Wheels Attached To Lower End Of Handle Frame Patents (Class 280/654)
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Patent number: 7628408Abstract: A method and system are disclosed for moving material past an obstacle and/or for moving materials in areas of limited space. A user can move so that the area and space required to move an object is reduced. A user can utilize the system and method to load an object and then tilt the object to be moved so that the area needed to move an object is reduced. After the object has been tilted, a user can move the object in locations characterized by various physical restrictions such as limited height, width, and length dimensions that do not ordinarily allow for movement of larger sized objects.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2006Date of Patent: December 8, 2009Inventors: Timothy Kolesa, Randal Pick
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Patent number: 7614628Abstract: A collapsible wheeled cart for carrying cases comprises a handle, a support platform for a carrying case pivotally connected to a lower end of the handle, a pair of wheel arms each having an outer end carrying a wheel and an inner end pivotally connected to the lower end of the handle, and an actuator operable to effect movement of the platform and wheel arms in unison from a non-deployed position in a collapsed configuration for the cart to a deployed position in an expanded configuration for the cart. The actuator is operable by a user applying a single manual operative motion to the actuator, which serves to expand the depth and width of the cart when it is placed in the expanded configuration from the collapsed configuration.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2005Date of Patent: November 10, 2009Assignee: EZM, Inc.Inventor: Charles S. O'Connor
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Patent number: 7581748Abstract: A golf bag cart system (10) is provided for supporting and transporting a golf bag (12). The cart (10) is a three wheel push cart with a front disc motor (108) mounted in the front wheel (26). Recurve tubes (82, 84) support the golf bag (12) with ample access to pockets and provide a battery cradle (90) situated to improve traction. An offset bracket (66) provides and improved handle pivot (68). Grasping arms (96, 98) releasably grip the golf bag and are adjustable. Speed and motor controls (124) including preset distance controls (134, 136 and 138) provide superior control of motion for the user. The handle (64) is provided with a dashboard console (164) including numerous useful accessories.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2006Date of Patent: September 1, 2009Assignee: Sun Mountain Sports, Inc.Inventor: Eric W. Reimers
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Patent number: 7552931Abstract: A golf cart collapsible device includes a frame including an upper frame and a lower frame, a foldable articulation mounted on a mediate portion of the lower frame for folding the lower frame, two rear wheel frames mounted between the lower frame and two rear wheels, a collapsible articulation mounted between the lower frame and a front wheel frame for folding a front wheel, and a pull bar mounted between the collapsible articulation and the two rear wheel frames. Thus, the pull bar is connected between the collapsible articulation and the two rear wheel frames, so that when the front wheel is folded, the pull bar is driven to move the two rear wheels simultaneously so as to fold the front wheel and the two rear wheels simultaneously by connection of the pull bar.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2007Date of Patent: June 30, 2009Assignee: Unique Product & Design Co., Ltd.Inventor: Gordon Liao
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Patent number: 7500680Abstract: A wheeled transport device, such as luggage, a trash can, a garden cart or other hand cart configured to be manually wheeled in an inclined position by a pedestrian user, includes a collapsible handle at one end and wheels at the other end. The wheels are independently connected to the device by respective suspensions that exhibit a compliance, in response to forces applied to their respective wheels by the surface in a direction opposing wheel motion, selected to sufficiently alter suspension geometry to temporarily change an attitude, such as toe, camber or caster, of their respective wheels to counter a tendency of the device to overturn in response to the applied forces.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2005Date of Patent: March 10, 2009Assignee: Umagination Labs, L.P.Inventors: Douglas C. Dayton, Florian Altmann
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Patent number: 7490847Abstract: Disclosed is a lightweight caster assembly and modular shelf system for use on an existing collapsible foldable cart with four wheels.Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 2007Date of Patent: February 17, 2009Inventor: Gary Michael Dahl
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Publication number: 20090039621Abstract: A collapsible cart comprises a base having a pair of base sections separated by a base joint, a first side having a pair of first side sections separated by a first collapsing means, a second side having a pair of second side sections separated by a second collapsing means, two or more wheels coupled to the base, and storage means coupled to the first and second sides of the cart. The base joint is structured for allowing the base to be moved between an expanded base position and a collapsed base position. Similarly, the first collapsing means is structured for allowing the first side to move between an expanded first side position and a collapsed first side position, while the second collapsing means is structured for allowing the second side to move between an expanded second side position and a collapsed second side position.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2008Publication date: February 12, 2009Inventor: Marjorie Parmenter
