Receptacle Or Occupant Seating Body Patents (Class 280/79.2)
  • Patent number: 11919555
    Abstract: A laundry cart and methods for using it are described herein. The laundry cart has the ability to dump laundry from its shelves to the bottom surface of the laundry cart via rotatable shelves, eliminating the need to remove laundry from each shelf. In addition, the rotatable nature of the shelves allows the shelves to effectively close the laundry cart for effective transportation of laundry, minimizing spillage of laundry out of the laundry cart during transit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: NORTH SHORE ARCHITECTURE, PC
    Inventor: James Joseph McCormack
  • Patent number: 11607038
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a workstation and a technique to automatically configure the workstation. The workstation can be used to perform various tasks including but not limited to medication delivery, collection of medical records, patient care, manufacturing operations, and others. The workstation can be configured by the user depending on the tasks to be performed using the workstation. Various sensors (e.g., hall effect sensors, optical sensors, or the like) can be coupled to the workstation, and sensor operators (e.g., magnets, color coded strips, or the like) can be coupled to the modules. By aligning sensor operators with sensors when modules are coupled to the workstation, a configuration (e.g., size, shape, location, or the like) of modules can be automatically detected by the workstation controller. The controller of the workstation can then adapt to perform certain tasks (e.g., lock/unlock drawers, or the like) depending on the detected configuration of modules.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2023
    Assignee: Ergotron, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey Randall Mensing, Jeffrey Aymond, Nicholas Simon Hazzard
  • Patent number: 11420820
    Abstract: A novel waste bin carrier (100) is proposed for carrying at least one waste bin (200). The waste bin carrier (100) includes a frame (110) having a base (130) for receiving thereon one waste bin (200) or more. The waste bin carrier (100) also has a locking mechanism (120) movably attached to the frame (110) for releasably securing at least one waste bin (200) to the waste bin carrier (100). The locking mechanism (120) has a pusher guide (121) that extends in a first horizontal Cartesian dimension (X) for lateral engagement with the waste bin (200). The locking mechanism also has at least one articulated arm (122) that connects the pusher guide (121) to the frame (110) of the waste bin carrier (100) for allowing movement of the pusher guide (121) in respect to the frame (110) between the deployed state and the released state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2022
    Assignee: Thermo Fisher Scientific Oy
    Inventors: Jarkko Panu, Ville Mäkelä, Sami Paavilainen
  • Patent number: 11214291
    Abstract: A seat adapter removably mounts a child seat to a wagon having two opposing walls and an interposed connecting wall, and includes two latch components that mount to the wagon's opposing walls. In some embodiments, the seat adapter includes a cross-member extending between the latch components so that the cross-member provides structural integrity to the wagon if the connecting wall is displaced from its upright use position. In some embodiments, the seat adapter and the child seat can be mounted to the wagon for use with the connecting wall in its upright use position, and in some embodiments the seat adapter and the child seat can be mounted to the wagon for use whether the connecting wall is in its upright use position or its displaced position, with no mechanical interference between any part of the wagon and any part of the adapter or the child seat mounted to it.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2022
    Assignee: VEER GEAR, LLC
    Inventors: Andrew Bowman, Brady Schroeder
  • Patent number: 10720652
    Abstract: A battery recycling method used to recycle used batteries from one or more cell sites includes uniquely identifying and marking the used batteries at the one or more cell sites; packaging and removing the used batteries from the one or more cell sites to a staging facility; packaging the used batteries from a plurality of cell sites at the staging facility with a insulation material; providing the packaged used batteries from the plurality of cell sites to a recycling facility; tracking the used batteries at each foregoing step; and providing a recycling certificate to an operator of the one or more cell sites evidencing successful recycling of the used batteries.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2020
    Assignee: ETAK Systems, LLC
    Inventors: James Perry, Lee Priest
  • Patent number: 10555866
