Body With Bracketed-type Or Nonsuspended Axles (e.g., Platform Type) Patents (Class 280/79.11)
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Patent number: 11963917Abstract: Devices described in this disclosure can interconnect a wheelchair with another wheeled apparatus. For example, this document describes interfacing devices that releasably receive the front wheels of a wheelchair and the rear wheels of another wheeled apparatus in such a way that a user of the wheelchair can conveniently maneuver the wheeled apparatus in conjunction with the operation of the wheelchair.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2022Date of Patent: April 23, 2024Inventors: Kevin Jon Carr, Cody Randall Schmidt, Nicholas Aaron Elliott
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Patent number: 11464689Abstract: Devices described in this disclosure can interconnect a wheelchair with another wheeled apparatus. For example, this document describes interfacing devices that releasably receive the front wheels of a wheelchair and the rear wheels of another wheeled apparatus in such a way that a user of the wheelchair can conveniently maneuver the wheeled apparatus in conjunction with the operation of the wheelchair.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2020Date of Patent: October 11, 2022Inventors: Kevin Jon Carr, Cody Randall Schmidt, Nicholas Aaron Elliott
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Patent number: 11383747Abstract: A cart includes a planar platform for holding bulk goods. The platform includes first and second oppositely disposed ends and first and second oppositely disposed sides, a top surface and an underside. One or more casters or wheels attached to the platform to facilitate mobility; and a plurality of upstanding rails extend from the platform at one or both ends of the cart.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2020Date of Patent: July 12, 2022Assignee: Ballymore Company, Inc.Inventor: William F. Frame
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Patent number: 11225114Abstract: A conveying device according to the present invention includes a first connection mechanism provided on an upper surface, a base member provided on the upper surface, a sliding mechanism that relatively and slidably moves the position of the first connection mechanism relative to the base member on the slide axis, and a traveling mechanism that makes the conveying device travel. The first connection mechanism has an over-riding portion provided on the slide axis, and a connection part connected with the object to be conveyed. The over-riding portion is in an over-riding state of over-riding an upper surface of the base member when the sliding mechanism slidably moves the position of the first connection mechanism relative to the base member. The connection part performs a lifting operation to be connected with the object to be conveyed when the over-riding portion is in the over-riding state.Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 2019Date of Patent: January 18, 2022Assignee: SHARP KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventor: Ryoji Ishimura
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Patent number: 11110950Abstract: A dolly comprising a front segment and a rear segment, each with wheels at both ends thereof, wherein the wheels are movable between lowered and lifted settings, at least two connecting members between the front segment and the rear segment, and at least one towing ring on the front segment.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2018Date of Patent: September 7, 2021Assignee: V & R LLCInventor: Robert Hurd
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Patent number: 11084696Abstract: The invention relates to a lift table (1) for repairing and maintaining a vehicle, in particular a two-wheeled vehicle, said table (1) comprising a table top (2) surmounted by a wheel clamp (3) comprising two opposing jaws (4), between which one of the wheels of the vehicle is suitable for being clamped when the vehicle is in the state of being arranged on the table top (2), and a device (5) for driving upwards and downwards movement of said table top (2). The table top (2) and at least the surface of the wheel clamp (3) are made out of electrically-insulating material.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2017Date of Patent: August 10, 2021Assignee: MAROLOTESTInventor: Raphaël Girard
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Patent number: 10908612Abstract: A system may include a vehicle having a storage area and a guide rail configured to extend from the storage area. The system may further include a robot having a support portion comprising a placement surface and a base. The robot may also include a plurality of descendible wheels. The robot may also further include a plurality of legs, each connecting the support portion to one of the plurality of descendible wheels.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2018Date of Patent: February 2, 2021Assignee: Toyota Research Institute, Inc.Inventors: Saurabh R. Palan, Manuel Ahumada
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Patent number: 10737711Abstract: A movable storage container for traversing walled pathways, includes: a) a bin having a bottom and sidewalls and an open top, with an imaginary midline that defines a center with a forward section in front of the midline and an aft section behind the midline; b) at least four ground wheels connected to the bin structure adjacent the bin structure bottom for movement along any surface below the bottom of the bin structure, at least two ground wheels being in the forward section and at least two ground wheels being in the aft section; and c) at least four bumper wheels connected to the bin structure for movement along any surface aside the sidewalls, at least two bumper wheels being in the forward section and at least two bumper wheels being in the aft section.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2017Date of Patent: August 11, 2020Inventor: Wallace J Crowley, Jr.
