Body With Bracketed-type Or Nonsuspended Axles (e.g., Platform Type) Patents (Class 280/79.11)
  • Patent number: 8869714
    Abstract: A wheeled mobile work bench which has an adjustable tabletop surface. The tabletop surface removably engages an adjustable rectangular frame which, in turn, is attached atop a pair of upright frame members, each upright frame member being attached to a respective bottom frame component. An electrical box attached to one of the right and left upright frame members is operationally connectable connected to a power cord having a plug. While the mobile work bench is in use, the plug is operationally connectable to a source of standard electrical current to permit use of a power tool plugged into the electrical box.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2014
    Inventor: Steve B. Barry
  • Patent number: 8857774
    Abstract: A leg-portion attachment structure (100) includes: a support member (110) having a substantially quadrilateral outer periphery and an upper surface on which an apparatus main body (1a) is mounted; two attachment plates (140) provided at two opposite sides on a lower surface of the support member (110). Each of the attachment plates (140) includes caster attachment portions (141) formed respectively on both end sides in a side direction so that casters (130) are firmly attached, first bent portions (142) formed by bending of outer edges in the side direction of the caster attachment portions (141) at predetermined angles, and first coupling portions (143) that are formed by further outward bending of edges of the first bent portions (142) and are firmly attached to the support member (110).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2014
    Assignee: Kyocera Document Solutions Inc.
    Inventor: Yoshiki Aoyama
  • Patent number: 8851488
    Abstract: An improved cargo dolly has at least two top rail assemblies and a frame with an inner rail having mounting brackets for receiving the top rail assemblies. Each top rail assembly spans the width of the frame but not the length of the frame and can move between an attached state and an unattached state by actuating fasteners that pass through the top rail assembly to its respective mounting brackets on the frame. The movement between the attached and unattached states occurs independently of an attached or unattached state of the other top rail assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Assignee: Iscar GSE Corp.
    Inventor: Israel S. Carruyo
  • Patent number: 8838308
    Abstract: A two wheeled vehicle includes a main body, a first wheel that is coupled to the main body, and a second wheel that is coupled to the main body. The vehicle also includes a motor that is supported by the main body and that drives at least one of the first and second wheels in rotation relative to the main body. Moreover, the vehicle includes a controller assembly including a controller and a controller housing. The controller is operable to control the motor to thereby control driving rotation of the at least one of the first and second wheels. The controller is housed within the controller housing, and the controller housing is coupled to the main body. The controller and the motor are in severable but operable communication when the controller housing is coupled to the main body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: BOXX Corp.
    Inventor: Eric Vaughn Meyers
  • Patent number: 8827305
    Abstract: A push handle comprises a pair of column support portions provided on left and right sides and extendable/contractible in a vertical direction, a holding rod portion integrally interposed between upper ends of the pair of column support portions and extends toward left and right outer sides of the column support portions, and column support lock locking an extended posture of the column support portion. A entire length of the column support portion when contracted is set to be shorter than one of longitudinal and lateral lengths of the loading platform surface, an entire length of the holding rod portion is set to be shorter than the other of the longitudinal and lateral lengths of the loading platform surface to allow fitting in an accommodating groove portion when the push handle is folded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Assignee: Nansin Co., Ltd
    Inventors: Akinori Saito, Tohru Matsumoto
  • Patent number: 8820755
    Abstract: A creeper (20) for a mechanic includes a top surface (21) and a bottom surface (22). The top surface (21) includes a headrest section (30), a shoulder-receiving section (31), a back-receiving section (32), and a buttocks-receiving section (33). The shoulder-receiving section (31) is wider than any of the other sections for comfortable full shoulder support of the user. The back-receiving section (32) and the buttocks-receiving section (33) are generally flat and the shoulder-receiving section (31) is generally uniformly inclined from the back-receiving section (32) upwardly to the headrest section (30) for the comfort of the neck of the user. Pockets (39) are formed on each side of the buttocks-receiving section (33), and radiused surfaces (41) extend from the side surfaces of the buttocks-receiving section (33) to the pockets (39) for the comfort of the user. The bottom surface (22) includes a plurality of parallel recesses (47) extending under all of the sections of the top surface (21).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: Whiteside Mfg. Co.
