Wheels Attached To Lower End Of Handle Frame Patents (Class 280/654)
  • Patent number: 12092139
    Abstract: Clamping device for variably positioning an angular setting of at least one shelf on a load transport trolley for transporting loads, preferably toolboxes. The clamping device includes a clamping lever for reversibly setting the clamping device in a clamped or released position, wherein, in the released position, the shelf is moveable; a pull rod which can be reversibly moved by the clamping lever into a first or second position, wherein the clamping device is in the clamped position when the pull rod is set into the first position, and the clamping device is in the released position when the pull rod is set into the second position; an attachment element for connecting the shelf to the clamping device; and a first and second connecting element for connecting the clamping device to a frame of the load transport trolley.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2024
    Assignee: Hilti Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventor: Kenth Karlsson
  • Patent number: 12084105
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a wheel mechanism and a child carrier. The wheel mechanism includes a wheel quick-release mechanism and/or a wheel orientation mechanism. The wheel quick-release mechanism detachably installs the wheel seat onto the frame, and includes a connecting rod having an end connected with the frame and the other end provided with a snapping portion; a receiving hole arranged in the wheel seat for receiving the connecting rod; an inserting channel arranged in the wheel seat and communicated with the receiving hole; an operating member movably arranged in the inserting channel; and a spring. The wheel orientation mechanism orients a wheel seat with respect to a frame and includes an orientating portion on the frame; a receiving slot arranged in the wheel seat corresponding to the orientating portion; and an oriented-locking element interposed into the receiving slot and sliding between a released position and a locked position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2024
    Assignee: WONDERLAND SWITZERLAND AG
    Inventor: Haibo Zeng
  • Patent number: 11897528
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are hand trucks for installing and removing water heaters. The disclosed water heater hand trucks enable a single person to lift the water heater onto a platform and to keep the water heater above the water heater pan during installation and removal. The disclosed hand trucks generally include a main platform and a wheel frame. A water heater is strapped to the main platform which has curved legs at the bottom with rubber landing feet. This design is used to keep the water heater above a water heater pan while lifting the water heater into position. This avoids crushing the pan with the water heater. The handles at the upper section of the main platform have adjustable positions. These handles can be opened up to an outward position to provide leverage, which can be advantageous when access to the platform is limited from a frontal approach.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Inventor: Dale Lee Anderson
  • Patent number: 11859358
    Abstract: A sleigh shovel includes a scoop having lateral panels, a rear panel extending between the lateral panels and a bottom panel extending between the lateral panels. The shovel further includes a push bar assembly extending from the scoop, an actuation assembly and a discharge mechanism connected to the scoop. The discharge mechanism includes a sliding wall mounted within the scoop in an upright position and operatively connected to the actuation assembly, and an adjustable panel mounted between the lateral panels and operatively connected to the actuation assembly. The sleigh shovel being operable between a scooping configuration for containing and transporting material within the scoop, and a discharge configuration, for discharging material from the scoop upon manual operation of the actuation assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: INOTEV INC.