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Patent number: 10611560Abstract: A roll-off tub style container for transporting materials with the container including first and second roll-off roller assemblies secured to the rearward end of the container. In one embodiment, the conventional steel rollers of the roll-off roller assemblies are replaced with plastic rollers. In a second embodiment, rubber tires are mounted on the steel rollers. In a third embodiment, plastic slide members are secured to the underside of the frame members of the container at the forward ends of the frame members. The three embodiments are designed to prevent damage to a driveway or the like during the on-loaded of the container onto a truck and during the unloading of the container from the truck.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2019Date of Patent: April 7, 2020Inventor: Michael T. Patak
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Patent number: 10604246Abstract: An attachment assembly for coupling a rotary blade to a hub includes a hollow shear pin, a nut cap, and a tensioning fastener. The hollow shear pin defines an attachment axis. The nut cap abuts the shear pin along the attachment axis. The tensioning fastener is seated within the shear pin, is threadably engaged to the nut cap, and has an axial length that is smaller than an axial length of the shear pin to fix a rotary blade to a rotor assembly within a profile of the rotary blade.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2017Date of Patent: March 31, 2020Assignee: SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT CORPORATIONInventors: Bryan K. Baskin, Robert Higbie, Frank P. D'Anna, Ryan Smith
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Patent number: 10343880Abstract: Presented herein is a system and method for moving a shelving system includes a plurality of contact members, a plurality of lifting mechanisms, and a plurality of cross members. A single lifting mechanism is coupled with each end of each of the plurality of contact members. The coupling between a lifting mechanisms and an end of a contact member is secured with a locking mechanism. Each cross member is coupled with two adjacent contact members or the lifting mechanisms therewith. The lifting mechanisms may be activated to raise or lowered the contact members coupled therewith, for example by rotating a hand crank. As the contact members are raised, they engage the feet of the shelving system and raise the shelving system off of the floor. The shelving system may then be moved to a desired location.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2018Date of Patent: July 9, 2019Assignee: Gondola TrainInventor: Richard Walsh
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Patent number: 10334749Abstract: A mobility apparatus. The mobility apparatus may include a continuous fixed-length rail attached horizontally to a bottom structural member of the front or the rear of a server rack. The continuous fixed-length rail exceeds a width of the server rack by an equal amount on either side of the server rack. The mobility apparatus also includes a lower rail portion attached to a lower edge of the continuous fixed-length rail; a raised rail portion attached to an extended length of each portion of the continuous fixed-length rail; and at least one wheel attached to an underside of each end of the extended length of the continuous fixed-length rail.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2017Date of Patent: June 25, 2019Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Eric A. Eckberg, Cody J. Erie, Michael J. MacPherson, Stephen P. Mroz, Christopher L. Tuma
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Patent number: 10308159Abstract: Disclosed is a caddy system for personal vehicle. As a two or three-wheeled vehicle. The term “personal vehicle” as used herein is intended as a broad classification for two and three wheeled motorcycles. It further includes three and four wheeled all-terrain (ATV) vehicles. In broad terms, the caddy includes a platform that is supported by a series of wheels. The caddy is designed to be tipped forwardly or rearwardly as needed to allow the vehicle to enter onto and exit off the platform. Once upon the caddy, a single user can easily move, maneuver, or manipulate the vehicle. This is ideal for storing and/or maintaining the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2016Date of Patent: June 4, 2019Inventor: Ricardo Bovero
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Patent number: 10155527Abstract: An appliance-support system in accordance with the present disclosure includes a truss and a rolling support coupled to the truss. The truss is adapted to support an appliance, such as a light, and in combination with other trusses forms a scaffolding for use above an event stage, for example. The system includes collapsible aspects for ease of storage and stacking.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2017Date of Patent: December 18, 2018Assignee: Tiffin Scenic Studios, Inc.Inventors: Brad E. Hossler, Scott T. Almand
