Collapsible Handle Patents (Class 280/655)
  • Patent number: 7748508
    Abstract: The present invention provides a wheeled luggage case having a luggage receptacle, the receptacle having a bottom wall, a top wall, opposed end walls and opposed side walls forming a luggage compartment, wherein said luggage case further comprises:—(I) a plurality of support wheels located at one end of the bottom wall; (II) a retractable steering wheel assembly or assemblies, located on the bottom wall, distanced from the support wheels, said steering wheel assembly being moveable between an active position in which the wheel assembly extends below the bottom wall of the luggage receptacle and an inactive position in which the wheel assembly is substantially within the profile of the luggage receptacle; (III) a handle means located at one end of the luggage receptacle for steering, pushing, pulling and lifting purposes wherein when the steering wheel assembly is in an active position the base wall forms an acute angle with respect to the ground.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2010
    Inventors: Paul Tee Hui Lee, Marc Tee Huang Lee
  • Patent number: 7694980
    Abstract: A stroller handle assembly has a handle with a grip part. The handle is movable from an in-use position extending from the stroller frame to a collapsed position lying adjacent and parallel along the stroller frame. The assembly has a bracket for attaching the handle to the stroller frame. The bracket has one part configured to allow rotation of the handle sideways away from the in-use position to a partly collapsed position. The bracket has a different part configured to allow the handle to rotate to the completely collapsed position adjacent the stroller frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2010
    Assignee: Graco Children's Products Inc.
    Inventors: Michael A. Dotsey, Patrick Nolan, Michiel Sebastiaan Emanuél Petrus Knoppert, Karen Rosenkranz, Merijn Hartog, Marcel Arthur Jan Schreuder
  • Patent number: 7677580
    Abstract: A travel cooler includes a wheeled platform and an insulated container configured to be selectively coupled to, and uncoupled from, the wheeled platform. The wheeled platform includes a base, a plurality of wheels mounted to the base for rolling movement of the platform and a first coupling component fixedly disposed on the base. The insulated container includes a second coupling component fixedly disposed on the container. The first and second coupling components are disengaged from one another when the insulated container is uncoupled from the wheeled platform. The first and second coupling components are disposed in interlocking engagement when the insulated container is coupled to the wheeled platform, whereby the insulated container is securely coupled to the wheeled platform in fixed disposition relative thereto for safe transportation on the wheeled platform.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2010
    Assignee: M & C Innovations, LLC
    Inventors: Matthew Alexander Vanderberg, Ian D. Kovacevich, Daniel Lee Bizzell, Chris Hoy
  • Patent number: 7651115
    Abstract: A secondary lock device for a one-hand fold mechanism on a child's stroller is pivotally mounted next to the actuator of the one-hand fold mechanism. The secondary lock device is positioned for convenient access by a finger of the operator to provide an intuitively operable secondary lock device cooperable with the one-hand fold actuator. The secondary lock device is spring-loaded by a torsion spring mounted on the rotational axis of the adjacent cam member forming part of the one-hand fold mechanism. The pivoted lock member includes an outwardly projecting member that engages a corresponding niche in the actuator when in a locking position. The outwardly projecting member rides along a cam surface on the actuator when the actuator is being operated, while the biasing spring returns the outwardly projecting member into the niche when the actuator reaches the home position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2010
    Assignee: Wonderland Nurserygoods Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Curtis M. Hartenstine, James M. F. Hutchinson
  • Publication number: 20090212536
    Abstract: A collapsible container comprising a collapsible framework coupled with a collapsible container/covering and a foldable substantially planar member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2008
    Publication date: August 27, 2009
    Inventor: Maria I. Tadeo
  • Publication number: 20090152145
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a golf bag structure. The main body of the structure includes a bag portion, a pulling portion and a receiving portion, wherein the pulling portion is provided on the side of the bag portion and the pulling portion includes a handle, a pulling lever and at least one wheel. The handle is assembled with the pulling lever. The wheel is provided at one end of the pulling lever and can be detached therefrom. Additionally, the receiving portion is provided at one end of the bag portion and can receive the detached wheel, thereby reducing the size of the main body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2007
