Hand Cart Of Barrow Patents (Class 280/659)
  • Patent number: 11850462
    Abstract: A workout apparatus having a crossbar with a first end and a second end, with each end of the crossbar engaging a pivot mount. The workout apparatus having four legs, with each pivot mount further engaging two legs therefore allowing the legs to be selectively rotatable around each of the pivot mounts in both a lateral axis and longitudinal axis of the crossbar. The workout apparatus having a first position where each pair of legs engaging each pivot mount at an angle greater than zero relative to each other and supporting the crossbar. The workout apparatus having a second position where the four legs are adjacent to the crossbar and positioned within the longitudinal plane of the crossbar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Inventor: Tristan Thomas
  • Patent number: 11648866
    Abstract: The invention relates to a transport vehicle for transporting at least one transport unit. The transport vehicle including at least one drive unit having at least one electric drive, at least one steerable vehicle wheel, at least one standing platform, at least one control unit (6), and at least one loading fork, and at least two longitudinal outriggers, which are arranged parallel to one another and at a distance from one another and extend in a longitudinal direction of the transport vehicle and between which the loading fork is arranged so as to be height-adjustable and which are in each case connected to the drive unit by one end section and at the respective other end section of which in each case at least one non-steerable vehicle wheel is arranged.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Dwi Retnani Poetranto Gross, Matthias Stefan Groß
  • Patent number: 10602851
    Abstract: An electric bed frame, comprising a main frame which has a pair of longitudinal rail members and a pair of transverse rail members, each longitudinal rail member has a guide slot; a secondary frame comprising at least four rotatable rollers adapted to be inserted in the guide slots of the main frame and run a movement with respect to the main frame in the guide slots; and wherein the longitudinal rail members of said main frame are connected with the adjacent transverse rail members via main frame riveted plates. The bed frame of the invention is easy for assembly. In this way, when the parts plant is far away from the assembly plant, each part of the bed frame can be transported in the form of parts and get assembled after reaches the assembly plant, so as to save transportation cost, meanwhile, the strength of the bed frame assembled in this way is equivalent to that of a welded bed frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2020
    Assignee: Ergomotion, Inc.
    Inventor: Jianchun Xu
  • Patent number: 9295321
    Abstract: The foldable bearing structure includes a set of coplanar wheels and a folding device including a set of lower arms; at least a rear upper arm; an antiparallelogram deformable in a vertical plane, the antiparallelogram including two crossed segments; at least a first sidebar located in the vertical plane; the antiparallelogram deformed by folding between a first position corresponding to an unfolded of the structure and a second position corresponding to a folded position, the transition from the first position to the second position reducing the wheelbase of the structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Inventor: Patrick Herbault
  • Patent number: 9295322
    Abstract: A foldable bearing structure includes a set of coplanar wheels and a folding device including a set of lower arms; at least a rear upper arm; an antiparallelogram deformable in a vertical plane, the antiparallelogram including two crossed segments; at least a first sidebar located in the vertical plane; the antiparallelogram deformed by folding between a first position, corresponding to an unfolded of the structure and a second position corresponding to a folded position, the transition from the first position to the second position reducing the wheelbase of the structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Inventor: Patrick Herbault
  • Patent number: 9259086
    Abstract: A three-in-one sofa bed including a bedstead assembly; a sofa cushion and sofa seat assembly fixedly connected to the bedstead assembly; a moveable coffee table; a mattress and mattress frame assembly a proximal section of which is pivotably connected to a rear section of the bedstead assembly to enable the mattress and mattress frame assembly to be rotated with respect to the bedstead assembly between a horizontal position and a vertical position. In the horizontal position, the mattress and mattress frame assembly straddles the sofa cushion and sofa seat assembly and the movable coffee table to form a bed. In the vertical position, the sofa cushion and sofa seat assembly and the movable coffee table are exposed. Balance weights are provided for the mattress frame between adjacent pulley grooves, to make torque in front of central axes of the pulleys be equal to that behind the central axes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Inventor: Cheung Sing Wong
  • Patent number: 9162693
    Abstract: A mounting structure for a hand truck is described. Embodiments of the present invention include a mounting structure adapted to be secured to a hand truck. Generally, the mounting structure can be implemented to secure a strapping device to the hand truck. The mounting structure can generally include a body, a first member, a second member, and a spring. Typically, the first member can be slidably coupled to the body and the second member can be fixedly coupled to the body. The first member and the second member can include concave faces to interface with a frame of the hand truck. The mounting structure can couple to the hand truck in a variety of locations to ensure that the strapping device is optimally positioned to secure a particular load.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2015