    Inventor: Yves Gamache
  • Patent number: 11738788
    Abstract: A luggage cart includes a supporting tray and a latching mechanism. The latching mechanism includes a top seat, a fastening member, an actuating member, a bottom seat fixed to the supporting tray, and a latch bolt. The fastening member has a flange cap portion adapted for securing to a luggage container, and a shaft portion formed with a first locking part. The latch bolt is mounted to the bottom seat and is slidingly engaged with the actuating member. The actuating member is movable to move the latch bolt from a locking position, where the latch bolt engages the first locking part of the fastening member, to an unlocked position, where the latch bolt is disengaged from the first locking part to permit removal of the fastening member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Inventor: Li Liu
  • Patent number: 11731831
    Abstract: A self-contained and portable/mobile waste liquid collection and storage unit is disclosed. An example embodiment includes: a self-contained and portable/mobile waste liquid collection and storage unit comprising: a waste liquid reservoir within the unit; an integrated sink with a drain; a P-trap coupled to the drain to transfer waste liquid from the sink to the waste liquid reservoir; wheels for mobility attached to a bottom of the unit; and a handle to facilitate portability of the unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Inventor: Mark Antony Pierre
  • Patent number: 11560167
    Abstract: A transport device with a transport vehicle. The transport device includes an elongated worktable and a worktable attachment interface provided on the transport vehicle by means of which the elongated worktable can be attached in a vertical orientation on the transport vehicle in order to assume a transport position in which the elongated worktable can be transported by the transport vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2023
    Assignee: TANOS GmbH Verpacken Ordnen Präsentieren
    Inventors: Lutz Wolle, Tjeerd Jan Pieter Gerbranda, Tim Traas
  • Patent number: 11529984
    Abstract: A transport device including a transport vehicle and a vertical stack of box-shaped containers coupled to each other and attachable to a container attachment interface of the transport vehicle. The container attachment interface is arranged on a bottom part of the transport vehicle. The bottom part has at least one stand foot on its underside on which the transport vehicle stands in an upright position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2022
    Assignee: TANOS GmbH Verpacken Ordnen Präsentieren
    Inventors: Lutz Wolle, Tjeerd Jan Pieter Gerbranda, Tim Traas
  • Patent number: 11390309
    Abstract: A convertible cart allows for carriage of many items of different shapes in a position that provides a base with front and back walls, along with structural rods preventing items from sliding out of either side. A two-level tiered configuration may be best suited for carriage of larger, fragile items which cannot be stacked atop each other, or simply for organization of different large items. For the largest loads, a flat base arrangement maximizes both vertical space and available base area while providing the handlebar at an appropriate position for pushing or pulling. When transportation of items is complete, a flat configuration minimizes necessary storage space for the apparatus. These different arrangements are made possible through the employment of several rigid and telescoping members, which enable both custom handlebar arrangement and secure, intuitive adjustment between configurations. Swiveling wheels improve the mobility of the apparatus during use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2022
    Inventor: Christian Candelario
  • Patent number: 11254341
    Abstract: A tactical transport cart manually navigable over both topographic and hydrographic terrains has a frame, a payload support on the frame, a hard point of attachment or connection on the frame or the payload support, a pair of wheels or other terrain-engaging transport propulsion members attached to the frame, a handle structure attached to the frame, at least one motor connected in driving relation to the transport propulsion members, a battery for providing motive power to the motor, and a control device connected between the battery and the motor for controlling supply of motive power to the motor. The frame, transport propulsion members and handle structure are cooperatively dimensioned and configured for movement of the cart over ground surfaces of topographic terrains and for partially and fully submerged movement over water-covered surfaces of hydrographic terrains.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2022
    Assignee: Hendrick Motorsports Performance Group, LLC
    Inventors: Marshall Carlson, Jordan Lind Walker, Richard Alvin Parker, Rhegan Lee Flanagan
  • Patent number: 11173823
    Abstract: The unloading facilitator of the present invention includes a shaped unloading facilitator and grab-strap. The unloading facilitator is designed to fit into utility, farm and garden dump wagons and is shaped to conform to the body of the utility, farm and garden dump wagons and to overlap the top edge of the dump wagons. The overlap design stabilizes the unloading facilitator while material is loaded into the dump wagons. The unloading facilitator is used for removing all the material from the dump wagons when the dump wagons are in the dumping position. When material-loaded dump wagons are placed in the dumping position, most of the material remains in the dump wagons because the material stops sliding out as soon as the material contacts the ground. Presently all material would have be removed manually with a shovel, rake or garden hoe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2021