    Abstract: A collapsible wheeled walker with two side frames and two height adjustable upper body supports. The apparatus includes a plurality of wheel direction locks each coupled to a wheel and adapted to lock the wheel in fixed moving direction or to release the wheel to turn freely. The apparatus may include a seat that is slidably attached to the two side frames and is movable between a front position for walking inside the frames and a rear position sitting. The apparatus may be converted to a transport chair by locking front wheel and releasing the rear wheels, and sliding the movable seat to the rear position. It may include an X-folder that facilitates collapsing the walker to a small footprint. It may also include two forearm gutters as part of the upper body supports that give the user an upright walking posture for health benefits.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2020
    Assignee: ProtoStar, Inc., a Delaware Corporation
    Inventors: Yichuan Pan, Peter James Fellingham, Zelin Zhang, David Allen Purcell, David Michael Petersen, Scott Allen Rieger
  • Patent number: 10307321
    Abstract: A collapsible wheeled walker with two side frames and two height adjustable upper body supports. The apparatus includes a seat that is slidably attached to the two side frames and is movable between a front position to facilitate an ample walking space inside the frames and a rear position for a user to sit. The apparatus may include an X-folder that facilitates collapsing the walker to a small footprint for storage and transportation. It may also include a left forearm gutter and a right forearm gutter as part of the upper body supports that give the user an upright walking posture for health benefits.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Assignee: ProtoStar, Inc., a Delaware Corporation
    Inventors: Yichuan Pan, Peter James Fellingham, Zelin Zhang, Craig Timothy Shugert, David Michael Petersen
  • Patent number: 9969227
    Abstract: Method and apparatus for a floatable and collapsible cart having a storage compartment formed by a framed assembly with waterproof material mounted thereon. Floatation material is disposed in the bottom of the storage compartment and front and rear ground contacting wheels are provided below and in line with the opposite sides of the storage compartment which may be converted between a folded position and an unfolded position. Objects may be loaded into the storage compartment and pulled by a user on the surface of the water between a boat and the seashore and then rolled along the seashore. A pull cord is provided for pulling the wagon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2018
    Inventor: Jessica McNeave
  • Patent number: 9457828
    Abstract: The utility cart of the present application comprises a frame, at least two wheels and a storage panel. In one embodiment, the storage panel is removable and capable of being replaced with an alternate storage panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2016
    Inventor: Edward G. Guirlinger
  • Patent number: 9227645
    Abstract: A modular cart that includes a main cart, a first modular cart frame, and a second modular cart frame is described. The main cart further includes a handle end with a first base component that is mechanically coupled to at least one caster. The main cart also includes a first bar disposed on a distal end of the first base component that extends to a second base component, in which the first bar is orthogonal to the second base component and the first base component. A first bay perimeter is bounded by the first base component, the first bar and the second base component. The main cart further includes a second bay perimeter is bounded by a second base component, a second bar and a third base component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2016
    Inventor: Juan Franco
  • Patent number: 9050986
    Abstract: A roll container is suitable for transporting post, namely letters. The novel roll container includes two opposing parallel side wall frames, wherein the front ends of the side wall frames define the width of the front opening of the roll container. The roll container also includes a door, and a hinge which connects the door to one of the side wall frames. The door includes a lower portion and an upper portion which is arranged slidably to tracks provided to the lower portion. The roll container further includes a device configured to lock the upper portion of the door to the front end of the side wall frames at different heights.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2015
    Assignee: K. HARTWALL OY AB
    Inventors: Mikko Järvi, Andrew Clark
  • Publication number: 20150102573
    Abstract: A luggage article may include a plurality of walls together defining an outer structure of the luggage article, a wheel bracket attached to and extending from one of the walls, and a wheel attached to the wheel bracket. The wheel bracket may comprise first and second elongate arms extending along a common side of the wheel. The first and second arms may be vertically-spaced apart from one another over at least a portion of the length of the first and second arms. The configuration of the wheel bracket may result in higher shock absorption and reduced wheel noise comparative to conventional wheel brackets, and offer an improvement and alternative to conventional luggage wheel brackets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2014