    Inventor: Richard Cortese
  • Patent number: 9050230
    Abstract: Attachments for a manual wheelchair are provided for navigating a wheelchair over obstacles and uneven terrain, such as a typical curb on a street. The attachments provide for regulating the movement of the wheelchair as the wheelchair descends the curb and to prevent the wheelchair from flipping over during such movement. The attachments include a belt support frame, at least two rollers mounted on the belt support frame and a belt mounted around the at least two rollers. The belt support frame is adapted for mounting on the frame of the wheelchair such that as the wheelchair descends from the upper surface to the lower surface, the belt engages an edge of the upper surface and rolls around the at least two rollers slowing a descent of the wheelchair from the upper surface to the lower surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2015
    Assignees: Montefiore Medical Center, The University of Hartford
    Inventors: Avital Fast, Devdas Shetty, Moshe Raz, Giora Rothman
  • Publication number: 20150091275
    Abstract: An adaptable dolly device is described which is configured adaptively adjust in length according to the size of the cargo at hand to be transported. The device is designed to reduce the overall time spent loading and unloading a truck when transporting goods by effectively combining the faculties of a short dolly and a tall dolly. The device is preferably equipped with hooks, configured to securely hold tethering equipment such as rubber bands, elastic bands, or rope.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2013
    Publication date: April 2, 2015
    Inventor: Aaron Jordan
  • Patent number: 8985620
    Abstract: A steerable wheelbarrow is described which includes two handles coupled to a tray and two legs coupled to the handles. A mount is coupled to the handles. A pivot is coupled to the mount at an angle between vertical and horizontal. An offset sleeve is rotatably coupled to the pivot. An axle is coupled to an outer diameter of the offset sleeve. At least one wheel is coupled to the axle. A pivot support is coupled to the pivot and to the mount. When the offset sleeve is positioned with the axle coupled to a distal side of the offset sleeve, the axle rotates and when the offset sleeve is positioned with the axle coupled to a proximal side of the offset sleeve, the axle's rotation is limited. The offset sleeve may be rotated in order to switch the side of the offset sleeve to which the axle is coupled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Inventor: Thomas L. Erikson
  • Patent number: 8973940
    Abstract: The present invention is a wagon that can be folded along a middle plane that bisects the wagon between a front and rear portion. The folding wagon comprises of wheels, a folding frame, a support structure, a front panel a handle connected to the frame, wheels, and a bag hanger that are detailed herein. The folding frame includes a top rail formed of a top rail front portion and a top rail rear portion, a middle rail formed of a middle rail front portion and a middle rail rear portion, a bottom rail formed of a bottom rail front portion and a bottom rail rear portion. The top rail, the middle rail, and the bottom rail are connected by a hinge means. The top rail front portion is mounted to the top rail rear portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2015
    Inventors: Zhaosheng Chen, Yishun Chen
  • Patent number: 8967656
    Abstract: A mobilization device adapted to be attached to a piece of conveying equipment such as a gurney. The device includes a base having a top and a bottom. The base supports an axle housing. An axle is disposed in the axle housing and extends therefrom. Wheel assemblies are disposed on the axle. The device includes a coupling receiver mounted on the top of the base. The coupling receiver includes a receiving element that can hold a support structure of the conveying equipment and hold the wheels of the conveying equipment off of the ground. The wheel assemblies of the device are used to move the conveying equipment and include tires having a relatively larger height and width to aid in increasing the mobility of the conveying equipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Assignee: Enhanced Mobilization System, Inc.
    Inventor: Kevin Wilson Lawless
  • Publication number: 20150014966
    Abstract: Exemplary embodiments of an expedition cart are provided. The expedition cart includes a chassis configured and dimensioned to support a load. The expedition cart includes a first gusset plate and a second gusset plate secured to the chassis. The expedition cart further includes a first sleeve mounted to the first gusset plate and a second sleeve mounted to the second gusset plate. The first sleeve can be configured and dimensioned to releasably receive therein at least a portion of a first shaft arm. The second sleeve can be configured and dimensioned to releasably receive therein at least a portion of a second shaft arm. Exemplary expedition cart systems and methods of assembling an expedition cart are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2014
    Publication date: January 15, 2015
    Inventor: Thomas Joseph Jackson, JR.