    Inventor: Paul M. Medina
  • Patent number: 11059627
    Abstract: A disposable toilet tote bag, fabricated of waterproof vinyl, plastic or fabric, fully assembled with secured side walls, back wall, front wall, and bottom wall, and designed to a shape that conveniently holds a used toilet for enduring removal. A liner is provided within the tote bag, to add to its reinforcement during usage. Any waste fluids that drain from the toilet, after it has been removed, and is being conveyed, or held within the bag, and will not soil any surrounding area. An adjustable shoulder strap fits over the user's shoulder, for conveyance of the bag, and hand lifts are provided to either side of the bag, to facilitate its conveyance by a single installer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2021
    Assignee: Winchester & Associates, LLC
    Inventor: Richard M. Winchester
  • Patent number: 10668938
    Abstract: A folding handcart includes: a main body provided with at least one wheel unit for moving at a lower portion thereof and provided with a supporter configured to extend vertically from the lower portion thereof; and a loading plate connected to the supporter of the main body through a hinge unit, folded while being rotated toward the main body by the hinge unit, and stowing an article or a folding box, wherein, when the loading plate is folded while being rotated toward the main body, a predetermined stowing space is provided between the main body and the loading plate in accordance with an area of the supporter such that the folding box is folded and stowed therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2020
    Inventors: Jae Ho Song, Won Seok Song, Bo Kyoung Song
  • Patent number: 10448741
    Abstract: A collapsible support structure includes a plurality of platform assemblies, a handle assembly, and an axle assembly. In use, the collapsible support structure may 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 collapsible support structure includes at least one support member removably coupled to one of the platform assemblies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2019
    Assignee: SUNNY FOLD LLC
    Inventor: Joseph E. Panigot
  • Patent number: 9233700
    Abstract: A portable heavy wheeled flat based foldable transport cart which includes a transport cart with a shopping bag with multiple pockets therein which is removably affixed to the cart. While weighing only four (4) pounds, the honeycombed toe plate and large heavy wheels enable the cart to carry one hundred sixty (160) pounds of load when the shopping bag is removed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2016
    Inventor: Richard Elden
  • Patent number: 9174658
    Abstract: A collapsible wheelbarrow has a barrow formed of a plurality of panels that are hinged together to transition between an erected state in which the panels are configured to define the operative barrow and a collapsed state in which most or all of the panels are not folded together and the barrow is relatively flattened out extending over a greater ground area than when in the erected state so that the barrow in the collapsed, flattened state can function as a ground sheet, having an enlarged surface area. For a gardener this makes it much better for collecting leaves, grass or other garden cuttings or materials, which may be swept or raked directly onto the flattened but floor area-expanded barrow before then raising/erecting the barrow to its operative wheelbarrow state to be wheeled off to a compost heap or other location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2015
    Inventor: Patrick Higgins
  • Patent number: 9061695
    Abstract: A multi purpose beach cart configured to traverse a multitude of terrains having a first and second hinge plate pair configured to hinge each of a cart frame, a handle frame, a right wheel leg, and a left wheel leg, respectively such that beach cart is configured to fold together for transport. A front wheel leg and a front wheel is disposed upon an forward end of the cart frame. A chair holder frame is disposed upon each of two hinges attached to the cart frame. The beach cart also has a large beach bag having a rigid upper rim, an umbrella bag, a cooler bag, an insulated cooler, a chair holder frame, a tray disposed upon the handle frame, and at least one speaker configured to play music from a portable media player. The beach cart also includes a support base and load bearing first and second lateral members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2015
    Inventor: Cheryl M. Mann
  • Patent number: 9050988
    Abstract: A cart including a platform assembly configured to move upon a ground surface, a mast pivotably connected to the platform assembly, the mast being moveable between an upright position and a collapsed position, at least one (1) pair of support arms pivotably connected to the mast, each support arm of the pair of support arms being moveable between a folded position and an unfolded position, and a locking mechanism configured to retain the mast in the upright position and release the mast into the collapsed position, wherein the pair of support arms is configured to support a bin when in the unfolded position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2015
    Inventor: Donald B. McLeod
  • Publication number: 20150035259