    Inventors: Kirt E. Whiteside, Shane Obitts
  • Publication number: 20140231429
    Abstract: The present invention provides a transport item for shipping goods. The transport item includes a body having first outer surface and a second outer surface, and a thickness therebetween. The body is formed from a thermoset foam material. The transport item also includes a first insertable component having a first portion located within the thickness of the body and a second portion that extends outside of the body beyond the first outer surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2014
    Publication date: August 21, 2014
    Applicant: ORBIS Corporation
    Inventor: Jason Frankenberg
  • Patent number: 8807579
    Abstract: The present invention provides a complex deodorizing trash can characterized in that a housing cover comprises a smaller dispose opening with a lifting cap to facilitate the dispose of smaller garbage and an air vent with a nano-silver gas filter covered by a cover board for exhausting unpleasant odor and preventing bacteria breeding; an anti-fall rod at front of the main housing can prevent it from slipping into a garbage truck; slip-preventing pads at bottom front of the main housing can prevent sliding thereof due to wind or tilted ground; a drainage opening at bottom rear of the main housing comprises a magnetic protruding drain valve and a foot pedal protrusion lift actuator for cleaning purposes; attachment holes on the push mechanism at top rear of the main housing allow two or more trash cans to combine to form a complex trash can combination for the dispose of different types of garbage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Inventor: Fei-Peng Lin
  • Patent number: 8794899
    Abstract: A system for lifting of store shelves with merchandise on the shelves. The system employs a lifting member formed of two opposing cross members which sandwich support members of store shelving therebetween. Projecting forks from the two cross members engage sleeves on opposite sides of leveling feet which project from the support member of the shelf toward the floor. Jacks engaged to both sides of each lifting member elevate the shelf with the lifting members in engagement with each support member of the shelf.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Inventors: Frank Charles Cozza, Gerry Taylor
  • Patent number: 8777024
    Abstract: An array of storage receivers such as bins of various sizes supported by a transportable stand to which the receivers may be removably attached. The stand may have a handle for carrying, and wheels for movably supporting the stand and the array of storage receivers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Inventor: Teri Kramer
  • Publication number: 20140183288
    Abstract: A self-propelled irrigation system includes a drive tower configured to cross over a drainage ditch or other watercourse in an irrigated field without the use of a bridge or other support structure to support the load of the drive tower.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2014
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Inventor: George Edmund Bullard, III
  • Publication number: 20140175765
    Abstract: A dolly comprising a chassis, a castor having a fork and a wheel rotatably mounted to the fork, and a fastener for fixing the fork of the castor to the chassis of the dolly. The fastener comprises a head which is shaped to the peripheral shape of the wheel of the castor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2013
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Inventors: Markku TIILIKAINEN, Jack GRÖNHOLM
  • Patent number: 8757641
    Abstract: A foldable dolly for use with a truss. The dolly is also extendable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Assignee: Production Resource Group, L.L.C
    Inventor: Scott Gross
  • Patent number: 8752846
    Abstract: A roller load support, for mounting on a load carrying vehicle such as a lift truck, has an elongate frame with a forwardly tapering vertical thickness and an upper surface for insertion beneath the underside of a load. Different longitudinally spaced pluralities of transverse upper rollers are movable upwardly to protrude through the frame's upper surface to engage the underside of the load during the insertion process. During the insertion process, the upper rollers are pushed upward by corresponding different pluralities of transverse lower rollers which rotatably engage the floor or other surface beneath the frame and frictionally counter-rotate the upper rollers. The lower rollers are spaced nonuniformly relative to each other along the length of the frame, with such spacings increasing progressively in size, within each plurality of lower rollers, in a forward direction toward the front end of the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2014
    Assignee: Cascade Corporation
    Inventor: Brian Sinclair White
  • Publication number: 20140159329
    Abstract: A roller load support, for mounting on a load carrying vehicle such as a lift truck, has an elongate frame with a forwardly tapering vertical thickness and an upper surface for insertion beneath the underside of a load. Different longitudinally spaced pluralities of transverse upper rollers are movable upwardly to protrude through the frame's upper surface to engage the underside of the load during the insertion process. During the insertion process, the upper rollers are pushed upward by corresponding different pluralities of transverse lower rollers which rotatably engage the floor or other surface beneath the frame and frictionally counter-rotate the upper rollers. The lower rollers are spaced nonuniformly relative to each other along the length of the frame, with such spacings increasing progressively in size, within each plurality of lower rollers, in a forward direction toward the front end of the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2012
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Applicant: CASCADE CORPORATION
    Inventor: Brian Sinclair White
  • Patent number: 8746377