  • Publication number: 20140375023
    Abstract: A handcart includes a main body, a number of wheels, a linkage apparatus, and a supporting apparatus. The main body includes a bottom wall. The wheels are installed on the bottom wall. The supporting apparatus includes a supporting pole slidably installed in a middle of the bottom wall, a bracket, and a number of universal wheels installed on a bottom of the bracket. The supporting pole is connected between the linkage apparatus and a top of the bracket. A bottom end of the supporting pole exposes out of the bottom wall of the main body, and the bracket is mounted on the bottom end of the supporting pole. The linkage apparatus moves the supporting pole to slide out of the main body, such that the main body is supported by the universal wheels of the supporting apparatus, and the wheels are suspended.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2013
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventors: SHENG-TIEN CHANG, CHING-JOU CHEN, WEN-CHIN LIN
  • Publication number: 20140183844
    Abstract: Provided is a dynamic shopping cart with collapsible walls. The shopping cart can either be used with the collapsible wall in place or in collapsed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2012
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Inventor: Rafael Iryami
  • Patent number: 8696014
    Abstract: A push cart having an expansion unit for expanding load-carrying surface includes a movable cart frame, a load-carrying plate, an expansion unit and a coupling mechanism. The load-carrying plate is installed on the cart frame. The expansion unit includes at least one expansion plate. The coupling mechanism includes at least one coupling unit for detachably coupling the expansion plate to one side of the load-carrying plate. The coupling unit includes a female component disposed in one of the load-carrying plate and the expansion plate and a male component disposed on the other one of the load-carrying plate and the expansion plate for mating engagement with the female component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: Macauto Industrial Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Paul Lin
  • Publication number: 20140077477
    Abstract: A carrier for transporting bulky, relatively heavy goods, the carrier capable of being operated by a single individual.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2013
    Publication date: March 20, 2014
    Inventor: Albert L. Hronyetz
  • Patent number: 8662506
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a multi-function cart for storing and transporting emergency or other supplies. The multi-function cart comprises two shells that can be secured together to form a transportable storage container. When separated, each shell is convertible into various configurations that can be used to sustain life during and after a disaster as well as to clean-up and rebuild after a disaster has occurred. The multi-function cart can also be used recreationally. In this manner, the multi-function cart enables victims to quickly care for themselves, and encourages victims to immediately begin the clean-up and rebuilding process. Each shell is convertible into different configurations using various tubes. Hub brackets on opposing sides of the shell include adapters to which any of the tubes can be connected. The tubes can be connected to the adapters in an upward or a downward orientation to form different configurations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Inventor: Troy Bengtzen
  • Publication number: 20140021699
    Abstract: A push cart having an expansion unit for expanding load-carrying surface includes a movable cart frame, a load-carrying plate, an expansion unit and a coupling mechanism. The load-carrying plate is installed on the cart frame. The expansion unit includes at least one expansion plate. The coupling mechanism includes at least one coupling unit for detachably coupling the expansion plate to one side of the load-carrying plate. The coupling unit includes a female component disposed in one of the load-carrying plate and the expansion plate and a male component disposed on the other one of the load-carrying plate and the expansion plate for mating engagement with the female component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2012
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Inventor: Paul Lin
  • Patent number: 8550490
    Abstract: A steerable wheelbarrow is described which includes two handles coupled to a tray and two legs coupled to the handles. A mount is also coupled to the handles. A pivot is coupled to the mount at an angle between vertical and horizontal. An axle, having at least one wheel, is coupled to the pivot. A pivot support is coupled to the pivot and to the mount. An axle assembly is described, which may be attached to a regular wheelbarrow. The axle assembly includes a mount and a pivot. The pivot has a first and a second end. The first end is coupled to the mount at an angle between vertical and horizontal. An axle is rotatably coupled to the pivot at a location between the first and the second end of the pivot. A pivot support is coupled to the second end of the pivot and to the mount.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2013
    Inventor: Thomas E Erickson
  • Patent number: 8544874
    Abstract: A transport device cart having a frame assembly having one or more arms corresponding to and capable of engaging a removable bucket; one or more movement mechanisms; and a latching post. It also includes a latching assembly rotatably coupled to the frame assembly having a hooking latch capable of engaging and disengaging the latching post. A handle assembly is coupled to the latching assembly, wherein the handle assembly can be rotated back and used to push the removable bucket into a substantially inverted position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2013
    Inventor: Dale Cooper
  • Publication number: 20130168948