    Publication date: June 18, 2009
    Inventor: Wei-Te Kuo
  • Patent number: 7543840
    Abstract: A collapsible golf push cart includes a main frame having an upper frame, a lower frame, a rear wheel frame and two rear wheels rotatably mounted to the rear wheel frame respectively, at least a joint mechanism having at least a first joint member and at least a second joint member, the first and second joint members being connected with the lower and upper frames respectively, and a clasp member having a male clasp and a female clasp engaging with the first and second joint members respectively. The male clasp defines a block and a control mechanism for controlling the block, and the female clasp defines a notch to accommodate the block. The control mechanism causes the block to extend or retract to fix or release the clasp member for making the golf push cart in an extended or a collapsed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2009
    Inventor: Wen-Tsan Lin
  • Patent number: 7503439
    Abstract: A retractable wheel assembly (110) for a carrier (100) is disclosed wherein the wheels (120) are rotatably mounted in cowls (130), which are pivotably disposed in wheel wells (116L, 116R) on a housing. The cowls are connected with a cowl axle assembly (140) that includes a coil spring, preferably a constant force spring (150) that biases the cowls towards a retracted position. The constant force spring is connected to a retractable handle (104), preferably with a spring engagement member (160), such that extending the retractable handle will bias the cowls towards an extended position, wherein the wheels extend out of the wheel wells for use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2009
    Inventors: Timothy J. C. O'Shea, Terence R Ellard, Wayne C Higgins
  • Patent number: 7500680
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2009
    Assignee: Umagination Labs, L.P.
    Inventors: Douglas C. Dayton, Florian Altmann
  • Patent number: 7494136
    Abstract: The invention relates to a basket, in particular, intended for storing and transporting goods in shops and other selling premises. The basket is formed of a body, including a bottom wall and four lateral walls, castors, and a grasping mechanism. The casters enable the basket to move by rolling over the ground. According to the invention, the grasping mechanism is a telescopic arm deploying from one of the walls of the body of the basket, the one wall being called the proximal wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2009
    Assignee: Joalpe Industria de Expositores, S.A.
    Inventors: Manuel Alves, Pedro Dinis
  • Patent number: 7490847
    Abstract: Disclosed is a lightweight caster assembly and modular shelf system for use on an existing collapsible foldable cart with four wheels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2009
    Inventor: Gary Michael Dahl
  • Patent number: 7475888
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a generally L-shaped frame assembly or dolly for mechanical devices, such as generators. The assembly includes a first and second frame portions. The first frame portion includes intermediate segments which are substantially equal or greater than the length of the mechanical device so as to protect the device and provide a lifting point for hoisting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2009
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Scott Craig, P. Brent Boyd
  • Patent number: 7458601
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2008
    Assignee: Wagner Spray Tech Corporation
    Inventors: Robert E. Miller, Terry R. Reents, Wayne Robens
  • Patent number: 7452000
    Abstract: A folding trailer may be selectively moved between an extended or use position and a collapsed or storage position. The folding trailer may include an axle that is capable of being moved between a first position in which the axle is generally aligned along an axis and a second position in which the axle is disposed in a folded configuration. The axle is preferably located in generally the same plane in the first and second positions. In addition, the axle preferably moves in a generally rearward direction when the axle is moved from the first to the second position. The trailer may also include a bed that is capable of being moved between a first position in which first and second portions of the bed are generally aligned with a first plane and a second position in which the first and second portions of the bed are disposed in a folded position and generally aligned with a second plane. The axle and bed are preferably disposed in the first positions when the trailer is in the use position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2008
    Assignee: Lifetime Products, Inc.