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Patent number: 7464956Abstract: A foldable frame assembly includes first and second frames pivotally connected to each other and respectively having a wheel-carrying end and a foot end. The tabletop bracing member is pivotally connected to the first frame in proximity of a handgrip portion, and supports a machine thereon such that in a propped up position, the center of gravity of the machine is disposed rearwards from the table top bracing member. The tabletop bracing member has a retaining region brought to engage a retained region on the second frame. The base prop is disposed to sit on the ground surface in the propped up position so as to relieve the frame subassembly of the mass of the machine, thereby facilitating displacement of the frame assembly to a folded or unfolded position. A locking member is disposed to place engagement of the retaining region with a selected one of the first and second retained regions.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2005Date of Patent: December 16, 2008Assignee: P & F Brother Industrial CorporationInventors: Yu-Tien Chen, Chi-Yao Chai
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Patent number: 7458601Abstract: A collapsible cart for paint sprayers including a pair of spaced apart legs, a pump support extending between the upper ends of the legs, a pair of feet, a handle extending above the pump support, and lock and release means connected to the handle, pump support and legs and operable for releasably locking the pump support and handle in a first position wherein the pump support positions the pump for operation and the handle is positioned to enable moving the cart assembly and wherein the lock and release means is further operable for releasably locking the pump support and handle in a second position wherein the cart assembly is collapsed and further wherein each foot is pivotable respect to the leg to which it is attached between a first position generally perpendicular to a lower frame member, and a second position generally adjacent to the lower frame member.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2006Date of Patent: December 2, 2008Assignee: Wagner Spray Tech CorporationInventors: Robert E. Miller, Terry R. Reents, Wayne Robens
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Patent number: 7438300Abstract: A hand truck for carrying and transporting an object comprises a frame having a base and a back arranged in a generally L-shaped configuration. The frame is supported by at least a pair of wheels for rolling over the ground. An object may be placed on the base for using the hand truck to move the object. A retainer has a loading position in which the retainer is sufficiently clear of the base to allow the object to be slid onto the base. After the object is slid onto the base, the retainer may be raised to a transport position in which the retainer at least partially encircles the object to hold the retainer on the base. The retainer may be releasably latched in the transport position.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2006Date of Patent: October 21, 2008Assignee: Miller Manufacturing Company, Inc.Inventors: Jerry J. Zien, Nathan J. Friberg
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Patent number: 7434818Abstract: The “One-Hand Operation Conversion for Wheelbarrow Handles” added to a wheelbarrow, on one hand, offers single hand operability and maneuverability, and on the other hand offers added benefits to dual-handed users. The wheelbarrow can easily be converted from dual to single-handed operation and then back again with this said unit. This is completed by adding a centrally mounted handle to cross support(s) which are attached to the two longitudinally extending handles of the said wheelbarrow. When the center handle is attached, one-hand operation is achieved by the load balancing capabilities of the said handle and its mounting orientation. The center handle is formed into or mounted to the cross support(s) that are mounted to the existing longitudinal handles. The unit size dimensions and mounting method are arbitrary and will be made to fit the circumstances of mounting position and cross support material. The cross support(s) material and the handle material are of variable rigid form.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2005Date of Patent: October 14, 2008Inventor: Stephen Walter Sepeck, III
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Publication number: 20080203705Abstract: A drivable saddle cart for storing and transporting saddles, bridles, and/or other equestrian equipment, wherein a frame with at least one saddle holder (15) is provided, which includes at least two wheels (3), so that the frame is drivable.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2005Publication date: August 28, 2008Inventor: Hans Zimmerer
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Publication number: 20080197608Abstract: A hunting cart designed to assist a hunter with transporting objects such as hunting equipment and large game. The cart includes a pair of side rails that are arcuate in shape and parallel with each other. Interposed the side rails are a plurality of cross support members, a handle and an end rail defining the frame of the cart. A drive assembly is present that is operably connected to an axle, which is rotatably mounted to two wheels. The drive assembly includes an electric motor, a power source and a chain.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2008Publication date: August 21, 2008Inventor: Gary J. Dixon