    Abstract: A kit for modifying a wheeled apparatus comprises a set of caster unit mounts, a set of caster units, a subframe mounting structure, and a subframe. Each caster unit mount has a caster unit mounting structure and a main frame engaging structure attached to the caster unit mounting structure. The main frame engaging structure is attachable to a main frame and/or a load support structure of the wheeled apparatus. Each caster unit has a mounting portion configured for being secured to the caster unit mounting structure of a respective caster unit mount such that a first-size wheel thereof can rotate about of a rotational axis thereof and pivot about a pivot axis thereof. The subframe mounting structure, which is attachable to the main frame, has a first end portion pivotably attached to the subframe mounting structure and a second end portion having a second size wheel mounting structure integral therewith.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2013
    Publication date: July 4, 2013
    Inventors: Jefferson W. Raley, Philippe P. Nassaux
  • Publication number: 20130147164
    Abstract: A transport device cart having a frame assembly having one or more arms corresponding to and capable of engaging a removable bucket; one or more movement mechanisms; and a latching post. It also includes a latching assembly rotatably coupled to the frame assembly having a hooking latch capable of engaging and disengaging the latching post. A handle assembly is coupled to the latching assembly, wherein the handle assembly can be rotated back and used to push the removable bucket into a substantially inverted position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2012
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Inventor: Dale Cooper
  • Publication number: 20120298788
    Abstract: A transporter for manually transporting cartons of wire or cable has a horizontal support member having first and second pieces, first and second spaced-apart vertical support members, and first and second axial inserts attached to the vertical support members for insertion into entry holes in a reel or carton. A collapsible handle is affixed to the support structure and one or more stabilization members prevent the carton from rotating as wire is dispensed from the carton.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2011
    Publication date: November 29, 2012
    Applicant: WINDY CITY WIRE CABLE AND TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS, LLC
    Inventors: Mark K. WINKEL, Martin J. MCGUIRE
  • Publication number: 20120280474
    Abstract: A transportation device includes a frame and a support member for supporting one or more objects placed thereon. The support member is movable relative to the frame. The support member is arranged such that, in an unloaded condition, the support member is positioned towards an upper end of the frame. Placing an item or load on the support member causes the support member to move to a lower position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2010
    Publication date: November 8, 2012
    Inventor: Patrick Murphy
  • Publication number: 20120007343
    Abstract: A stable extendable apparatus is provided which includes top, bottom, front and rear structures coupled together. The top and bottom structures each include at least one extendable member which defines a minimum length in a longitudinal retracted position and a maximum length in a longitudinal extended position. The front and rear structures each includes a first side support, a second side support, and an extendable cross-support to couple the first and second side supports together. Extension or retraction of the extendable cross-support changes an angle of orientation of the first side support relative to the second side support. The first rear side support, the second rear side support, and the extendable rear cross-support correspond to positions of the respective front supports.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2010
    Publication date: January 12, 2012
    Applicant: Intuitive Research and Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Rustin Webster, Jeremy T. Clark, Ryan Manning
  • Patent number: 8061723
    Abstract: A vertically adjustable baseball equipment apparatus includes a blow moldable support platform that forms a container indexing recess for capture of an equipment storage container. The container is vertically adjustable. A vertically elongated and telescoping extension handle is perpendicularly affixed and laterally offset on the platform. A pair of larger wheels is attached about one outer edge of the platform, allowing for a cantilevered leverage and support of the equipment container and rolling transport over uneven surfaces such as grass and dirt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2011
    Assignee: TCR Products LLC
    Inventors: Troy Carroll, Charles Conner
  • Patent number: 7871089
    Abstract: A trash container hand truck system includes a container that has a bottom wall and a peripheral wall. Wheels are attached to the peripheral wall and a cover is hingedly coupled to the container. A post has a bottom end, a top end and a front side. A plate is attached to the front side of the post adjacent to the bottom end. The plate is positionable under the bottom wall. A support is attached to the post and extends laterally away in opposite directions from the front side of the post. A pair of hooks is attached to the support and engage the handle. An arm has a first end and a second end. The first end is hingedly coupled to the post and extends rearward of the front side. A wheel is rotatably coupled to the second end of the arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2011
    Inventor: Hilton J. Henderson
  • Publication number: 20100314856
    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: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2010
    Publication date: December 16, 2010
    Applicant: The Stanley Works Israel Ltd.