    Inventors: David C. Winter, Brandon Smith, S. Curtis Nye, Mitch Johnson, Jered Larsen, Doug Fuller
  • Patent number: 7445231
    Abstract: A handcart with a foldable handle structure comprises a handle structure formed of a holder segment and a frame pivotally coupled to each other. The lower ends of the frame are pivotally coupled to a block board and a pair of wheels. A pair of position-limiting sleeves wraps the tubes of the holder segment. When the handcart is in use, the position-limiting sleeves are pulled down to wrap the pivotal joints between the holder segment and the frame to confine the handle structure to a straight line. Then, the user can hold the handle and push the handcart forward. When not in use, the position-limiting sleeves are pushed up to reveal the pivotal joints between the holder segment and the frame, and the holder segment can thus be folded down. Thereby, the volume of the handcart can be reduced to facilitate storage or convenience lifting the handcart to carry about.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2008
    Assignee: Yewe Yih Enterprise Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Chun-Sheng Tsai
  • Patent number: 7438308
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a wheeled luggage item with an ergonomic telescopic handle assembly. The ergonomic telescoping handle assembly of the present invention allows a user to use the luggage using just one hand. Furthermore, the ergonomic telescoping handle assembly shifts the weight of the bag onto the bag, rather than the user's arm, reducing strain on the user's arm, and it provides for a greater space between the user's heel and the bag, reducing the chance that the user will kick the bag while walking. Finally, the ergonomic telescoping handle assembly of the present invention is stored compactly within the luggage, maximizing the volume available within the luggage for storage of personal items.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2008
    Assignee: JanSport Apparel Corp.
    Inventors: Daniel Kim, Doug Golenz
  • Publication number: 20080252044
    Abstract: A golf club bag assembly is shown for carrying a plurality of golf clubs therein. The bag assembly comprises an elongated spine having upper end and a lower end, an upper frame member attached to the upper end of the spine at a first acute angle with respect thereto, a lower frame member attached to the lower end of the spine at a second acute angle with respect thereto, a resilient enclosure attached to the spine and the upper and lower frame members, and wherein the first angle is equal to the second angle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2008
    Publication date: October 16, 2008
    Inventor: Michael R. Barton
  • Patent number: 7434818
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2008
    Inventor: Stephen Walter Sepeck, III
  • Patent number: 7387304
    Abstract: An apparatus for transporting an oxygen tank having a main compartment containing a sleeve, the sleeve designed to secure either one or two tanks in place. The apparatus has wheels to facilitate movement of the tank or tanks from place to place and a number of pockets for storage of items. The apparatus further includes a port for a hose to be connected to the tank and to another point outside the apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2008
    Inventors: Kelly Rich, Kim Frederiksen, Kristy Gomez, Carla Keiber
  • Patent number: 7370877
    Abstract: Locking device for a telescopic stem for a trolley wherein the stem comprises an inner stem and an outer stem, which may glide into each other, characterized in that a friction element is arranged in the outer stem and that the inner stem is equipped with the blocking element grasping into the friction element and locking the movement of the inner stem in relation to the outer stem, in that the blocking element presses against the friction element of housing with a conical groove linked to a rod stretching from the housing to the upper end of the inner stem and connected to a handle which influences the position of the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2008
    Assignee: Stokke AS
    Inventor: Bjørn Refsum
  • Publication number: 20080088117
    Abstract: A hand truck includes a bottom base, a reinforcing member, a positing device and a handle. The bottom base consists of a U-shaped tube and a bottom plate combined vertically with a lower end of the U-shaped tube, which has two elongate side vertical portions provided with a lengthwise center hole. The reinforcing member has two side vertical tubes and two lateral rods fixed between the two side vertical tubes, which fit tightly around an intermediate section of the two side vertical portions of the U-shaped for upgrading the strength of the U-shaped tube. The position device is to stabilize the handle at an adjusted position after moved up and down and adjusted in its height relative to the U-shaped tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2006
    Publication date: April 17, 2008
    Inventor: Haiming Tsai
  • Patent number: 7311164
