Abstract: The present mechanic's creeper is particularly well suited for use by professional drivers and others who have need to perform occasional maintenance and other work beneath a vehicle while on the road. The present creeper includes a retractable extension, which enables the device to be collapsed from its fully extended working configuration to a more compact size for storage within a storage case for carriage within a small storage area in a truck or other motor vehicle. The configuration of the retractable extension still provides an enclosed storage area for tools and equipment between the frame rails of the creeper, even when the extension is retracted. The device also includes removable arm rests with tool pouches for convenience while working, as well as articulated work lights which may be aimed to suit the user and a warning light which may be attached to the device.

Abstract: A machine or wagon for carrying, holding and transporting articles that also can be transformed into a bench for sitting. With a rectangular base, four wheels mounted on the bottom of the base, two of the four wheels are pivotal with a handle attached to pull and steer the wagon. Two removable wagon walls that mount on the rectangular base, each removable wagon wall mounts on one side and one end of the rectangular base, both removable wagon walls are pinned together to form a rectangular box opened at the top for holding articles, and removable wagon walls are repositioned and pinned on the wagons rectangular base ends to form a bench for sitting on.

Abstract: An easily assembled and disassembled combination apparatus is disclosed for the segregated storage and transport of articles. The apparatus comprises at least one vertically stackable and interlockable storage container removably mounted atop a wheeled base and fitted with an adjustable pulling handle. Constructed of reinforced plastic, the durable, fully-enclosed storage container forms the backbone of the invention's novel integrated frame. The container lid can be secured with an elastic band or locked with an inelastic, tamper-evident band. Connectable handle members and a shoulder strap enable the container to be individually moved or carried. Support members can be used to elevate one container above another when ready access to the contents of both containers is desired, or to elevate one container above the ground surface when a cabinet-style configuration is preferred. Other accessories include an insulated container liner, a container partition assembly, a parts caddy, and a wheeled support.

Abstract: Stackable dollies that each include a platform component having a plurality of indentations that is structured to receive wheel components of other dollies are provided. Stackable dolly systems and related methods are also provided.

Abstract: A modular dolly moving system is shown, which is composed of one or more dollies connected together with connector rods. The dollies are capable of accepting industry-standard e-track connectors used with cargo belts, and the dollies can be fitted with a variety of cart bars and cart handles.

Abstract: A movable bottom frame includes a frame body, two movable connecting rods and a locking rod. The frame body and the movable connecting rods are respectively provided with two casters and have their ends respectively and pivotally assembled with four support legs of a worktable. The locking rod is assembled between the two movable connecting rods. The frame body has a first pedal to be pedaled down to make the frame body and the movable connecting rods pivotally turned downward to let the casters stand on the ground and lift up the worktable. A second pedal positioned beside the first pedal can be pedaled down to disengage the locking rod from the locking hook, letting the worktable supported by its four support legs again. Thus the worktable can be stopped or moved slidably by pedaling.

Abstract: A dolly (10) for transporting a jack (50) having front arm members (12a, b) attached to cooperating ends of rear arm members (34a, b) by a rod (30). The front arm members are mounted on wheels (22a, b) on the front arm member. The dolly is used to move vehicle jacks that have been modified to have an aperture (62) and mounting rods (64, 66, 68) attached to outside walls thereof. A friction brake (73) locks the rear wheel (44a) into place to prevent the jack from moving when in use. The modified jack is then aligned between the arm members of the dolly so that the rods on the front arm members of the dolly are inserted into the aperture on the jack. Springs (28, 70, 72) are secured between the dolly rods to the jack rods. The jack handle (54) can be manipulated to transport the jack to a desired location or secured to the hitch of a vehicle for towing.

Abstract: A foldable creeper has a rolling mechanism coupled to connectors that couple a seat support and back support. A locking mechanism may be provided that retains the creeper in an open position.

Abstract: A collapsible cross-arm dolly for conveyance of weighted articles. The dolly consists of an upper arm (20) and a lower arm (24) of square metallic tubing, with each formed with a horizontal offset center portion (22) and (26) and with a pair of casters (30) that are attached at each end of both arm's lower surface. The horizontal offset center portion (22) is formed in opposite hand or mirror image of each other, thus permitting them to nest together and are both oppositely flattened to allow nesting on the same horizontal plane. A pivot junction (32) is mutually disposed between the arms, thereby permitting the dolly to form a pivotal right angle cross position (36), or alternatively, a pivotal parallel arm collapsed position (38). A gravity-actuated restraint (50) locks and disengages the connection of the upper arm to the lower arm, which permits changing orientation from the right angle cross position (36) to the parallel arm collapsed position (36).