    Inventor: Amir Katz
  • Patent number: 7850176
    Abstract: A wheelbarrow including a first lever providing at least one handle rigidly coupled to a second lever providing a bucket for carrying a payload. A lever assembly rigidly coupled to the second lever.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2010
    Inventor: William Steven Hill
  • Patent number: 7841603
    Abstract: A hand truck (20) for transporting a load is disclosed. The hand truck (20) comprises a sub-frame (22) with a foot portion (47) extending therefrom so that the sub-frame is able to support the load, a main frame (21) engaged with the sub-frame (22) such that the sub-frame (22) is able to be extended and retracted with respect to a lower end (32) of the main frame (21), at least one wheel (62, 63) secured relative to the main frame (21) so that the truck 20 is able to be wheeled about, a motor (70), a controller (74) coupled to the motor (70) for enabling a user to control the operation of the motor (70), and a flexible linkage (77) coupling the motor (70), main frame (21) and sub-frame (22) together such that the motor (70) is operable to move the linkage (77) to thereby extend or retract the sub-frame (22).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2010
    Inventor: Anthony Renfrew White
  • Publication number: 20100102536
    Abstract: A movable carrier for combination with a table saw includes a retractable bar and two rollers. When the retractable bar is extracted and the rollers touch the ground, the table saw can be easily carried to move from one place to another. When the retractable bar is retracted, the movable carrier is spaceless and can prevent the table saw from collision.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2008
    Publication date: April 29, 2010
    Applicant: DURQ MACHINERY CORP.
    Inventors: Chia-Sheng Liu, Chieh-Yuan Tsai
  • Publication number: 20100059970
    Abstract: A multipurpose apparatus serving as a luggage carrier and a stroller for a child. The apparatus has multiple compartments for holding diapers and other child items. The wheels and the handle are configured to rotate so that the apparatus may be pushed or pulled on two wheels or four wheels, and the wheels and handle may be disposed so that the apparatus may be stowed in a airplane luggage compartment. The apparatus is configured to receive and carry a child in a car seat, or the handle may be fitted with a back rest so the apparatus may be used as a stroller. The apparatus may also be used without compartments and in this configuration may be used to hold and carry luggage and other objects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2009
    Publication date: March 11, 2010
    Inventor: Kyle C. Scott
  • Publication number: 20100032927
    Abstract: A convertible cart table has a horizontally extending base member with leg members pivotably connected to the underside of the base member. A plurality of wheels are also secured to the underside of the base member. When the invention is to be used as a table, the legs are pivoted down to raise the base member. When the invention is to be used as a cart, the legs are pivoted up to rest substantially parallel to the underside of the base member, so that the base member is lowered to rest on the wheels. A versatile, independent frame element is provided which, when the base member is used as table, is horizontally slideable within dual channel members, to extend the length of the table. When the base member is used as a moveable cart, the frame element is supported perpendicularly to the base member as a handle. The frame element also can be used to provide vertical support for the base member, when the base member is used as a table. When not being used, the frame element is stored within the channel members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2009
    Publication date: February 11, 2010
    Inventor: Jeffery A. Gordon
  • Patent number: 7641206
    Abstract: The purpose of this invention is to provide a material-moving device suitable for loading, unloading, and transporting at least one item thereon by a single person. The material-moving device includes a platform portion for holding at least one item thereon, at least two pairs of wheels rotatably attached to the platform portion in a manner that enables the front perimeter edge to pivot for easy loading and unloading the items onto the platform portion. The device also includes an elongated handle attached to the platform and an auxiliary handle movably attached to elongated handle in a manner effective to allow a single user to control the pivotal movement of the material-moving device while simultaneously gripping at least one item being loaded or unloaded onto said platform portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2010
    Inventor: Norwood B. Knoebel
  • Publication number: 20090127830
    Abstract: A shopping bag carrier that in one embodiment has a shaft with a wheel at the lower end, a handle at the upper end and a series of hooks along the shaft. An embodiment is provided with a telescopically collapsible shaft allowing easier transport when the device is not in use carrying shopping bags. In an embodiment hooks are cut out of the shaft to facilitate carrying a shopping bag handle yet retaining the ability to permit the shaft to collapse telescopically. In an embodiment a fender is included over a portion of the wheel to aid in preventing the wheel from rolling when leaning the device against a vertical surface at rest.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2008