    Abstract: An illuminated scooter includes a platform having a pivotal, length-adjustable handlebar at a front end and a wheel at a back end. Mounted on the upper surface of the platform adjacent the wheel is a generator including a drive shaft with a roller at a distal end thereof. The generator is biased rearwardly whereby a rider can selectively move the roller into engagement with the scooter rear wheel. When the roller is moved into engagement with the rear wheel, the generator powers a plurality of LED's that are fastened to each of two side edges of the platform. An associated microprocessor selectively activates certain segments of the LED's according to the scooter speed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2007
    Inventor: Jon P. Kertes
  • Patent number: 7290776
    Abstract: An extension handle apparatus is provided for a wheeled chair which includes handle support tubes for supporting one or more wheeled-chair handles. The extension handle apparatus includes an extension support portion and an extension handle portion connected to the extension support portion. A pair of clamping plates are provided, wherein each clamping plate includes an extension-support reception region and a wheeled-chair-handle-support-tube reception region. Clamping fasteners are connected between the clamping plates, and a retention assembly is connected between the clamping plates for retaining the clamping plates in opposite positions with respect to each other. The wheeled-chair handles are a fixed distance from the wheeled chair. By using retrofitted extension handle apparatuses of the invention attached to the handle support tubes on the wheeled chair, the effective distance of extension handle portions from the wheeled chair can be adjusted as desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2007
    Inventor: James J. Pascznk
  • Patent number: 7287777
    Abstract: A collapsible hand-operated hauling device is structured of sturdy, yet lightweight material for hauling matter, and is structured to be collapsed or folded into a smaller size so that the hauling device can be lifted and stored, on a wall for example, or placed in a car trunk or truck bed for transport, for example. The collapsible hand-operated hauling device generally comprises a bed, having sections that fold together, at least one handle and a wheel assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2007
    Assignee: A.G. Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Jace Agee, Ruth Agee
  • Patent number: 7240909
    Abstract: A paint pump cart having a telescoping handle assembly including a paint pump frame having a pair of standtubes, a handle having a pair of extensions received in the standtubes, and a pair of knobs mounted on the standtubes. Each knob is rotationally movable with respect to its standtube and has a pair of internal ramps. The handle assembly has a bushing supporting and retaining the knob while permitting movement of the knob on the standtube. A pair of resiliently mounted projections internal to the handle extensions are movable by the ramps of the knob between a locking position wherein the respective handle extension is maintained in an extended position with respect to the standtube, and a released position wherein the handle extension is allowed to telescope into the standtube towards a storage position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2007
    Assignee: Wagner Spray Tech Corporation
    Inventor: Wayne Robens
  • Patent number: 7237660
    Abstract: The invention discloses a transporting wheel structure of storage and luggage container. Particularly, the transporting wheel structure is applied at a lower portion of a container for facilitating movements of the container. Rollers of the transporting wheel structure can be pushed out for use or completely hidden when tucked in, and are prevented from staining clothes with dirt thereon when the container is lifted. The invention is characterized that, using relationships between inclined surfaces of triangular push members and vertical push members, the rollers can be pushed out for use or completely hidden when tucked in, thereby providing a pleasant-looking and functional structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2007
    Inventor: Yi-Ming Wu
  • Patent number: 7226073
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a luggage cart with a telescoping handle and fixed wheels including the addition of a foldable supportive wheel structure which is incorporated within the telescoping handle of a conventional luggage cart with fixed wheels to reduce the load that is applied to a user when a conventional luggage cart is employed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2007
    Inventor: Hormoz Zahiri
  • Patent number: 7222871
    Abstract: A push handle for a child's vehicle has an elongated body with at least two elongated tubes of different diameters configured in a telescoping relation where the tube(s) of smaller diameters are slidable within the tube(s) of larger diameters between an extended state and a retracted state. The tubes include a top tube with a top end and a bottom tube. The bottom tube is fixed to the child's vehicle. A grip is mounted on the top end of the top tube for gripping by a user's hand. A locking mechanism is disposed within the body for locking the tubes in either the extended state or the retracted state. A release device is disposed on the body and activated for remotely unlocking the locking mechanism so that the body may be moved between the extended and retracted states.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2007
    Assignee: Radio Flyer Inc.