    Abstract: A portable transporting carrier for standard size buckets and for standard size propane gas tanks with wheels connected by an axle element and configured to position and support the bucket or the tank on the axle element and with an offset handle positioned over a center of gravity of the bucket or tank to facilitate lifting and carrying of the carrier with supported bucket or tank. The carrier is optionally convertible to a transportable working skid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2014
    Publication date: February 5, 2015
    Inventors: Gerald UMBRO, Rosemary KAVANAUGH, Joseph Umbro, David Tessel
  • Patent number: 8936268
    Abstract: An apparatus for traversing loose, granular material includes a frame and a rotatable traction device connected to the frame. The outer surface of the rotatable traction device includes spaced apart curvilinear or angular traction ridges and spaced apart curved or angular valleys, each valley being between a pair of adjacent traction ridges, thereby forming curved or angular shovel-like elements. Each shovel-like element has a leading curved or angular surface and a confining curved or angular surface. Rotation of the rotatable traction device results in rotation of the shovel-like elements through the loose, granular material. Each shovel-like element enfolds a portion of the loose, granular material bordering the leading curved or angular surface of the shovel-like element, and the confining curved or angular surface of the shovel-like element confines at least part of the enfolded portion of the material, thereby confining and restricting displacement of the enfolded portion of the material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2015
    Inventors: Curtis L Craven, Gerald Kent Craven
  • Patent number: 8888054
    Abstract: The invention includes apparatus to assist a user in cleaning up trash, particularly lawn and garden materials. In one embodiment the device includes a waste receptacle having a supply of endless bagging material mounted at the rim portion thereof and a large side wall opening in the receptacle to permit the removal of the loaded bag. In another embodiment the device includes a platform having a central opening supported above the ground on legs or a frame member. Attached to the platform is an area holding a supply of endless bagging material which is fed through the central opening in the platform and tied off to form a bag. The platform and bagging material supply may be embodied in a tray with collapsible legs; optionally in a single use disposable format. In another embodiment the bagging assembly is mounted on a pole or a wheeled cart including a lower support member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Inventors: Per Anders Peterson, Brett Allen Shogren
  • Patent number: 8869960
    Abstract: An expandable multi-compartment luggage having a second luggage bag hingeably attached to the first luggage bag. The second luggage bag having an upper portion and a collapsible lower portion. The collapsible lower portion being moveable between a collapsed position to an expanded position defining a lower interior compartment. The luggage also including a dividing wall disposed between the upper and lower portions of the second luggage bag, and which is movable from a closed position dividing the upper interior compartment of the second luggage bag and the lower interior compartment of the second luggage bag and an open position with the upper interior compartment of the second luggage bag being in communication with the lower interior compartment of the second luggage bag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2014
    Assignee: Ingenious Designs LLC
    Inventor: Joy Mangano
  • 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: 8827304
    Abstract: A collapsible cart-trailer includes a folding mechanism that folds the cart-trailer into a small form factor, at least two wheels, modular, and removable and compartmentalized storage. The collapsible cart-trailer is operable in a cart mode and a trailer mode. In the trailer mode, the cart-trailer may be coupled to a movable object by a collapsible, length adjustable tow bar. In the cart mode, the cart-trailer includes a collapsible handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Assignee: Commonwheel Ventures, LLC
    Inventors: Nadia Shalaby, Matteo Visentin
  • Patent number: 8789836
    Abstract: A portable transporting carrier for standard size buckets and for standard size propane gas tanks with wheels connected by an axle element and configured to position and support the bucket or the tank on the axle element and with an offset handle positioned over a center of gravity of the bucket or tank to facilitate lifting and carrying of the carrier with supported bucket or tank. The carrier is optionally convertible to a transportable working skid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Inventors: Gerald Umbro, Rosemary Kavanaugh, Joseph Umbro, David Tessel
  • Patent number: 8690183
    Abstract: A shopping cart composed of biodegradable elements to allow for reusability and easy disposability. The frame of the cart is comprised of interconnected elements to create a sturdy and durable structure. The basket forms in the interior of the frame and is also composed of biodegradable material. The wheels are connected to the frame through a wheel bolt, and both the wheel and wheel bolt are also composed of biodegradable material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Inventor: Elan Kainen
  • Publication number: 20130334797
    Abstract: A portable transporting carrier for standard size buckets and for standard size propane gas tanks with wheels connected by an axle element and configured to position and support the bucket or the tank on the axle element and with an offset handle positioned over a center of gravity of the bucket or tank to facilitate lifting and carrying of the carrier with supported bucket or tank. The carrier is optionally convertible to a transportable working skid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2009