    Publication date: May 21, 2009
    Inventors: Shweta Soni, Gautam Verma
  • Patent number: 7513511
    Abstract: A three-in-one transporting device. The device may be converted for use as a two-wheeled dolly, a four-wheeled, flat-bed truck or a standard display table. The device incorporates a design that utilizes a lightweight frame fabricated from tubular materials. The frame has vertically and horizontally extending sockets for receiving tubular leg and handle structures to selectively form the desired devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2009
    Inventor: Frehause A. Chaseateau
  • Publication number: 20080284138
    Abstract: The present invention is an apparatus that is portable, easy to transport, and protects confections during Halloween “trick-or-treat”. The apparatus of the present invention includes a container element including a cover element, wherein the container element and cover element are in the form of a Halloween object, such as a pumpkin, witch, ghost, goblin, monster, vampire or werewolf. The apparatus further includes a projection element, which may further include a gripping element, to assist in maneuvering to push and/or pull the apparatus, via a rotating element. An alternate embodiment of the present invention is contemplated that includes a frame element to allow the container element to be disengaged from the frame element such that the container can be used as a decorative piece, for example displayed on a front porch or kitchen counter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2007
    Publication date: November 20, 2008
    Inventor: Linda Acosta
  • Publication number: 20080277906
    Abstract: A laundry cart adapted for multiple configurations includes a body defining an end opening at a top of the body and a notch opening in a front wall. The body is adapted for alternative receipt of a lid covering the end opening or a removable extension vertically extending a cart interior. The depicted body includes a peripheral ledge and a raised lip at the top. The front wall includes a ledge and recessed surface for receiving a door covering the notch opening. The lid and door may engage each other to hold the door in a closed position. The cart may include attachment mechanisms for releasably attaching the removable extension to the body and door latches for holding the door in a closed position. The cart may include a hanger bar for suspending laundry in the interior.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2007
    Publication date: November 13, 2008
    Applicant: Meese, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert W. Dunne, Waltor Brent Wilson
  • Patent number: 7441783
    Abstract: An easily adjustable cart for transporting loads short distances having a moving bed that is moveable from between upper and lower levels and is mounted on a telescoping frame. The frame extends longitudinally to allow a user to install front and rear trestles in order to raise the bed from the lower level to the upper level and alter the configuration of the cart in order to accommodate loads of varying shapes and sizes. The frame includes a lower support for a handle that prevents bowing when the frame is subjected to heavy loads.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2008
    Assignee: EZ Does It Cart, Inc.
    Inventors: Jack G. Clark, Royal Frederich Monteith
  • Patent number: 7438300
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2008
    Assignee: Miller Manufacturing Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Jerry J. Zien, Nathan J. Friberg
  • Publication number: 20080252045
    Abstract: Provided is a roller set assembly system of a height adjustable, single-post for use with a cart comprising a base section; an upper, adjustable-height workspace; and an intermediate section connecting the base section and the upper working section. The length of the post is adapted for manual adjustment by a user for optimal height. The intermediate section comprises an optionally removable spring member (e.g., a gas spring) within the post to assist in providing upward force necessary to lengthen the post; and a roller set assembly construction that inhibits twisting of the post and as creates a rolling motion between movable members thereby counteracting friction and torque, and facilitating height adjustment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2008
    Publication date: October 16, 2008
    Inventors: Alfred P. Rossini, Jeffrey M. Silverman
  • Publication number: 20080203706
    Abstract: The present inventions provide self-supporting drawer type storage carts for the storage of pallets or other loads, including heavy and relatively fragile loads, that may be smoothly moved between an open or forward position and a closed or rearward position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2007
    Publication date: August 28, 2008
    Applicant: Konstant Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Anthony N. Konstant
  • Patent number: 7416193
    Abstract: The carpenter saw transporter assembly (20) includes a rectangular plate (32) with a flange (44) for supporting the saw machine (22). A plurality of wheel assemblies (46) are mounted on the flange (44) for transporting the saw machine (22). A mounting rail (52) has a width (Wt) less than the width (Wp) of the plate (32) and is disposed on the plate (32) and presents male or female undercuts (58) between a top portion (54) and a bottom portion (56). The saw machine (22) includes clamps (28) that can be inserted under and mechanically retained by the undercuts (58). A handle tunnel (62) extends into the mounting rail (52) for disposing a slidable handle (60). A locking mechanism (76) is disposed on the mounting rail (52) for locking the handle (60) in various positions. A plurality of docking strips (82) are disposed on the plate (32) for elevating the position of which the clamps (28) are received and eliminating mechanical contacts between the plate (32) and the cranks (30).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2008