    Abstract: An electric utility cart to assist in transportation and hauling various items is disclosed. The utility cart includes a handle with a throttle to control the speed of the cart during use. A single 360° rotatable front wheel in combination with a pair of wide rear wheels which are joined to a differential allows the cart to turn in tight circles. A directional switch proximate the handle allows the user to drive the cart in either a forward or rearward direction. An auxiliary rack can be mounted on the cart as needed for carrying surf boards or other large items. A hitch rod allows the cart to be suspended and transported by a conventional vehicle such as a car, SUV or pickup truck having a typical tubular hitch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignee: Blue Comet Ventures, LLC
    Inventor: Chris T. Dunbar
  • Patent number: 8720913
    Abstract: A lightweight, easy-to-assemble, and portable cart for the performance of peritoneal dialysis is disclosed. The cart includes a top shelf, bottom shelf, and at least four adjustable connecting members or legs. The top shelf has a top surface designed to receive a PD cycler, and at least one hook to hang bags of solution. Various components of the cart include a plastic and foaming agent additive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Assignee: Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Michael Fallon, Kulwinder S. Plahey
  • Publication number: 20140117638
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Applicant: Asahi Kasei Plastics North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin W. Crawford, Derrick Gene Colon
  • Patent number: 8696028
    Abstract: A portable container for carrying one or more janitorial liquids as well as janitorial supplies and equipment is disclosed. The janitorial container includes one or more closable bottom drain openings for fast and convenient draining of the janitorial liquids. The container also includes one or more attachment members for receiving, supporting, and/or securing the janitorial supplies and equipment. The container may be mounted on a wheeled cart as a part of a multi-tasking cleaning system. Methods for using the container, either independently or as mounted on the cart, to improve the efficiency and safety of janitorial operations are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Inventor: Frankie Nelson
  • Publication number: 20140097587
    Abstract: The disclosed universal paint tray cart has a top surface for setting various sizes of paint trays on, wheels for moving the universal paint tray cart and one or more paint tray coupling devices. Each paint tray coupling device is coupled to a slot opening in the universal paint tray cart body. Each paint tray coupling device has a first end that is coupled to the slot opening of the universal paint tray cart, and a second end which couples to a paint tray. The paint tray coupling devices hold the paint tray to the universal paint tray cart so that the cart and the paint tray can be moved about without the paint tray falling off of the universal paint tray cart. The paint tray coupling devices slide along the length of the slot openings to adjust to the size of the paint tray being held.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2013
    Publication date: April 10, 2014
    Inventor: Attila Szasz
  • Patent number: 8690170
    Abstract: A reinforced composite material utility cart comprising a body including two side portions interconnecting an upper portion and a bottom portion adapted to secure ground contacting members thereto is provided, at least one of the portions including composite material and a reinforcement therein adapted to distribute a concentrated stress applied on the body to the composite material to prevent or reduce damages to the composite material. A method of manufacturing a reinforced composite panel adapted to be used in the construction of a utility cart adapted to be stowed in a bay of a galley of an airplane and locked in place with a lock disposed next to the bay in a position suitable to retain the utility cart in the bay by interfering with a reinforced edge of the utility cart is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Assignee: Norduyn Inc.
    Inventors: Martin Bélanger, Mathieu Boivin, Martin Gauthier
  • Patent number: 8684372
    Abstract: A modular kit for constructing a dolly comprising of at least one strut having a first and second end, and a first, second, and third through hole; at least one first connector; at least one second connector, each first connector removably attaches to each second connector, hereinafter referred to as a connector assembly, after at least two struts have been modularly assembled, each connector assembly is threaded through either the first, second, or third through holes of each respective strut; and at least one caster assembly, each caster assembly removably attaches to each connector assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2014
    Inventors: Luca Buttazzoni, Andres Bernal
  • Patent number: 8684375
    Abstract: The invention pertains to a guard assembly for securement to a wheeled base. The guard assembly comprises a central support, a plurality of wheel guards positioned in an array around the central support, a plurality of struts, and a plurality of support struts. The struts are connected to and extend between a respective pair of the adjacent wheel guards in the array. Each of the support struts are connected to and extend between the central support and a respective one of the struts. The invention also envelops a method of retrofitting an existing wheeled base with the guard assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2014
    Inventors: Harvey S. Fink, James Jagodzinski
  • Patent number: 8678329
    Abstract: A device for transporting a ladder has first and second frame positions, the lower ends of which are pivotally mounted on an axle that also mounts a wheel for rolling along the ground. The upper ends of the frame portions are moveable toward and away from each other allowing the device to collapse for storage. A hook is mounted on the upper end of each of the frame portions for attachment to adjacent rungs of the ladder. A strap connects the upper ends of the frame portion to prevent them from separating from each other beyond a given distance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2014
    Inventors: Thomas G. Bryant, Sr., Angel M. Feliciano, Jr.