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Patent number: 7407171Abstract: A cart for transporting cargo is provided having a first extendable member having a roller coupled to the bottom end of the first extendable member and a connection point on the first extendable member proximate to the roller. The cart also has a second extendable member having a roller coupled to the bottom end of the second extendable member and a connection point on the second extendable member proximate to the roller. The cart has a handle having a linkage that is coupled to the top ends of each of the first and second extendable members. One or more bands may be coupled to the connecting point of the first or second member and to a securing point located at any point between the ends of a member so as to secure the cargo in a position against the first and second members.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2007Date of Patent: August 5, 2008Inventor: Steve Roberson
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Patent number: 7354059Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 24, 2005Date of Patent: April 8, 2008Inventor: Charles Black
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Patent number: 7322585Abstract: A bowling ball carrier such as a wheeled cart which, in one preferred embodiment, includes one or more removably attached ball bags which may have end supports for stability. In another embodiment of the invention, the bowling ball carrier may include removably attached panels to facilitate the placement of embroidery on the panels. In another aspect of the invention, a pouch with a resilient, elastic portion may be used to transport a bowling ball, and may be attached to the cart frame, allowing easy access to and removal of the ball from the pouch without having to remove the pouch from the cart frame.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2004Date of Patent: January 29, 2008Assignee: Strikeforce Bowling, LLCInventors: Bradley Handelman, Michael Stout
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Patent number: 7281731Abstract: The improved collapsible utility cart of the present invention includes a frame and a container carried by the frame. The frame includes a pair of elongated handle frame members which are oppositely disposed and interconnected, a pair of oppositely disposed wheel carrying frame members, pivotally dependent from the handle carrying frame members, and a pair of interconnected and forwardly facing container support frame members which are oppositely disposed from each other. Front and rear connectors are disposed respectively between the container support frame members and the handle carrying frame members to provide respective support for a container to be carried by the frame. A horizontally disposed parallelogramic linkage is connected to and disposed between the handle carrying frame members and the wheel carrying frame members to permit collapsible lateral movement of the frame and to support the bottom portion of the container.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2004Date of Patent: October 16, 2007Inventor: Haim Shamah
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Patent number: 7278643Abstract: A cart for transporting cargo is provided having a first extendable member having a roller coupled to the bottom end of the first extendable member and a connection point on the first extendable member proximate to the roller. The cart also has a second extendable member having a roller coupled to the bottom end of the second extendable member and a connection point on the second extendable member proximate to the roller. The cart has a handle having a linkage that is coupled to the top ends of each of the first and second extendable members. One or more bands may be coupled to the connecting point of the first or second member and to a securing point located at any point between the ends of a member so as to secure the cargo in a position against the first and second members.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2004Date of Patent: October 9, 2007Inventor: Steve Roberson
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Patent number: 7258352Abstract: A cart includes a base having a plurality of wheels. A first frame portion is pivotally attached to the base. A second frame portion is pivotally attached to the first frame portion. The second frame portion has a frame handle. A rack is pivotally attached to the first frame portion. The rack has a plurality of slots, indentations, or cut-outs arranged in pairs on opposite sides of the rack. Each pair of slots, indentations or cut-outs is capable of receiving a respective handle of a respective bag, box or parcel hanging from the rack. A retaining member is attachable to the rack so as to overlie each respective handle of a bag, box or parcel, securing the bag, box or parcel when the retaining member is attached to the rack.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2004Date of Patent: August 21, 2007Inventor: Stacey Anne Odgers
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Patent number: 7252296Abstract: A bag with caster wheels includes a base frame 1 having caster wheels 6 and a main bag 3. The base frame 1 includes a stand 2 mounting the main bag 3 thereon and telescopic rods 5 joined on one side of this stand 2 or between both sides. The stand 2 includes supporting cylinders 7 into which the telescopic rods 5 are inserted to be joined. The supporting cylinders 7 are arranged between the caster wheels 6 provided at four corners of the stand 2, and are projected in a lower surface of the stand 2, so that a projection height (d) thereof is made lower than a height (h) of the caster wheels 6. In lower surface projected parts 7A of the supporting cylinders 7, reinforcement walls 8 joined to the lower surface of the stand 2 are provided. The reinforcement walls 8 are arranged between the caster wheels 6 and in a posture oriented in a lateral direction of the stand 2.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2005Date of Patent: August 7, 2007Assignee: Swany CorporationInventor: Etsuo Miyoshi