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Patent number: 10059574Abstract: Presented herein is a system and method for moving a shelving system includes a plurality of contact members, a plurality of lifting mechanisms, and a plurality of cross members. A single lifting mechanism is coupled with each end of each of the plurality of contact members. The coupling between a lifting mechanisms and an end of a contact member is secured with a locking mechanism. Each cross member is coupled with two adjacent contact members or the lifting mechanisms therewith. The lifting mechanisms may be activated to raise or lowered the contact members coupled therewith, for example by rotating a hand crank. As the contact members are raised, they engage the feet of the shelving system and raise the shelving system off of the floor. The shelving system may then be moved to a desired location.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2017Date of Patent: August 28, 2018Assignee: Gondola TrainInventor: Richard Walsh
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Patent number: 9944303Abstract: A support device for releasable connection to an equipment carrier, and for supporting a medical appliance, a medical instrument or another payload, includes an engagement hook for engaging in an opening on an equipment carrier and a bolt for locking a connection between the engagement hook and an opening in which the engagement hook engages.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2015Date of Patent: April 17, 2018Assignee: Karl Storz SE & Co. KGInventors: Alexander Sabo, Andreas Jansche, Anika Guempel, Wolfgang Mueller-Beiter, Rainer Schairer
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Patent number: 9615883Abstract: A patient side cart for a teleoperated surgical system comprises a base, a manipulator portion extending from the base and configured to hold one or more surgical instruments, four wheels mounted to the base to permit movement of the cart, and a suspension system. The suspension system may be configured to transition the cart between a first state in which the cart behaves as a three-wheeled cart and a second state in which the cart behaves as a four-wheeled cart.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2014Date of Patent: April 11, 2017Assignee: INTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS, INC.Inventors: Bruce Michael Schena, John Zabinski, David Robinson, Paul G. Griffiths
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Patent number: 9599324Abstract: A holder element for holding at least one flat surface-light lamp includes: an elongate, flat plate body having an upper plate side and a lower plate side arranged opposite the upper plate side, and one or more lampholders, which can be fitted on the plate body, for mechanically holding and making electrical contact with a flat surface-light lamp, wherein an engagement portion is formed on each of the two longitudinal ends of the plate body and is formed by a cutout, which extends, in plan view, from the respective longitudinal end of the plate body over the entire width of the plate body in the direction toward the longitudinal center, such that the plate body can be connected at each of its two longitudinal ends to another, identically formed plate body so as to form a form-fitting connection formed by the engagement portions of the adjacent plate bodies.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2012Date of Patent: March 21, 2017Assignee: OSRAM OLED GMBHInventors: Karsten Diekmann, Stefan Gschloessl
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Patent number: 9566993Abstract: A dolly assembly including a plurality of hollow interior guide members and one or more rail members, cooperatively structured, configured and dimensioned to be selectively disposed in an operative, weight supporting orientation or a self-contained orientation of reduced dimension and configuration, which facilitates storage. The operative orientation comprises the one or more rail member removably interconnecting the two guide members in spaced relation to one another, wherein a plurality of castors are removably connected to and disposed in movable supporting relation with the interconnected guide and rail members, when in the operative orientation. The self-contained orientation comprises the guide members detached from the operative orientation and the guide members removably connected in confronting, predetermined facing relation to one another, such that the rail members and castors are enclosed within one or both of the hollow interiors of the confronting guide members.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2015Date of Patent: February 14, 2017Inventors: Luca Buttazzoni, Andres Bernal
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Patent number: 9370969Abstract: An industrial cart has an accessory mounted thereon. A locking mechanism is provided for securing the cart and accessory together. The locking mechanism can be disengaged to remove the accessory from the cart.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2014Date of Patent: June 21, 2016Assignee: TEXTRON INNOVATIONS INC.Inventors: John Wayne Kroening, Zachary Tate Lamoreux, Andrew M. Battermann