    Publication date: December 19, 2013
    Inventors: Gerald Umbro, Rosemary Kavanaugh, Joseph Umbro, David Tessel
  • Patent number: 8567810
    Abstract: A foldable cart (100) comprising a foldable framework with foldable wheel units (140) and flexible containers (130) attachable thereto. The cart may be folded to fit a vehicle's luggage room, and the containers may be used to store products when attached to the framework, and carry them on when the framework is folded. The framework and the wheels may be folded inwardly such as to minimize the volume and the dimensions of the folded cart.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Inventors: Yehuda Abecassis, Ronen Berman
  • Patent number: 8544871
    Abstract: A three-fold three-wheel golf bag cart folding device includes a main shaft, a rear wheel set, a link mechanism, a lower cart frame, a front wheel set and an upper cart frame, and the upper cart frame can be pulled and rear wheels can be driven by the link mechanism to fold or unfold, such that the golf bag cart can be folded into a flat shape by a simple and easy operation to achieve the effects of reducing the storage space and facilitating users to carry and transport the cart.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2013
    Assignee: Unique Product & Design Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Gordon Liao
  • Patent number: 8523196
    Abstract: A convertible beach cart and canopy apparatus includes a lower frame portion having front and rear support members and side members extending between opposed ends of the front and the rear support members. Wheels are coupled to opposed ends of the rear support members. The apparatus includes a rear frame portion having at least one upstanding support bar fixedly attached to the rear support member, the rear frame portion include a top support member coupled to an upper end of the at least one support bar. An upper frame portion is rotatably coupled to the top support member such that the canopy frame portion is movable between a stowed configuration generally adjacent the lower frame portion and an expanded configuration extending away from the top support member. A canopy is coupled to an end of the canopy frame portion and configured to shade an area adjacent the rear frame portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Inventor: Mark J. Appleby
  • Patent number: 8500140
    Abstract: A front wheel folding device for a three-wheel cart including a golf bag cart, a baby cart or a goods transport cart includes: a fixed base with an upper end coupled to a cart frame and having an elastic press plate and a plurality of teeth; a moving base coupled to the fixed base by a rod and having a gear disk engaged with the teeth of the fixed base for performing a reciprocal rotating movement; and a front wheel set mounted to the moving base and having a front wheel. By pressing the press plate, the moving base is released to perform a rotating movement to drive the front wheel to be disposed at a horizontal state and folded. The aligning and folding processes can be completed all at the same time to achieve a convenient and quick operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2013
    Assignee: Unique Product & Design Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Gordon Liao
  • 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
  • Patent number: 8365969
    Abstract: A mobile carrier includes a generally planar cargo platform. The mobile carrier includes first and second opposed side rails, each side rail having a portion extending outwardly from the cargo platform, the opposed side rails being adjustably coupled to the cargo platform such that multiple distances between the outwardly extending portion of each side rail may be respectively maintained. The mobile carrier includes first and second opposed end rails, each end rail having a portion extending outwardly from the cargo platform, the opposed end rails being adjustably coupled to the cargo platform such that multiple distances between the outwardly extending portion of each end rail may be respectively maintained. The mobile carrier includes a rod. A receiving structure is configured to maintain the rod at multiple respective positions relative to the receiving structure, the rod and the receiving structure being separable from one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Inventor: Larry A. Johnson
  • Patent number: 8353524
    Abstract: A wheeled cart capable of rolling along a first environmental surface, which may carry a plurality of storage receptacles in gimballing fashion thereon, and which enables the wheeled cart to be slid onto an elevated second environmental surface. The wheeled cart comprises a base supporting wheels and two upright support posts. A subframe supporting the storage receptacles is pivotally and slidably mounted to the upright support posts. The subframe may be inclined from its usual vertical orientation to a horizontal orientation and slid onto the second environmental surface. The base and support posts may be inclined from their usual vertical orientation to reassume longitudinal alignment with the subframe. Contents of the storage receptacles are thus moved en masse onto the second environmental surface without requiring removal from the wheeled cart, while constantly assuming their orientation relative to a vertical direction because of gimballing action of the storage receptacles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2013
    Inventor: David Gonzalez