    Inventors: Frederick Michelau, Thomas Schlegel
  • Patent number: 7219920
    Abstract: An easily detached and assembled golf cart with an auxiliary wheel comprises: a frame having an upper end, a lower end, and a mid-frame pivot; a first wheel rotatably fixed to the first wheel supporter and a second wheel rotatably fixed to the second wheel supporter; and an auxiliary wheel. The cart further comprises a connecting unit having a first retainer, a second retainer connecting to the first retainer and a wheel retainer; a hook unit axially installed to the insertion unit; the hook unit having a plate; the plate having a tenon capable of being inserted into a buckling groove of the first retainer of the connecting unit. When the first retainer of the connecting unit inserts into the insertion unit, the tenon of the plate is buckled into the buckling groove for assembling the connecting unit to the insertion unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2007
    Inventor: Wen-Tsan Lin
  • Patent number: 7201385
    Abstract: A cart assembly comprising a housing and a wheel assembly mounted in the housing, releasable locking means for selectively positioning said wheel assembly between operative and stored limit positions, a handle assembly and means for selectively positioning the handle between an outer operative limit position and an inner stored limit position inside the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2007
    Assignee: SRP Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Susan M. Renz, Catherine M. Stevenson, Sabine Platten, Frank V. Linker, Jr., Devendra Win Shendge
  • Patent number: 7195255
    Abstract: A handle positioning device for a hand truck includes a lateral rod, a pull rod, and a handle. The lateral rod has a slide groove respectively formed lengthwise in two end portions, and the pull rod has two bent ends fitting movably in the two slide grooves of the lateral rod. The handle has two side vertical rods, which fit respectively in the two ends of the lateral rod and provided with a plurality of position holes. When the handle is needed to be adjusted in its height, the pull rod is pushed to force the two ends to move inward to each other elastically in the two slide grooves of the lateral rod, and then the handle can be adjusted in its height by moved up or down, and then the pull rod is released to fit elastically in a new position hole in two side rods of the handle to keep immovable the handle at the newly adjusted height.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2007
    Inventor: Haiming Tsai
  • Patent number: 7147243
    Abstract: Improvements to a prior art collapsible wheeled caddy are disclosed to enable the caddy to be used for specialized purposes. A hinged lid is attached to the edge of the front panel to close the caddy top while lying proximate the front panel when open. The front panel can be recessed to receive the lid and preferably, arcs in the lid are dimensioned to accommodate the handles. The recess can accommodate one or more storage members, including a storage panel that have been dimensioned to be affixed within the recess. Hangers are configured to interact with the sides of the caddy to accommodate hanging items such as file folders. A back panel can be used containing retaining members to removably affix items to the panel. A stacking caddy is disclosed that has a handle recess and retaining member dimensioned to receive the wheeled handles. Caddy receiving channels are placed in the bottom of the stacking caddy to receive the edges of the wheeled caddy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2006
    Inventor: Darren Kady
  • 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: 7140635
    Abstract: By providing a frame assembly, two wheel holding carriers which are arcuately pivotably mounted to the frame assembly, and a support platform which is also pivotally mounted to the frame assembly and controls the movement of the wheel holding carrier, a small, compact, two wheeled, luggage cart/carrier is achieved which is capable of quickly and easily arcuately pivoting wheel support brackets between two alternate positions, with ease and convenience. In addition, the arcuate pivoting movement of the wheel supporting brackets is automatically achieved simultaneously with movement of the luggage support platform from a stowed position to a deployed, usable position. The support platform is pivotally mounted to the terminating end of the frame assembly for being arcuately pivoted between a first, stowed position and a second, deployed position wherein the support platform is substantially perpendicular to the plane established by the frame assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2006
    Assignee: Franzus Company LLC
    Inventors: Chris Johnson, A. C. McMillan
  • Patent number: 7121563
    Abstract: A golf cart front-wheel collapsing device includes two parallel lower tubes, two stationary annular gears, a rotary cylindrical gear, a switch and a front wheel. The lower tubes are fixed under a golf cart frame, having a lower end combined with each stationary annular gear, with the cylindrical gear located between the stationary annular gears, and with a coil spring located respectively between each stationary annular gear and the cylindrical gear. The switch is positioned in one of the stationary gears for securing other components in place and operated to engage and disengage the stationary gears with and from the cylindrical gear, letting the front wheel removably combined with the cylindrical gear able to be expanded or folded for collapsing this device, also adjusting the front-wheel's angle to suit to users of different heights.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2006
    Assignee: Unique Products & Design Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Gordon Liao
  • Patent number: 7097182
    Abstract: A collapsible utility cart that is composed of a pair of a plurality of interconnected frames that when in the usage state assumes a box-like configuration mounted on a plurality of wheels. There is a handle assembly that is mounted to the frames with this handle assembly being movable between an extended position and a retracted position. The frames that make up the utility cart body are to be collapsed in juxtaposition when in a collapsed position and said handle assembly is to be positioned against the frames when in the retracted position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2006
    Inventor: Zhi jun Liu
  • Patent number: 7070190
    Abstract: A wheeled luggage case that is tilted for towing is provided with a retractable and, optionally, telescoping handle (4) assembly that is withdrawn from the interior of the case to an extended vertical position at the intersection of the top and rear walls, from which it is angularly rotated by the user to a position that minimizes the vertical force that is required to support the hand grip to comfortably tow the luggage. Preferred angular displacements for a wide range of users and loads positioned in and on the luggage case have been found to be at about 17° and 35° from the vertical position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2006
    Assignee: Outrigger, Inc.