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Patent number: 7222865Abstract: A foldable frame assembly includes a base frame having a wheel-carrying end for mounting a wheel unit, a handgrip end, and an intermediate portion connected to a prop member so as to lift the base frame to a standing position. A tabletop has a front tabletop end pivoted to the intermediate portion for suspending a machine above the ground surface so as to enable a rear tabletop end to turn from a working position to a folded position. A bracing member has an anchoring end pivotally mounted on the wheel-carrying end, and a slidable end coupled with the rear tabletop end such that when the rear tabletop end is turned from the working position to the folded position, the slidable end is turned to be close to the intermediate portion. A rear locking unit is disposed to guard against movement of the slidable end.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2004Date of Patent: May 29, 2007Assignee: P & F Brother Industrial CorporationInventors: Yu-Tien Chen, Qing-Yao Cai, Ya-Ling Hung
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Patent number: 7163228Abstract: A collapsible stroller having a collapsible chair having a seat portion, a back portion, and a pair of arms of foldable material such as textile cloth. The stroller has a collapsible frame having folding legs, folding arm supports, and rear uprights supporting the seat portion, the back portion and the pair of arms. The rear uprights extend beyond the seat portion and have upward open ends receiving an inverted “U”-shaped handle which is adjustable in height. The legs form four chair leg bases having wheeled castors extending downward from each base. The chair collapses radially inward so as to form a generally cylindrical configuration. The handle has a hinge at the upper center for folding. The collapsed chair portion with wheels is fitted into a zippered duffle-like bag having back loops for storage and carrying on the back of an adult. The folded handle also fits into the bag.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2005Date of Patent: January 16, 2007Inventor: Elizabeth L. Faber
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Patent number: 7143912Abstract: A customizing pack carrier having one or a combination of independently unique and novel components comprising a main frame assembled of elongated or planar members having fixed or height-adjustable pack retainers, a single-handed operating method for adjusting retainer height, a support base that manually or self-adjusts to the depth of the pack, a quasi-permanent height-adjustable handle, an outer layer on an extendible main frame that can function as an amusing accessory and as part of a strap-lifting apparatus, a concealable seat and inclinable main frame combination, an ergonomically designed removable or non-removable back support, and a detachable shoulder harness, is provided. The main frame is adapted for use on ground casters, on upright and recumbent bikes, and on scooters. A one-piece clasping article for temporarily connecting any two tubes side by side as in connecting a tubular main frame to a tubular bike frame is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2001Date of Patent: December 5, 2006Inventor: Mary Ann Caneba
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Patent number: 7144019Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 15, 2003Date of Patent: December 5, 2006Assignee: Equity Investor Group LLCInventor: Nathaniel Lee
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Patent number: 7137644Abstract: A golf cart including a frame having a first portion and a second portion. A front wheel mount is pivotally connected to the first portion of the frame and is pivotable about a first axis. A front wheel is rotatably connected to the front wheel mount, allowing for rotation of the front wheel about a second axis that is generally perpendicular to the first axis. The front wheel mount further allows for arcuate movement of the front wheel about the first axis. There is a pair of rear wheel members, each rear wheel member having a first end and a second end, the first end of each rear wheel member is pivotally connected to the second portion of the frame. There is a pair of rear wheels, each rear wheel is rotatably connected to the second end of one of each of the rear wheel members. A handle is connected to the second portion of the frame. A collapsing mechanism is moveable between a first position and a second position.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2005Date of Patent: November 21, 2006Inventor: Kevin Kimberley
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Patent number: 7128333Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 27, 2004Date of Patent: October 31, 2006Assignee: Sun Mountain Sports, Inc.Inventors: Eric W. Reimers, Mark Robirds
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Patent number: 7021651Abstract: A stroller has a direction-limiting device including a direction-limiting element movable relative to a stroller frame between a limiting position, where the direction-limiting element is inserted into a limiting hole in a wheel-supporting member of a wheel unit so as to prevent rotation of the wheel-supporting member relative to the stroller frame, and a release position, where the direction-limiting element is removed from the limiting hole so as to permit the rotation of the wheel-supporting member relative to the stroller frame. A control device includes an adjusting member disposed on an upper portion of a handle unit of the stroller frame, and a pull cord disposed between the adjusting member and the direction-limiting element. The adjusting member is operable to move the direction-limiting element between the limiting position and the release position.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2004Date of Patent: April 4, 2006Inventor: Red Lan