    Publication date: April 16, 2015
    Inventors: Rik Hillaert, Vivien Cheng, Wim De Vos, Jean-Claude Vandewalle
  • Patent number: 8998233
    Abstract: A multi-use vehicle assembly provides a means for entertainment and mobilization. The vehicle assembly includes a frame assembly having a first frame coupled to a second frame. The frame assembly has a center frame coupled to and extending between the first frame and the second frame. A plurality of wheels is coupled to the frame assembly. The plurality of wheels comprises a left back wheel, a right back wheel, and a central front wheel. The left back wheel is coupled to the first frame. The right back wheel is coupled to the second frame. The central front wheel is coupled to the center frame. A steering mechanism is coupled to the frame assembly. The steering mechanism is mechanically coupled to the central front wheel. A drive system is operationally coupled to one of the plurality of wheels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Inventor: Jose M. Eirin
  • Publication number: 20150069077
    Abstract: A laundry basket including: a frame structured wall; a top lid; at least one notch on a first side of the top lid; a hinge on a second side of the top lid, where the hinge provide a means to open and close the top lid on the basket; and a handle extending from one side of the basket. The handle may be a retractable telescoping handle, where the handle extends from the basket on a side adjacent to the first side of the top lid. The at least notch one may include two notches, where the two notches lie between the breadth of the handle. The laundry basket may further include four wheels under the basket for movement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2013
    Publication date: March 12, 2015
    Inventor: Alice Monk
  • Publication number: 20150061247
    Abstract: Systems and methods for transporting an object on a carriage in tandem with a wheeled case are presented. A carriage in one embodiment includes a generally planar platform supported by one or more rolling members, a fence strap for holding the seat against a fence that extends upwardly from the platform, and an anchor strap connecting the seat to the wheeled case. The carriage may be used to transport any object or seat, such as a child safety seat. In another embodiment, the platform includes a leading section connected to a trailing section. The trailing section may include an opening that is sized shaped to receive at least a portion of the rolling members therethrough when the two sections are folded together.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2014
    Publication date: March 5, 2015
    Inventor: David M. Fiebelkorn
  • Patent number: 8967632
    Abstract: A tool cart caddy suitable for carrying a tool cart as well as tools and materials at a construction site moves easily around a construction site. An especially successful version of this tool cart caddy is as a transport or another cart, such as a cart for an electrician or plumber to transport the required tools and materials around the construction site. The tool cart caddy has a base can both support a cart and carry additional tools or materials. The lower base is generally rectangular with a caster, preferably a lockable caster, mounted at each corner thereof. Thus, the tool cart caddy can be moved on the casters, with the casters being locked or unlocked as desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Inventor: Scott E. Gunsaullus
  • Patent number: 8944444
    Abstract: A vertical tool box including a vertically disposed frame having a pocket between the front and rear sides thereof. A first tool support panel is positioned in said pocket and is selectively horizontally slidably movable between stowed and tool presentation positions. A second tool support panel is also positioned in said pocket and is selectively horizontally slidably movable between stowed and tool presentation positions. When the first and second tool support panels are in their tool presentation positions, the first tool support panel is positioned laterally of one side of the frame and the second tool support panel is positioned laterally of the other side of the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Inventor: Patrick G. Tvrdy
  • Patent number: 8936260
    Abstract: A service cart for an aircraft is disclosed with a housing of carbon fiber reinforced composites forming a multi-compartment carrier, the carrier adapted to hold four standard airline meal carriers. The cart includes at least a pair of cap doors at opposite ends of the cart, each cap door pivoting approximately 270 degrees to bear against a side of the cart, and a plurality of guides on inner walls of the multi-compartment for retaining the standard airline meal carriers. To prevent the doors of the cart from inadvertently opening, the cart also may include a redundant paddle latch system for each door.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2015
    Assignee: B/E Aerospace, Inc.