Abstract: The mobile medical device carrier is a wheeled, human-operated cart designed to assist the operator by providing a place to secure a medical apparatus such as a Vacuum Assisted Closure (V.A.C.) device, as well as store assorted dressings, cords, and other personal effects that may be convenient to have on the cart as well. The cart is easily maneuverable, permitting those individuals using such medical devices to be mobile, despite having to be in close proximity to these types of devices. Further, the handle is designed so that the operator of the cart does not have to stoop over to reach the handle, as well as being ergonomically designed to permit the cart to be easily pushed or pulled, depending upon the user's current need.

Abstract: A caster assembly mounted at either bottom corner of luggage comprises a cavity disposed in an underside of the bottom corner, the cavity including an upright front wall and a slanted rear wall, a wheel mount including a positioning slot in a rear of an upper portion and a caster, and pendulum member including a thinner upper section pivotably secured to the cavity and a thicker lower section. The pendulum member is upright and disengaged from the positioning slot when the luggage is upright. Further, towing the luggage forwardly, obliquely will cause a portion the lower section of the pendulum member to enter in the positioning slot by pivoting due to gravity so as to limit the caster to move forwardly.

Abstract: A heavy bed transporting device having a pair of dolly devices for moving collapsible hospital beds. Each dolly device has a horizontal base member with a pair of wheels attached to the lower surface thereof and a connecting structure formed on the surface of said base member configured to operatively engage and secure the hospital bed thereto. The front dolly device is equipped with swivel-mounted wheels, while the rear dolly device has fixed unidirectional wheels and a manual braking system. The connecting structures are adaptively formed to engage and secure different configurations of hospital bed frames, including both manual and electric hospital bed frames.

Abstract: A person transport wheelchair has a frame assembly with tubular members attached to connectors supporting a seat, a back rest, and a foot rest. A pair of wheels rotatably mounted on an axle secured to the frame assembly movably support the wheelchair on a surface. The connectors have joined parallel tubes and a flange on one tube. The tubular members have ends telescoped into the tubes. The flanges support the seat, back rest and foot rest.

Abstract: An appliance platform apparatus for holding and moving an appliance includes a housing having an upper wall and a peripheral wall that is attached to and extends downward from the upper wall. The upper wall has a depression therein. The upper wall has an aperture extending therethrough which defines a drain hole. The drain hole is positioned in the depression. A wheel assembly is attached to the housing for selective movement of the housing. An appliance may be positioned on the housing.

Abstract: A load transport assembly for transporting loads across a sand surface includes a panel that has a peripheral edge that includes a front end, a first side, a second side and a back end. A peripheral wall is attached to and extends upwardly from the peripheral edge. The first portion has an opening extending therethrough. A plurality of pegs is attached to an inner surface of the opening. An elongated flexible tether has a first end and a second end. A handle is attached to the first end. A coupler is attached to the second end. The coupler is selectively extended around the pegs such that the tether is attached to the panel.

Abstract: A dolly is disclosed for transporting a ladder. The dolly has a main frame, a ladder brace, and a ladder stop. The main frame has a first end, second end, and a single longitudinal frame member extending between the first end and the second end. The ladder brace upwardly extends from the first end of the main frame and supports one end of the ladder. The ladder stop upwardly extends from the second end of the main frame and engages a rung of the ladder. The dolly extends in length and height to accommodate various ladder lengths, and the dolly collapses for easy carrying and stowing. The dolly allows a user to transport the ladder with less lifting and, thus, less injury.

Abstract: A load carrying device configured to support and transport a tray comprising a platform configured to support the tray, rolling means depending from the platform, and a retainer disposed on the platform and configured to loosely abut the tray to limit movement of the tray across the platform when the tray is supported on the platform. The retainer limits movement of the tray in all directions across the platform when the tray is supported on the platform. The retainer projects upwardly from the platform and presents a surface opposing horizontal movement of the tray when the tray is supported on the platform.