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Patent number: 7017936Abstract: A handle assembly is coupled with each of two handle-coupling rods (3) of a stroller or a top stroller. The handle assembly includes a handle (1) and a connecting tube (2). The connecting tube (2) includes an upper end (21) received in the handle (1) and a lower end that receives an upper end of an associated handle-coupling rod. When a button (15) mounted to the handle (1) is pressed, the handle (1) can be turned relative to the connecting tube (2) to a desired orientation. Further, when the button is pressed, the handle and the connecting tube can be jointly moved along a longitudinal direction of the connecting tube, thereby adjusting a level of the handle.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2004Date of Patent: March 28, 2006Inventor: Ming-Tai Huang
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Patent number: 7000928Abstract: A third wheel collapsing device for a golf club cart includes a third wheel support frame having a U-shaped frame fixed pivotally with a third wheel and a hollow support arm fitted therein with a fit block. The support arm and the fit block respectively have insert holes and connecting holes. A support base assembled on the support arm has a pivotal shaft under the bottom and a threaded hole before the pivotal shaft for receiving an elastic lock member, which has an engage rod biased by a compression coil spring and controlled by a user. The support base has a fastening frame fixed with the lower end of the main frame of a golf club cart. When the engage rod is pulled and removed from the first insert hole of the support arm and the first connecting hole of the fit member, the third wheel support frame can be transversely collapsed.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2003Date of Patent: February 21, 2006Assignee: Unique Product & Design Co., Ltd.Inventor: Gordon Liao
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Patent number: 6991251Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 24, 2004Date of Patent: January 31, 2006Assignee: Ames True Temper, Inc.Inventors: Michael J. Tomchak, Barry R. Albert, Mike Lupey
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Patent number: 6969078Abstract: A third wheel collapsing device for a golf club cart includes a third wheel support unit consisting of a connect base having a fitting member with an upper inclined surface, and a lock block on the upper inclined surface. A spring chamber is continually formed in both the fitting member and the lock block for receiving a spring therein. A control rod is movably fitted in a center hole of both the fitting member and the lock block and through the spring, and has its lower end pivotally connected with an eccentric plate. The eccentric plate is swung up or down to move down or move up the control rod so that the lock block is also moved down to alters its position a little to firmly contact with an inner surface of a main frame of a golf club cart or to separate from the main frame, assembling or disassembling the third wheel support unit with or from the main frame.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2003Date of Patent: November 29, 2005Assignee: Unique Product & Design Co., Ltd.Inventor: Gordon Liao
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Patent number: 6923469Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 7, 2003Date of Patent: August 2, 2005Assignee: Ames True Temper, Inc.Inventors: Michael J. Tomchak, Barry R. Albert, Mike Lupey
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Patent number: 6921095Abstract: A hand trolley includes a chassis formed from side frames comprising parallel frame members, wheels and a base platform provided with a load lifting carriage having a lifting surface. The carriage can be raised from a low position on the base platform to an elevated position by operating a hand cranked winch with a crank handle rotatable about an axle located proximate to a hand grip on the chassis rails and parallel to the axis of the wheels. The positioning and orientation of the crank handle allows correct ergonomic use by an operator who can grip the trolley chassis with one hand while controlling and operating the crank handle in an ergonomically sound position.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2003Date of Patent: July 26, 2005Inventor: Robert J. Middleby
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Patent number: 6886852Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 26, 2003Date of Patent: May 3, 2005Inventors: Pao-Hsien Cheng, Ying-Hsiung Cheng, Michel Don Wade
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Patent number: 6874799Abstract: A folding hand truck comprising an upper frame, a middle frame, a lower frame, a platform, and a dual wheel assembly. The lower end of the upper frame is rotatably connected to the upper end of the middle frame, and the upper end of the middle frame is rotatably connected to the upper end of the lower frame, and the respective ends contain locking pins for locking the upper frame, middle frame, and lower frame in a substantially coplanar orientation. The platform is rotatably connected to the bottom of the lower frame such that the rear edge of the platform contacts the lower end of the lower frame in the operative position. The dual wheel assembly has a central bracket mounted to the rear side of the lower frame and has two rotatable wheel brackets capable of being locked in both operative and folded positions. When in the folded position, the platform folds into the lower frame, which folds into the middle frame.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2003Date of Patent: April 5, 2005Inventors: James D. Robberson, Beverly J Robberson
