a pair of legs that are each configured as four-bar linkages and are collapsible. The wheelbarrow includes a frame assembly, a wheel, a tray, and a pair of handles. The frame assembly can be assembled by the manufacturer. The wheelbarrow can then be assembled by the retailer or the consumer by simply attaching the wheel, the tray, and the handles to the frame assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2006
    Assignee: Ames True Temper, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Tomchak, Barry R. Albert, Mike Lupey
  • Patent number: 6983827
    Abstract: A braking system for a cargo portage device, such as a wheelbarrow, that is biased in the “On” state to prevent the device from coasting away on its own when it is resting on an incline unattended by a user. This braking system enhances the safety of a device used by those who may be prone to forget to lock its brakes when it is left resting on an incline unattended or in situations in which children may have access to the device and use it as a wheeled toy. This braking system also enables the user of a wheelbarrow employing it to traverse obstacles, such as steps, logs, curbs, etc., within the wheelbarrow's path of travel and haul greater loads than can be realized using a conventional wheelbarrow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2006
    Inventor: Edgar Leon Swift
  • Patent number: 6935643
    Abstract: The hiker's trail carrier may be used for transport of cargo while walking or hiking. The trail carrier may have a pair of lower longitudinal members having a wheel rotatably mounted therebetween at an axle end of each and a transverse member attached between the lower longitudinal members intermediate the axle ends and a forward end of each. A pair of upper longitudinal members may be spaced apart and attached to the transverse member and a pair of vertical members may be attached to the upper longitudinal members and to the axle end. A pair of handle members may be pivotally attached to the lower longitudinal members intermediate the axle end and the forward end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2005
    Inventor: Donald V. Purpuro
  • Patent number: 6923469
    Abstract: An improved wheelbarrow includes a pair of legs that are each configured as four-bar linkages and are collapsible. Each of the legs includes an advantageously simple lock for releasably locking the leg in extended and retracted positions. The wheelbarrow includes a frame assembly, a wheel, a tray, and a pair of handles. The frame assembly can be assembled by the manufacturer, and the wheelbarrow can then be provided as a kit in accordance with the present invention that can be assembled by the retailer or the consumer by simply attaching the wheel, the tray, and the handles to the frame assembly. A support block is disclosed which facilitates assembly and strengthens the legs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2005
    Assignee: Ames True Temper, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Tomchak, Barry R. Albert, Mike Lupey
  • Patent number: 6902184
    Abstract: A foldable garden wagon includes a wheel frame, and two push racks. The wheel frame has two positioning tubes each formed with a locking hole and an arc-shaped guide slot. Each of the two push racks has an insertion portion inserted into a respective one of the two positioning tubes and provided with a spring-biased locking pin detachably locked in the locking hole, and a spring-biased limit pin movably mounted in the arc-shaped guide slot. Thus, the foldable garden wagon can be folded when not in use, so as to reduce of the volume thereof, thereby saving space of storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2005
    Inventor: Shih-Hao Hsu
  • Patent number: 6880852
    Abstract: An ability to move a wheelbarrow without lifting the rear part of the wheelbarrow is achieved by attaching a handle adapter that extends upward from the rearwardly extending handles of the wheelbarrow. Further, a converter kit converts a conventional single wheeled wheelbarrow into a three wheeled device. The handle adapter is a tubular construction and can be easily detached from the wheelbarrow. In one embodiment of the converter kit, a plate and a hollow tube are attached to generally U shaped resting arms for easy assembly and disassembly of auxiliary wheels. A second embodiment of the converter kit includes a clamp for easily adjusting the auxiliary wheels of the wheelbarrow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2005
    Assignee: Prestar Manufacturing SDN BHD
    Inventor: Fong Kan Lim
  • Patent number: 6869098
    Abstract: An improved wheelbarrow includes a pair of legs that are each configured as four-bar linkages and are collapsible. The wheelbarrow includes a frame assembly, a wheel, a tray, and a pair of handles. The frame assembly can be assembled by the manufacturer. The wheelbarrow can then be assembled by the retailer or the consumer by simply attaching the wheel, the tray, and the handles to the frame assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2005