    Inventor: Peter John Leslie Burd
  • Patent number: 8919791
    Abstract: A container includes a body having base wall and a side wall extending upward from the base wall. The body includes a bracket portion having an elongated slot. An axle extends through the elongated slot. The axle is slidable in the elongated slot between a deployed position and a retracted position. A wheel is connected proximate one end of the axle. A clip secures the axle within the elongated slot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: Rehrig Pacific Company
    Inventor: Derick Foster
  • Patent number: 8910956
    Abstract: A multi-function cart for storing and transporting emergency or other supplies. The multi-function cart comprises a shell and lid or two shells that can be secured together to form a transportable storage container. When separated, each shell is convertible into various configurations that can be used to sustain life during and after a disaster as well as to clean up and rebuild after a disaster has occurred. In this manner, the multi-function cart enables victims to quickly care for themselves, and encourages victims to immediately begin the clean-up and rebuilding process. The multi-function cart can also be used recreationally. Each shell is convertible into different configurations using various tubes. Hub brackets on opposing sides of the shell include adapters to which any of the tubes can be connected. The tubes can be connected to the adapters in an upward or a downward orientation to form different configurations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2014
    Inventor: Troy Bengtzen
  • Publication number: 20140333041
    Abstract: A wheeled cart and a method for moving large and/or heavy objects along the ground which comprises a pair of main wheels mounted on an axle, a pair of side frames located between the main wheels and an open front basket mounted between and fixedly connected to the side frames. The object is loaded onto a support plate of the basket. The support plate is then raised by a power unit after which the basket can be rotated upwardly and rearwardly about the axle so as to place the weight of the object closer to or over the axle. A power source is provided for lifting the support plate and for driving the wheeled cart, both forwardly and rearwardly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2013
    Publication date: November 13, 2014
    Inventor: Robert J. MOJESKI
  • Patent number: 8870195
    Abstract: A computer cart has removable electrical connector management system which may be removed from the computer cart to install portable electronic device electrical transformers, and then reinserted into the computer cart to enable multiple electrical transformers to be installed into the cart as a group. An electrical charging system uses a staggered round robin approach to control distribution of power within the computer cart without requiring the amount of power used from each power strip to be individually monitored.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2014
    Assignee: Bretford Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: Jack Guasta, Morad Ghassemian
  • Publication number: 20140300070
    Abstract: A transportation dolly for transporting tools, such as Measurement While Drilling (MWD) tools, is provided. The dolly includes a base plate with a front end, a rear end, a top surface, and a bottom surface. A plurality of wheels may be attached to the bottom surface. A cradle forming a channel within may be attached to the top surface. A plurality of dollies may be linked together. The channel may be shaped and sized to receive the MWD tool. Therefore, the MWD tool may be strapped to the plurality of dollies and transported in a safe manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2014
    Publication date: October 9, 2014
    Inventors: Daniel Lee Veronie, Kenneth Bruce Mitchell
  • Publication number: 20140284894
    Abstract: A transport system for transporting at least one item of goods to be transported includes a base unit, at least one transportation unit for moving the transport system, and at least one transport goods area for accepting the at least one item of goods to be transported. The at least one transportation unit is surrounded on at least two different sides by the at least one transport goods area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2014
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Inventor: Bernd Maciejewski
  • Publication number: 20140284893
    Abstract: A box with a wheel assembly platform has a tow strap with a folded position stowed in a recess in the platform and an unfolded position accessible outside the box. In one embodiment, the strap is incorporated in a pre-assembled handle pack positioned in the recess. The strap may be retracted by a torsion spring, and may be coiled in the pack by use of a rotating fork. In one embodiment axles projecting from rollers are supported in recesses formed in the platform, and in another embodiment the axles are supported in notches in the bottom end of cylinders mounted in cutouts in the platform. In a further embodiment a box has hand holes in opposite walls with a spacer panel providing finger access behind the holes. The platform may have hinged panels. A thermoformed skin may be applied to the platform or constitute the platform.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2014
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL PAPER COMPANY
    Inventors: RICHARD D. FABER, KENNETH BUSS, ALEX D. BEVIER, BRIAN K. JAMBOIS
  • Publication number: 20140265195
    Abstract: Latch assemblies and children's products that include the latch assemblies are disclosed herein. The children's products may include a children's ride-on vehicle. The children's ride-on vehicle may include a vehicle body, a plurality of wheels, and a hinged assembly that is coupled to the vehicle body. The hinged assembly may include a base member, a hinged member, and a latch assembly that is configured to selectively retain the hinged assembly in a closed orientation. The latch assembly may include a female member, a male member that is configured to be selectively interconnected with the female member, and a guide structure. The guide structure may be configured to direct the male member and the female member into an aligned orientation from which the male member may be received within the female member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Mattel, Inc.
    Inventors: William R. Howell, Christoper G. Gromek
  • Publication number: 20140279119
    Abstract: A mobile point-of-sale system includes a cart frame and a battery housed in the cart frame. The cart frame includes a front having a bottom, a back having a bottom edge and a bottom. The bottom includes a pair of upper flanges and a lower housing. The pair of upper flanges have components for receiving wheels for supporting the cart frame and the lower housing includes at least one aperture for venting heat from the battery that is supported by the lower housing. At least a portion of the lower housing and the battery are located below the pair of upper flanges and are located below the bottom edges of the front and the back.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: TARGET BRANDS, INC.