  • Patent number: 8317219
    Abstract: A rolling cart for transporting items commonly used at outdoor gatherings in a secure and convenient manner. The cart comprises a frame having two or more tires 20, an open-ended bag connected to the frame, and a strap that holds one or more items of equipment against the frame. The strap is positioned near the open end of the bag and is used to cinch equipment that extends outside the bag against the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Inventor: Robert S Bruce
  • Patent number: 8162349
    Abstract: A collapsible carrier having four corner post members. Framing assemblies extend between adjacent corner post members and form collapsible “X” shaped assemblies. A storage container is suspended within the carrier and a central bracing assembly is disposed above the container. The central assembly includes four rigid members and a centrally located bracket. The carrier can be easily deployed by pressing the centrally located bracing bracket downwardly to lock the carrier into an expanded configuration. The carrier may also include a collapsible shelf. Another collapsible carrier having a hand truck configuration is also disclosed. The hand truck carrier includes a pivotal support structure with hinged cross members. A linkage member extends between the hinges of the cross members to facilitate the collapse of the carrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2012
    Inventor: Michael J. Roselle
  • Patent number: 8162348
    Abstract: A folding cart (20) includes a frame (22) having a first extendable leg and a second extendable leg. A bag support (30) connects the first extendable leg with the second extendable leg and defines a first plate (44) adjacent the first extendable leg. A second plate (46) is defined on the bag support (30) adjacent the second extendable leg. A vertical hinge (48) rotatably connects the first plate (44) with the second plate (46) such that the first plate (44) can rotate relative to the second plate (46) about a bag support (30) axis of rotation such that the cart (20) is can be folded when not in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2012
    Inventor: Wendell A. Thomas
  • Patent number: 8091904
    Abstract: A diver's station and umbilical cart neatly stores the umbilical cord and other various items used in hookah diving and has a frame made from various bars of aluminum stock. A set of wheels is pivotally attached to one end of the frame while a handle is attached to an opposing end. A seat is telescoping attached to the frame proximate the wheels. A first set of legs extends upwardly from the frame proximate the handle and has a first tray there atop, while a second set of legs extends upwardly from the frame between the first legs and the seat and has a second tray there atop. A telescoping post extends upwardly from the frame and passes through the second tray, the post having a T-brace there atop.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2012
    Inventors: Michael A. Zinszer, Daniel Walsh, Terry Johnson
  • Patent number: 8087679
    Abstract: The handcart has various embodiments, each embodiment having a pair of larger wheels at the back of the load-carrying platform and a rear axle located above the plane of at least the forward portion of the platform. Smaller caster wheels are mounted on arms extending forward and outward from the forward corners of the platform. The outward ends of the arms are displaced upwardly to place the platform bottom only very slightly higher than the bottoms of the forward casters, thus increasing stability by lowering the center of gravity of the cart and contents, and facilitating loading and unloading of the cart due to the very low platform. The cart need not be tilted rearward to lift the platform from the floor, but may be pushed over the underlying surface with the load-carrying platform remaining level and with all four wheels rolling over the underlying surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2012
    Inventor: Frank Salvucci, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20110285113
    Abstract: A locating structure of a handcart includes a main frame, two side rods and a locating rod. The main frame includes a pair of longitudinal rods. The two side rods are pivotally connected to the longitudinal rods of the main frames, respectively. Each side rod has a stop section which is spaced from the longitudinal rod. The locating rod is pivotally connected to the main frame. The locating rod has a pair of extension sections to engage with the stop sections of the two side rods when the two side rods and the locating rod are unfolded.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2010
    Publication date: November 24, 2011
    Inventor: Chung-Shiu SU
  • Patent number: 7997593
    Abstract: In various exemplary embodiments, a cart for holding and transporting a portable blower includes one or more of the following: a rotary member configured to receive a housing of a portable blower; a cylindrical base member for supporting the rotary member; a tubular member attached at a lower end thereof to the rotary member and the base member in such a way as to permit the rotary member to be rotatable while supported on the base member; a handle attached to an upper end of the tubular member; and at least one wheel attached to the cart for guiding the cart over a surface. The cart may also include a tube locking member for adjusting the height of the tubular member, a cord retention system for securing the cord of the blower in place, a stand for holding the cart upright, and a tool storage member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2011
    Assignee: Black & Decker, Inc.