    Assignee: Ames True Temper, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Tomchak, Barry R. Albert, Mike Lupey
  • Patent number: 6851701
    Abstract: An improved wheelbarrow includes a pair of legs that are each configured as four-bar linkages and are collapsible. The wheelbarrow includes a frame assembly, a wheel, a tray, and a pair of handles. The frame assembly can be assembled by the manufacturer. The wheelbarrow can then be assembled by the retailer or the consumer by simply attaching the wheel, the tray, and the handles to the frame assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2005
    Assignee: Ames True Temper, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Tomchak, Barry R. Albert, Mike Lupey
  • Publication number: 20040256838
    Abstract: The application provides unique assembly, shipping, display, nesting and compact stowing methods for compact or convertible “sub-assemblies” for wheelbarrow and cart devices. The wheelbarrow or carrier device “sub-assembly” comprising all or some of the interconnected component parts of the device (except for the tub or base) may be selectively movable and stowable to the inside or underside of the cargo carrier, with the user only being required to move and rapidly secure the sub-assembly frame to the device. The wheelbarrow or cart “sub-assembly” disclosed may be entirely or substantially stowed within the side elevational profile and interior of the carrier device carrier space during shipping, transport or sales display, and/or selectively attached to the underside of the base or tub for shipping or display prior to actual use, by a series of any suitable quick release methods commonly known in the art.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2004
    Publication date: December 23, 2004
    Inventor: Richard N. Shapiro
  • Patent number: 6764093
    Abstract: A collapsible wheelbarrow is constructed with a pliable bin and pivotally connected handle members. The handle members are pivotally connected to a frame about first pivot axes, wherein the handle members may be moved outwardly away from an imaginary bisecting line of the wheelbarrow to provide easier loading capabilities. The handle members may also be pivotally connected about second pivot axes to allow the handle members to pivot inward to reduce the width of the wheelbarrow for convenient storage. In an alternative embodiment, the handle members are rigidly connected to the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2004
    Assignee: Allsop, Inc.
    Inventors: James D. Allsop, Eivind Clausen, Charles D. Highlander
  • Publication number: 20040124612
    Abstract: An improved wheelbarrow includes a pair of legs that are each configured as four-bar linkages and are collapsible. The wheelbarrow includes a frame assembly, a wheel, a tray, and a pair of handles. The frame assembly can be assembled by the manufacturer. The wheelbarrow can then be assembled by the retailer or the consumer by simply attaching the wheel, the tray, and the handles to the frame assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2003
    Publication date: July 1, 2004
    Inventors: Michael J. Tomchak, Barry R. Albert, Mike Lupey
  • Patent number: 6745859
    Abstract: A powered wheel assembly for use in connection with a wheelbarrow includes in one embodiment a frame that includes support members, a wheel assembly that includes a wheel, an axle, and axle housing, and a pin for connecting the axle and axle housing, and a drive assembly that includes a primary gear drive and a final chain drive. Upon retrofit to an existing wheelbarrow, the powered wheel assembly permits an operator to selectively operate the wheelbarrow in a powered and non-powered mode of transport.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2004
    Inventors: Beverly Ann Simons, Roger Larry Simons
  • Patent number: 6715775
    Abstract: A forward dumping, two-wheeled barrow possessing the means to prevent inadvertent rearward dumping and/or injury to the operator is herein disclosed. The primary subassemblies of the forward dumping, two-wheeled barrow include a frame assembly, a wheel assembly, and the cargo receptacle. The frame assembly preferably includes an adjustable length handle assembly and a safety/spill prevention bracket located somewhere between the wheels and the end of the handle assembly. This novel feature prevents potential injury to the operator or nearby individuals (e.g. to the feet) and avoids the problem of emptying all or some of the receptacle's contents in an unintended location. In addition, the safety bracket provides a stable rearward loading position with minimal risk of tipping and/or rolling. The ergonomically designed barrow is fabricated of a variety of strong, lightweight materials (e.g. aluminum, reinforced plastics) to provide a high-strength-to-weight ratio.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2004
    Inventor: Gary V. Abel
  • Publication number: 20040036259