    Inventors: Mitchell Knoll, Robert D. Peota, David J. Floersch, Steve Nistler, Peter J. Floersch, Cory Benson, Charles Jondal
  • Publication number: 20140265196
    Abstract: A transport carrier or case for storing and/or transporting a partially disassembled bicycle is disclosed. The carrier includes means for mounting the partially disassembled bicycle to a base while providing for adjustment of the mounting means dependent on the size of the bicycle. Also disclosed are wheel retention means for releasably mounting the wheels of the bicycle to one side of the transport case, and isolation means to separate the bicycle frame from the wheels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventor: Robert J. Pelegrin
  • Patent number: 8820757
    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: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Inventor: Attila Szasz
  • 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: 8801005
    Abstract: A paper roll cart for storing, holding for usage, and transporting a variably-sized roll of paper includes a wheeled base, a paper roll support that is rotationally mounted to the wheeled base, a paper roll securing mechanism coupled to the wheeled base for releasably anchoring the paper roll to the cart, and a cart movement control system attached to the wheeled base for assisting in the movement of the paper cart from one location to another location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Assignee: DST Output West, LLC
    Inventors: Brett Jay Flickner, David Ryan Porter
  • Publication number: 20140217688
    Abstract: The specification discloses a high-profile, low-volume trash/recycling cart that is compatible with existing pick-up equipment and includes a reduced volume. The cart includes a container and a pedestal supporting the container. The pedestal increases the overall height of the cart to be conveniently handled by existing automated handling equipment. The container can be separated from the pedestal and used as a standalone refuse container. Additionally, wheels may be included on the container to provide a rolling standalone container. Alternatively or additionally, when the pedestal is separated from the container, the pedestal can be fitted with a handle to provide a utility cart.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2013
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: Cascade Engineering, Inc.
    Inventors: Dean T. Miller, Linda R. Umlor
  • Publication number: 20140217705
    Abstract: A child's active transportation device comprising: a steering rod permanently or removably affixed to a wheel base, said wheel base having a platform and mechanism or device for affixing a plurality of wheels to said wheel base, and also having a plurality of wheels and associated equipment and method of use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2014
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Inventor: William Alan Sherman
  • Patent number: 8783698
    Abstract: An all terrain floating accessories buggy including oversized tires and a tubular, hollow frame disposed around a mesh base, wherein said oversized tires and hollow frame displace a volume of water having mass enough to ensure positive buoyancy of the all terrain floating accessories buggy when porting an extant cooler stocked with cargo through water of a depth exceeding the radius of the oversized tires.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Inventors: Andy Elizondo, Sheila Elizondo
  • Publication number: 20140190077
    Abstract: Pallet box assembly configured as planter box or workman's utility box is disclosed. The pallet box assembly includes a pallet base, two side panels, a front panel, and a rear panel, which are collapsible and reusable. Pallet base has tenon joint parts with locking mechanisms that extend out. Pallet base has an opening extending therethrough for ease of handling by pallet jack or hand truck. The side panels include grooves. Front and rear panels include tenon joint part with locking mechanism. The side panels are identical and interchangeable, the front panel is identical and interchangeable with the rear panel. Each locking mechanism includes a winged bolt threadedly inserted and engaged into the tenon joint part, and a wing which is rotated by about 45 to 135 degrees to engageably and securely attach the corresponding tenon joint part in the corresponding groove, so that the pallet box assembly is securely installed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2013
    Publication date: July 10, 2014
    Inventor: Frank Joseph Burmann
  • Patent number: 8764033
    Abstract: A utility truck with arched reinforcing rods incorporated into the base of a plastic truck during molding. The reinforcing rods are held in place in a mold at a predetermined distance above the mold's inner surface by spacers attached to the ends of the rods. Plastic is molded around the rods, with more plastic provided below the rods than above them, so that, when the plastic truck is removed from the mold and allowed to cool, the plastic will contract to a greater extent than the metal rods, causing the base and the reinforcing rods to bow upward, creating a convex arch in the truck's base. The arch provides an inherently strong, bridge-type structure that substantially strengthens the load-bearing capability of the truck, yet requires less reinforcing material than conventional supplemental chassis structures. In another embodiment, caster base mounts are also molded into the bottom of the truck, providing a utility truck with a unitary chassis structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Inventors: Robert Devine, Stephen A. Bacskay
  • Publication number: 20140167374
    Abstract: This is a wheel kit attachment apparatus for the hand operating of a duffel bag or a golf bag comprising of two parts, a handle and a single piece platform with wheels. Both parts mount to a bag by drilling ¼? hose and fasten with plastic tree fastener or shield retainer. The handle comprises of a strap with eyelets or grommets, and a rubber tube for a hand grip. The platform comprises of a one piece body made of metal or plastic two wheels two axels and spacer washers. Both handle and platform mount with the tree fastener or shield retainer. The key part of this kit is the shape of the body that when the bag is tipped back the body lift up for ground clearance and the wheels have a pitch and tow in of 2 degrees or greater witch gives it a better tracking for the short wheel base. Also the wheels are large enough to work and small enough to fit a golf bag in a golf cart.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2013
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Inventor: Michael Henry Lenneman
  • Publication number: 20140151185
    Abstract: A system and device for use in a security area, and more particularly, a rack system and holding device for placing various objects that are processed through a security area are taught.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2014
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Applicant: SECURITYPOINT HOLDINGS INC.