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Patent number: 6851701Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 9, 2002Date of Patent: February 8, 2005Assignee: Ames True Temper, Inc.Inventors: Michael J. Tomchak, Barry R. Albert, Mike Lupey
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Patent number: 6827366Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 14, 2003Date of Patent: December 7, 2004Assignee: Sports World Enterprise Co., Ltd.Inventor: Fang-Li Wu
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Patent number: 6719319Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 28, 2001Date of Patent: April 13, 2004Assignee: Unique Product & Design Co., Ltd.Inventor: Gordon Liao
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Patent number: 6698789Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 1, 2001Date of Patent: March 2, 2004Assignee: Sun Mountain Sports, Inc.Inventors: Eric W. Reimers, Mark Robirds
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Patent number: 6688636Abstract: A light-producing structure for a wheeled traveling case assembly includes a mini generator having a rotary shaft with a frictional wheel connected thereto to frictionally contact with an adjacent wheel of the assembly. When the wheel rotates, the frictional wheel and the rotary shaft are brought to rotate, enabling the mini generator to output currents, which are supplied to light-emitting elements provided on handle grip and traveling case of the assembly in order to give light. Each wheel of the assembly is internally provided with an induction coil and a plurality of small bulbs. A ring-shaped magnetic rotor is fixedly mounted on an axle of each wheel to locate in a central hole of the induction coil. When the wheel rotates, the induction coil rotates relative to the magnetic rotor to generate induced currents, which are supplied to the small bulbs in the wheel for the bulbs to give light.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2002Date of Patent: February 10, 2004Inventor: Angela W. Han
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Patent number: 6641228Abstract: A detachable front wheel structure of a golf cart includes a main frame having a lower portion provided with a front wheel frame, and a quick release device mounted between the main frame and the front wheel frame. The quick release device includes a connecting rod, a mounting member, a spring, a push button, a rectangular sleeve, and an outer mounting seat. Thus, the front wheel frame may be mounted on and detached from the main frame easily and rapidly by action of the quick release device.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2002Date of Patent: November 4, 2003Inventor: Chong-Yong Liu
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Patent number: 6585274Abstract: A portable luggage carrier, and, more particularly, to such a carrier having an exercise means associated therewith. The portable carrier comprises a support member or means for supporting the luggage. A fold out platform means connected to the support means for holding the luggage is provided and the carrier has a collapsible wheel means affixed to the support means in association with a handle means affixed to the support member.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2001Date of Patent: July 1, 2003Assignee: Pharmaceuticals Resources, Inc.Inventor: Kenneth I. Sawyer
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Patent number: 6488304Abstract: A demountable multiple platform cart includes a lead cart module having a horizontal load-supporting platform and a trailing cart module having a horizontal load-supporting trailing platform. A releasable interconnection mechanism couples the rear end of the lead cart module demountably to the front end of the trailing cart module. The interconnection mechanism comprises an upstanding flange carried by the rear end of the lead cart platform at a spaced distance therefrom to provide an upwardly open continuous side to side slit and further comprises a downwardly extending flange carried on the front end of the trailing cart platform to be received within the slit. A longitudinally extending lock mechanism can be carried beneath a cart platform to receive a lock latch mounted on a handle which is pivotally and slideably mounted to move from an upstanding position to a generally horizontal position and telescopes longitudinally to locked stowed position.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2001Date of Patent: December 3, 2002Assignee: Magline, Inc.Inventor: Joseph D. Krawczyk
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Patent number: 6464245Abstract: An adaptable luggage cart or suitcase handle that is configured to accommodate an assortment of positions is presented. The adaptable handle includes secondary grip extensions that exist within the contours of a traditionally-shaped luggage cart handle and are capable of attaining a more comfortable, extended grasping position than a traditional handle. The extended position of the convertible handle allows the user to switch from a palms-down or a palms-up grasping position to a palms-inward position that emulates the grip a snow skier makes on a ski pole. Furthermore, once in the extended position, the handle of the present invention can be configured in a wide assortment of extension angles to increase the comfort to the user.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2000Date of Patent: October 15, 2002Inventor: Judy Miles