  • Patent number: 8678403
    Abstract: One embodiment of a small dolly structure containing separate and individual main support beams. Connected to the main support beams are wheels and brakes. A multi configurational and adjustable center beams section that when connected to the main support beams allows the main support beams to be reconfigured to many positions. The main support beams are made of a rigid material in a u channel shape and have wheels attached to the back side of the u channel. The u channel of the main support beam is used facing upward to accommodate the feet or base of proposed loads or attachments. Attached to the main support beams are clamping mechanisms for holding loads in place. The clamping mechanism may be repositioned along the main support beam or removed to accommodate various loads. There are holes, slots and notches in the main support beams and link frame assemblies for attaching accessories. Other embodiments are described and shown.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2014
    Inventor: Bruce Poston McCleave
  • Publication number: 20140070506
    Abstract: Present embodiments include a modular welding component transportation system. The system includes a front panel and a wheel assembly. The front panel includes a support platform configured to support a welding system component and the wheel assembly includes a first plurality of wheels. The system also includes a rail configured to adjustably couple with the front panel proximate a first end of the rail and configured to couple with the wheel assembly proximate a second end of the rail. Locating surfaces of the wheel assembly are configured to receive and align the rail for engagement with walls of the wheel assembly. The system further includes a second plurality of wheels configured to be coupled with the front panel or proximate the first end of the rail.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
    Inventors: Michael Allen Sammons, Pravin Prabhakarrao Sontakke
  • Publication number: 20140068855
    Abstract: Disclosed is a low profile rolling support assembly useful for supporting loads above a supporting surface where at least one end of the rolling support assembly is positionable beneath a structure having minimal clearance above the supporting surface. The rolling support assembly includes a load bearing member and a caster assembly containing a wheel where the load bearing member extends laterally away from the caster assembly at substantially the same height or less as the caster assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2012
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Applicant: Medcare Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Matthew Grow
  • Patent number: 8668211
    Abstract: A high strength plastic furniture dolly employs a combination of structural features and high strength material to eliminate the need for metal or wood reinforcing elements. The dolly includes first and second longitudinal side members, first and second transverse end members, and caster wheel assemblies mounted longitudinally inward from the transverse end members. The longitudinal side members include a plurality of longitudinally extending parabolic ribs in a central portion and a plurality of non-parabolic ribs in end portions of each side member. The transverse end members include a plurality of transversely extending ribs which may be parabolic.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2014
    Inventor: David L. King
  • Patent number: 8662252
    Abstract: A carriage assembly includes a carriage frame, a caster, and a first jack body coupled to the carriage frame and the caster. The first jack body has a longitudinal axis. The first jack body is configured to selectively move the caster with respect to the carriage frame along the longitudinal axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Inventor: David Ogden
  • Patent number: 8662536
    Abstract: This invention is designed to provide a device for sideways movement which will permit an element to move laterally, such as a set of portable x-ray equipment which is affixed to said device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: Sociedad Espanola de Electromedicina y Calidad, S.A.