    Inventor: Joseph T Ambrefe, JR.
  • Patent number: 8733786
    Abstract: A recreational cart assembly is provided for facilitating transportation of multiple items desired for use at a recreational site such as a park or beach. The assembly includes a basket having a back panel, a bottom panel, a front panel, and a pair of side panels. The side panels extend between the front panel and the back panels. The bottom panel extends between the side panels and between the front panel and the back panel. A plurality of wheels and a handle are coupled to the basket. The basket also has a plurality of openings. A collapsible chair is provided having a hook. The hook is inserted through and engages an opening in the basket whereby the chair is coupled to the basket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2014
    Inventor: Nadia S. James
  • Publication number: 20140131964
    Abstract: A luggage case (100, 600, 700, 800, 900) may include opposing sidewalls forming minor faces (105, 106), opposing sidewalls forming major faces (101, 102), and opposing end walls (103, 104) together forming an article defining an enclosed space (109). A line of separation (150) may be formed in said minor faces (105, 160) and end walls (103, 104). A first portion of the line of separation (150) may extend along a first portion of opposing minor faces (105, 106) at a location proximate one of said opposing major faces (101, 102) and corresponding one of said opposing end walls (103, 104) positioned therebetween. A second portion of the line of separation (150) may extend along a second portion of said opposing minor faces (105, 106) in a direction away from said one of said opposing major faces (101, 102) and towards other of said opposing major faces (101, 102).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: May 15, 2014
    Applicant: Samsonite IP Holdings S.a r.l.
    Inventor: Sean B. Farrelly
  • 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
  • Patent number: 8714568
    Abstract: A storage container (1) has a hollow storage box (10) and a lid (12). The lid (12) includes wheels (14) which enable the storage container (1) to be used as a ride-on toy by a child.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: Magmatic Limited
    Inventors: Joseph Allam, Paul Hayton, Robert Law
  • Publication number: 20140117635
    Abstract: A cart is provided for mounting a portable ultrasonic diagnostic device, the cart being small in size and having high operability, and the portable ultrasonic diagnostic device is opened and used in the state of being kept mounted on the cart. The cart has a top board 1 for placing the portable ultrasonic diagnostic device thereon, a support column 2 for supporting the top board in such a manner as movable up and down, multiple legs 3 for supporting the support column, wheels 4 respectively attached to the legs, and a unit 5 having a predetermined function. The unit 5 is placed below the top board 1 in the rear of the support column 2, and the center of gravity of the cart is positioned in the rear of the center of the support column 2. This cart has a simple configuration enabling downsizing, and it is high in operability. It is possible to open and use the portable ultrasonic diagnostic device in the state that the portable ultrasonic diagnostic device is kept mounted on the cart.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2012
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Applicant: HITACHI ALOKA MEDICAL, LTD.
    Inventors: Atsushi Ninomiya, Masaru Yokoyama, Kazuyuki Yanase, Masaru Ichimura, Katsumi Usami
  • Publication number: 20140110913
    Abstract: The invention is directed to a work station for use in performing processing of patient samples, storing equipment and drugs in a hospital and the like, the cart having a lower housing having caster wheels mounted on the bottom thereof, the lower housing having angular-shaped side panels therearound which may be opened for entrance into all sides of the housing, and one or more of the side panels; an upper housing mounted on top of the lower housing, the upper housing having one or more side panels therearound; and one or more work areas mounted on top of the upper housing, the shelf adapted for receiving point-of-care equipment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2013
    Publication date: April 24, 2014
    Applicant: SpineSmith Partners, L.P.