    Abstract: An improved wheelbarrow includes a pair of legs that are each configured as four-bar linkages and are collapsible. Each of the legs includes an advantageously simple lock for releasably locking the leg in extended and retracted positions. The wheelbarrow includes a frame assembly, a wheel, a tray, and a pair of handles. The frame assembly can be assembled by the manufacturer, and the wheelbarrow can then be provided as a kit in accordance with the present invention that can be assembled by the retailer or the consumer by simply attaching the wheel, the tray, and the handles to the frame assembly. A support block is disclosed which facilitates assembly and strengthens the legs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2003
    Publication date: February 26, 2004
    Inventors: Michael J. Tomchak, Barry R. Albert, Mike Lupey
  • Publication number: 20040026898
    Abstract: An improved wheelbarrow includes a pair of legs that are each configured as four-bar linkages and are collapsible. The wheelbarrow includes a frame assembly, a wheel, a tray, and a pair of handles. The frame assembly can be assembled by the manufacturer. The wheelbarrow can then be assembled by the retailer or the consumer by simply attaching the wheel, the tray, and the handles to the frame assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2002
    Publication date: February 12, 2004
    Inventors: Michael J. Tomchak, Barry R. Albert, Mike Lupey
  • Publication number: 20040026899
    Abstract: Wheelbarrows and similar type carts are notoriously bulky, unwieldy devices. Methods are provided to fold and stow all components of such devices into an ultra thin, compact profile. One or more wheel support units pivot and latch into the thin stowed profile along with the underside support and handle components. Convenient stowing and nesting of such devices for display or transport is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2003
    Publication date: February 12, 2004
    Inventor: Richard N. Shapiro
  • Patent number: 6508478
    Abstract: An auxiliary wheeled frame for wheelbarrows having a lateral beam being attached to the legs of a typical wheelbarrow and having attached at a bottom outer end thereof a plurality of pivotable, rotating wheels one each attached at each exterior end of the lateral beam exterior to a position where the legs of a typical wheelbarrow normally rest on the ground. A plurality of braces are provided with the braces being either removably or permanently secured one each to an upper side of said lateral beam immediately interior of each rotating wheel and to one each of the legs of a typical wheelbarrow. A horizontal cross bar is provided with the horizontal cross bar being secured between interior portions of each of the legs of a typical wheelbarrow. The rotating wheels may be removably attached, may have brake means, and may be castor-type wheels. A plurality of second diagonal bars may be secured between interior portions of each of the legs of a typical wheelbarrow. The lateral beam may have a toolbox.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2003
    Inventor: G. Steven Ortez
  • Patent number: 6474007
    Abstract: A snow removing vehicle has a vehicle body frame and a snow removing member connected directly to a front part of the vehicle body frame for removing snow from a ground surface. The snow removing member has a generally arc-shaped portion curved concavely rearward from the front part of the vehicle body frame. A single wheel axle is rotatably mounted on the vehicle body frame and is disposed in a widthwise central portion thereof so that the vehicle body frame is pivotally movable about the single wheel axle. At least one wheel is mounted on the single wheel axle. A pair of operational handles are connected directly to a rear part of the vehicle body frame so that upward and downward movement of the right and left operational handles relative to the ground surface pivots the vehicle body frame relative to the single wheel axle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2002
    Assignees: Honda Giken Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha, Wado Sangyo Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hiroshi Sueshige, Yoshiaki Mikuni
  • Publication number: 20020130491
    Abstract: A forward dumping, two-wheeled barrow possessing the means to prevent inadvertent rearward dumping and/or injury to the operator is herein disclosed. The primary subassemblies of the forward dumping, two-wheeled barrow include a frame assembly, a wheel assembly, and the cargo receptacle. The frame assembly preferably includes an adjustable length handle assembly and a safety/spill prevention bracket located somewhere between the wheels and the end of the handle assembly. This novel feature prevents potential injury to the operator or nearby individuals (e.g. to the feet) and avoids the problem of emptying all or some of the receptacle's contents in an unintended location. In addition, the safety bracket provides a stable rearward loading position with minimal risk of tipping and/or rolling. The ergonomically designed barrow is fabricated of a variety of strong, lightweight materials (e.g. aluminum, reinforced plastics) to provide a high-strength-to-weight ratio.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2001
    Publication date: September 19, 2002
    Inventor: Gary V. Abel