Abstract: An apparatus that enables movement of a bicycle with either a damaged wheel or a flat tire. The apparatus consists of a support member which has an upper surface to engage the outside of a bicycle tire. The support member also provides a device to secure the apparatus to the disable tire and rim. The support member also provides for attaching at least one wheel thereto in order to provide rolling contact with the ground surface during the movement of the bicycle with a damaged wheel or a flat tire.

Abstract: A dolly for moving articles including lateral filing cabinets, comprising a support surface for one end portion of such a cabinet, and upstanding members partially surrounding the support surface for locating the cabinet in position. The upstanding members include an upstanding end member for locating one end of a cabinet and side members for locating sides of the cabinet, the dolly having an open end opposite the end member which allows the dolly to be slid underneath the cabinet when tilted. Side wheels are mounted on fixed axles outside of the support surface adjacent the open end, and a caster wheel is mounted by a bracket extending outside of, and supported by, the end member. The dolly can be used by one operator to move a fully loaded lateral filing cabinet without tilting the cabinet to such an extent to cause damage.

Abstract: A hand truck comprising a platform fitted at opposed side walls thereof with a handle-engaging assembly, and a handle assembly comprising two parallel spaced arms, each fitted at its lower end with a platform engaging assembly. The handle is displaceable between three respective positions, namely a first position in which the handle is substantially up-right and which position is a pull/push position, a second position in which the handle is inclined and useful as a push position, and a third position in which the handle is and slidably received within the platform.

Abstract: A foldable creeper is disclosed that has a rolling mechanism coupled to connectors that couple a seat support and back support. A locking mechanism may be provided that retains the creeper in an open position.

Abstract: A self-loading dolly is adapted to rest on a support surface and support a snowmobile having a pair of skis and a drive track. A track platform assembly is connected to the rear ends of frame members and is pivotally mounted relative to inwardly extending tubes on the rear ends of the framework for supporting the drive track of the snowmobile. A vertically movable spreader bar assembly joins the front ends of the frame members. The track platform assembly defines rear stabilizing structure engageable with the drive track and the support surface for preventing movement of a rear portion of the framework during loading and unloading of the snowmobile. The spreader bar assembly defines front stabilizing structure engageable with the drive track and the support surface for preventing movement of a forward portion of the framework during loading and unloading of the snowmobile.

Abstract: An improved dolly system including at least three dollies adjustably interconnected as a system to allow a trailer or other vehicle to be loaded therein. The dollies are adjusted for the width and the length of the trailer to mate the dollies with the wheels of the trailer. Four dollies can be adjustably connected in a system to provide a vehicle dolly system. The system can include one or more brakes and once loaded the system can be moved in any direction to facilitate the maximum use of available parking space.

Abstract: A nestable cart has a generally flat base or platform supported on caster wheels and having sides which taper inwardly from the rear end to the front end of the platform. An upwardly extending handle frame extends upwardly from the rear end of the cart. An open area beneath the platform is designed to receive the front end of a platform of a second cart in order to nest two carts together. A nesting guide formation is provided at one end of the platform to guide two platforms into nesting engagement while lifting the rear wheels of a front cart from the ground during nesting of a rear cart into the front cart. The guide formation may be one or more rotating members such as rollers or guide wheels.

Abstract: A dolly and a tray and dolly assembly are provided. The dolly has a floor with upper and lower surfaces and with one or more features such that when the tray floor is received on the dolly floor, the feature interlocks the tray with the dolly. One feature is a plurality of protruding members extending upwardly from the dolly floor upper surface into openings in the tray floor to interlock the tray with the dolly. Another feature is the presence of dolly side wall locking portions configured to abut and mate with corresponding tray side wall bottom locking portions on the tray to interlock the dolly with the tray.

Abstract: A work bucket vertical extension apparatus provides a lower pedestal bucket, an upper, elevated bucket vertically aligned into a nested position above the lower pedestal bucket, an da a sliding track mechanism such that the internal volume of the upper bucket is sufficient to receive the upper, elevated bucket when nested.