    Inventor: Thomas S. Barnett
  • Publication number: 20080152274
    Abstract: A bearing includes an inner race member having an end surface. An outer race member is disposed about the inner race member. The outer race member has an internal shoulder for engaging the end surface of the inner race member. The inner and outer race members are configured to define a raceway between them and to define a snap ring seat between them. There are cylindrical rollers in the raceway and a snap ring in the snap ring seat. The bearing may be provided as a follower head on a cam follower or may be eccentrically mounted on a drive shaft to serve as a cam. A cargo dolly may include such a cam near a wheel, to help the wheel overcome an obstacle. A bearing can be assembled by inserting the inner race member into the outer race member, disposing cylindrical rollers in the raceway and disposing a snap ring in the snap ring seat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2007
    Publication date: June 26, 2008
    Inventors: Frederick S. Gyuricsko, Jay W. Phoenix
  • Publication number: 20080116666
    Abstract: A wheelbarrow has a frame, having a top portion (12) and an undercarriage portion (14). There is an open topped vessel (15) mounted on the top portion (12) of the frame, and a pair of handle bars (16, 17) extending rearwardly and integrally from the top portion (12) of the frame. The wheelbarrow also has a pair of ground engagable legs (18, 19), and a front wheel (20) is connected to a front part of the undercarriage portion (14) of the frame, and a rear wheel (21) is connected to a rear part of the undercarriage portion (14) of the frame. The rear wheel (21) is aligned with the front wheel (20). There are pivot axis means (22, 24, 25) of the wheelbarrow for allowing the top portion (12) of the frame to pivot relative to the undercarriage portion (14) of the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2006
    Publication date: May 22, 2008
    Inventor: Richard J. Morris
  • Patent number: 7360785
    Abstract: A pivotal handle for a food service table is disclosed. The handle includes two elongated, parallel curved bar members. Each member has an outwardly extending arm and an outwardly extending leg. The legs have means for pivotably attaching the handle to the underside of the table. In its operative position, the handle is pivoted upwardly so that the arms are located above the top of the table. Locking means such as a quick release pin is inserted into an opening formed in the leg which locks the handle in place. When the table is ready to be used as a dining table or to be stored, the pin is removed so that the handle may now be rotated downwardly and stored under the table. A spring clip may be attached to the underside of the table which secures the handle in place when the handle is in the stored position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2008
    Assignee: Sico Incorporated
    Inventor: Kenneth R. Smith
  • Patent number: 7258352
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2007
    Inventor: Stacey Anne Odgers
  • Patent number: 7252302
    Abstract: A cart assembly includes a frame that includes a bottom wall and four posts attached to and extending upwardly from the bottom wall. Four bars are attached to adjacent ones of the posts. The bars are positioned such that a front bar, a back bar, a first side bar and a second side bar are defined. Each one of four mesh walls extends between the bottom wall and one of the bars so that each of the posts has an adjacent pair of mesh walls orientated perpendicular to each other. A cover is hingedly coupled to frame and selectively positionable in an open position extending upwardly from the frame or in a closed position orientated parallel to a plane of the loop. A handle and a pair of rails are each attached to the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2007
    Inventors: Kelly B. Thurn, Jeff A. Thurn
  • Patent number: 7185911
    Abstract: A cart for transporting objects is provided. The cart includes a base structure supported on a plurality of wheels. An elongated tongue is telescopically mounted to an underside of the base structure and is movable between an extended position, wherein the tongue extends in front of the cart, and a retracted position, wherein the tongue is disposed under the cart. A hitch apparatus is mounted to the base structure at the posterior end thereof. The hitch apparatus includes a hitch for receiving a tongue of another cart and a locking assembly for locking the tongue to the hitch. The locking assembly includes a pin movable between locking and release positions. A tongue actuator is connected to the tongue and is operable, upon manipulation by an operator, to move the tongue from the retracted position to the extended position, while a hitch actuator is connected to the pin of the locking assembly and is operable, upon manipulation by an operator, to move the pin from the locking position to the release position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2007
    Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Joel Leverett