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Patent number: 9358995Abstract: Systems and methods provide a specialized dolly that works with a hydraulic floor jack and together the assembly performs the lifting and moving of vehicles with ease and efficiency. The configuration and design of the dolly enables a standard hydraulic floor jack to be positioned within a frame of the dolly in a stationary position. A handle of a hydraulic floor jack can then be used to maneuver the combination dolly/floor jack assembly with ease on the floor of the repair shop. The combination dolly/floor jack assembly can then be positioned under the undercarriage of a disabled vehicle and used to move the vehicle to a desired location with greatly-reduced rolling resistance. The dolly may be designed an d configured to have stationary low resistance front rear wheel assemblies, both of which provide for convenient maneuvering and steering.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2014Date of Patent: June 7, 2016Inventor: Khalid Mike Allos
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Patent number: 9352876Abstract: A pallet structure that resists damage sustained by prior art pallets in pooled pallet distribution includes a deck and a base separated by opposed block structures spaced to accommodate fork tines, pallet jacks and other pallet moving equipment. The block structures are inset from the boundary established by the outer dimensions of the pallet. Impact guards protect the block structures against impacts that could pierce the walls of the block structures allowing foreign materials to enter an interior space of the deck, base or block structure. The impact guards surround the block structures preventing impacts from all sides. The exterior surfaces of the impact guards, at the four pallet corners, form a continuous vertical wall which extends from the top of the deck to bottom of the base.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2014Date of Patent: May 31, 2016Assignee: NEXTREME, LLCInventor: Scott Arthur William Muirhead
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Patent number: 9149122Abstract: A system and method of stacking chairs which includes arranging stackable chairs in multiple substacks separately coupled together, and mounting one substack on another with a forklift using auxiliary lift means removably provided on each substack to be lifted. According to another aspect of the invention, a method is provided for palletizing stackable chairs of the type having frames configured such that, when stacked, each stacked chair is offset toward the front of the chair on which it is stacked, the method comprising providing a pallet having an upper surface defining a generally horizontal plane and having a riser on the upper surface proximate the perimeter thereof, and creating a stack of the chairs on the pallet with the front legs of the bottom chair on the riser.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2011Date of Patent: October 6, 2015Assignee: J Squared, Inc.Inventors: James J. Jannetides, Adam Anderson, Justin Davis
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Patent number: 9139044Abstract: A castor includes a castor body, an operation unit connected with the castor body, a locking unit connected with the castor body, a roller mounted on the castor body, and a mandrel extended through the castor body and the roller. Thus, when the castor is locked completely, the roller is entirely locked by the locking unit so that the roller cannot roll and translate and cannot be turned around simultaneously so as to provide a double-braking effect. In addition, when the castor is locked partially, the roller is partially locked by the locking unit so that the roller cannot be turned around but can roll and translate freely.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2014Date of Patent: September 22, 2015Inventor: Po-Chuan Tsai
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Patent number: 9108762Abstract: The recyclable pallet contains an upper board(1), caps(4), support tubes(2), stands(3), and bolts(5). The upper board(1) has a number of through upper board holes(11), each surrounded by a number of slots(12). Each cap(4) has a through cap hole(41) and a number of protrusions(42) extended downward from the cap(4)'s circumference. Each protrusion(42) corresponds to and is plugged downward into a slot(12). Each support tube(2) has a through axial channel(21) and positioned beneath the upper board(1). Each stand(3) has a platform(31) on an upper side plugged into a lower end of a support tube(2). An axial pin(32) is extended upward from an upper side of the platform(31). An upper end of each axial pin(32) has an axial bolt hole(321). Each bolt(5) is threaded downward through a cap hole(41), an upper board hole(11), and then screwed into the bolt hole(321) of a pin(32) of a stand(3).Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2014Date of Patent: August 18, 2015Inventor: Ching-Wei Lin
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Patent number: 9067611Abstract: A seat bench transport device for transporting a bench of seats for a vehicle, comprising a chassis, a retaining rail pair that is arranged on the chassis and including two retaining rails extending parallel to one another for accommodating seat bench feet. The lengthwise sides of these rails that face one another are open at least in sections and the lengthwise sides thereof that face away from one another each have at least one locking section. A displacement mechanism moves the retaining rails transversely relative to one another.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2012Date of Patent: June 30, 2015Assignee: Airbus Operations GmbHInventors: Peter Grosse-Plankermann, Thomas Bardenhagen, Uwe Pietz