    Inventor: Bernard D. Sadow
  • Patent number: 7066311
    Abstract: A retractable wheel assembly (110) for a carrier (100) is disclosed wherein the wheels (120) are rotatably mounted in cowls (130), which are pivotably disposed in wheel wells (116L, 116R) on a housing. The cowls are connected with a cowl axle assembly (140) that includes a coil spring, preferably a constant force spring (150) that biases the cowls towards a retracted position. The constant force spring is connected to a retractable handle (104), preferably with a spring engagement member (160), such that extending the retractable handle will bias the cowls towards an extended position, wherein the wheels extend out of the wheel wells for use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2006
    Inventor: Timothy J. C. O'Shea
  • Patent number: 7032921
    Abstract: A cart may include a compartment to retain equipment or items. A first pair of handles may be extendable from a one end of the compartment and a second pair of handles may be extendable from another end of the compartment. The first and second pairs of handles may permit the cart to be simultaneously pushed and pulled. A pair of wheels may each be removably mounted to an axle on each side of the compartment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2006
    Inventor: Jessee Jackson Swanner
  • Patent number: 7017936
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2006
    Inventor: Ming-Tai Huang
  • Patent number: 6994193
    Abstract: A luggage case is provided with straps or handles for carrying the case and a wheel and an extendable handle assembly for dragging or pulling the case. The wheel and extendable handle assembly is removably attachable to the case, such that it need not be carried when the case is carried by the straps or handles. The wheel and handle assembly are formed as a shell to snugly surround the luggage case. In the preferred embodiment, the case and the shell are joined by mating zippers at the bottom front and top rear edges of the assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2006
    Inventor: Chettha Saetia
  • Patent number: 6978514
    Abstract: A retractable handle of wheeled luggage is provided. For the case of single pulling rod, pressing a push button will tighten a connecting rod to move a lower sliding block to a one direction so that an upright rod is pressed to lower a locking member and an upright member to clear the locking member from a toothed member, thereby unlocking both the swivel handle grip and the pulling rod. For the case of two pulling rods, there is further provided another transmission mechanism so that pressing the push button will further unlock locking devices in the pulling rods via coupling rods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2005
    Assignee: Chaw Khong Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chung-Hsien Kuo, Hui Ming Wang
  • Patent number: 6938740
    Abstract: A suitcase includes a housing defining an interior chamber. The housing has a panel, which has a first end and a second end. The panel also has at least one wheel rotatably connected to the housing adjacent to the first end of the panel for enabling rolling movement of the suitcase across a surface. A plurality of spaced apart axles are fixedly connected to the housing. The suitcase also contains a roller being rotatably carried by each of the axles. Each of the rollers have a portion protruding into the panel and a portion protruding exterior to the panel. An endless belt may be circumscribed around the rollers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2005
    Inventor: Cheryl M. Gandy
  • Patent number: 6923466
    Abstract: A collapsible handcart comprises a handle bar, a support carrier having a main carrier and two movable carriers, two sets of linkages and a trigger. The handle bar has an end thereof pivoted on the main carrier to be turned between an extended position, at which the handle bar is turned away from the main carrier, and a collapsed position, at which the handle bar is turned towards the main support carrier. The linkages are connected movable carriers with the main carrier such that the movable carriers can be driven to move between an extended position, at which the movable carriers are away from the main carrier, and a collapsed position, at which the movable carrier close to the main carrier. The trigger has an end thereof pivoted on the handle bar whereby turn the handle bar will drive the trigger to move.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2005
    Inventor: James Tsai
  • Patent number: 6886852