Abstract: A mobile base assembly wherein a plurality of wheels 12 are attached to a frame 14 for movably supporting the frame 14 on a support surface 16 and an anchor mechanism 10 lifts the wheels 12 from the support surface 16 and anchors the frame 14 to the support surface 16. A pair of spaced plates (20 or 22) are attached to the frame 14 and an anchor member 34 is pivotally mounted between the plates (20 or 22) for pivotal movement between an anchor position (FIG. 4) and a retracted position (FIG. 3). A lever 70 is pivotally mounted between the plates (20 or 22) and presents a cam 72 for engaging and pivoting the anchor member 34 against the biasing reaction of a spring 60 from the retracted position to the anchor position. A foot 40 is attached to a foot flange extending from the anchor member 34 and has a base 42 for engaging the support surface 16 in the anchor position.

Abstract: A lift dolly is provided for lifting and transporting stand-mounted power tools and the like, with little effort. The dolly includes a pair of platforms and a wheel system having at least three castors extending downwardly from the platforms. The dolly is designed such that one step onto a latching or locking mechanism by the operator causes the wheel system to be forced downward relative to the stand thereby slightly lifting the power tool and stand off of the ground and enabling transport of same via the castors. Another step on the locking or latching mechanism disengages the wheel system and permits gravity to return the stand and tool firmly to the ground for use.

Abstract: Adapter for attaching a patient positioning plate of a patient transport cart or gurney to a diagnosis and/or treatment table, in particular of a medical examination modality, has attachment elements for detachable attachment to the diagnosis and/or treatment table, and the shape of the top side of the adapter in the attachment region for the patient positioning plate is substantially adapted to the underside of the patient positioning plate.

Abstract: An ergonomically designed and improved invention which relates to the field of kneeling devices, more particularly, relates to an improved kneeling apparatus that provides a lower kneeling position as well as pre-formed knee cups that put your knees to within one-half inch of the floor providing for less back strain and the ability to serve the worker with added material hauling capabilities and task related tool holders.

Abstract: A power train handler having a first inverted T-shaped stand and a second inverted T-shaped stand the height of each of which is preferably independently adjustable. A T-shaped support is slidably attached to the upper end of each inverted T-shaped stand. Either an inverted U-shaped tip plate is rotationally balanced on a T-shaped support or a slotted bar having rotationally mounted arms is attached to the T-shaped support. Preferably, wheels are attached to the bottom of the inverted T-shaped stands; and, preferably, the inverted T-shaped stands are releasably, slidably, and lockably connected to each other.

Abstract: A dolly for a snowmobile has ski ramp to receive each ski of the snowmobile and support each ski, while having a belt ramp to both receive the belt drive or driving belt of the snowmobile, and permit the snowmobile to be lifted onto the dolly or lowered off of the dolly. The dolly has lockable castors to assist loading or unloading of the snowmobile.

Abstract: A dolly (10) for transporting a hydraulic vehicle jack (50) has a pair of elongate front arm members (12a, b) pivotally attached to cooperating ends of a pair of elongate rear arm members (34a, b) by a rod (30). The front arm members are mounted on wheels (22a, b) disposed pivotally to collars (13a, b) on the front arm member. An axle (42a, b) with a wheel (44a, b) is rotatingly disposed each rear arm member rods (40a, b) are attached to an inside surface of the front arm members and rear arm members. The dolly is used to move vehicle jacks that have been modified to have an aperture (62) and mounting rods (64, 66, 68) attached to outside walls thereof. The modified jack is then aligned between the arm members of the dolly so that the rods on the front arm members of the dolly are inserted into the aperture on the jack. Then, springs (28, 70, 72) are secured between the rods on the dolly to the rods on the jack.

Abstract: A fixture for transporting helicopter blades preferably includes a base, at least two retaining plates, and at least four casters. The base preferably includes two side members, two end members, and at least one cross member. Each retaining plate preferably includes at least one stabilator slot, at least four rotor blade slots, and at least two tail rotor blade slots. Each slot preferably includes a flange member which extends beyond the thickness of the retaining member. A nonabrasive material or nonabrasive coating is applied to an inside surface of each flange member to prevent damage to the helicopter blades.

Abstract: A container for a pile of recyclable material includes bottom, side, and back walls. At least one of the walls is substantially open to facilitate inspecting the pile for contaminants. A pair of rotatable wheels on the bottom of the container, and a base on the bottom of the container are adapted to rest on a horizontal supporting surface such as a floor. A transparent retainer on the open wall of the container confines the pile in the container, which can be tilted and rolled from one location to another. The container bottom slopes downwardly away from the open front of the container, and the back of the container slopes upwardly away from the open front to promote forming a pile which is slightly inclined to vertical when the container rests on the horizontal surface. External means on the container facilitate picking up the container and dumping the pile in a collection truck.