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Patent number: 9056622Abstract: Maneuverable strollers are disclosed herein. An example stroller includes a frame, front wheels and rear wheels to support the frame, and an intermediate wheel between the front wheels and the rear wheels. The intermediate wheel is to provide a pivot point to turn the stroller. The intermediate wheel has a first diameter, the front and rear wheels have respective second and third diameters, where the first diameter is larger than the second diameter and the first diameter is larger than the third diameter.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2011Date of Patent: June 16, 2015Assignee: KOLCRAFT ENTERPRISES, INC.Inventors: Wes Thomas, Liviu Iftinca, Ted Bretschger, Peter Rolicki
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Patent number: 9033278Abstract: A device for accommodating objects, in particular for use in an airplane, comprises at least one panel. The panel has at least one outer edge which is provided with a rim in order to form a shock-absorbing edge. The rim comprises plastic that is integrally molded onto the outer edge of the panel. The device can be an airplane trolley, folding trolley, container or galley.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2006Date of Patent: May 19, 2015Assignee: DRIESSEN AEROSPACE GROUP N.V.Inventors: Laurentius Petrus Joseph Van Loon, Cornelis Petrus Maria Portegies, Peter Hendrik Beets
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Patent number: 9027942Abstract: A heavy duty carriage cart is provided, which is used when moving a heavy object. The heavy object can safely be moved without being influenced by factors which obstruct the traveling of the carriage cart, such as distortions or joints of flooring material on a floor surface. In a lower part of a carriage cart main body, front rollers are pivotally supported by a front shaft, rear rollers are pivotally supported by a rear shaft, and intermediate rollers are pivotally supported by an intermediate shaft at a wheel base of the rollers. A load receiving platform, having a planar portion which is freely movable while contacting with the bottom of the heavy object, is placed on an upper part of the carriage cart main body. Four heavy duty carriage carts are used to move the heavy object.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2013Date of Patent: May 12, 2015Inventor: Mitsuo Hasegawa
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Patent number: 9022492Abstract: An anesthesia workstation includes a sliding track system attached to the front of the anesthesia workstation for the mounting of one or more displays. The displays are horizontally slidable along the front of the anesthesia workstation along the sliding track. In addition, the sliding track system includes pivot points which enable outward pivoting of the displays up to 90 degrees. Sliding and pivoting of the displays is possible both independently and simultaneously. The sliding track system allows the anesthetist to slide and pivot the displays across the front of the workstation along the length of the track to the most preferable viewing position. Additional storage space is positioned within the anesthesia workstation behind the displays and becomes exposed and accessible when the displays are manipulated via the sliding track system.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2011Date of Patent: May 5, 2015Assignee: Spacelabs Healthcare LLCInventors: Brian E. Drapes, Zeng Xi, Ronald L. Tobia, Bruce Dammann, Cory Boudreau
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Publication number: 20150115556Abstract: A mobility walker. The mobility walker includes a removably attached lower section, middle section and upper section. Four wheels are connected to the lower section. A harness attachment spring is attached to the upper section. A user wearing the harness is attached via the harness to the harness attachment spring. The user is then able to walk, maneuver himself and exercise while utilizing the mobility walker.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2013Publication date: April 30, 2015Inventor: Roberto Ledea
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Publication number: 20150108730Abstract: A heavy duty corner skate dolly is provided. The dolly frames includes a rectangular shaped plate with a L-shaped angle riser welded or permanently screwed to its top surface. The dolly plate's bottom surface includes a hole or a plurality of holes that are routed into the plates surfaces with a depth that is arrange to accept an industrial magnet or a plurality of industrial magnets that are partially incased in a metal plated finish and attached to the bottom surface of the plate by a fastening cap or a plurality of fastening caps that are pressed into or welded to the bottom surface. A plurality of stem fitted swivel caster wheels are mounted to the rectangular shaped plate by inserting each swivel caster wheel into its corresponding caster fastening holes at the frames bottom and bolting each swivel caster wheel at the frames top by a plurality of corresponding spring washers, lock washers, and hexagon shaped nuts.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2014Publication date: April 23, 2015Inventor: JIMONTANAE RAX MCBRIDE