    Inventors: Ildefonso Moreno Vallejo, Simón Pedro González Muñoz
  • Patent number: 8657246
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2014
    Inventor: Oliver Joen-an Ma
  • Patent number: 8657309
    Abstract: The invention provides a wheeling device for a packaged article which may be directly attached to the packaging of the article and which comprises wheeling means. The invention also provides a wheelable package for an article comprising at least one wheeling device according to the present invention, the wheeling device being directly attached to the package. The invention further provides a method of improving the handlability of a packaged article comprising directly attaching to the packaging of the article one or more wheeling devices of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2014
    Assignee: Items Products (NPD) Limited
    Inventors: Gerald Taylor, Paul Whiles, Stephen Whiles
  • Publication number: 20140049015
    Abstract: Axle mounting assemblies including an object, an axle, and a bushing assembly that operatively couples the object to the axle. The bushing assembly includes a bushing portion that extends at least partially through and engages a hub of the object, a fastener operatively retained relative to a bore defined by the bushing portion and positioned around the end region of the axle, and a force-receiving portion configured to selectively receive an installation force for operatively positioning the fastener over the end region of the axle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2013
    Publication date: February 20, 2014
    Inventors: William R. Howell, Ross Rumfola, III, Kevin M. Gastle
  • Patent number: 8651501
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Inventor: Steven Davis
  • Patent number: 8646786
    Abstract: A dolly consists of a generally planar platform having opposed front and rear ends and lateral sides. The wheels are configured to contact a surface so as to support the platform above the surface when the platform is placed on the surface. The platform is relatively low to the ground, and enables one operator to arrange and transport heavy loads with the dolly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2014
    Inventor: Julio Realegeno-Amaya
  • Patent number: 8641061
    Abstract: A portable collapsible cart for building materials comprises a wheeled platform with selectable hinged upright supports that are collapsible, thereby forming a compact unit for storage of the device. The cart will support and transport various bulky building materials. The cart is easily maneuverable by a single person due to swivel casters and a narrow upright design. The cart collapses to a low profile for storage and also provides removably attachable racks for transportation of long linear objects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2014
    Inventor: Dale W. Sims
  • Publication number: 20140021691
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2013
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Inventors: Luca Buttazzoni, Andres Bernal
  • Patent number: 8628059
    Abstract: A caster assembly for a frame is described that permits a frame to be easily moved and placed. The caster assembly, which may lift a leg of the frame, can be placed or removed without picking up the frame. The caster assembly further includes a handle that moves a cam for engaging the caster assembly with the leg. A frame having at least one caster assembly is also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2014
    Assignee: Fitness Anywhere, LLC
    Inventors: Randal Hetrick, Tae Kim, Christine Marcelino, Stephanie Russo
  • Patent number: 8628097
    Abstract: A transport system for transporting an item is provided. The transport system comprises a first plate and a second plate with each having a first side and a second side. A first side wall and a second side wall mounted between the first plate and the second plate with a sleeve opening created by the first plate, the second plate, the first side wall, and the second side wall. A plurality of wheels is mounted to the second plate. A strap is positionable around the item and within the sleeve opening with a tensioning device movable within the sleeve opening for releasably securing the strap. Upon positioning the item on the first side of the first plate, the strap releasably secures the item to the transport system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2014
    Inventor: Theresa A. Elias
  • Publication number: 20140008884
    Abstract: A dolly has a frame with a pair of risers connected thereto. Connecting bolts extend partially through the risers and through the frame to connect the risers and casters to the frame. The risers have an outer riser body with a core disposed therein. The outer riser body may be a thermoplastic injection molded riser body that is molded around a riser core which may be a metal riser plate core.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2013
    Publication date: January 9, 2014
    Applicant: Sela Products, LLC
    Inventors: Nihat Itmec, A. Rifat Kars, Douglas Donald
  • Patent number: 8616564
    Abstract: A cargo container handling cart and system comprises a plurality of cargo container handling carts 10, each cart comprising a frame 12 supported on wheels 16, the frame having two support surfaces 26 and at least one centrally disposed container guide 20, each support surface having two cart pins 32, and a cart end edge 28, the support surface 26 bounded by the container guide 20 and the cart end edge 28 for supporting the end of a cargo container, wherein the support surface 26 has a width substantially equivalent to a standard cargo container, the container guide 20 abuts a container end resting on one of the support surfaces 26, and the cart pins 32 extend upwardly from the support surface 26 between the container guide 20 and the cart end edge 28 for engaging with the corner casting holes of the corner fittings of the container end for holding the container end on the support surface 26 against the container guide 20.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Assignee: Paceco Corp.