Abstract: A mobile load support for cradling and moving heavy loads comprises a pair of axles in spaced apart parallel relationship to each other, having corner units pivotally mounted on respective ends of the axles. Each of the corner units comprises a truck body having swivelable castor wheels disposed at each end thereof, and a platform projecting therefrom at a level below the longitudinal axis of the truck body for cradling a corner of the load. Flexible linking means capable of engaging the ends of the axles, and including tightening means are provided to connect the axles together and secure the mobile load support around the load. The mobile load support is capable of manoeuvring over uneven surfaces due to the pivoting action of the corner units, which reduces the tendency of the load becoming dislodged from the support, and is flexible in that it can be easily adapted to loads of different sizes.

Abstract: A caster system and a brake system for a reclining chair. The caster system includes two non-swiveling, load bearing casters and four swivel casters mounted to the base of the chair. The swivel casters are mounted near the comers of the base with one load bearing caster located between each pair of front and back swivel casters. The swivel casters allow for rotation of the chair in any direction while the load bearing casters maintain a linear path in the direction of movement of the chair. The caster system provides a zero-turning radius and user control over the movement of the chair. The brake system is associated with the load bearing casters to stop rotation thereof by means of a single actuating lever. Recesses are formed in the chair sides in which the reclining and brake levers are received such that the levers do not extend beyond the width of the chair.

Abstract: An easily assembled and disassembled combination apparatus is disclosed for the segregated storage and transport of articles. The apparatus comprises at least one vertically stackable and interlockable storage container removably mounted atop a wheeled base and fitted with an adjustable pulling handle. Constructed of reinforced plastic, the durable, fully-enclosed storage container forms the backbone of the invention's novel integrated frame. The container lid can be secured with an elastic band or locked with an inelastic, tamper-evident band. Connectable handle members and a shoulder strap enable the container to be individually moved or carried. Support members can be used to elevate one container above another when ready access to the contents of both containers is desired, or to elevate one container above the ground surface when a cabinet-style configuration is preferred. Other accessories include an insulated container liner, a container partition assembly, a parts caddy, and a wheeled support.

Abstract: A cart for transporting a hospital bed is decsribed. The cart includes an approximately rectangular bottom panel, between two and eight wheels physically attached to the bottom panel, and at least one approximately rectangular side panel that can be attached to one edge of the bottom panel in an approximately perpendicular arrangement. At least one panel has a notch along its upper edge. The notch is adapted for immobilizing a component of a hospital bed frame when the frame is loaded on the cart. In some arrangements, a second side panel approximately parallel to the first side panel can be attached to another edge of the bottom panel. The panels can include lining layers.

Abstract: The invention comprises a panel carrying cart having an elongated overall frame formed of a pair elongated frame sections pivotally mounted about a horizontal axis at their inner ends. The frame sections are each formed of a pair of parallel rods and upright end frames. A plurality of lateral frame rods are adjustably mounted along the length of the parallel rods of the front and rear frames so that the lateral rods may be moved to different locations to better accommodate loads carried on the lateral rods of the cart. A pair of L shaped lateral rods each have one end mounted in the lateral rods with their other ends extending upward to hold panels or other objects on the lateral frames on the cart. Wheels are mounted to the front and rear frames for moving the cart about to different locations with panels or other object thereon.

Abstract: A bass and viol hand cart includes a base plate having three caster wheels and an engaging frame secured to the top surface of the base plate. The frame has a rail, and a pair of engaging structures are disposed on each end. Each end structure includes a U-shaped bail which is adjustably and pivotally connected to a pair of adjustable stands. A compression spring is mounted substantially at the center of the base plate with a flat socket for mounting a bass or viol on the cart. The bails are operatively manipulated inwardly until padded bight portions are received in the bow recesses disposed on each side of the bass or the viol and the bails are pushed down until the padded portions firmly engage the bottom sides of the bow recesses.