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Patent number: 9010798Abstract: A dolly assembly including a plurality of hollow interior guide members and one or more rail members, cooperatively structured, configured and dimensioned to be selectively disposed in an operative, weight supporting orientation or a self-contained orientation of reduced dimension and configuration, which facilitates storage. The operative orientation comprises the one or more rail member removably interconnecting the two guide members in spaced relation to one another, wherein a plurality of castors are removably connected to and disposed in movable supporting relation with the interconnected guide and rail members, when in the operative orientation. The self-contained orientation comprises the guide members detached from the operative orientation and the guide members removably connected in confronting, predetermined facing relation to one another, such that the rail members and castors are enclosed within one or both of the hollow interiors of the confronting guide members.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2013Date of Patent: April 21, 2015Inventors: Luca Buttazzoni, Andres Bernal
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Patent number: 9010770Abstract: Various embodiments, aspects and features of the present invention encompass a system and method for an adjustable chassis system (“ACS”) that may be removably fixed to a payload object so that transport of the object across rough or uneven terrain is made less burdensome. Notably, some embodiments of an ACS may be integral to a given payload object. Certain embodiments of an adjustable chassis system advantageously do not include axles, yet may be raised or lowered to adjust ground clearance of the chassis and payload object. Moreover, certain embodiments of an ACS may be easily disassembled or collapsed for compact storage. Yet another advantage of certain ACS embodiments is that, by virtue of the independent side-to-side height adjustment, a payload object carried by the ACS may serve as a level seat or work surface over inclined or uneven ground.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2014Date of Patent: April 21, 2015Inventor: Brian Cantrell
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Publication number: 20150071756Abstract: In certain aspects, a roller assembly includes a base structure defining multiple recesses that extend inwardly from a top surface of the base structure, a first wheel, and a second wheel. The multiple recesses are configured such that at least one of the multiple recesses is engageable with an auxiliary component of the load, and the multiple recesses include a central recess positioned at a center of the top surface of the base structure. The first wheel is disposed along a first side of the base structure, and the second wheel is disposed along a second side of the base structure, the second side of the base structure being spaced apart from and parallel to the first side of the base structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2014Publication date: March 12, 2015Inventor: Hernán Luis y Prado
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Patent number: 8967592Abstract: A lifting system for shelves and store gondolas which provides for a deflective contact engagement of the upright posts of the frame of the shelving which supports the load on engaged shelves and products. The device features a dolly and extending members having an opening on distal ends to contact the post in a removable engagement. Tapers on the members provide for deflection of any kickplates blocking the members from engagement to the posts. The dollies may be employed in a plurality around the shelf and engaged with connector bars between them for a unified movement of the dollies elevating the shelf.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2012Date of Patent: March 3, 2015Inventors: Frank Charles Cozza, Gerry Taylor
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Publication number: 20150054242Abstract: A new and useful apparatus and method are provided for assisting in transporting a patient in a wheelchair to a desired location, where the wheelchair does not include foot rests. The apparatus comprises a platform for supporting a patient's feet and rollers that enable the platform to roll along a surface while the patient's feet are supported on the platform as an attendant moves the wheelchair with the seated patient to a desired location. The platform is configured to be selectively placed in an immobilizing position in which the platform is immobilized against movement until released, and the platform can be selectively released from the immobilizing position and is thereafter operational to roll along a surface with the patient's feet maintained thereon when the patient is being moved to the desired location.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2014Publication date: February 26, 2015Inventor: Melvin G. Hector, JR.