    Inventors: Kevin Dunworth, Matthew Murphy, Katy Moncivais, Michelle Kelly, Jessica Terrazas, Theodore Sand, Joshua K. Hoyt, Greg Hinzmann, Paul DeKoning, David John Sayler, Bartley Johnson
  • Publication number: 20140110912
    Abstract: A sidewall panel of a barrel cooler has a sidewall panel body forming a first vertical edge and a second vertical edge. The sidewall panel has a latch arm protruding from the first vertical edge of the sidewall panel body, wherein the latch arm is adapted to cooperatively connect with a latch box of a first adjacent sidewall panel of the barrel cooler. The sidewall panel also has a latch box flush along the second vertical edge of the sidewall panel body, wherein the latch box is adapted to cooperatively connect with a latch arm of a second adjacent sidewall panel of the barrel cooler. The sidewall panel may be included in a system of parts that are adapted to cooperatively couple together to form a barrel cooler. The sidewall panel may also be included in an assembled barrel cooler.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2012
    Publication date: April 24, 2014
    Applicant: The Coca-Cola Company
    Inventor: Bernard Primiano
  • 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
  • Patent number: 8695997
    Abstract: A dolly includes a horizontal base plate supported by wheels and first and second upstanding support walls supported by the base plate. In a first embodiment, a horizontal step is formed in each support wall above the plane of the base plate and an item of sheet material is supported on its edge by the step. This enables a single individual to rotate the sheet material onto a countertop without lifting the sheet material from the dolly. In a second embodiment, an adjustable support bracket is movably mounted to each support wall to replace the steps so that the sheet material can be supported on edge at various heights. A third embodiment adds a foldable table with legs so that the sheet material can be rotated onto the table and slid from the table onto a surface to be covered.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Inventors: Carlos L. Martinez, Charles R. Figueroa
  • Publication number: 20140097586
    Abstract: A rollable paint bucket which will be maneuvered on a floor by the painter manipulating an extended handle of a paint roller assembly is disclosed. The bucket will have a body, a plurality of rolling members and a structural configuration which permits placement of the paint roller on the bucket where it will remain in contact during maneuvering of the bucket on the floor by the painter. The body has a paint containment area and a rolling surface. The painter may easily replenish fresh paint on the paint roller and roll the paint roller to obtain a desired quantity and uniformity of coverage on the paint roller. The bucket permits the painter to paint a large area, along a great distance, while remaining standing straight. This eliminates the conventional need for the painter to manually move their supply of fresh paint which often involves bending or squatting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2012
    Publication date: April 10, 2014
    Inventor: STEVEN EDWARD ENGUITA
  • Publication number: 20140097597
    Abstract: A transport chair enables one person to provide mobility to two passengers simultaneously. The transport chair can include two seats, allowing a care giver to provide a fast, safe and less stressful solution for providing mobility to multiple passengers. The transport chair can collapse similar to a conventional wheelchair to provide for ease of storage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2012
    Publication date: April 10, 2014
    Inventors: Lisa Webb Coleraine, Kathryn Webb Braswell, Joyce Webb Rucker
  • Patent number: 8690169
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a detachable roller means and a movable bag or case having said detachable roller means, said roller means comprises a roller seat (1) and a roller assembly, which are detachably connected to each other. The roller seat has a penetration opening (1-1) and a guide in which a spring-pretensioned button plate (2-10) is guided. Said button plate has a button arm (2-3), by means of which the button plate is displaceable along the guide. The roller assembly has a roller holder and a roller (3). The roller holder is provided on its upper side with a lug boss (2-5) and a shaft (2-8) projecting from the lug boss. The shaft is provided with an upper stop (2-9). In a mounting status, the lug boss is abutted against the bottom of the roller seat tightly and, viewed in the insertion direction of the shaft, the button plate is engaged behind the upper stop in a spring-pretensioned manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Assignee: Hangzhou Gema Suitcases & Bags Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Qiang Lu