    Inventors: Oleksiy P. Sergyeyenko, Kevin W. Covell
  • 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: 7938412
    Abstract: A container assembly is provided that includes a base container that has an upper opening and an upper container mounted in covering relation over the upper opening of the base container. A linkage connects the upper container to the base container in a manner that allows the upper container to be displaced from the covering relation over the upper opening of the base container, so as to permit access into the base container through the upper opening. A support assembly is spaced from the base container when the upper container is displaced from the covering relation over the upper opening of the base container and wheels are disposed toward a lower portion of the container assembly. A handle is provided for rollingly transporting the container assembly on the wheels in a tilted configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2011
    Assignee: The Stanley Works Israel Ltd.
    Inventor: Amir Katz
  • Patent number: 7934728
    Abstract: A wheelbarrow having two wheels mounted on an axis which is allowed to swivel, thereby allowing the axle to tilt with the terrain while the tray and handles remain substantially level. The wheel assembly is coupled to stop-limits to prevent the excessive tilting of the wheels with respect to the tray and handles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2011
    Assignee: Allbarrow International LLC
    Inventor: Guye Strobel
  • 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: 7845653
    Abstract: A container assembly is provided that includes a base container that has an upper opening and an upper container mounted in covering relation over the upper opening of the base container. A linkage connects the upper container to the base container in a manner that allows the upper container to be displaced from the covering relation over the upper opening of the base container, so as to permit access into the base container through the upper opening. A support assembly is spaced from the base container when the upper container is displaced from the covering relation over the upper opening of the base container and wheels are disposed toward a lower portion of the container assembly. A handle is provided for rollingly transporting the container assembly on the wheels in a tilted configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2010
    Assignee: ZAG Industries Ltd.
    Inventor: Amir Katz
  • Patent number: 7819409
    Abstract: A foldable wheel seat has a base, an operating bar, a first rotating shaft and two wheel axles. The base has a groove formed in a top face of the base. The operating bar is mounted pivotally in the groove of the base. The first rotating shaft is mounted rotatably in the base and has at least one end and two pulling segments. The at least one end of the first rotating shaft is extended into the groove of the base and is securely connected to the operating bar. The pulling segments are mounted on the first rotating shaft and each pulling segment has two pulling tabs. The wheel axles are mounted rotatably in the base and are perpendicular to the first rotating shaft and below the pulling segments of the first rotating shaft. Each wheel axle has an engaging block, at least two wheels, a holding panel and a torsional spring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2010
    Inventor: Chin-Lin Chang
  • Patent number: 7780175
    Abstract: A wheel assembly and a method of using the wheel assembly are provided. The wheel assembly is attachable to various objects and capable of quickly and easily collapsing or folding to become more compact for more efficient and cost-effective transportation or shipping. It is then capable of being quickly and easily expanded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2010
    Assignee: Pinnacle Products International, Inc.
    Inventor: Stephen McCalley
  • Patent number: 7731205
    Abstract: A mobile saw stand brake system incorporates a pair of swing-out legs pivotally connected to a saw stand main frame. A first end of the main frame is supported on a pair of rotating wheels. A pair of brake lever arms, each having a brake shoe end and a distal actuating end, are pivotally connected to the main frame. A tension mechanism is interconnected with the pair of swing-out legs so as to actuate the brake lever arms to engage the wheels when the legs are extended in their swing-out position. The brakes are disengaged when the swing-out legs are folded into a stowed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2010
    Inventor: Robert W. Wise
  • Publication number: 20100133784
    Abstract: A collapsible cart-trailer includes a folding mechanism that folds the cart-trailer into a small form factor, at least two wheels, modular, and removable and compartmentalized storage. The collapsible cart-trailer is operable in a cart mode and a trailer mode. In the trailer mode, the cart-trailer may be coupled to a movable object by a collapsible, length adjustable tow bar. In the cart mode, the cart-trailer includes a collapsible handle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2009
    Publication date: June 3, 2010
    Inventors: Nadia Shalaby, Matteo Visentin