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Patent number: 8960625Abstract: In a further embodiment, a method of controlling a base assembly can be provided. An actuation member can be pumped to deploy one or more wheels to lift a base assembly on said wheels. Further, a pin can be received in a holding portion on a semi-planar contoured surface in response to the pumping of the actuation member. The wheels can be held in a deployed position via the pin being held in the holding portion. Further pumping of the actuation member can separate the pin from the holding portion and retract the wheels from the deployed position.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2014Date of Patent: February 24, 2015Inventor: Oliver Joen-an Ma
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Patent number: 8950760Abstract: A mobile and adjustable dolly having an adjustable “V” shaped dolly frame. The dolly frame comprises first and second pivotal frame members rotationally coupled to a central support frame member forming a “V” shape. The central support frame member comprises a series of angle maintaining features for securing each frame member at any of a plurality of angled configurations. A distal caster, having a wheel rotation disposed therewith, is assembled to a distal end of each frame member and a central caster is assembled to a pivotal region of the dolly frame. A vehicle support subassembly is disposed upon and extends upward from the each respective frame member. An elongated handle assembly extends from the central caster. The elongated handle assembly further comprises a wheel chock, which removably engages with the central wheel when subjected to the weight of the elongated handle assembly.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2014Date of Patent: February 10, 2015Inventor: Steven S. Davis
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Patent number: 8931787Abstract: A support cart for a machine screw may comprise a frame and a plurality of trolleys. The frame may have a pair of tracks and a caster assembly. The caster assembly may have a first position where the frame does not contact a surface, such as a floor, allowing the frame to be movable. The caster assembly may also have a second position which allows the frame to contact the surface, such as a floor, rendering the frame to be substantially stationary. The plurality of trolleys may include a base, an adjuster, a support bracket, and a plurality of rollers. The trolleys may be movable along the tracks of the frame via the plurality of rollers. A height position of the support bracket may be adjustable relative to the base via the adjuster.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: January 13, 2015Assignee: Asahi Kasei Plastics North America, Inc.Inventors: Kevin W. Crawford, Derrick Gene Colon
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Publication number: 20150001007Abstract: An industrial truck includes a chassis comprising a plurality of wheels, and wheel suspensions. Each wheel suspension is mounted on the chassis around two axes so as to be tiltable. At least two wheels of the plurality of wheels are each mounted on the chassis via a respective wheel suspension.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2013Publication date: January 1, 2015Inventor: Juergen Keller
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Publication number: 20140367938Abstract: A heavy duty corner skate dolly is provided. The dolly frames includes a rectangular shaped plate with a L-shaped angle riser welded or permanently screwed to its top surface. The dolly plate's bottom surface includes a hole or a plurality of holes that are routed into the plates surfaces with a depth that is arrange to accept an industrial magnet or a plurality of industrial magnets that are partially incased in a metal plated finish and attached to the bottom surface of the plate by a fastening cap or a plurality of fastening caps that are pressed into or welded to the bottom surface. A plurality of stem fitted swivel caster wheels are mounted to the rectangular shaped plate by inserting each swivel caster wheel into its corresponding caster fastening holes at the frames bottom and bolting each swivel caster wheel at the frames top by a plurality of corresponding spring washers, lock washers, and hexagon shaped nuts.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2013Publication date: December 18, 2014Inventor: Jimontanae Rax McBride
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Patent number: 8910955Abstract: A dolly assembly including a base formed of a lightweight, at least partially flexible material, which may be in the form of an inflatable construction or a substantially solid, one-piece construction. The base includes a plurality of pockets, or in some embodiments apertures, extending there-through and a plurality of casters each mounted on the base by extending through a different one of the plurality of pockets. At least some of said casters include a head portion having a sufficiently large transverse dimension to restrict passage of the caster through a corresponding one of the pockets. The enlarged head of the plurality of casters are disposed in an exposed relation to an outer surface of the base in confronting relation to an object supported on the base, wherein the lightweight characteristics of the material from which the base is formed necessitate a significant and/or majority of the weight of the supported object being accommodated by the plurality of casters.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2014Date of Patent: December 16, 2014Inventor: Luca Buttazzoni