Abstract: An apparatus and system for transporting a container containing viscous liquids to an appropriate dispensing apparatus. The invention comprises a transition plate that fits over a floor plate of a pump elevator, and particularly over an air tube that joins adjacent vertical air cylinders of the pump elevator. A rollable cart is provided with specific clearances to accommodate the transition plate, and, when supporting a drum, allow for proper clearance between the top of the drum and the ram assembly.

Abstract: A container for a pile of recyclable material includes bottom, side, and back walls and a substantially open front to facilitate inspecting the pile for contaminants. A pair of rotatable wheels on the bottom of the container, and a base on the bottom of the container are adapted to rest on a horizontal supporting surface such as a floor. A transparent retainer on the front of the container confines the pile of papers when the container is tilted and rolled from one location to another. The container bottom slopes downwardly away from the open front of the container, and the back of the container slopes upwardly away from the open front to promote forming a pile which is slightly inclined to vertical when the container rests on the horizontal surface. External means on the container facilitate picking up the container and dumping the pile in a collection truck.

Abstract: A dolly is disclosed for transporting a ladder. The dolly has a main frame, a ladder brace, and a ladder stop. The main frame has a first end, second end, and a single longitudinal frame member extending between the first end and the second end. The ladder brace upwardly extends from the first end of the main frame and supports one end of the ladder. The ladder stop upwardly extends from the second end of the main frame and engages a rung of the ladder. The dolly extends in length and height to accommodate various ladder lengths, and the dolly collapses for easy carrying and stowing. The dolly allows a user to transport the ladder with less lifting and, thus, less injury.

Abstract: A mobile base assembly wherein a plurality of wheels 12 are attached to a frame 14 for movably supporting the frame 14 on a support surface 16 and an anchor mechanism 10 lifts the wheels 12 from the support surface 16 and anchors the frame 14 to the support surface 16. A pair of spaced plates (20 or 22) are attached to the frame 14 and an anchor member 34 is pivotally mounted between the plates (20 or 22) for pivotal movement between an anchor position (FIG. 4) and a retracted position (FIG. 3). A lever 70 is pivotally mounted between the plates (20 or 22) and presents a cam 72 for engaging and pivoting the anchor member 34 against the biasing reaction of a spring 60 from the retracted position to the anchor position. A foot 40 is attached to a foot flange extending from the anchor member 34 and has a base 42 for engaging the support surface 16 in the anchor position.

Abstract: A handcart having a deck and a handle is disclosed which deck is pivotable between a generally horizontal load-carrying position and a tilted loading/unloading position by pivoting the handle. The handle is shiftable between first and second positions to lock and unlock the tilting mechanism. A method of using the subject handcart is also disclosed.

Abstract: A dolly with removably attachable riser blocks in which the connectors for attaching the riser blocks to the upper surface of the dolly are separate and distinct from the connectors used to attach the casters on the lower surface of the dolly. The dolly is comprised of a plastic frame having a top surface, bottom surface, a pair of longitudinal side members and a pair of transverse side members intersecting to form corners of the frame, constituting a generally rectangular shape. A caster is attached to each corner on the bottom of the frame with fasteners. At least one riser block is removably attached to the top surface of the frame on at least one of the transverse side members. The riser block is attached with riser block fasteners that are separate from the fasteners used to attach the casters, providing a dolly with removable risers.

Abstract: A work bucket vertical extension apparatus provides a lower pedestal bucket, an upper, elevated bucket vertically aligned into a nested position above the lower pedestal bucket, an da a sliding track mechanism such that the internal volume of the upper bucket is sufficient to receive the upper, elevated bucket when nested.

Abstract: An inclinable creeper including a carriaged framework supporting a bed, the bed including an inclinable portion and a mechanism for raising the inclinable portion upon actuation of a lever, for securing the inclinable portion when the lever is not actuated, and for allowing the inclinable portion to be forcibly lowered when the lever is actuated.

Abstract: A tarpaulin dolly has a first base plate with a plurality of wheel assemblies attached to its underside surface. A flexible tarpaulin sheet is secured between an upper facing surface of the first base plate and a second base plate disposed above the sheet so as to provide a captured portion and a larger excess portion of the sheet. A method of moving material, article, or debris using the tarpaulin dolly which is particularly useful in removing used roofing shingles from a pitched roof, includes the steps of providing the tarpaulin dolly to a location, placing material, article, or debris upon the excess portion of the tarpaulin sheet or the second base plate, and moving the tarpaulin dolly.