    Inventors: Toru Takehara, Philip Tam, Tatsushi Takahara
  • Publication number: 20130341880
    Abstract: A castor assembly structured for use in combination with or independently of a dolly or other support platform including a one piece base comprising a housing and a head integrally connected to the housing and extending radially outward from one end thereof. The housing includes an open interior and a open end structured to movably retain a surface engaging roller ball therein. A retaining portion may be formed on said base in cooperative relation with said head so as to secure a support platform to the base when in a first operative position. A second operative position comprises said head disposed in engagable and at least partially supporting relation to an object while the base is not secured to or used in combination with a dolly or other support platform.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2013
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Inventors: Andres Bernal, Luca Buttazzoni
  • Publication number: 20130334783
    Abstract: An improved cargo dolly has at least two top rail assemblies and a frame with an inner rail having mounting brackets for receiving the top rail assemblies. Each top rail assembly spans the width of the frame but not the length of the frame and can move between an attached state and an unattached state by actuating fasteners that pass through the top rail assembly to its respective mounting brackets on the frame. The movement between the attached and unattached states occurs independently of an attached or unattached state of the other top rail assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2013
    Publication date: December 19, 2013
    Inventor: Israel S. Carruyo
  • Patent number: 8596657
    Abstract: A push cart includes a lid removably covering a receiving space in the base. The lid includes a slit in communication with the receiving space. A handlebar is mounted to an end of the base. A container is removably placed on the lid. The container includes a peripheral wall and an open top end. The container further includes a bottom opposite to the open top end. The bottom of the container has an opening aligned with the slit. A plurality of bags is coiled and received in the receiving space, with a closed end of each bag interconnected to and separable from an open end of an adjacent bag. A portion of the coiled bags is extended through the slit and the opening of the container, with the outermost bag received in the container, with the open end of the outermost bag retained to the peripheral wall of the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Inventor: Cheng-Hsuan Liu
  • Patent number: 8590906
    Abstract: A golf bag dolly assembly attaches to the base of a golf bag to facilitate moving the golf bag. The assembly includes a base plate and a fixed wall coupled to and extending upwardly from the base plate. At least one arm is coupled to and extends from the fixed wall. A strap is coupled to and extends from the fixed wall and around the arm. The strap is configured for coupling the fixed wall and the arm in frictional engagement against a base of a golf bag whereby the base plate is coupled to the golf bag. A plurality of wheels is coupled to and extends from the base plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2013
    Inventor: Carlos E. Sanchez
  • Publication number: 20130306830
    Abstract: A skid assembly for a gas turbine engine includes a first segment having a first engine support structure and a second segment having one or more second engine support structures. The first engine support structure configured to support a gas producer group of the gas turbine engine and the one or more second engine support structures configured to support a turbine power group of the gas turbine engine. A replaceable member removably attached to the first segment and the second segment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2012
    Publication date: November 21, 2013
    Applicant: Solar Turbines Inc.
    Inventors: Antonio Acuna, Pablo Alfonso Olachea Quiñones
  • Publication number: 20130292918
    Abstract: A Mecanum wheel having a circular plate with a plurality of peripheral flanges formed thereon, the flanges having tab portions bent at an angle of less than 90° from said plate; a roller being mounted to and cantilevering off of each of said tab portions such that the axis of rotation of each roller is at corresponding angle of less than 90° from said plate. In some cases, the angles are approximately the same, being approximately 45°. By cantilevering the rollers, more space is available for use by machines using this Mecanum wheel design.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: November 7, 2013
    Applicant: HELICAL ROBOTICS, LLC
    Inventors: Keith L. Schlee, Bruce A. Schlee
  • Publication number: 20130285342
    Abstract: The present invention provides a top frame made from a thermoset foam material. The top frame includes a pair of substantially parallel sides and a pair of substantially parallel ends connected to the sides to form a generally rectangular frame structure. The frame structure has an inner layer and outer surface defining a thickness. The thermoset foam material varies in density along the frame structure thickness such that the density of the thermoset foam material is greatest near the frame structure outer surface to form a hard outer shell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2013
    Publication date: October 31, 2013
    Inventor: Jason Frankenberg
  • Patent number: 8567795
    Abstract: A basic frame for a holder for products, includes a first beam, fitted with at least a first support, to support the first beam on a basis, a second beam fitted with at least a second support, to support the second beam on the basis, and with the first beam linked at variable distances by at least a spacer, for the parallel positioning of the beams mainly distanced from each other at least in an unfolded position of the basic frame, as well as an arm stretched out in the direction of the second beam for a third support, linked to the first beam, for the support of the basic frame on the basis at a distance of at least a collapsed state of the basic frame from the first beam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Assignee: Ribot B.V.
    Inventor: Eduardus Johannes Wilhelmus Marinus Megens
  • Patent number: 8567798
    Abstract: A multi-wheeled base for a mobile cart includes one or more swiveling, optionally locking, caster wheels and one or more non-swiveling traction wheels to improve the maneuverability of the cart by making it easier to steer and stop. The traction wheels may be manually-engaged traction wheels, which may be operated by a cam and lever. The traction wheels may also be automatically-engaged traction wheels operated by a motor and a threaded shaft, and activated by a motion-sensitive sensor or by an on/off electrical switch or button. The traction wheels are preferably in contact with the floor when the mobile cart is moving, and raised above the surface of the floor when the cart is stationary.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Assignee: Jaco, Inc.
    Inventors: Alfred P. Rossini, Leonard Halio, Jeffrey M. Silverman, David Maloney, David Leiter, Thomas Bagley