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Patent number: 8905423Abstract: Provided is an all-terrain trailer for hauling large objects over uneven landscapes. The trailer is capable of carrying items within its volume in both its deployed and stowed state. Deployed, the trailer is a basket shaped body with a pair of wheels removably secured via a removable axle. The trailer is attached to the lead vehicle using a removable trailer hitch linkage that is secured to the basket body via fasteners. In a stowed state, the tires and axle are stored within a storage area in a lower portion of the basket body. In one embodiment, a false bottom is placed over the storage area, creating a flat trailer bed that objects can be laid upon. The basket body is removably secured to the hood of a lead vehicle, thereby providing a carrying basket while the vehicle is in transit.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2013Date of Patent: December 9, 2014Inventor: Brian Hart
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Patent number: 8899599Abstract: This patent is for a clamping mechanism for a two wheel panel dolly which is operated by turning a handle attached to the wheel axle. A threaded section of the axle is engaged with a threaded base clamp so that axle rotation drives the clamp along the axle to firmly grip a panel between the driven clamp and a the face of second clamp. Clamps are configured with different spacing between faces on opposite sides of the axle so that a wide range of panel widths can be accommodated with a relatively short clamping travel distance.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2012Date of Patent: December 2, 2014Inventor: Bruce Joseph Whitefield
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Patent number: 8899604Abstract: A scooter includes a main body having a triangular shape including three lower pivotable wheels. Three handles are defined interior to the main body, one along each of the sides. The body includes a domed shape and a textured surface. A central opening is provided in the main body to allow for stacking of the scooters for storage. During stacking, the scooters are alternated relative to one another so that the points and the sides are offset, resulting in compact and secure storage.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2011Date of Patent: December 2, 2014Assignee: The Prophet CorporationInventors: Amber Orenstein, Louis F. Polk, III, Jason Ness
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Patent number: 8893443Abstract: A support structure of the type used as a truss for entertainment productions is disclosed. The support structure includes a plurality of frame segments arranged to form a truss and an implement bracket attached to the truss, the implement bracket connecting an implement to the truss. The implement bracket deploys from a stowed position within a space defined by the truss through a window of the truss formed by truss frame segments to a working position outside the space defined by the truss.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2012Date of Patent: November 25, 2014Assignee: Tait Towers Manufacturing, LLCInventor: Adam Davis
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Patent number: 8882115Abstract: The present invention provides a manual cart for safe and efficient transportation of electronic equipment such as server racks and equipment cabinets within a data center or co-location facility. Methods of moving the electronic equipment within a data center or co-location facility in such manual carts are also described.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: November 11, 2014Assignee: Switch LLCInventor: Rob Roy
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Patent number: 8876145Abstract: A castor supported dolly assembly comprising a plurality of dolly members formed of a lightweight, disposable and/or severable material may be interconnected into interchangeable operative positions to define supporting orientations. Each dolly member includes and at least one connecting segment comprising a slot and a base. A connected orientation, of any two of the dolly members, comprises a confronting relation of the bases of engaging connecting segments and an aligned orientation of corresponding passages formed therein, so as to concurrently and removably receive and retain a castor in interconnecting relation to the confronting bases. Each dolly member may also include at least one supporting segment structured to receive a castor therein.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2013Date of Patent: November 4, 2014Inventors: Andres Bernal, Luca Buttazoni
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Patent number: 8876127Abstract: A castor supported dolly assembly comprising a plurality of dolly members formed of a lightweight, disposable and/or severable material may be interconnected into interchangeable operative positions to define supporting orientations. Each dolly member includes and at least one connecting segment comprising a slot and a base. A connected orientation, of any two of the dolly members, comprises a confronting relation of the bases of engaging connecting segments and an aligned orientation of corresponding passages formed therein, so as to concurrently and removably receive and retain a castor in interconnecting relation to the confronting bases. Each dolly member may also include at least one supporting segment structured to receive a castor therein.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2014Date of Patent: November 4, 2014Inventors: Luca Buttazzoni, Andres Bernal