    Abstract: A foldable golf cart includes two main rods, and a handle connected to the main rods by means of a joining member, which includes left and right parts respectively coupled to the main rods, an intermediate part positioned between the left and the right parts and coupled to the handle, a knob arranged next to the right part, and a pivotal bolt inserted through the above parts and the knob; the left and the right parts have radial teeth opposing radial teeth of the intermediate part; the knob and the right part have protrusions, and slopes between the protrusions on opposing sides such that space can be provided between the parts, and the radial teeth disengage for allowing angular displacement of the left and the right parts relative to the intermediate part when the knob is turned such that the protrusions contact lower ends of the slopes of the right part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2005
    Inventors: Pao-Hsien Cheng, Ying-Hsiung Cheng, Michel Don Wade
  • Patent number: 6877764
    Abstract: A hand truck comprising a platform fitted at opposed side walls thereof with a handle-engaging assembly, and a handle assembly comprising two parallel spaced arms, each fitted at its lower end with a platform engaging assembly. The handle is displaceable between three respective positions, namely a first position in which the handle is substantially up-right and which position is a pull/push position, a second position in which the handle is inclined and useful as a push position, and a third position in which the handle is and slidably received within the platform.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2005
    Assignee: Keter Plastic Ltd.
    Inventor: Sami Sagol
  • Patent number: 6866290
    Abstract: A collapsible handcart. The handcart includes two wheel seats, a retractable handle, two wheels and a platform. The wheels are pivoted on the wheel seats respectively for free rotation and the retractable handle is mounted to the wheel seats. The platform is pivoted on the wheel seats for movement between an extended position, at which the platform is turned downwards, and at a collapsed position, the platform is turned upwards. The platform can be driven to turn to the collapsed position when the retractable handle is retracted and the platform also can be driven to turn to the extended position when the retractable handle is extended.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2005
    Inventor: James Tsai
  • Patent number: 6848718
    Abstract: A ski caddy includes a telescoping shaft coupled to a pair of wheels at one end and a handle at the other. The wheels are preferably dish shaped. A generally U-shaped cup resides between the wheels for holding the butt end of a pair of skis. A generally W-shaped member is provided beneath the handle to support the skis in the space the skis in the space between the front and rear boot bindings. Two cutouts, adapted to receive the upper portion of a pair of ski poles, are provided on each opposite side of the W-shaped member and allow the poles to be rotated and crossed into a tripod-like configuration with the shaft. A pair of pole receiving sleeves are provided on opposite sides of the U-shaped cup for receiving the sharp ends of the ski poles. The ski caddy moves easily through snow and on hard surfaces, and can be maintained in an upright position on virtually any surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2005
    Assignee: Arvik Enterprises, LLC
    Inventors: Sundaram Ravikumar, John Rutkowski
  • Patent number: 6832670
    Abstract: A convertible travel case has a frame including an upright with a handle for grasping and a base with wheels for towing. A rigid case is mounted on the frame by a connector bracket having one portion pivotally connected with an upper part of the case and another portion slidably connected with the upright to permit the case to be shifted between a generally vertical storage position and a generally horizontal cart position. The frame and case have mating catch members at the bottom of the case. A releasable lock connects the connector bracket and the upright in a first raised position wherein the catch members are engaged to retain the case in the storage position, and a second lowered position wherein the catch members are disengaged and the lower end of the case is swung outwardly away from the frame with the connector bracket shifting downwardly along the upright to the cart position for supporting additional luggage on top of the case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2004
    Inventors: Richard H. Wolters, Thomas R. Burt
  • Publication number: 20040188201
    Abstract: A wheel structure for traveling bag is constructed to include a wheel mount for fastening to one bottom corner of a bag, a castor fastened pivotally with the bottom wall of the wheel mount, a transverse track fixedly provided at one side of the wheel mount, a wheel holder plate detachably inserted into the transverse track, a supplementary wheel fastened pivotally with the wheel holder plate, and a retaining plate extended from the transverse track adapted to lock the wheel holder plate in the transverse track.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2003
    Publication date: September 30, 2004
    Inventor: Hsiu-Jung Chuo