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Patent number: 6439596Abstract: A collapsible handcart includes a main member equipped with a handgrip; a carrier member pivoted to the main member and turned between an extended position for supporting articles and a collapsed position attached to the main member; two wheeled assembles respectively pivoted two the main member at two sides and turned upwards and downwards between a collapsed position and an operative position, the wheeled assembles each comprising a leg with the proximal end pivoted at the main member, a wheeled carriage pivoted to the distal end of the leg, and a wheel pivoted to the wheeled carriage; and two gear sets respectively coupled between the main member and the legs of the wheeled assembles and adapted to drive the wheeled assembles to turn between the operative position and the collapsed position when turning the carrier member between the extended position and the collapsed position.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2001Date of Patent: August 27, 2002Inventor: James Tsai
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Patent number: 6425599Abstract: A collapsible trolley includes a main member provided with a retractable pull rod and a handle; a carrier frame, which has one end pivotally provided on the main member and is rotatable between an extended position and a collapsed position; two wheel assemblies, each of which includes a wheel frame and a wheel, the two wheel frame being pivotally provided on the main member such that the two wheel assemblies can be rotated outwardly to a use position or rotated inwardly to a collapsed position; and two first gears and two second gears, in which the two first gears are provided on the carrier frame, the two second gears being respectively provided on the wheel frames of the two wheel assemblies and inter-engaged with the two first gears. When the carrier frame is rotated to its extended position, it can bring the two wheel assemblies to rotate to their use position. When the carrier frame is rotated to its collapsed position, it can bring the two wheel assemblies to their collapsed position.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2000Date of Patent: July 30, 2002Inventor: James Tsai
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Patent number: 6419244Abstract: A heavy-duty all-terrain convertible hauler unit is provided which can be converted into various different configurations for hauling a wide variety of different kinds of cargo and material. This hauler unit includes an elongated chassis having first and second ends. A dolly-type load-support spade is attached to one end of the chassis and a pair of relatively large diameter rubber-tired wheels are mounted on the chassis at this same end, but on the side opposite the load-support spade. A longitudinally-extending handle member is mounted at the second end of the chassis when the hauler unit is used as an upright-type hand dolly. This handle member may instead be mounted on the load-support spade in a vertical position when the hauler unit is used as a horizontal-type cart. A third wheel is mounted in the center of the chassis at the second end of the chassis when the hauler unit is used as a horizontal-type cart.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2001Date of Patent: July 16, 2002Inventor: Fred E. Meabon
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Publication number: 20020067027Abstract: A transport cart for medical-related supplies for transporting heavy chemotherapy treatment bags from the doctor's office to the home. The transport cart for medical-related supplies includes a lower support assembly including a base frame, and also including wheels being mounted upon the base frame, and further including an upright frame being securely attached to the base frame and extending upwardly therefrom; and also includes an upper support assembly including a support frame being pivotally attached to the upright frame; and further includes a first container assembly being securely mounted upon the lower support assembly; and also includes a second container assembly being securely attached to the upper support assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2000Publication date: June 6, 2002Inventor: Greg H. Anderson
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Patent number: 6386557Abstract: A portable cooler caddy includes a cup holder panel. The cooler caddy has a frame and a platform on which is carried a cooler. The platform may further include a support to hold the cooler level when the caddy is in the upright position. The cup holder panel may be releaseably locked into the horizontal position. The cup holder panel has apertures that hold cups that may be used.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2000Date of Patent: May 14, 2002Assignee: Waterbuggy, LLCInventor: Charles M. Weldon
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Patent number: 6330990Abstract: My invention comprises a mechanical universal bag holding device. More particularly, my bag holding device is designed to support a bag which can be expanded and lengthened while filling. My device basically comprises in its most basic embodiment: a cylindrical transverse hollow piping and angled arms which are connected to the hollow pipe and operate as supports for a bag or container. In other embodiments my bag holder can be attached to a dolly in construction work, or manufactured as a smaller version for kitchen use.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 1999Date of Patent: December 18, 2001Inventor: Raymond Haubrich